In "Juuni Taisen," a battle royale between 12 warriors named after the zodiac animals unfolds, and the fight continues until only one remains. We will focus on the main character, the Ox warrior Utsui, and introduce in detail what kind of character he is and how he performs in the battles of the Juuni Taisen.
Profile of Ushii, the Ox Warrior
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Ushii, the Ox Warrior who participates in Juuni Taisen, is real name Kashii Eiji. He is a tall man with long hair, 181cm tall and weighing 72kg, wearing a costume reminiscent of a bullfighter, and throws himself into a battle royale with 12 warriors. Despite his appearance, Utsui is also a big eater, and in the story he reveals that he is a teetotaler. He is regarded as the strongest being in the 12th Twelve Wars, and is wary of the other warriors.
His title is "Just killing"
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Each of the twelve zodiac warriors in Juuni Taisen is given a title. Among them, Ushii's title is "Just killing", and you can't help but feel his overwhelming strength from the content. He has been watching the battle situation since the start of the Twelve Great Wars, and when he meets his opponent, he claims his title and displays his overwhelming strength, defeating them without giving them a chance to counterattack. He is so strong that everyone sees him as a possible winner, and it can be said that he is an opponent that would be almost impossible to beat if you fought him head-on.
A warrior who has been on the battlefield since he was 5 years old
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Ushii has been on the battlefield since he was a child, and experienced fighting at just 5 years old. Since then, he has been called to the battlefield at every opportunity and survived, and by surviving many battles, he has acquired overwhelming strength. You can feel Usui's strength from the way he fearlessly cuts down multiple opponents with the saber he carries at his waist, and even closes the distance to eliminate enemies with guns.
Ushii has a unique ending, "But still"
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Ushii's appearance is also striking, but what's even more unique is the way he ends his sentences with the phrase "But still". When he talks, he almost always starts with "However...", and even when he is being tormented by the other person, that premise is not often overturned. He gives the impression of being polite but keeping his distance from the other person, and his endings give the impression of being calm and collected, so this is a part that symbolizes Utsui.
What was Utsui's achievement in the Twelve Wars?
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In the 12th Juuni Taisen, Shisui has such overwhelming power that everyone sees him as a candidate for victory. On the battlefield, he is depicted striding leisurely, searching for enemies and defeating them one by one in order to win. Let's take a closer look at how Shisui performs in the Juuni Taisen. Please feel the overwhelming strength of Usui and pay attention to how it ended.
He agreed to the peace proposal right after the beginning
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Usui is known as the "genius of massacre" and is extremely strong in Juuni Taisen, but he agrees to the peace proposal from the Monkey Warrior, Sunazu, right after the beginning. His attempts to peacefully get through the Battle Royale show his desire to end the war without needlessly killing anything, but the situation changes dramatically when the floor collapses. After analyzing the situation, he decides that going along with the peace proposal is pointless, and chooses to defeat his enemies one by one in the Twelve Wars.
He defeats many warriors, including Niwatori
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Everyone recognizes Ushii's strength, and tries to avoid confronting him head-on. Ushii is so terrifyingly strong that it is clearly depicted that those who meet him are cut down without being able to do anything. The first victim was Niwatori, who tried to avoid letting Nezumi and Suna notice that she was nearby, but her efforts were in vain in front of him. The Ox warrior Uruuma, who boasts overwhelming defensive power, also showed his extraordinary strength as he was able to block slashes and finally lost the will to fight as he could only manage to escape.
Working together with Ushii to defeat Yujou
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At the end of "Juuni Taisen," Ushii, a tiger warrior who has a past connection with Ushii, challenges him to a duel, but as the situation becomes chaotic, they decide to work together. In the midst of all this, Usui not only uses his natural fighting ability, but also calmly analyzes the situation, allowing him to escape from a difficult situation and defeat the enemy. With the help of others, they are able to defeat the Rabbit Warrior Yuuki, who is as strong as Usui, and although it is a hastily formed team, they overcome the difficult situation with excellent command and cooperation.
He makes up his mind and urges Nezumi to use the bomb
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Shitsui succeeds in defeating the formidable enemy Yuuki, but is caught off guard and pinned down by grains of sand hidden inside Yuuki's body. She has become Yuuki's puppet and the situation becomes stalemate, but then Nezumi appears with the bomb "Ugly Ghost Sending". Determined not to let Yuuki win, she urges Nezumi to use the bomb. As a result of being hit directly by the bomb, Urusai is eliminated just one step away from winning, and she is unable to achieve her goal of winning.
Ushii's special ability
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All the warriors who appear in Juuni Taisen have special abilities and fight while making use of their characteristics. Among them, Ushii, the Ox warrior, boasts overwhelming strength and is currently seen as the top candidate for victory. What kind of special ability does he have? Let's look into the secret of his strength from the many battles depicted in the story.
Ushii has no special abilities
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The Zodiac warriors generally have some kind of special ability, but it has been revealed that Ushii, the Ox warrior, does not have any special abilities. He throws himself into battle with just the saber he carries at his waist, but at the same time, he has used his intelligence to calmly analyze the battle situation, and has made it through countless battles. This attitude doesn't change even during the Twelve Great Wars, and he continues to fight until the end, using the Tenmu talent he has cultivated over the years.
