Zeo in One Piece

When Zeo and the future officers were kids, they saw humans mistreating fishmen in the Fish-Man District which led them to grow up with a deep hatred for humans. As teens, they admired Fisher Tiger's actions at Mary Geoise, supporting the idea of opposing humans.

Hody Jones joining the Neptune Army turned them into a terrorist group, targeting fishmen sympathetic to humans, especially blood donors. After Otohime's assassination, they celebrated.

Fish-Man Island Saga

Fish-Man Island Arc

In the Noah incident, Zeo observed how humans often managed to escape, commenting on their ability to slip away even after attempted captures by the New Fish-Man Pirates. When Hody Jones and Vander Decken IX allied, Zeo remarked on their increased strength underwater. This demonstrated Zeo's recognition of the strategic developments among key figures in the underwater world.

As the New Fish-Man and Flying Pirates set their sights on Ryugu Palace, Zeo and Ikaros Much identified King Neptune and the three princes as the palace's strongest forces. This revealed Zeo's acknowledgment of the formidable opponents they were about to face.

The New Fish-Man Pirates were divided to cover different locations during their mission. Zeo chose to go to the Marine Shopping Mall on the west side of Fish-Man Island. This decision highlighted the crew's strategic approach to achieving their goals.

Zeo, at the Marine Shopping Mall, played a crucial role in the invasion. He expressed the crew's belief that coexistence with humans was impossible, forcing citizens to step on a symbol representing Queen Otohime. Zeo emphasized the citizens' perceived lack of hope using his camouflage ability. This showcased the crew's oppressive tactics and Zeo's role in implementing them.

While Zeo was lying on the ground and using his invisibility, a bug crawled beneath him. New Fish-Man Pirates tried to squash the bug but accidentally smashed Zeo. His comrades were shocked when he became visible again, but Zeo quickly got back up and directed them to Gyoncorde Plaza, where King Neptune's execution would occur.

At Gyoncorde Plaza, the New Fish-Man Pirates assembled, witnessing the Neptune Army's attempts to save King Neptune being thwarted by Sea Beasts. Zeo pointed out a defeated guard, but Hody stopped the soldier from using dynamite with a Water Shot. Zeo then observed physical changes in their captain, Hody, and asked how he felt. Hody expressed feeling incredible.

The arrival of the three princes signaled the preparation for a significant battle. Initially, the princes had the upper hand, but Zeo and the officers took Energy Steroids, shifting the odds in their favor. They defeated the princes, capturing them and celebrating their victory. The revelation of Hody being Otohime's true killer shocked the royal family and citizens, but the officers, including Zeo, already knew the truth and found it amusing.

Unable to bear Hody's cruelty, Fish-Man Island citizens cried out for Monkey D. Luffy to destroy the island. Zeo commented on their desperation. When Hody prepared to kill Neptune, Luffy, hidden inside Megalo, suddenly appeared and kicked Hody away. Zeo was shocked at Luffy's unexpected entrance.

As citizens cheered for Luffy, Zeo acknowledged Luffy's popularity. Attempting to warn the Straw Hat Pirates not to get carried away, Zeo's advice was ignored. After Luffy took out a significant portion of the New Fish-Man Pirates' army, Zeo rallied the remaining crew members, emphasizing their numerical advantage (50,000) over the opposing forces (Straw Hats and Jinbe).

Zeo persuaded Wadatsumi to fight against the Straw Hats, providing him with an Energy Steroid to enhance his strength. After Nami used her Black Ball, Raiun Rod, Ikaros became enraged. Zeo intervened, calming Ikaros down and identifying Nami as a potential weakness for the Straw Hat crew.

Attempting to exploit this, Zeo camouflaged himself and attempted to spear Nami with Ikaros's Dried Squid Spears. However, Brook intervened, taking the hit for Nami. Surprisingly, the attack did not affect Brook, revealing his resilience.

Zeo, frustrated, berated Brook and prepared to fight him. Using his camouflage, Zeo attempted to catch Brook off-guard, but Brook, through his keen senses, managed to stab Zeo. Undeterred, Zeo decapitated Brook with one of his chains. To Zeo's shock, Brook used his newfound powers to reassemble himself and launched an icy blade against the fish-man.

After Hody's defeat, some fishmen started running away. Zeo attacked them, urging them to fight for their grudge. Brook confronted Zeo, criticizing his lack of understanding about death. Brook emphasized his disdain for those who waste lives. Despite the Straw Hats' calmness in the face of the Noah threat, Zeo believed they would die.

Brook countered with the crew's belief in Luffy becoming the Pirate King, which, in their eyes, eliminated fear. Zeo marked his territory with a circle, threatening to crush Brook's bones if he entered. Unfazed, Brook passed the circle and defeated Zeo with "Kasuriuta: Fubuki Giri," freezing Zeo's blood solid and securing his defeat.

After the battle for Fish-Man Island concluded, Zeo and other New Fish-Man Pirates officers were locked up in the palace prison. Sometime later, he regained consciousness, acknowledging the effects of Energy Steroids on his body, claiming to have intentionally aged.

