Ichiro

[Ichiro]

Name
Ichiro

Gender
Male

Age
24

Appearance
Ichiro is a slender man that is about 6 foot. He has spiky black hair that goes about three inches down his neck. Because of the demon Kyou sealed inside of him he has red eyes which surprises many people and scares others. He rarely smiles but sometimes he does smirk. Ichiro wears a black robe that has white lines going down the middle of it on both sides of the robe. The robe nearly reaches his feet. Also the end of his sleeves have white lines going around them. Ichiro wears no shirt.

Ichiro wears black pants with black sandals. The bottom half of his robe is usually closed, but the upperbody part of the robe is left open. The bottom half of the robe will usually open when Ichiro is in a battle. The bottom of the robe is encircled with a white line. Ichiro keeps a black sword sheath on his left side. The sheath has white diamonds on it. He keeps a thin sword that has a black handle. Like the sheath the black handle has white diamonds on it as well.

Personality
Ichiro can be seen as a hearless cold-hearted person or as an intelligient person. Ichiro has never let an enemy live. He has gone on many missions and if he has ever had to deal with a threat from another person that person is assured to be killed. No matter how much the beg and plead they will not receive any mercy from Ichiro. But Ichiro doesn't kill because he wants to. Ichiro kills because he believes he has to, but he has good reason for believing this.

In the past Ichiro has let a defeated enemy live and they came back to seek their revenge. Because Ichiro did not kill the person the firs time he met them his parents and many other of his love ones were killed. So now to prevent any of that from happening ever again Ichiro makes sure that his enemies or his village's enemies are dealt with before they have a chance to seek their revenge.

Also Ichiro really can't be called loyal to his village. He does what he believes is right. Even if the village leader or someone in a higher position tells him to do something he won't follow their exact orders unless it's what he wants to do. Although he doesn't ever think of betraying his village he also doesn't think of his "superiors" as superiors.

Ichiro's most notable trait is that he's very confident in his abilities. He knows that he is very strong and can take down any elite any day he wanted to. But his confidence can also be a weakness. Because sometimes this confidence becomes arrogance. Especially when Ichiro challenges people who are much stronger than him not saying he thinks he can win but saying he knows he can win.

Ichiro also has a strong determination. No matter what he'll never give up in a fight even if he's on the brink of death. He won't stop fighting until he can't fight anymore. Ichiro would rather die than except defeat. Ichiro really doesn't fear death though. He believes as long as he dies as a noble warrior instead of begging and pleading for his life death doesn't even matter.

Birthplace
Kamagaya

Current location
Kamagaya

Position
Warrior

Occupation
N/A

Relatives
Mother(Dead)
Father(Dead)

History
The demon sealed
Ichiro was only four years old when the battles between the seven demons and the eternals began. He was too young to understand the danger that everyone would be in if the eternals were defeated by the demons. So of course he spent most of his time playing just like any normal child would. But because of his lack of understanding and his parents being strong warriors who always went on missions instead of watching their son Ichiro began to play in the streets.

One day while his parents were gone he was playing with a ball. He accidently threw it and it kept rolling into the deserts of Kamagaya. Kyou was on one of his daily hunts and had been discovered by a group of assassins. Kyou being almost as strong as an eternal easily wiped out the group and continued hunting when he ran into Ichiro. Although Ichiro was only four Kyou held no sympathy for him. He took out his sword as Ichiro asked him why did he look so funny.

Just in time one of the eternals showed up and an intense battle began between the two. The battle lasted hours, but Ichiro stayed where he was watching the battle. But as the battle carried on the eternal knew he wouldn't defeat the demon. So by performing a very unique sealing technique he turned Kyou into energy. Not being able to keep Kyou in this state for long he quickly turned to Ichiro and fired a blast of energy at him sealing Kyou inside of him. Ichiro just started crying not understanding why the eternal had did that. The eternal ignored Ichiro and passed out. Ichiro still whimpering went back to the village where he was found by his parents. He told them what happened but they really didn't pay attention and just began to keep a closer eye on their son. Ichiro still doesn't know what the eternal did.

