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Igaram, also known by his Baroque Works codename Mr. 8, is the captain of the royal guard of the Alabasta Kingdom. A man of towering height with a small red nose, he has a distinctive appearance marked by his blond hair styled with large, curled tips that resemble the number eight, a motif echoed by the numeral on his collar points. After a two-year time skip, he grows a thin mustache. He is married to Terracotta, the royal palace kitchen chief, with whom he shares a striking resemblance.
Igaram is defined by his profound and unwavering loyalty to the Nefertari royal family, particularly to Princess Nefertari Vivi, for whom he would readily give his life. He is protective and often worries about her safety, acting as a second father figure to the princess. Despite his serious dedication to duty, he has a quirky, theatrical side. His most notable personality quirk is his unique way of speaking, often clearing his throat or punctuating his sentences with an operatic "Ma ma ma". He is also fiercely patriotic and dedicated to the protection of his homeland.
Years before the main story, the Alabasta Kingdom was plagued by droughts and civil unrest orchestrated by the secret criminal organization Baroque Works. To uncover the identity of the organization's leader and clear her father's name, Princess Vivi decided to infiltrate the group. As her most trusted guardian, Igaram accompanied her on this dangerous mission. They successfully rose through the ranks to become Frontier Agents, with Igaram taking the codename Mr. 8 and acting as the superior to Vivi's Miss Wednesday. He operated out of the town of Whisky Peak, which served as a front for other Baroque Works bounty hunters. His partner undercover was the powerful Miss Monday.
When the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Whisky Peak, Igaram and the other agents initially welcomed them with a party before attempting to ambush them. He fought against Roronoa Zoro, using his unique hidden weapons, but was ultimately defeated. After the identities of Vivi and Igaram as spies were discovered by the organization, they were targeted for elimination. Igaram then revealed his true loyalty to the Straw Hats, begging them to safely escort Princess Vivi back to Alabasta. To create a decoy, he disguised himself as Vivi and set sail on a separate ship, which was subsequently blown up by Nico Robin, then known as Miss All Sunday. In a surprising turn of events, Igaram survived the explosion and later returned to Alabasta, where he helped expose the truth of Baroque Works' conspiracy to the people.
During the final battle in Alabasta, he acted as an intermediary for the royal forces. After the country was saved from Crocodile, Igaram returned to his post. He later helped Vivi provide a diversion so she could bid farewell to the Straw Hats, disguising himself as the princess one final time to give a speech to the citizens. In later years, he was visibly shocked to learn that the former Baroque Works agent Nico Robin had joined the Straw Hat crew.
As the captain of the royal guard, Igaram is a capable fighter, though his combat style is unorthodox. His abilities are almost entirely based on firearms cleverly concealed within his outfit and body. His primary weapon is a saxophone, which, when played, functions as a powerful shotgun that fires a blast of bullets in a technique called Igarappa. His other signature attack, Igarappappa, involves pulling strings on his necktie to reveal gun barrels hidden in the large curls of his hair, from which he can fire explosive rounds. Furthermore, he is proficient in the art of disguise, which proves vital to his mission of infiltration and diversion.
Igaram is defined by his profound and unwavering loyalty to the Nefertari royal family, particularly to Princess Nefertari Vivi, for whom he would readily give his life. He is protective and often worries about her safety, acting as a second father figure to the princess. Despite his serious dedication to duty, he has a quirky, theatrical side. His most notable personality quirk is his unique way of speaking, often clearing his throat or punctuating his sentences with an operatic "Ma ma ma". He is also fiercely patriotic and dedicated to the protection of his homeland.
Years before the main story, the Alabasta Kingdom was plagued by droughts and civil unrest orchestrated by the secret criminal organization Baroque Works. To uncover the identity of the organization's leader and clear her father's name, Princess Vivi decided to infiltrate the group. As her most trusted guardian, Igaram accompanied her on this dangerous mission. They successfully rose through the ranks to become Frontier Agents, with Igaram taking the codename Mr. 8 and acting as the superior to Vivi's Miss Wednesday. He operated out of the town of Whisky Peak, which served as a front for other Baroque Works bounty hunters. His partner undercover was the powerful Miss Monday.
When the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Whisky Peak, Igaram and the other agents initially welcomed them with a party before attempting to ambush them. He fought against Roronoa Zoro, using his unique hidden weapons, but was ultimately defeated. After the identities of Vivi and Igaram as spies were discovered by the organization, they were targeted for elimination. Igaram then revealed his true loyalty to the Straw Hats, begging them to safely escort Princess Vivi back to Alabasta. To create a decoy, he disguised himself as Vivi and set sail on a separate ship, which was subsequently blown up by Nico Robin, then known as Miss All Sunday. In a surprising turn of events, Igaram survived the explosion and later returned to Alabasta, where he helped expose the truth of Baroque Works' conspiracy to the people.
During the final battle in Alabasta, he acted as an intermediary for the royal forces. After the country was saved from Crocodile, Igaram returned to his post. He later helped Vivi provide a diversion so she could bid farewell to the Straw Hats, disguising himself as the princess one final time to give a speech to the citizens. In later years, he was visibly shocked to learn that the former Baroque Works agent Nico Robin had joined the Straw Hat crew.
As the captain of the royal guard, Igaram is a capable fighter, though his combat style is unorthodox. His abilities are almost entirely based on firearms cleverly concealed within his outfit and body. His primary weapon is a saxophone, which, when played, functions as a powerful shotgun that fires a blast of bullets in a technique called Igarappa. His other signature attack, Igarappappa, involves pulling strings on his necktie to reveal gun barrels hidden in the large curls of his hair, from which he can fire explosive rounds. Furthermore, he is proficient in the art of disguise, which proves vital to his mission of infiltration and diversion.