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[This blind guy](https://youtu.be/_Hvc1Ae-YCU?t=3m53s)'s attitude, facial
expressions, and facial structure look very specifically like the blind
samurai general in One Piece, who can lift mountains with his Devil Fruit
powers. They even, from this short scene, have nearly identical personalities.

Did this movie character inspire the One Piece character, or is there no known
relation?


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Was this samurai the inspiration for the blind general's character in One Piece?


The blind samurai you're referring to is Zatoichi, and the blind Admiral in
One Piece is named Issho, aka Fujitora. And yes, as revealed in SBS Volume 74,
Fujitora was inspired by Zatoichi, and particularly his portrayal by Japanese
actor Shintaro Katsu. Both swordsmen share quite a few characteristics, such
as their blindness, proficiency with a sword, or their love of gambling.


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