Akuma camp testing
Ichiro began training when he was just 8 years old. His father thought this was a little late, but his mother didn't want to ruin his childhood. Like in most cases Ichiro was trained as a young child to prepare him for when he became an apprentice. But his father soon noticed something strange about his son. After he and his son battled for a while Ichiro would become much stronger almost to the point that he could hurt him. His father merely thought he had inherited his genes and was just showing his power early rather than when he got a little older.

So after about 4 years of training his father decided it was time for his son to become an apprentice. He took him to the akuma camp sign up area where a couple of instructors took him into a room where they said they would test him. Ichiro went with them excited that he would be able to start his training as an apprentice and soon become an elite like his parents. But despite Ichiro's training the tests were still challenging for him. The first was simple. All he had to do was show them one of his techniques. He blew out a small ball of fire which was the only technique he knew. It really wasn't impressive but it was average for a child his age so he was passed.

The next was a little harder. He was put into a room with another warrior. The warrior was known for being a extremely fast warrior. All Ichiro had to do was hit him one time. Ichiro had nearly laughed out loud at how easy the test seemed, but he wouldn't be laughing for soon. Ichiro had tried multiple times to hit the warrior, but every single one of his punches was dodged by his opponent. But he didn't give up, but soon Ichiro's graders got tired of waiting and just failed him for that test and told him to just move on to the next one.

Ichiro moved on to the last test. It was going to decide if he became an apprentice or not. There was a lot of pressure on him but he was very confident that he would pass the test. He proudly walked to the testing room the determination very clear in his eyes. The next test surprised him. He had to fight his own father. His father had been the one to train him and he had never bee a match for him. And now he had to fight him? When his father saw the surprise on his son's face he merely smirked saying "It is normal in test for the soon-to-be akuma camp member to fight his old master and then the master decided if their old pupil has changed or not." Ichiro didn't try and start a conversation and he had to admit that he was a little intimidated. But he wasn't backing down. He ran towards his father, but in the first 5 minutes it was clear that Ichiro didn't stand a chance.

But he didn't give up, but he already knew the outcome. He would fail and wouldn't become an apprentice. It disappointed him, but he could try in another 6 months. But then something strange happened. His father started fighting even harder and it almost seen as if he was trying to kill Ichiro. Ichiro tried blocking and attacking back but both were useless. But then something even stranger happened. A black aura began forming around Ichiro's body. He didn't know what was going on and the graders just thought it was a move his father taught him, but his father knew it was Ichiro's inner power.

After he released this power he began to keep up with his father but didn't stop when he was told to stop by the graders. So his father had to knock him out, but when he awoke Ichiro was told he had passed and would soon be assigned a master.

Akuma camp
After Ichiro had passed the tests to become an akuma camp member he was assigned a teacher that would help him to become a warrior. It only took a week for them to assign him a teacher they thought was a good match for him. But their choice surprised Ichiro and his father. The teacher was an elite that had chosen the position of teacher. He had been known to have mastered the element of fire and had mastery of his weapon a thin sword. But that wasn't the surprising part.

The elite instructor was a ruthless warrior and didn't hold the ideals Ichiro's father taught him. Ichiro had been taught that mercy was the right way to go. But this elite didn't believe in second chances and thought the only way for him to protect his village was by killing every opponent he had and showing mercy to no one. Ichiro's father tried to convince the leader of his village to choose someone else, but his request was refused. Ichiro really didn't want to work with such a person, but he knew it was the only way for him to ever become a warrior. So he told his father he didn't care who trained him as long as he became stronger. So his father stopped trying to change Ichiro's master and allowed the elite to train his son.

But the elite didn't think the same way. He told Ichiro unless he proved himself worthy he refused to train him. He took Ichiro to the forest and drew one of his two swords and told Ichiro he had to impress him. He had said that if Ichiro could impress his father he could surely impress him. The challenge was to get his other sword which was in his back and if he failed he wouldn't train him. Ichiro agreed and said the test didn't seem too difficult.

But like always he was too overconfident and it just made everything harder for him. He immediately ran towards his new teacher and tried to grab the sword. His teacher immediately dodged and cut him on the palm of his hand. Ichiro was amazed at how fast his master was able to move. But he didn't let that itimidate him. For about 30 minutes he tried each time he failed. But his master just chuckled at the immense amount of determination he had even though he didn't stand much of a chance. But then Ichiro began to use a different strategy. Instead of using his power he decided to use his brain. He began to run away like he was quitting.