Her strength is likened to "incomprehensible"
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Ushii survives until the end of Juuni Taisen, but the battles up until that point are either decided in an instant or he overpowers his opponent, giving him no time to counterattack. Because of this, Utsui's strength is described as "incomprehensible," and it can be seen that he is so strong that warriors who face him are driven to despair and intimidated. Utsui's abilities are acknowledged by the Sheep warrior, Hisaji, and national authorities, and in terms of pure strength alone, it can be said that there is no warrior who can surpass Utsui.
Ushii's wish in the Twelve Great Wars
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All the warriors participating in the 12th Twelve Great Wars have wishes and things they want before joining the battle. The winner can have "the one wish they absolutely want to come true" fulfilled as a prize, but what wish did Ushii have? Let's take a look at Ushii's wishes and desires from the flashback scene of Nezumi depicted in the story.
What he wants: "I want help"
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The Ox Warrior Ushii was planning to make a wish that included "I want help" if he became the winner of the Juuni Taisen. This is typical of him, having been on the battlefield since he was a child, and suggests that he has survived by fighting day and night and has made it through without any help from anyone. This leads to a desire to ask for help from others, and as the story depicts a scene in which he fights alongside Tora, it could be said that his wish is fulfilled in the midst of the battle.
My belief is "Just do the right thing right"
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Before joining the Juuni Taisen, Ushii had spent his days simply fighting, but he had a strong desire to protect the weak. During that time, he met Ushii, a young girl, and she asked him about his strength. Utsui had never thought about himself before, but after some reflection, he answered, "Do the right thing right." This became his creed, and the foundation that allowed him to behave normally even in the midst of a fierce battle.
The past of Ushii depicted in the Twelve Taisen
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The Twelve Taisen not only depicts a battle royale between warriors, but also touches on the past and private lives of each individual warrior. Among them, Ushii's past is also depicted in detail, so let's summarize his past from that scene. We will also touch on what kind of past he had and what kind of changes he experienced as a result, so please check it out.
He met the young girl Ushiira on a certain battlefield
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Ushiira was a warrior who traveled across various ships, and on one of those battlefields, he met the young girl Ushiira. She was a warrior on the battlefield, but Utsui mistook her for an ordinary citizen and took her into his care, carrying her on his back to a shelter. During that time, they had many conversations, which gave Utsui a chance to change his life. Because of this, Utsui had a strong relationship with Utsui and admired him, but was shocked that he was ignored.
They met again at the 12th Juuni Taisen, but Ushii didn't remember her
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Just before the 12th Juuni Taisen begins, Ushii and Ushii meet again at the venue where they were to meet, but Ushii doesn't remember her at all. Also, even when they join forces in the battle against Yuuki, he doesn't seem to see any resemblance in her. Furthermore, he is shown carrying the injured Uraraka again to look after her, but he still cannot remember meeting her. In the end, the two part ways without ever remembering anything, but at the end, he is the only one who remembers her face and is there to see her die.
Considering Uraraka's strength!
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Ushii was seen as the strongest being in the 12th Juuni Taisen, so let's consider his strength here. Ushii, who travels across the battlefield using only swordsmanship and sometimes seems to use his brain to get out of situations, what kind of strength does he have? Ushii has a high level of fighting ability that is recognized by everyone in the Twelve Wars, so please take a look at his strength in detail.
Strength specialized in swordsmanship
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In all of Ushii's battles depicted in "Twelve Wars," he fights using the saber he carries on his waist. At close to medium range, he can close the distance in an instant and launch a slashing attack, and in his fight with Niwatori, the outcome was decided in an instant. He is also shown effortlessly dodging the slashing attacks of the dolls that Yuuki is controlling, so it's easy to imagine that no one in the story can match him when it comes to close range combat.
He has the intelligence to recognize Yuuki's abilities and act accordingly
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Ushii has strength specialized in swordsmanship, but he also has the intelligence to calmly analyze situations. This was especially evident in the parts involving Yuujou, where he realized that he was a necromancer and tried to prevent Yuujou from increasing the number of his pawns by killing the other warriors before him. He was also shown igniting fuel during a fight with the younger brother of the Danzai Brothers, allowing him to get out of a difficult situation, showing that he has the intelligence to respond calmly.
If his swordsmanship is sealed, he becomes extremely weak
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From the perspective of the participants of Juuni Taisen and the viewers, Ushii's strength can be seen as the strongest in the work. However, even he becomes weak if his swordsmanship is sealed, and this was clearly shown in the battle with the Danzai brothers. Even if he cuts them, as long as there are pieces of flesh remaining, he will be controlled by Yuuki, forcing him into a never-ending struggle. If he is unable to use his swordsmanship he will become just an ordinary citizen, so he will only be at his strongest when he is holding a sword.
Pay attention to Utsui, who has both overwhelming strength and kindness!
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We have summarized Ushii, the Ox warrior who appears in Juuni Taisen, a warrior of the zodiac, but you can see that he has overwhelming strength by looking at the scenes in the work. If you follow the story, you will see that he is not only strong but also kind, so you will understand that he is not simply strong. If you watch past scenes, you'll find out why Utara is so obsessed with Utsuwa, so be sure to pay attention to the relationship between the two of them.
