Germa 66 in One Piece is one of the most fascinating factions in the story. Known for their powerful technology, war-like tendencies, and connection to Sanji, one of the Straw Hat Pirates, they play a significant role in the “Whole Cake Island” arc. If you’re curious about who Germa 66 is, their goals, backstory, and key members, this post will break it all down.
Who Are Germa 66?
Germa 66 is a technologically advanced military group that is part of the Germa Kingdom. They are mercenaries who offer their services to the highest bidder, often engaging in large-scale warfare.
What makes them unique is their army, made up entirely of genetically modified soldiers, known as “Clone Soldiers.” These soldiers are designed to be perfect warriors, bred without emotions or fear. Germa 66 is infamous for their ruthless approach to battle, seeking power and control over other nations.
Their leader is Judge Vinsmoke, Sanji’s father, and the Vinsmoke family forms the core of Germa 66. Each family member has been genetically enhanced, giving them incredible abilities, such as super strength, speed, and even the ability to manipulate poisons and electricity.
Goals of Germa 66
Germa 66’s goal is domination. Judge Vinsmoke dreams of reuniting the North Blue under the Germa Kingdom’s rule, just like his ancestors once did. In order to achieve this, Judge uses his children as tools for his ambitions, trying to form political alliances and strengthen Germa’s military might.
One of Judge’s key moves was forming an alliance with Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, by arranging the marriage of Sanji and Big Mom’s daughter, Pudding. This alliance was supposed to strengthen Germa’s power by merging with the Big Mom Pirates, but as fans know, things didn’t go according to plan.
Backstory of Germa 66
The backstory of Germa 66 is tied deeply to the Vinsmoke family, specifically Judge Vinsmoke. Judge was once a brilliant scientist who worked alongside Vegapunk, the greatest scientist in the world of One Piece. Together, they researched human genetic manipulation. However, Judge’s ambition drove him to use this knowledge for his own purposes.
Judge successfully manipulated the genes of his children to make them superhuman. However, Sanji, his third son, was an exception. Judge viewed Sanji as a failure because he didn’t exhibit the desired enhancements, and he treated him harshly. Sanji eventually escaped the Germa Kingdom, renouncing his family and joining the Straw Hats.
The rest of Sanji’s siblings were genetically modified to be emotionless and powerful warriors. They were raised to believe in the superiority of the Vinsmokes and to follow their father’s dreams of conquest.
Members of Germa 66
The Vinsmoke family is at the heart of Germa 66. Here’s a look at the key members:
Judge Vinsmoke
Judge, also known as Garuda, is the ruthless leader of Germa 66 and the father of the Vinsmoke children. He is a skilled fighter and an expert in technology, using advanced science to enhance his children and soldiers. Judge’s ultimate goal is to restore the Germa Kingdom to its former glory and rule over the North Blue. His obsession with strength and conquest blinds him to the emotional needs of his children, especially Sanji.
Reiju Vinsmoke
Reiju, also known as Poison Pink, is Sanji’s sister and one of the most interesting members of Germa 66. Unlike her brothers, Reiju shows some level of emotion and kindness. She has the power to absorb and manipulate poison, making her immune to most toxins. Reiju is deeply loyal to her family but has a soft spot for Sanji, as she helped him escape the harsh treatment from Judge.
Despite being a part of the Germa, Reiju doesn’t fully support her father’s ambitions. In the Whole Cake Island arc, she helps Sanji and the Straw Hats by revealing the true nature of the Vinsmoke family to Luffy and Nami.
Ichiji Vinsmoke
Ichiji, or Sparking Red, is the eldest son of the Vinsmoke family. He is cold, emotionless, and fiercely loyal to Judge’s ambitions. His ability allows him to generate powerful energy blasts, making him a dangerous fighter. Ichiji takes pride in his power and believes in the superiority of his family’s genetics.
Niji Vinsmoke
Niji, known as Electric Blue, is the second son. He can manipulate electricity, which he uses to enhance his attacks. Niji shares his brother’s cold-hearted nature, often mocking and belittling Sanji. His cruelty is evident when he torments Sanji during their time in Germa 66, and he seems to enjoy the suffering of others.
Yonji Vinsmoke
Yonji, the youngest of the brothers, goes by the name Winch Green. He uses a mechanical arm that extends and can generate great force in battle. Like his older brothers, Yonji is arrogant and has a sense of superiority over Sanji, whom he considers weak.
Sanji and His Connection to Germa 66
Sanji, one of the most beloved characters in One Piece, has a complicated relationship with Germa 66. Born into the Vinsmoke family, Sanji rejected their cruel ways from a young age. He was treated harshly by his father and brothers for not displaying the same genetic enhancements as them. His mother, Sora, was the only person who showed him love and care.
Sora, known as the Warrior of the Sea, tried to stop Judge from experimenting on their children. She took a drug to counter the genetic manipulation, which partially worked on Sanji but caused her health to decline. Sora’s influence gave Sanji the kindness and empathy that his brothers lacked. After her death, Sanji’s hatred for his family grew, and he eventually escaped the Germa Kingdom.
Later in the story, Sanji is forced to confront his past when Judge arranges his marriage to Big Mom’s daughter. Sanji returns to Germa 66 but makes it clear that he has no desire to be part of their plans. Even though Sanji despises his family, he ends up wearing the Stealth Black suit, which grants him powerful abilities. Despite this, he remains committed to the Straw Hats and their ideals, distancing himself from Germa 66’s ways.