His master merely chuckled and ran after him saying that because Ichiro wasted thirty minutes of his life he was going to have to make thirty minutes of Ichiro's life hell. Ichiro continued to run, but his master easily caught up to him. And began to use a series of slashes at various places on Ichiro's body. Then he backed away and covered his sword in lightning energy. He ran towards Ichiro with the blade of lightning cutting across his side and moving a couple of yards behind him. But despite his speed Ichiro had managed to pull the sword from the sheath on his master's back. As his master turned around Ichiro held up the sword proudly looking at his master smiling. His master was extremely surprised and more than impressed and agreed to train Ichiro but warned him it would be very difficult.

For the next two years Ichiro trained with his master and switched from trying to master fire like his father to learning lightning like his master. Also his master allowed him to keep the sword and taught him how to use it as well. Also he tried to change the way Ichiro thought by telling him he should always kill his enemies no matter what but even though Ichiro would always say he was listening, but never really paid attention when his master said things like that.

The assassination of the Eternals
(Ichiro is now 14)
This was a day that affected everyone and all their people. So of course it affected Ichiro as well. The day was going to be very festive and most people were excited that the eternals were coming. All the members of Akuma camp went regardless of who they were. And Ichiro like many other children was very excited. He was always told that the eternals were extremely powerful and he had always wanted to meet them. And that day had finally came. He had woke his master up (At this point he had started living with his master because of the amount of training he did he and his parents believed it would make things easier.) and told him that the eternals would be in eternal city soon.

So he and his master took the long journey to eternal city and waited for the eternals to enter. But when they entered Ichiro got a surprise. He saw someone very familiar. It was the eternal that sealed Kyou inside ofhim. Of course he hadn't known what had happened and just knew it was the guy that blasted him when he was four. While everyone else clapped and cheered Ichiro just looked at the eternal who was now about 40. After the eternals spread out and went to talk to all the people that were there Ichiro went forward to talk to one eternal. The one who had blasted him as a toddler.

The eternal smiled at him and walked towards him. Ichiro merely scowled. The eternal backed away wondering what was going on. Ichiro looked at him and asked if he remembered him. The eternal shooked his head looking confused. Ichiro told him and the eternal looked at him with an ashamed look on his face. He told Ichiro he had no choice and if he didn't the demon would have have caused even more destruction. Ichiro didn't understand and asked the eternal what did he do. But as soon as the eternal said something he heard a signal and went to check out the promblem. Ichiro tried to follow until his master came and got him out of there.

The next day Ichiro learned about the assassination of the eternals and was extremely disappointed. Because of the assassination he would never learn about what had happened when the eternal blasted him with a wave of energy. This is the main reason Ichiro dislikes the village shrouded in shadows, but he doesn't hate them. Sometimes he still wonders what the eternal was about to say.

Graduation
(This takes place three years after the eternals were killed so Ichiro is 17 now.)
Ichiro had been training with his master for 5 years now. And his master believed that it was time for him to take his graduation tests. He knew the tests weren't going to be easy but Ichiro had a lot of experience so he believed in his apprentice and knew that he would be able to pass the tests. That morning Ichiro woke up and he and his master went to the warrior testing area where Ichiro would be tested so he could become a warrior. Ichiro didn't feel nervous at all and was positive that he would be able to pass the tests. But when the tests started they were a little more difficult than he had expected.

Like the apprentice tests there would be three part to it. But these seemed a lot more extreme. The first test was very difficult. He was put into the forest and his graders put a piece of paper on him that prevented him from using any techniques while it was on him. If he took it off it would dissolve and they would know he didn't follow the rules and he'd be disqualified from taking the tests forever. So Ichiro did not even try to take the piece of paper off. He had to stay in the forest for a week and in the first three days he was sure he wouldn't survive. He knew warriors were supposed to be able to survive any situation but this just seemed impossible. He couldn't find enough food and usually had to go to sleep without eating anything.

