| Mr. 1 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. 1 |
| Series | One Piece |
| First | One Piece Chapter 140 (manga) |
| Creator | Eiichiro Oda |
| Alias | Daz Bonez |
| Affiliation | Baroque Works |
| Occupation | Assassin |
| Devilfruit | Devil Fruit user (unknown Devil Fruit; produces steel) |
Mr. 1
Mr. 1, also known by his given name Daz Bonez, is a fictional character in the One Piece manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. He is introduced as a high-ranking operative of the criminal organization Baroque Works and serves as a major antagonist during the Alabasta Arc. Mr. 1 is notable for his stoic demeanor, distinctive steel body ability, and his climactic duel with the protagonist Monkey D. Luffy that marks a turning point in Luffy's development.
Mr. 1's pre-Baroque Works history is sparingly detailed in canon. He is presented as a former prisoner from Impel Down-style environments in the series' worldbuilding, implied to have been hardened by years of violence and survival in harsh conditions. His recruitment into Sir Crocodile's Baroque Works organization placed him alongside operatives such as Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Nefertari Vivi's antagonists, positioning him within the shadowy network that sought control over the kingdom of Alabasta. Canon material emphasizes his professional identity as an elite assassin rather than personal backstory or familial ties.
Mr. 1 is characterized by a tall, muscular frame and a gaunt, humanoid face marked by a permanent, expressionless stare. He commonly wears the standard Baroque Works formal attire for agents of his rank, including a dark suit and a long coat, often paired with gloves. His demeanor is cold, efficient, and ruthless: he speaks little, acts with calculated brutality, and demonstrates little sympathy for enemies or bystanders. Despite this, he adheres to a personal code of combat honor, respecting strong opponents and focusing intensely on defeating them. These personality traits bring him into direct conflict with the passionate, improvisational fighting style of Monkey D. Luffy.
Mr. 1 is a user of a Devil Fruit that allows him to transform parts of his body into steel, granting him near-impenetrable defensive and offensive capabilities. Within the narrative, this power enables him to create cutting edges with his limbs, making him a lethal bladesman without conventional weapons. His fighting technique combines this transformative ability with disciplined, precise movements reminiscent of a professional assassin. He also displays considerable physical strength, endurance, and tactical acumen in combat, allowing him to outmatch many Straw Hat Pirates allies such as Roronoa Zoro prior to their growth. The exact classification of his Devil Fruit is not explicitly named in early chapters, but it is represented among the series' established types of Devil Fruits that alter physiology.
During the Alabasta Arc, Mr. 1 serves as one of the primary combatants sent by Sir Crocodile to secure control over the kingdom and eliminate resistance. He is assigned to hunt dissidents and protect Baroque Works' objectives, which include manipulating the royal succession of Alabasta and exploiting the kingdom's resources. Mr. 1 notably engages in a pivotal battle with Roronoa Zoro and later in a climactic one-on-one duel with Monkey D. Luffy in the royal palace and nearby locales. His confrontation with Luffy tests the captain's evolving combat skills; their fight culminates in Luffy discovering a new application of his elasticity to counter Mr. 1's steel, representing a thematic escalation in the series' combat development. The outcome of these encounters contributes materially to the downfall of Baroque Works and the liberation of Alabasta.
After the dissolution of Baroque Works, Mr. 1's appearances in the main storyline become sporadic. He is referenced in summaries and databooks produced alongside the series and appears in various One Piece media, including anime adaptations, video games such as the One Piece: Pirate Warriors series, and TV anime episodes that adapt the Alabasta storyline. His alias Daz Bonez is used in some databooks and supplemental materials. Beyond the original arc, Mr. 1 is occasionally depicted in spin-off works and crossover promotions featuring members of Baroque Works and other One Piece characters, but he does not play a central role in later major story arcs dominated by groups like the World Government or the Yonko-era conflicts.
Mr. 1 has been subject to critical and fan attention for his design, combat role, and symbolic function within Eiichiro Oda's storytelling. Critics and readers often cite his duel with Luffy as a memorable moment that highlights progression in the protagonist's abilities and the series' inventive use of Devil Fruit powers. Merchandise, popularity polls, and retrospective articles frequently list Mr. 1 among notable early antagonists alongside figures such as Sir Crocodile, Baroque Works, and Mr. 2 Bon Clay. His combat techniques and stoic persona influenced subsequent antagonist constructions in the series, reinforcing recurring themes of skill versus will and the escalation of threats faced by the Straw Hat Pirates during the Grand Line journeys.
Category:One Piece characters Category:Fictional assassins