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Yamato’s portrayal in the Wano Country Arc strongly aligns with the Mary Sue archetype. Her exceptional combat skills—clashing with Kaido, wielding Conqueror’s Haki, and possessing a mythical Zoan Devil Fruit—mark her as unrealistically perfect, outshining many established characters despite her late introduction in Chapter 983. Her sudden prominence feels contrived, elevating her to the story’s forefront without gradual buildup.

Her main “flaw,” the obsession with being Kozuki Oden, is depicted as quirky rather than debilitating, rarely causing meaningful setbacks. This superficial weakness, often played for humor, enhances her appeal rather than hindering her, fitting the Mary Sue trope of lacking impactful flaws.

Yamato’s contrived importance stems from instant ties to Ace, Oden’s journal, and Kaido, making her central to the Wano Arc without organic development. Her spotlight moments—protecting Momonosuke, stopping the Flower Capital fire—suggest narrative favoritism, reinforced by her 11th-place ranking in the 2021 popularity poll and Luffy’s quick trust, shown through the nickname “Yama-o.”

Her exotic traits—white hair, horns, Hannya mask, Oni lineage, and mythical Zoan fruit—make her excessively “special,” designed to capture attention. Her Oden emulation adds uniqueness but feels tailored to maximize her distinctiveness, aligning with Mary Sue characteristics.

Yamato’s instant acceptance by the Straw Hats, with minimal conflict, further cements her Mary Sue status. Her brief clash with Luffy swiftly turns into an alliance, lacking the friction seen in other characters’ integration, making her feel overly idealized for the Wano Arc’s narrative.