But then the weirdest thing happened. As Ichiro collapsed someone came to him. The man was wearing a black one piece outfit and a black mask that only allowed you to see his eyes. The outfit he was wearing was sleeveless and he had black gloves on. He took out his sword and prepared to strike Ichiro. Ichiro couldn't hear because he had passed out, but he saw the warrior's lips moving. Soon he passed out knowing that this was when he would die. But then the dark aura showed up again. But this time it was different. Ichiro's skin turned black his hair turned red and his eyes became red as well. He drew his sword, smiled at the warrior and asked, "What do you want?" in a calm but evil voice. The warrior just stared and said "So this is the power, huh? I expected a little more." Ichiro had merely laughed and ran towards his opponent slashing at him.

An intense battle began and the two fought for one whole day. But in the end Ichiro won. The man fell to the ground and Ichiro looked at him almost in pitty. He felt sorry because the man was foolish enough to challenge him so he didn't kill him. Even though the demon within Ichiro would have killed the man Ichiro's personality prevented him from killing anyone despite what Kyou wanted. The man ran away but promised Ichiro he would have his revenge some day. Ichiro didn't think anything of it. After the battle Ichiro collapsed and turned back to his regular form. Ichiro was able to go through the rest of the week easily. Ichiro still doesn't know how to control when he gets Kyou's power, but he is searching for a way to tap into the power at will.

He had went back to the testing area where he was passed. He didn't tell them about how he tapped into a power that was so powerful the seal had no effect on him, but he didn't really think that information was that important. His next test was even harder. Warriors went on many missions and they had to be trusted not to tell the secrets of the village if captured. So Ichiro was tied to a post and put in a room with one of the senior warriors. The senior warrior was given 3 days to torture Ichiro until he gave up. If he didn't give up he passed, because it meant he wouldn't have given his kidnappers any information. It's three days because in the forest village if you go on a mission, but you're not back in three days they'll send a team after you. Sometimes it's less than that. Ichiro was very afraid that he would fail this test. He had never enjoyed pain and he had given up after he had been in the forest for three days and that was just lack of water. This was going to be much tougher.

His torturer did many things, but because of Ichiro's abilty to heal if he taps into Kyou's power most of the time he only experienced pain for a short time. After the test was done he was healed by a medical elite. It was an easy test for Ichiro and he became much more arrogant thinking the next test was going to be easy, but it was the opposite. The next test was to choose the best of the apprentices. There was ten of them and only five would pass. Ichiro became nervous when they were told how the five would be chosen. Each person would have to battle someone. The winner of the matches passed. The losers would have to try again in sixth months. Ichiro had been looking around at all of his possible opponents. There wasn't one person there that Ichiro didn't think he could defeat.

He waited anxiously to see who his opponent would be. He was given a week to train, but he didn't use it that much. He believed that training wouldn't really be needed. So he trained a little but not as much as he needed to. So the next week he was able to see his opponent for the first time. His opponent was a slender boy that was probably about 16 or 17 years old. He had a weird smile on his face and was carrying twin swords. in sheaths that were on his back. Ichiro drew his sword and prepared to fight against his opponent. His opponent merely smiled and told Ichiro not to hold back. Ichiro had then smirked. He would win this match easily. This guy probably couldn't even fight. But Ichiro was horribly wrong, again. He ran towards his opponent who drew his two swords and not only blocked Ichiro's attacks, but did three slashes to Ichiro's midsection. Ichiro was surprised, but continued to fight. The fight soon became intense and it nearly seemed like the two were out to kill each other, but there was one difference that was deciding the battle. Ichiro's opponent was calm. Ichiro was starting to become frustrated which was making it harder for him to concentrate. But then he remembered being calm is usually the best way to fight. For some becoming frustrated can win battles, but for Ichiro becoming calm was the only way he could perform his techniques flawlessly. So he took a deep breath, calmed down and prepared to use his signature technique. He gathered electric energy into his hand and then touched his sword. His sword then became engulfed in electric energy. He then ran towards his opponent trying to stab him with his sword. His opponent did the same attempting to stab Ichiro as well. When they met Ichiro's sword had went straight through his opponent's chest. His opponent's swords had pierced Ichiro's side. It looked like a draw, but when each of them pulled their swords out Ichiro's wounds began to heal and he was able to stand up. His opponent however was not that lucky. He fell to the ground and didn't get up. Ichiro had won and had gain the position of warrior. The medical warriors came and took them both to the hospital. Ichiro of course lived and luckily enough his opponent did, but would have to rest for a while.

