Origin
Shakuyaku, Shakky, is a former pirate that even clashed with the hero of the Marine Vice-Admiral Garp, but she gave up the wild life for the straight and narrow for unknown reasons. She eventually retired into hiding at Sabaody Archipelago to open up a bar called Shakky’s Rip-Off Bar. A friend and frequent patron to her establishment was the former first-mate of the Roger Pirates, Silvers Rayleigh. She befriended a former empress of Amazon Lily, Gloriosa; and they took in three young Kuja Amazons who had escaped slavery from the Holy Land Marie Jois under the cruel Celestial Dragons. Gloriosa eventually took Hancock, Sandersonia, and Marigold back to Amazon Lily in the Calm Belt. When Rayleigh was saved from drowning by a child fish-man named Hatchan, he would drop by Shakky’s bar to visit, and she always welcomed him.
Though retired, Shakky follows the news on up and coming pirates. Though the names of several rookies stood out in the papers. One crew caught her interest, and more so the captain, Monkey D. Luffy. She admired the trouble he caused without getting innocent people involved. That made her a fan of his.
Creation
Shakuyaku (?????, Shakuyaku) is a supporting character in the One Piece series that was created by Eiichiro Oda. The series first began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Sh?nen Jump on August 4, 1997. She would later appear in the Sabaody Archipelago Arc that began in Volume 50.
Her first appearance was in One Piece Volume 51 CH. 498 “The Eleven Supernovas” She’s more often referred to by her nickname “Shakky” (?????, Shakk?).
Though she was a pirate forty years ago. Her actual age is unclear. The name Shakuyaku comes from the Japanese word (??) for the Chinese peony.
Major Story Arcs
Sabaody Archipelago Arc
Shakky was surprised when Hatchan arrived one day, along with the mermaid Camie and several members of the Straw Hat Pirates. They were looking for Rayleigh to get their ship coated. She surprised Luffy by knowing about many of his exploits, and she told them about the Eleven Supernovas. She told them she hasn’t seen Rayliegh in months, but gave them some clues on where to look.
The group returned later with Rayleigh, but Htachan had been shot by one of the Celestial Dragons. Shakky stayed to listen as Rayleigh told the Straw Hats the truth about Gold Roger’s supposed capture by the Navy. Shakky distributed Vivre Cards to the Straw Hats so they could go into hiding while Rayleigh worked on the coating. However. Rayleigh returned with news that the Straw Hats had been defeated yet saved by the intervention of the Warlord, Bartholomew Kuma. Kuma met with Rayleigh and Shakky’s bar later to tell him where he had sent the pirates.
Dawn Island Arc
After the end of the Paramount War, Rayleigh was busy trying to figure out how Luffy had gotten from Amazon Lily to Marineford to be involved in the war. He knew of Boa Hancock’s hatred toward men. It was Shakky who suggested that Hancock had fallen in love with Luffy. Rayleigh went to Amazon Lily to investigate, and Shakky watched over the Straw Hat’s pirate ship with Hatchan, Camie, and the leader of the Rosy Life Riders, Duval. Bartholomew Kuma later arrived to take over the duties of watching the Thousand Sunny.
Fish-Man Island Arc
Two years had passed since she last met the Straw Hat Pirates. Rayleigh had returned six months before then from training Luffy in the use of Haki. Roronoa Zoro was the first to return. The crew reunited, and they left on their ship to Fish-Man Island.
Powers & Abilities
Shakky’s powers and abilities are unknown. She was at one time a pirate of enough reputation to have clashed with Monkey D. Garp. and she can beat up anyone who refuses to pay her prices.
Other Media
Anime
One Piece (1999)
The One Piece animated series is a direct adaptation of Oda’s original manga.. It’s produced by TOEI Animation and first began airing in October 20, 1999. Shakky’s first anime appearance was in One Piece – Episode 392 “New Rivals Gather! The 11 Supernovas”, which aired in March 8, 2009. Her character in the Japanese series is voiced by Hiromi Tsuru, and the U.S. dub produced by FUNimation has yet to announce a voice actress.