Zeo is a calm and serious member of Hody's crew, known for his intelligence in mass-producing Energy Steroids. He played a role in convincing Wadatsumi to join their cause. Like his crewmates, Zeo strongly believes humans are cowardly and despises them, aligning with Hody's anti-human sentiments. He holds a deep-seated hatred for Otohime's ideals.

Zeo adopts the title of the "Noble of the Fish-Man District" and is fiercely committed to the district's morals. Even after being accidentally beaten by his subordinates, he continues asserting their views of Otohime are wrong. Zeo takes pride in defeating opponents, particularly expressing happiness when he thinks he has defeated Brook.

However, Zeo's arrogance is evident in his stubbornness to make excuses when humiliated. He easily gets angered when corrected, like claiming his face was intentionally stepped on and insisting that getting stabbed was part of his plan. This arrogance persists even when he, along with the other officers, ages due to the effects of the Energy Steroid, as he asserts that he grew old on purpose.

Zeo, a Wobbegong shark fish-man, has a unique and distinct appearance. His tall and thin body is covered in wavy light blue and indigo stripes, with a "02" tattoo on his chest. Instead of ears and a visible mouth, he has tentacle-like whiskers, yet he can speak, listen, and consume Energy Steroids.

Zeo features a dorsal fin and gills on his long neck. His legs are covered with a pattern similar to his body, extending down to his dark boots. He wears a belt with a round buckle around his waist, displaying the New Fish-Man Pirates' Jolly Roger near his right knee. In his teenage years, Zeo looked almost the same but smaller, without the chest tattoo gill marks and wearing simpler pants and a belt.

The negative effects of Energy Steroids have aged Zeo, giving him a white beard resembling his tentacles, bushy eyebrows, a skinnier and crooked neck, and a bit of a pot belly.

Zeo, as an officer in the New Fish-Man Pirates, has authority over lower-ranked members and stands out for his skills and abilities.

Physical Abilities:

As a fish-man, Zeo possesses natural strength ten times that of an average human, with potentially even more strength underwater. His species grants him enhanced physical abilities, and his strength may be even greater as an officer.

Camouflage Ability:

Zeo, a Wobbegong shark fish-man, has the unique power to blend in with his surroundings, becoming invisible perfectly. This allows him to surprise enemies and approach them unnoticed. He can even speak while camouflaged, making it challenging for others to pinpoint his location.

Resilience:

Zeo has shown resilience, enduring unintentional attacks from his crew while invisible. He remained conscious and vocal about the crew's ideals even after such incidents.

Attacks and Weapons:

Zeo wields two large weighted chains as his weapons of choice. He skillfully uses them like bolas, demonstrating accuracy in capturing and restraining targets.

• Camouflage Carpet: Zeo camouflages himself and slides towards opponents, attempting surprise attacks. Despite announcing the attack, his opponents may need help to locate him.

• Kamigakure Flail: 66 Kubi: Zeo, while camouflaged, uses one of his chains to wrap around an opponent's neck, attempting to harm them. He employed this against Brook, but it proved ineffective because Brook was a skeleton.

• Zeo swings his chain rapidly, creating a circle of swirling dust, claiming that anyone entering this "space" would have their bones broken. This was used against Brook, who swiftly countered.

Energy Steroids:

Like the rest of the crew, Zeo took Energy Steroids during battles, doubling his strength temporarily. However, the side effects included aging and weakening, eventually robbing him of his previous strength.

Crewmates:

Zeo shares a close relationship with his fellow crewmates in the New Fish-Man Pirates. As an officer, he collaborates with individuals like Hody Jones and other officers to further the crew's objectives. Their bond is characterized by loyalty to the crew's cause, and Zeo, as the crew's chemist, plays a crucial role in supporting their collective goals.

Allies:

The New Fish-Man Pirates may form temporary alliances with groups or individuals with common interests. Zeo's interactions with potential allies would depend on aligning goals, especially regarding their anti-human stance. These alliances, though temporary, contribute to the crew's efforts to achieve their broader objectives.

Enemies:

Zeo's enemies are individuals or groups that oppose the New Fish-Man Pirates and their anti-human ideology. The crew may conflict with organizations like the Marines or those advocating peaceful coexistence between fishmen and humans. Zeo's relationship with enemies is marked by opposition and confrontation as they actively work against those who oppose their goals.

Citizens:

Zeo's relationship with the citizens of Fish-Man Island is one of intimidation and force. As the crew enforces their anti-human beliefs, citizens likely view them as oppressors. Zeo exerts control over the citizens, forcing them to comply with the crew's ideals. This results in a strained and adversarial relationship with the inhabitants of Fish-Man Island.

Zeo is a playable character who appeared in the One Py Berry Match game of One Piece.

• Zeo’s character is inspired by real Fish Species as he is a Wobbegong shark fish-man. Wobbegong sharks are a real-life species known for their unique appearance, often characterized by a flat body and a patterned appearance that helps them blend into the ocean floor.