Sengoku is a major antagonist in the One Piece franchise. He is the former Fleet Admiral of the Marines, one of the legendary figures of the era of Gol D. Roger, and is long time friends with retired Vice Admirals Monkey D.

Understanding the Context

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The Sengoku period (戦国時代, Sengoku jidai; Japanese pronunciation: [seŋ.ɡo.kɯ (d)ʑiꜜ.dai, -ŋo.kɯ-][1] lit. 'Warring States period') was the period in Japanese history in which civil wars and social upheavals took place almost continuously in the 15th and 16th centuries. Sengoku, often referred to as 'the Buddha', gains this nickname from his ability to morph into a golden Buddha, a power granted by the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Buddha. This transformation significantly increases his strength and size. Sengoku period, time of civil war, political upheaval, and social transformation in Japan that lasted from roughly 1467 to 1600.

Final Thoughts

The weakening of the Ashikaga shogunate led to the rise of independent daimyo (feudal lords) who fought for supremacy across the country. Spanning from 1467 to 1603, it began with the outbreak of the Ōnin War and concluded with the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate. The name “Sengoku” (戦国) directly translates to “warring states,” and it echoes a similar period in Chinese history.