Donquixote Doflamingo is the pirate who definitively cut Zephyr's arm.
The Warlord Behind Z's Injury
The arm of Zephyr, also known as "Black Arm" Z, was severed by Donquixote Doflamingo, a powerful pirate and former Shichibukai (Warlord of the Sea). This pivotal event in Zephyr's life is central to his narrative as a non-canon character from the One Piece Film: Z. Doflamingo, often referred to as the "Heavenly Demon," utilized his unique string power (Ito Ito no Mi Devil Fruit ability) to inflict this devastating injury.
Zephyr's Tragic Past
Zephyr was once a highly respected and powerful Marine Admiral, dedicated to justice. His life took a dark turn due to a series of tragic events:
- Family Murder: At the age of 49, Zephyr's wife and child were murdered by a pirate.
- Arm Severed: Later, when he was training new Marine recruits, his arm was cut off by another pirate. This pirate was revealed to be Donquixote Doflamingo.
- Disillusionment with the Marines: Following the loss of his arm, Zephyr was outfitted with a powerful prosthetic weapon called the "Battle Smasher." However, his faith in the World Government and the Marines was irrevocably shattered when the pirate who cut his arm was later appointed as a Warlord of the Sea. This profound disappointment led him to abandon the Marines and form his own organization, the Neo Marines, with a new, more radical view of justice.
Donquixote Doflamingo: The Culprit
Doflamingo's involvement in severing Zephyr's arm is a key plot point, highlighting his ruthless nature and the corrupt elements within the World Government that Zephyr eventually rebelled against. Doflamingo's status as a Warlord after committing such an act was a direct catalyst for Zephyr's disillusionment.
| Character | Role in Incident | Key Ability | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr | Victim | Former Marine Admiral | Former Marine / Neo Marine Leader |
| Doflamingo | Attacker | String-String Fruit (Ito Ito no Mi) | Former Warlord / Pirate |
The conflict between Zephyr's unwavering belief in justice and the World Government's compromises with powerful pirates like Doflamingo forms the emotional core of One Piece Film: Z.
For more details on Zephyr's story, you can refer to his biography on the One Piece Fandom Wiki.
