In "Juuni Taisen," a battle royale between 12 warriors named after the zodiac animals is played out, and the fight continues until only one remains. We will be taking a closer look at the monkey warrior, Suna Grain, and introducing him in detail to what kind of character he is and how he performs in the battles of Juuni Taisen.
Profile of the Monkey Warrior, Saru
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In Juuni Taisen, 12 warriors with a wide variety of abilities and characteristics appear, and a battle royale unfolds until only one remains. Among them, the Monkey Warrior, Suna Grain, is searching for a way to end the Twelve Wars without harming anyone, and even at the beginning of the series, she proposes a peace plan to the other warriors. Let's start by unraveling what kind of warrior Suna Grain is by looking at her profile.
A pacifist who does not like conflict
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The monkey warrior, Suna-Grain, is depicted as a pacifist who does not like conflict, and as soon as the opening of the Juuni Taisen is announced, he proposes a peace plan to the gathered warriors. Even before the Juuni Taisen actually began, he was working to resolve the wars and conflicts occurring around the world through discussion and to restore peaceful days. Many warriors agree with her proposal, saying that "it's better if no one dies."
She once trained under a hermit
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Suna-Grain is not a weak girl as she appears, but has a certain degree of strength for self-defense. However, in the 12th Twelve Great Wars, many people see her as one of the candidates to win, and she is known for her abilities. Her strength comes from training under three sages, and she has acquired techniques that could be called masterful. However, as she herself is not a fan of conflict, she is portrayed not using violence, but only to protect herself.
His title is "Kill peacefully"
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The warriors who participate in the Juuni Taisen not only have names as warriors, but also titles, which often represent their personalities and characteristics. The title of the Monkey Warrior, Suna Grain, is "Kills Peacefully," so you can imagine him literally acting to bring about peace. You may feel that the words before and after are contradictory, but since he has killed when necessary in the past, the phrase "kills peacefully" is not entirely wrong.
What were Suna Grain'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, how did the Monkey Warrior, Suna Grain, perform in the 12th Twelve Wars? Let's take a look at the battle scenes depicted in the game and see what happened.
Checking for abnormalities at the venue before the start of the Twelve Wars
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Sunazu enters the building that is the meeting place for the Twelve Wars, but the first thing she does is check to see if there is anything suspicious planted in the building. There, she finds a bomb planted by the warrior of the Weasel, Hisaji, and sees through his early decision to end the battle. As a result, he didn't miss the murderous look from Hishijiri right at the start of the match, and instead shattered the floor before it exploded, taking the initiative to ensure everyone's survival.
Trying to get through the Twelve Wars peacefully
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When Dudecaple, one of the organizers, announces the start of the Twelve Wars, Suna-Grain proposes a peace plan, saying that there is a way to end the war without hurting anyone. At this point, Sand Grain hadn't yet found a solution, but many warriors agreed with her words, and things developed as she had hoped. However, at the same time, Hishiji unleashed his murderous intent, and her plans went to waste, forcing her to once again think of a way to end the conflict peacefully.
Working with Nezumi and waiting for the right opportunity
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The floor of the venue shatters and the warriors scatter across the city, but Sunagrain joins up with the child warrior Nezumi and acts together with him. The two decide to hide in an underground waterway, where Nezumi asks if there is a way to peacefully resolve the Twelve Wars. After hearing about the past, Nezumi explains that even if one war ends, a new one will begin, and that it is a pointless game of cat and mouse. However, Sunagra still shows his inner strength by believing in his actions and not bending.
He fights Yuuki but is killed
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Saru was hiding underground, but he comes out to the surface after being attacked. There he encounters the Rabbit Warrior, Yuuki, and a battle becomes unavoidable. Saru never fights to neutralize his opponent, and the two of them fight without backing down. In fact, Sunagra was more relaxed, but Yuuki showed great agility and was victorious in the fight. After Sunagra was killed, he wandered the streets as Yuuki's friend.
Used as a doll to hold down Utsui in the final stage
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Sunagrain, who had become a walking dead, made an unexpected appearance at the climax of Juuni Taisen. In the battle between Utsui and Ujo, Utsui had the upper hand, but Ujo, whose body had been patched up, appeared and succeeded in holding down Utsui. However, his power was not enough to completely suppress them, and in the meantime, a young warrior named Nezumi appeared with the "Ugly Ghost Sending" and used a bomb to defeat everyone.
Special abilities of sand grains
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The warriors who appear in "Juuni Taisen" often have special abilities and skills, but what kind of special abilities does Sand Grain have? Although Suna's main goal is to end conflicts without fighting, she also once trained under the guidance of some immortals. We will explore what special abilities she gained there.
Sunagrain can control "Senjutsu"
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Sunagrain has trained under three people in the past: "Water Monkey", "Rock Monkey", and "Vapor Monkey", and has acquired Senjutsu such as "turning destroyed rocks into sand", "manipulating liquids", and "manipulating the three phases of matter". However, in the story, he never appears to use it in battle, and the sand grains are sealed away as taboo. However, even without using magic, his physical abilities are among the strongest of the Twelve Warriors.
