Doflamingo One Piece - Doflamingo is a former Shichibukai who was defeated by Luffy during the Dressrosa Arc. He also ruled as the king of the country after overthrowing King Riku. Doflamingo is actually one of the residents of Mariejoa, but his father decided to live as a commoner. Here are 7 facts about Doflamingo in One Piece.
The First User of Awakening
Doflamingo is the user of the Ito Ito no Mi, a Devil Fruit that grants him the ability to control strings at will. He was also the first person to demonstrate the power of a Devil Fruit’s Awakening. He even used this ability in his fight against Luffy, although he was unable to defeat him.
Doflamingo is Terrified of Tsuru
Although Doflamingo is a powerful person, he is afraid of Tsuru. Tsuru tried several times to capture him, but Doflamingo preferred to escape rather than face Tsuru, who possesses the ability to erase the evil nature in people. It was Tsuru who also took care of Doflamingo after he was defeated by Luffy.
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He Once Killed His Own Father
Doflamingo’s father was a former Tenryubitto who chose to abandon his title. Doflamingo harbored a grudge against his father, and in a shocking turn of events, he killed him and brought his head to Mariejoa, hoping to be accepted back as a Tenryubitto. Unfortunately for Doflamingo, he was never welcomed back by the people of Mariejoa.
The Devil Fruit Gifted by Trebol
In a flashback, Doflamingo received the Ito Ito no Mi from Trebol. Trebol gave him this Devil Fruit after seeing his immense potential. In addition to the Devil Fruit, Doflamingo was also given a pistol, which he later used to kill his own father in front of his brother, Rosinante.
Knows About the National Treasure of Mariejoa
Doflamingo is aware of the national treasure in Mariejoa and understands that if it were to be exposed to the outside world, it would cause a massive upheaval. One of the treasures in Mariejoa was a giant straw hat, similar to the one worn by Roger, Shanks, and Luffy, which shocked many fans.
The Ransom for the Country of Dressrosa
Doflamingo met with King Riku Doldo to demand a ransom of 10 billion Berries. The large sum forced King Riku to ask the citizens to gather the money, which they successfully did. However, despite the payment, Doflamingo still took control of Dressrosa and manipulated King Riku into attacking the citizens.
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Shocked When 'Lucy' in Dressrosa Was Not Luffy
Doflamingo had purposely made the Mera Mera no Mi the prize in the Corrida Colosseum battle to lure Luffy. However, he was shocked when, in the final battle, Luffy was replaced by someone else. That person was Sabo, who eventually consumed the Mera Mera no Mi and gained its powers.