"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" is a huge hit series, with over 6.5 million copies sold. The anime is also very popular, and there's a lot of excitement to see how much of the story in the novels will be covered. This work tells the story of the protagonist, a slime named Rimuru Tempest, who forms a society together with monsters and humans. The reason why the Demon Lord was created can be interpreted in a very modern way, and the work also focuses on the setting. In this article, I would like to introduce you to Hakurou, a character from the work.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou's upbringing
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tenseura Production Committee
Hakurou was a retainer who served the Ogre Village. However, he was not a pure Ogre, but had about 1/4 human blood mixed in. That person was an otherworlder named Byakuya Araki, a master of the Oboro style of swordsmanship. Hakurou is known as the Sword Demon and is a master swordsman, likely due in large part to the influence of his grandfather. He also has a daughter, Momiji, who belongs to the Tengu tribe. Momiji actively approaches Benimaru, and they get married and have children. Hakurou's wife is Kaede, the chief of the Tengu tribe. It seems that when Hakurou visited the Tengu tribe around 300 years ago, they made a one-night stand.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou and Rimuru's first meeting
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
After an ogre village is attacked by orcs, six ogres wandering around looking for revenge mistook Rimuru for a demon and challenged him to a fight to get revenge. Half of his comrades are captured in an instant, but Hakurou correctly guesses the skill Rimuru used and speculates that he may be able to use the techniques of other monsters as well. He also evades Rimuru's "Magic Perception", breaks through his "Multiple Barriers" and "Body Armor", and cuts off one of Rimuru's arms. When he sees Rimuru activate the "Black Flames", he decides to attack together with Waka, prepared to die, showing his loyalty as a vassal.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou becomes a demon god
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
The ogres, with the misunderstanding cleared up, arrive in Rimuru's town. There, they are invited to join Rimuru's group, and Benimaru decides to do so in order to get revenge. So Rimuru gave names to the six ogres. He was given the name and became Hakurou. At that time, Hakurou evolved into a demon and looked much younger. When I say younger, I mean somewhere between an old man and an old man. I think that by evolving into a demon, his magical energy reserves increased dramatically, but Hakurou didn't originally have that much magical energy, and he basically fights enemies using the swordsmanship and techniques he gained through hard work.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou the Instructor
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
Given the job of "instructor" by Rimuru, he teaches various people. Before becoming an instructor, he actually taught King Gazelle swordsmanship about 300 years ago. Because of this, Gazelle calls himself Rimuru's senior apprentice. He also teaches swordsmanship to Rimuru, Gobuta, Youmu, and many others. Hakurou has great insight, and was able to notice that Rimuru's control of his magical powers was not very good. When Rimuru went into auto mode during his battle with the Orc Lord, it was Hakurou who immediately noticed the change.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou disappears
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
Hakurou evaded Rimuru's "Magic Perception" and attacked. His way of disappearing is top-notch. When Shion cooked for Relm, Hakurou was also there, but he erased all presence and acted as if nothing had happened. From now on, Benimaru was to be the taster of Shion's cooking, but even then, despite being a loyal vassal who had stood alongside him against the Black Flame, he didn't say anything. He's quite a tough old man to deal with.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou doesn't show up at diplomatic events
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
Hakurou is an instructor, so he doesn't usually show up at diplomatic events with other countries. His role is completely different from Shion and the others, who often go on diplomatic trips to other countries. Because of that, he doesn't appear that often. He does appear more than Kurobee, though. Also, in the beginning, he was the strongest swordsman and boasted great strength, but gradually Benimaru's strength began to surpass him. He is by no means weak, though. Hakurou did not participate in the martial arts tournament either. He only appeared in one panel in the battle against Charybdis. Personally, I would like to see him play a bigger role.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Hakurou's Evolution and Special Skills
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
Hakurou was originally an ogre, but after being named, he evolved into a demon. After that, he evolved into a demon as Rimuru awakened and became a demon lord. When he became Hakurou, his monster rank was A. Hakurou can actually fillet fish and make sushi. Perhaps it's because of his grandfather.
【That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime】Summary of Hakurou Finally
Source: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha/Tensei Slime Production Committee
The ogres who joined the team early in the story and have a deep connection with Relm. And, in fact, he has human blood mixed in him, he's married, and it's hard to know how much of him was planned from the beginning, but he's certainly a strong character. I can only hope that Hakurou will continue to do well.
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