In "Juuni Taisen," a battle royale between 12 warriors named after the Chinese zodiac animals unfolds, and the fight continues until only one remains. We'll be taking a closer look at the warrior of the year of the Horse, Hisaji, and introducing him in detail to you what kind of character he is and how he performs in the battles of Juuni Taisen.
Profile of Hitsuji, the Warrior of the Year of the Sheep
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In "Juuni Taisen," 12 warriors with a wide variety of abilities and characteristics appear, and a battle royale unfolds in which they fight until only one remains. So let's take a look at Hitsuji, the Warrior of the Year of the Sheep, who is the oldest of the participants. Hisaji has experience competing in the past Twelve Wars and even won them. Let's start by looking at his profile to see what kind of character he will be in the 12th Twelve Wars.
A warrior who fights based on years of experience
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Hitsuji, a warrior of the Sheep, is 140cm tall and weighs 40kg, making him the oldest of the 12 participating warriors. He has been active as an arms dealer since he was young, and not only does he sell firearms to organizations and opponents in need, but he also does not hesitate to use the products for self-defense. Although he is no longer able to demonstrate the same high level of ability as before, he will fight in the 12th Twelve Wars based on his experience of fighting on the battlefield for many years.
His title is "Deceive and Kill"
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The warriors who appear in the Twelve Wars each have a title as well as a warrior name. Titles reveal the characteristics of each warrior and can even tell us what kind of fighting style they have. Hisaji's title is "Deceive and Kill," which shows that he is better at fighting using various strategies and tactics than direct combat.
What were Hisaji's accomplishments in the Twelve Wars?
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In "Juuni Taisen," where 12 warriors continue to fight until only one remains, each character acts as they wish. In addition to the main characters, each character is given an equal opportunity to appear, which makes it easier to understand their characteristics. So, let's take a look at how the warrior of the Year of the Sheep, Hisaji, performed in the 12th Twelve Great Wars, based on the battle scenes depicted.
Plant a bomb under the floor to bring about a quick conclusion
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When the 12th Juuni Taisen is about to be held, the 12 warriors are gathered in a certain place. Hitsuji entered the venue earlier than anyone else and planted a bomb in the building to bring about a quick conclusion. However, his plan is thwarted by the Monkey warrior Suna, who senses the murderous intent released just before the explosion and shatters the floor underneath, plotting to scatter everyone. Things don't go as Hishijii had planned, but the story shows him continuing to work out a new plan.
Hitsuji did not take the beast stone
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The rules of the Juuni Taisen instruct the warriors to put the beast stone inside their bodies, but Hitsuji, sensing that the beast stone is poisonous, pretends to drink it and gets away with it. He then uses the beast stone to form an alliance with other warriors and plans to finally snatch victory. Hisaji alone has no chance of winning against Usui, Suna, and Yuuki, so he tries to force a two-on-one battle. The problem is who to team up with, and although Hisaji doesn't fully grasp the state of the battle, he carefully analyzes and considers the strength of the warriors.
Accurate analysis of the warriors' strength
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Hitsuji, who has chosen to form an alliance with other warriors to fight against the top-class warriors, considers the big question of "who to team up with." He calmly analyzes the strengths of the 12 warriors, and decides that Dototsu, Urushin, and Inoniku, who are in the middle of the pack, are suitable, so he immediately takes action. At this point, two warriors have already died, but if he had been able to join forces with them, the outcome of the Twelve Wars may have been very different.
Dies after misjudging Hitsuji's strength
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Hitsuji begins to take action to form an alliance with three mid-level warriors, but on the way, he witnesses Tora warrior Hitsuji drinking on a bench. Seeing that she doesn't seem to have any strength at all, Hitsuji decides that it's not too late to defeat her. Before that, she had sensed his murderous intent, making combat impossible, but Hishiji still believed he had a good chance of winning. However, after they had both introduced themselves, Hishiji was taken by surprise by Jira's swift attack, and was defeated in an instant as he was completely off guard.
Special abilities of Hitsuji
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The warriors who appear in Juuni Taisen often have special abilities and skills, but what kind of special abilities does Hitsuji have? Although he is the oldest of the 12 warriors, he has a track record of winning the previous Twelve Great Wars, so there is no doubt that he is not to be underestimated. We will reveal the secret behind Hisaji's strength, so be sure to check it out.
The super-powerful bomb "Ugly Monsters' Delivery" is his deadly weapon
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While the rules of Juuni Taisen were being explained, Hitsuji seemed to be asking Dudecaple, a member of the organizers, about the use of explosives. As you can see from this, Hisaji is a warrior who mainly fights using bombs, and his trump card in particular is a super-powerful bomb called "Ugly Ghost Sending." It wasn't shown in the actual fight against Uraraka, but instead Nerumaezumi uses it against Usui and Yuuki, so you can see its incredible power.
He can move quickly even though he is an old man
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Hitsuji may look like an elderly warrior, but in the battles of Juuni Taisen, he is depicted moving around quickly. This is when he is thinking about his course of action, and when he senses the presence of Utsui, who is just wandering aimlessly looking for the warriors, he not only escapes from his hiding place but also shows the composure to set off a bomb. He continues to hide himself afterwards, and it can be seen that he acts quickly when moving, so it is clear that he has great potential as a warrior.
