Matsu Ippon is the owner of ARMS SHOP, a 200-year-old weapon store in Loguetown. He looks tough and sometimes acts rude, especially if customers don’t spend a lot. But Matsu Ippon is also warm-hearted toward people he respects. He loves his wife, even if he feels a little scared of her. His favorite food is “ippon udon.” Matsu Ippon knows a lot about great swords and once tried to buy a rare sword from Zoro Roronoa cheaply, but was caught out. Later, he gave Zoro both the cursed sword Sandai Kitetsu and his own treasured Yubashiri after seeing how brave Zoro was. After hearing about Zoro’s adventures, he became a huge fan, even putting Zoro’s wanted poster in his bath at home.
Matsu Ippon is a middle-aged man.
He is 157 cm tall.
He has a red face, a bald head, and a beard.
He looks strong and a bit rough.
Matsu Ippon loves his job and likes to make money.
He sometimes treats customers badly if they seem annoying or don’t buy expensive things.
Still, he respects people with courage and shows them his honest side.
He follows his wife’s words at home and is a little scared of her.
Matsu Ippon was born in Loguetown in East Blue.
He is now 40 years old.
His birthday is January 31, also called “Loving Wife Day.”
His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
His blood type is X.
He is the owner of the ARMS SHOP, which has been in business for 200 years.
He is married to Ippon Ume, a strong-willed woman.
He is a huge fan of Zoro Roronoa after their meeting.
He was unhappy that crime in Loguetown went down after Smoker arrived, as fewer bad people meant fewer customers.
His favorite food is “ippon udon.”
He used to be a swordsman before becoming a weapon shop owner.
He likes to dream and support brave people.
“Swords choose their owner. I wish you luck with yours!!!”
“What’s wrong with a man putting his dream in another man’s hands!!!!”
First Meeting with Zoro Roronoa
When Zoro Roronoa visits ARMS SHOP in Loguetown, Matsu Ippon first thinks Zoro is just a beginner.
He is surprised when he sees Zoro carrying the famous sword Wado Ichimonji.
Matsu Ippon tries to buy this sword from Zoro for a very low price, hoping Zoro doesn’t know its true value.
Tashigi Exposes the Plan
Just as Matsu Ippon tries to trick Zoro, Tashigi appears and tells Zoro the sword’s real value.
This ruins Matsu Ippon’s plan, embarrassing him.
Sandai Kitetsu and the Gamble
After this, Zoro and Tashigi find the cursed sword Sandai Kitetsu in the shop.
Matsu Ippon tries to stop Zoro from buying it, saying it’s unlucky and has a curse.
Zoro tests his luck by tossing the sword in the air and stands still as it falls.
The sword misses him, showing Zoro’s bravery and luck.
Matsu Ippon is so impressed by this and calls Zoro a true swordsman.
Giving Away Yubashiri
Moved by Zoro’s spirit, Matsu Ippon apologizes and gives Zoro not only Sandai Kitetsu, but also Yubashiri, the shop’s best sword and his family treasure.
Support for Zoro Roronoa
Later, when Zoro becomes famous, Matsu Ippon hangs Zoro’s wanted poster in his bathroom to show how much he admires him.
Matsu Ippon says, “What’s wrong with a man putting his dream in another man’s hands!!!!” to his wife.
This shows he once dreamed of adventure too.
Memories in Later Stories
When Yubashiri is destroyed and when Zoro fights in Wano Country, Zoro remembers Matsu Ippon and the swords he gave him.
Matsu Ippon follows his wife’s words at home because he loves her, but he’s a little scared of her.
He is proud of ARMS SHOP’s long history and feels sad when fewer customers visit after Smoker arrives in Loguetown.
- Name: Matsu Ippon
- Age: 40
- Height: 157 cm
- Hometown: Loguetown, East Blue
- Occupation: Weapon Shop Owner
- Birthday: January 31 (“Loving Wife Day”)
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- Blood type: X
- Favorite food: ippon udon
- First appearance: ONE PIECE Volume 11, Chapter 97 “Sandai Kitetsu”
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