He mainly uses negotiations to end battles
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If there's another skill he has, it's that he has ended many wars with his unique negotiating skills. He is depicted accurately assessing the state of the battle, explaining that further fighting is futile, and proceeding with the discussion based on solid evidence. She also makes various proposals to end the war quickly, and her negotiating skills are not seen in other warriors, so it can be said that she is a special and notable ability.
Wishes of Sand Grains in the Twelve Wars
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If you win the Twelve Wars, you can fulfill "one wish that you absolutely must come true" as a prize. In Nezumi no Hundred Click, each warrior reveals their wishes and what they want, but what wish does Suna Grain have? From scenes in the story, we will unravel why the monkey warrior Suna Grain is fighting.
What he wants is "I want peace"
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What Sand grain wants is "I want peace", and in his private life, he often has a sad expression on his face when he hears news about war. However, it is also true that new wars and civil wars break out one after another, but Sand grains continue to act in pursuit of peace. Nezumi, who understood her feelings, thought about using the "one wish he desperately wanted to grant" to revive Suna, but stopped after he questioned whether it was the right thing to do.
In his private life, he is thinking about marrying his lover with whom he lives together
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While as a warrior he wishes for peace, Suna has a lover with whom he lives together in his private life. She has been with him for over five years, and is considering getting married soon. However, when a dispute starts, she has to take action to end it, and it is true that this has not been easy to achieve. However, he understands Suna's potential, so he never stops her and always gives her a push.
What kind of past did Suna have?
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Each story in "Juuni Taisen" is told by a warrior, who tells the tale of past episodes and how she became a warrior. Of course, there is an episode in which the monkey warrior, Suna-Grain, tells the tale of her past activities. Let's take a look at what kind of life Suna-Grain has led.
He trained under three sages
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The monkey warrior Suna once trained under three sages: Water Monkey, Rock Monkey, and Vapor Monkey. There, he learns the art of senjutsu, or the ability to control the three phases of materials, such as turning destroyed rocks into sand and controlling liquids. He acquires such skill that he is endorsed by the sennin, but since Suna is a pacifist, he does not appear to be using his senjutsu.
She has ended many battles through discussion alone
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She never uses her acquired skills in battles, but meets with the leaders of each country and army on the battlefield and settles things after discussing them. This moment well represents Suna-Grain's desire to end a battle without anyone dying, and many wars have come to an end by her hands. However, there are quite a few people who are not happy about this, and it appears from the story that the battle between the grains of sand will continue forever.
At the same time, he is aware that he is creating a new battle
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When working with the child warrior Nezumi, Suna shows a sad expression when Nezumi tells him that "behind success there are many sacrifices." However, what makes Sunagrazu very different from other warriors is that he is aware that his actions are creating new wars and negative emotions. He also acknowledges that what he says is mostly just nice words, and in all these aspects, Nezumi evaluates him as having a very strong heart.
Considering Sunagrazu's strength!
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In "Juuni Taisen," a battle royale between 12 warriors unfolds, where Hishiji 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 the strength of the sand grains here. Let's take a look at some scenes from the series to see just how strong the Monkey Warrior, Suna Grain, really is.
He has top-class strength in both mind, technique, and body
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Hisshi and those in power in the country consider the Monkey Warrior, Suna Grain, to be one of the strongest of the 12 warriors, and they believe he will definitely be in the top three. Sunagra has resolved conflicts by talking rather than fighting, but he has also mastered some defensive techniques in order to protect himself. This is evident in his fight with Yuuki, where he is often shown dodging attacks with ease, and even appears confident when on the defensive.
Can use Senjutsu even though he never used it
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What speaks to Sunagra's strength is that he can use Senjutsu, which other warriors cannot use. Although it is not shown to be used in the story, it seems that he has banned the use of it himself as a taboo, and from his name, we can imagine that it has an overwhelming destructive power. It's tempting to imagine what would have happened if he had actually used his magic during the Twelve Wars, but there's no doubt that he is strong enough to be recognized even without it.
He has the time to fight while persuading his opponent through negotiations
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In the battle with the Rabbit Warrior Yuuki, Sunagrain is shown fending off the controlled crows and enduring Yuuki's attacks. At this time, Sunagrain does not appear to attack at all, and at first he shows his intention to persuade and get through without fighting. However, when he realized that talking was futile, he began to move to neutralize his opponent, overwhelming Yujo for a moment.
Pay attention to the peace-loving warrior, Saru!
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I've summarized the monkey warrior, Saru, but she acts for peace from start to finish, and we can see her desire to end the Juuni Taisen without hurting anyone. Because of this, he has the power to neutralize his opponents, and he shows glimpses of this power in various places. Although he is ultimately defeated by Yuuki, he still had a good chance of winning the Twelve Wars. Please take a look at the film and see for yourself how Suna's desire for peace really is.
