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Gyro Zeppeli
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Gyro Zeppeli's backstory centers on his life as a royal executioner in Naples. He was trained in the mystical "Spin" technique by his family. He defied his father's strict views to save an innocent boy, Marco, by entering the American cross-country race, the Steel Ball Run. This led to his fateful partnership with Johnny Joestar and eventual mastery of the Spin and Stands. Born Julius Caesar Zeppeli in the Kingdom of Naples, Gyro was part of a prestigious family that served as executioners and doctors. He was trained from youth by his father, Gregorio, in the Spin, a hereditary art using steel balls for precision in execution, medicine, and combat, capable of inflicting wounds that felt like nothing. As an executioner, Gyro grew disillusioned with the state's harsh punishments, particularly when assigned to execute a young boy, Marco, for treason. Feeling sympathy, Gyro defied his father's rigid discipline and sought a deal with a lord: if he brought prestige to Naples by winning the Steel Ball Run, the King would grant amnesty for criminals like Marco. Gyro traveled to America, joining the dangerous race with his steel balls and horse, Valkyrie, to save Marco. He met Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic jockey, who became his protégé, learning the Spin from Gyro to heal his paralysis. Unlike other racers, Gyro wasn't driven by personal glory but by altruism, aiming to save Marco and forge his own path. His journey in the race led to a deeper exploration of the Spin, allowing him to unlock his Stand, Ball Breaker, a powerful manifestation of the Infinite Rotation.
