Seriously. This World...is full of scumbags...Who don't deserve to live.
Takamura (
Appearance[]
Takamura was a frail-looking elderly man with slicked back white hair and beady black eyes that are often seen closed. He wears a white polo shirt under a tan business suit, pants and black shoes. Takamura is always seen with his katana, sometimes using it casually for things like a resting cane when he sits down.
Personality[]
Takamura was described as a "killer with no brakes." Outside of combat, he rarely spoke, with most of his dialogue consisting of incomprehensible muttering. However, he was fully capable of speaking coherently, as seen towards the end of Garaku oneshot. And officially when facing X's Organization. Despite this, he often ignored others and acted according to his own will, though he was highly sensitive to aggression and hostility.
In combat, Takamura primarily relied on instinct, attacking those who displayed hostility toward him. However, he also targeted individuals marked by the JAA or the Order, regardless of their intent. He paid little regard to his surroundings, often allowing collateral damage in pursuit of his targets.
Despite his ruthless nature, Takamura demonstrated a sense of justice, camaraderie, or loyalty. He willingly assisted his former colleague, Taro Sakamoto, in preventing the collapse of Tokyo Tower. However, his allegiance to the JAA took precedence, as he did not hesitate to attempt to kill Sakamoto and Nagumo once Sei Asaki placed hits on them during the Assassination Exhibit. His commitment to his duty extended to self-sacrifice, exemplified when he severed his own arm to escape a trap set by X's Organization.
Quote[]
You think I'm senile, don't you?
Tsk...!
Skills & Abilities[]
Overall Skill Level: Takamura was considered to be the strongest assassin in the JAA and the raw power of Order, to the point Slur had hoped he was dead during their attempt to take over the JAA. Even in his advanced age, he possessed incredible destructive power and speed. Sakamoto speculated that Takamura had grown stronger since the former's time in the JAA.[7].
As a testament to his strength, Slur speculated during their raid that Gaku may have been the only person to have survive a fight with Takamura despite being severely injured from his slashes. Currently, Takamura is the only person shown to take down Sakamoto, Nagumo, Uzuki, Gaku, and Haruma at the same time with relative ease.
Enhanced Speed and Reflexes: Takamura was deceptively fast even when his eyes are closed. He could move faster than the average human eye can see even when he is walking slowly and perceive to slash a lot of opponents before they can even conceive what is happening. Takamura's speed was shown to be superior to even his fellow peers like Sakamoto and Nagumo. He simultaneously cut Sakamoto and Nagumo without Sakamoto being able to see the attack until it happened.[8]
Enhanced Strength: Even in his old age, Takamura had incredible physical strength. On separate occasions, he was able to block attacks from Gaku with one hand, and the other from Sakamoto, as well slicing half of the museum simply by bracing his sheathe against the floor. He can block a blow from Gaku's giant mace with his sheathed sword without any visible effort or negative after-effects.[9] Takamura used his strength to swing his sword with a destructive force that extended far beyond the reach of his blade. His grip strength is strong enough to hold a JAA assassin in position by pinching their nose through a hole in a door despite the assassin actively trying to break free.[10]
Master Swordsman: Takamura was a highly skilled master swordsman, being a supremely powerful user of iaijutsu (iai techniques). He once decapitated a JAA assassin with enough swiftness and precision that they had enough time to see their severed head spinning in a mirror.[10] He was capable of cutting through several physical structures during his attacks, including museum support pillars,[7] the support legs of the Tokyo Tower, vending machines,[9] toilet cubicles, and various small buildings.[7] [9]
Takamura's cuts were so clean enough that severed limbs could be reattached to their owners and retain full functionality, even after several hours if minor surgery is given.[11]
Master Combatant: Takamura was an unstoppable killing force in combat. He usually dispatched most of his enemies quickly, making most of his battles short-lived, but he was also able to hold his own in prolonged battles. Takamura was highly adaptable and could quickly counter an opponent's moves to keep the advantage in his favor, doing this even against multiple skilled opponents and trade blows with little to no harm inflicted on himself relative to his opponents. He is skilled enough in battle to use a bullet shot at him as a means to sharpen his katana mid-fight.[9]
Equipment[]
Katana: Takamura carried a simple, old katana. It is extremely sharp and durable, capable of slicing through thick steel and concrete with no visible damage to the katana.
Katana's Sheathe: Takamura's katana sheathe has been shown to be strong enough to withstand direct impacts from Gaku and Sakamoto on separate occasions.
Etymology[]
- Takamura (篁) is Japanese for "bamboo grove".
Trivia[]
- Takamura ranked 8th place in the manga's 1st Character Popularity Poll with 2,587 votes.
References[]
- ↑ Sakamoto Days Manga: Chapter 52 (Page 9)
- ↑ Sakamoto Days Volume 7 "Characters & Story" Info
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Character Profile
- ↑ Sakamoto: Manga Chapter 166, page 17
- ↑ Sakamoto Days: Manga Chapter 166, page 14
- ↑ Sakamoto Days: Manga Chapter 167 (Page 15)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Sakamoto Days: Manga Chapter 164
- ↑ Sakamoto Days: Manga Chapter 167
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Sakamoto Days, Chapter 165
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Sakamoto Days: Manga Chapter 163
- ↑ Sakamoto Days: Manga Chapter 166
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