The assassination and a new Ichiro
(This happened two years after Ichiro graduated so he's 19.)
Ichiro had been a graduated warrior from Akuma camp for two years and was trying to take on as many missions as he could so he could enter the position of elite. One day Ichiro was confronted by a warrior that was ordered to tell Ichiro some rather bad news. Ichiro stopped to listened and was told that his parents and old master had gone on a mission and had been killed. It was normal for members of Kamagaya and many other places to tell someone when their family members are killed and sometimes their friends, but it those people were not allowed to go on the mission themselves because the mission would be jeopardized because the person would be blinded by their want of revenge. When Ichiro was told he immediately lost the smile on his face which was replaced by a shocked expression.

At first he thought it was just dark humor. Like most people would be he was in denial. His parents and sensei were undefeatable. They were three of the strongest elites they couldn't be killed. But then he saw the look on the messenger's face. It was true. Ichiro immediately looked down to the ground trying to fight back tears, but it was no use as they began streaming from his face. He then asked almost in a whisper, "Who did this?" The messenger merely looked at Ichiro and shook his head, saying he didn't know and wouldn't tell him even if he did. Ichiro quickly drew his sword and put it to the man's neck. He looked at him tears still coming down his face very seriously and told him, "If I find out you're lying you will receive the consequences." The warrior merely looked at Ichiro not really afraid at all.

Ichiro sheathed his sword and went to into the desert. He knew his loved ones were slayed there. It was usually where all killing took place. Easy to kill and run. The whole time Ichiro was thinking who could have done this? The mission they went on was S-ranked, but there was no way they could be killed by anyone. When he got to the forest he searched every foot of it. It took him two days before he found something. A group of five warriors all he recognized as being elite warriors were laying on the ground, dead. He was lucky. One more day and the leader of the village would have taken on the mission and he wouldn't be able to get his revenge. About three minutes after he found the bodies a man silently got appeared behind him.

He slashed at his back, but Ichiro quickly blocked the move showing his incredible speed. But when he saw his attacker he was beyond surprised. It ws the man that tried to kill him when he did the first test to become an apprentice. The man had a look of happiness in his eyes when he saw the expression on Ichiro's face. "Awe, you remember. I told you I would have my revenge on you." he said in a calm voice. Ichiro changed his look of shock to one of anger. He scowled and told his opponent "I will kill you." Just like the first time they met the battle was intense, but this time it was easy to see the man in black had the advantage. Ichiro was giving his best but just couldn't win. The man chuckled as he saw Ichiro becoming frustrated.

When Ichiro heard the man chuckling he became angry. A dark aura bega to form around him and his appearance changed just like the first fight the two had, but this time his opponent had a plan. When Ichiro transformed he stabbed at his stomach which was the place. The sword pierced Ichiro's skin, but instead of him bleeding purple energy came from his stomach and surrounded his body. He screamed in pain and his opponent backed away chuckling to himself saying he would finally gain the power of Kyou. Ichiro then smiled and after that he began to laugh out loud. Then in Kyou's voice he said "You really shouldn't have done that! You see I've grown quite fond to this boy's body although he is a little soft! I think I have enough power to give him a little more before I would be released!"

Then happiness could not be seen in the eyes of the man in black but fear. He backed away trying to escape. But he had sealed his fate. Ichiro released a huge amount of purple aura and his appearance changed a little. He became more muscular. He grew wings from his back. He grow a tail that had spikes on the end and three spikes on the side of each of his arms. His robe was blown off and his sandals tore apart. His eyes also became completely red. Once the transformation was complete he looked at his opponent with a evil look in his eye. He pulled out his sword and fired a slash of energy at his opponent. His opponent attempted to run despite the fact he could have probably defended against and once it hit him he disenergrated. Ichiro turned back to his normal form and went back to report to the village about what he had found and how he killed the assassin. He was then put on village arrest for going against the elite's orders. Now Ichiro believes that all of his enemies must be killed and blames himself for his loved ones death. Ichiro has yet to learn how to tap into Kyou's power but he is still trying to.