Hitsuji's wish in the Twelve Taisen
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If you win the Twelve Taisen, you can fulfill "one wish that you absolutely must come true" as a prize. The wishes of each warrior are revealed through Nezumi's Hundred Clicks, but what wishes and desires does the warrior of the Year of the Sheep, Hissuji, speak of? We will delve into what Hissuji is fighting for, why he is seeking his wishes and what he wants.
What he wants is "I want time"
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The warriors who participate in the Juuni Taisen reveal what they want, and Hitsuji says "I want time." Hitsuji was adopted into the Tsuji family, the home of a warrior from Mi, and lived there with his beloved granddaughter. Her happy time with her grandchildren shows her desire to spend more time with them, and even in her old age, her determination to continue living is apparent.
It also seems he wishes for immortality
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Also, in the final episode, Nezumi uses Hundred Click to listen to the wishes of other warriors, but what kind of wish does Hitsuji speak of? Although Hitsuji answers Nezumi's question with a firm "immortality," it doesn't seem to have much of an impact on Nezumi. Perhaps Hisaji wanted to continue spending his life with his granddaughter in hopes of attaining immortality, but even though we cannot see his true intentions, we can make various guesses.
What kind of past did Hisaji have?
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Each story in "Juuni Taisen" is told by a warrior, who tells the tale of past episodes and how they became warriors. Let's summarize what kind of life Hitsuji, the warrior of the year of the sheep, lived and how he became a warrior. By touching on his past, Hitsuji's character will become more clearly visible, so be sure to check it out.
Working as an arms dealer all over the world
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When he was young, Hitsuji was an arms dealer who traveled all over the world, buying and selling weapons to various organizations and individuals. There, he had a stronger appearance as a merchant than a warrior, and he dealt with his business partners with a firm attitude. He is sometimes seen throwing the goods he is selling at his customers, and when they are rude, he attacks them mercilessly and never looks at them again.
Only accepts cash transactions
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When he was a merchant, Hitsuji was strict about always conducting transactions with cash in order to continue his business. He is so cruel that he refuses when his opponents ask to pay on credit or in installments, and will mercilessly attack if they cannot make a cash transaction. Because of this, he has a track record of taking down many organizations and individuals, and he is also skilled in handling bombs and firearms, so it was discovered that Hissuji has the qualities to be a warrior.
Recognized by the Tsuji family and becomes an adopted son-in-law
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Hitsuji was just an arms dealer, but in his work as a merchant he made many enemies of organizations, some of which he destroyed on his own. By repeating these days, Hitsuji is eventually adopted into the Tsuji family, a family of warriors of the Sheep. Afterwards, he is depicted playing with his granddaughter, suggesting that he has not only gotten married but also has children.
Hitsuji won the 9th Twelve Wars
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After being welcomed into the Tsuji family, he will participate in the Twelve Wars as a warrior of the Horse, Hitsuji, but his first participation was in the 9th Twelve Wars, 36 years before the start of the story. Hishiji was victorious and made a wish: "I want to see my granddaughter's face." He then retired from fighting as a warrior and spent his days with his granddaughter, but when it came time for the 12th Twelve Great Wars, there was a chance that his granddaughter would join the battle, so he chose to take part in the battle in her place.
A look at Hishiji's strength!
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In "Juuni Taisen," a battle royale between 12 warriors unfolds, where Hitsuji and the national authorities consider the strength of each warrior. Many people are probably curious about the specific strength of the warriors, so let's unravel Hitsuji's strength here. Given that he is the winner of the 9th Twelve Great Wars, let's take a look at the secret behind Hishiji's strength and where his abilities rank overall.
Skilled in handling explosives
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The warrior of the Weasel, Hitsuji, participates in battles using explosives, and in the 12th Juuni Taisen, he actually showed various uses for them, such as planting a bomb under the floor and blowing up a room as a blind. He also has a trump card, a super powerful bomb called "Ugly Sentient", which he never uses, but Nezumi uses in his place to settle the Battle Royale. As a former merchant, he's also likely skilled with firearms, and it seems that bombs are his forte.
You can also see his agile movements
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Hitsuji is the oldest warrior, but he is surprisingly agile, as depicted throughout the story. This is not only because he moves quickly, but also because he acts agilely, such as when the floor collapses right after the opening and when he escapes from Usui's hand. Furthermore, he makes precise use of his strengths, bombs, and you can even see how well he handles them. However, he believes that he lacks the skills to win on his own, and has come to the conclusion that the only way to win is to form an alliance with another warrior.
Pay attention to Hisaji's fighting style, which is unique to an old warrior!
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The warrior of the year of the horse, Hitsuji, is the winner of the 9th Juuni Taisen, and although the rules of the battle seem to be different from back then, he still aims to win in the 12th. To achieve this, he enters the venue earlier than anyone else and shows his determination by placing a bomb on the floor, making him a warrior who should not be underestimated. His tactics and willingness to do anything to win are impressive, and it's clear that he's making up for the age difference in these areas.
