Deku Scrub Brothers

The Deku Scrub Brothers are mini-bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. They are three Deku Scrubs who guard Queen Gohma's lair Inside the Deku Tree.

The Deku Scrub Brothers act the exact same as all the other Deku Scrubs in the game, but it is the only time where you must face three at one time. They can only be beaten if they are attacked in a certain order, but fortunately Link had happened across their fourth brother earlier in the dungeon who reveals the secret order to Link in exchange for his life being spared.

After Link beats them in the order 2-3-1 they unlock the door to the lair of Queen Gohma.

Speculation

 * The Deku Scrub Brother's code, 2-3-1, is most likely a reference to a code that was used in and earlier Nintendo game: Super Mario 64. In the Boo's Mansion Mario runs through the library to find a star, and opens the door to the star by pushing in books in order 2-3-1. This is a likely connection because The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64 were both the first 3D games for both of Nintendo's biggest series'.
 * In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, the Deku of Termina have a royal family that is in charge of the entire race. In Ocarina of Time, however, The Deku Scrubs may be loyal subjects of Queen Gohma instead of any King Deku. This idea is most clear when Link faces the Deku Scrub Brothers. They refer to her as "Queenie", and act as if she is their ruler.