Battle Style
Ichiro focuses more on speed than anything. Instead of blocking a technique he'll dodge it instead. He also tries to make many quick slashes instead of a few strong ones. Ichiro really doesn't focus on martial arts and physical fighting but instead fights with his sword. If Ichiro were ever to lose his sword in battle he is guaranteed to lose. The only element Ichiro uses is lightning because focusing on one element is easier than trying to learn three or more because he can make extremely powerful techniques with that one element.

Ichiro mainly focuses on powerful lightning techniques and has very few that aren't used for fighting or to hurt someone else. In desperate times Ichiro will depend on Kyou his demon. He has learned that when he really needs help or a boost in power he somehow gets stronger. He has yet to learn that it's because of the demon sealed inside him but he really doesn't care either. All he cares about is that it makes him stronger so he's not afraid when he is backed up into a corner because he knows that power will be awakened inside him.

Element Experience
Lightning-1000

Techniques
Name: Lightning blade
Element: Lightning
Experience required: 1000 in lightning
Description: Ichiro gathers electric energy into the palm of his hand that soon consumes his hand. He then touches the blade of his sword which is then covered in lightning. This technique can last a maximum of 5 posts and the lightning will usually disappear when Ichiro's stabs someone.
Use: It can only be used by someone that has blade infused with lightning. Ichiro's master created these and Ichiro is the only person that has one.
Inventor: Ichiro

Name: Lightning bolt
Element: Lightning
Experience required: 900
Description: Ichiro gathers electric energy on his index and middle finger. A small ball of electricity forms on the two fingers. He then points at his opponent and fires a bolt of electricity at them.
Use: Yes
Inventor: Ichiro

Name: Ball of Lightning
Element: Lightning
Experience required: 800
Description: Ichiro streches his arm to the sky. His hand is spread open. He concentrates electrical energy to his palm so bolts of electricity begin to generate from his palm. Then the bolts of electricity begin to form together and make a ball of electric energy. He then throws the ball at his opponent hurting and stunning them.
Use: Yes
Inventor: Ichiro

Name: Flash
Element: Lightning
Experience required: 500 lightning
Description: Ichiro forms a ball of light from electric energy in the palm of his hand. He then closes his eye and throws the ball of energy into the air and explodes. The light from the energy will blind anyone who has their eyes open.
Use: Yes
Inventor: Ichiro

Name: Lightning Prison
Element: Lightning
Experience required: 650 in lightning
Description: Ichiro holds his hand into the air and bolts of electicity form in the air. Ichiro then brings his hand down quickly and the bolts of lightning surround his opponent. Then he clenches his hand and makes a fist. Then sparks of lightning come from the bolts and wrap around his opponent's wrists, ankles, and sometimes neck. This is usually to set up his lightning torture technique.
Use: Yes
Inventor: Ichiro

Name: Lightning torture technique
Element: Lightning
Experience required 850 in lightning
Description: After Ichiro performs his lightning prison technique he shoots a strong surge of electric energy through each electric bolt surrounding his opponent. This surge of energy travels through the small sparks of lightning and electrocutes the prisoner.
Use: Yes, but you must know lightning prison
Inventor: Ichiro

Name: Kyou slash
Element: Demon
Stat required: None, but must be in fourth form
Description: Ichiro draws his sword and slashes at his opponent. The slash becomes a wave of black and red energy that if not defended against it will disinergrate his enemy into nothingness.

Name: Demon Wave
Element: Demon
Stat required: None, but he has to be in his third or fourth stage.
Description: A very simple technique demons use. It's not very complicated. The user streches their arm forward their palm facing their opponent. Kyou then gathers a dark aura around his hand and fires a massive wave of black energy.

Name: Kyou Explosion
Element: Demon
Stat required: None but he must be in his fourth stage.
Description: This is Kyou's last resort. He gathers up energy which expands his body. Then he releases the energy into a explosion destroying himself and usually his opponent as well.

Weapons and equipment
Lightning infused blade- This is one of the two blades Ichiro's master had. They were created by taking a normal sword and using it as a lightning rod. When lightning struck it Ichiro's master converted the lightning to electric energy so the blade would become infused with lightning energy so attacks involving lightning could be used with where normal blades cannot do that. There was only two created. Ichiro has one and the other's location is unkown because when Ichiro's master was killed he didn't go looking for the blade.