Character: Kougaiji
Series:
SaiyukiCharacter Age: couple hundred, appears roughly around 18
Canon: Saiyuki is the story of a perpetually hungry monkey, a perverted playboy, a smiling con-man, and a monk with severe anger management issues on a roadtrip across China. Full of wacky hijinks and antics, Saiyuki actually balances hilariously ridiculous and angsty mcangst surprisingly well. Sent on a journey to stop the resurrection of the Demon King, they realize along the way that something is destroying the previously peaceful co-existence between the youkai and humans in Shangri-La.
In addition to afore-mentioned wacky hijinks and antics, the four often end up fighting for their lives. Kougaiji and his subordinates have pretty much taken on the role of "enemy-friend". To save his imprisoned mother, Kougaiji has accepted his role of ULTIMATE TOOL in Saiyuki, doing whatever it is his Evil Stepmother wants. To support her ultimate goal of reviving his father the Demon King, Kougaiji has sent numerous assassins after our much-beloved protagonists. However, after meeting them, they quickly realize that he's more than just a puppet. Kougaiji is calm and charismatic, able to gain and keep the loyalty of the youkai who, often, refuse to follow anyone but themselves. He's polite but stern, respectful of even his opponents, and tolerates no nonsense.
Sample Post:
…Let's get down to business: to defeat the monks. Since we've heard of the failed raids on this human encampment, Togenkyou has decided to step in. Therefore, for this mission, I will be your commander. Stand up straight, tall, be proud of yourselves! We are youkai, remember. It is something to take pride in.
I recognize that many of you are embittered by the loss of your companions, allies and friends… You have my sympathies, but I will not beg for forgiveness. As you all know, our goal is absolute. We will not lose our heads when faced with a powerful opponent! We will put all of ourselves into reaching our final goal. Keep in mind what it is you are fighting for, whether you are fighting to protect someone of whether you fight for yourself. Go into battle willing to give an arm and a leg up for the cause, for the glory of victory and the necessity of sacrifice that comes with it. Remember that, at this time, we must prioritize doing what it is we were assigned to do.
Will you follow me, leave your lives in my hands? Will you pledge your loyalty to me and trust in me? I am Kougaiji, Prince of the Western Lands, and upon my name and honor, I swear to you: I will not run or desert you. If you should fall, you will not have fallen in vain!
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At least a portion of you seem to be rather earnest about this. Those in front, your enthusiasm is appreciated, but it would be appreciated if you kept your distance. Despite my willingness to fight alongside you all, as it should be, I am still your superior and I will have the proper respect shown. And the same goes for you in the back. I have not finished speaking, so though you may be eager to become acquainted with your fellow fighters, I ask that you refrain until I have finished.
By which I mean, kindly remove your hand from his pants.
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