Kaun (
Appearance
Kaun is a man of above average height with a square jawline and a close-trimmed goatee. Like all of Takemikazuchi's shinki, he wears Shinto priest robes, and his hair is mostly loose with some locks pulled back into a ponytail at the back of his head.
Personality
Kaun is loyal to Takemikazuchi, to the point that he didn't complain even while he was nearly broken in battle. He otherwise seems friendly toward others and diligent, shown by how he views Kiun as absent-minded.[1]
History
Kaun was the first shinki that the current Takemikazuchi named himself. He did so against the wishes of the Un clan elders, but was allowed to keep Kaun under the stipulation that he would not be told about the reincarnation.[1]
Synopsis (Manga)
Yomi Arc
When Takemikazuchi arrives for Ebisu's execution, Kaun is present in his vessel form as a katana, although he is not introduced or named as a human.[2]
Heaven Arc
Kaun appears again in his vessel form during Bishamonten's subjugation. Kaun's human form is also revealed, standing behind Kiun while Takemikazuchi warns him not to damage the Near Shore.[3] Kaun gets upset when Yukine and Yato mock them, but settles down when Kiun tells them that they should show respect and avoid belittling their enemies.[4] He later watches on with concern as Miun tends to Saiun, who has sustained a cut to his abdomen.[5]
Koki's blade cracks slightly when he is blocked by Yato wielding Sekki. Kiun urges Takemikazuchi to use his lightning, since Kaun is in danger of breaking. Kaun flinches, but doesn't say anything to object to the situation.[6] Koki nearly shatters completely during another strike from Sekki, and he sustains cuts to his forehead, right forearm, and abdomen. Yato uses Sekki to toss Koki out of Takemikazuchi's hands. Miun looks over her shoulder, shocked, while her blade is drawn by Takemikazuchi and Kaun collapses. Shortly later, Saiun holds Kaun in his lap after Kaun is nearly shattered by Sekki. Yato remarks that Takemikazuchi's shinki are no longer following him.[7] Once the battle has been settled, Takemikazuchi reverts Kaun to his human form, along with Miun and Saiun. He bows on his knees and tries to apologize for not being of use, but is interrupted by Sekiun who says the three of them have nothing to be sorry for. Kaun continues holding his abdomen, where he is bleeding heavily. Takemikazuchi sends him home with Sekiun, Miun, and Saiun.[8]
Stray Arc
Kaun is present in his vessel form when Takemikazuchi arrives at Kofuku's house, destroying her roof in the process. At Takemikazuchi's command, Kaun reverts to human form and helps in performing Yukine's second Ablution. He has sympathy for Yukine, who he calls a "poor kid". After the Ablution is complete, Takemikazuchi commends him, Miun, and Saiun, and sends them home.[9]
Kaun also comes with Takemikazuchi to help fix Kofuku's roof. He asks Saiun whether it's really okay to set foot in the home of the goddess of poverty, to which Saiun remarks that doom is already upon them.[10]
Takemikazuchi is later attacked by Yato and Kazune while he is in search of a god who would be willing to take down Yukine, who is infected with the God's Greatest Secret. He then summons Kaun, Miun, and Saiun to defend himself. Kaun and the others inform him that Kiun didn't respond to his call because he was sleeping.[11]
Skills & Abilities
- Vessel transformation: As a vessel, Kaun's name is Koki (
乎 器 ). He takes the form of a sheathed katana. The hilt is blue and the sheath is red with gold ornamentation; he also has a red uwa-obi.[12] - Borderline (
境 界 線 Kyoukai-sen?): Like all shinki, Kaun is able to draw a barrier between himself and others. By extension, with the help of two other shinki, he is also able to create a Purgatory and perform an Ablution.[9]
Trivia
- The character used for his name,
乎 ka, refers to a question mark.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Volume 22: Take's Diary Edition (Atrocious Manga omake)
- ↑ Chapter 35: Death (Vol 9)
- ↑ Chapter 61: Renegade (Vol 16)
- ↑ Chapter 62: Pride, Collide, Untied (Vol 16)
- ↑ Chapter 63: Ecstasy (Vol 16)
- ↑ Chapter 66: Smoldering Sparks (Vol 17)
- ↑ Chapter 67: Mine (Vol 17)
- ↑ Chapter 68: The Road Home (Vol 17)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Chapter 75: And Then He... (Vol 19)
- ↑ Chapter 80: Inciteful (Vol 21)
- ↑ Chapter 82: Time to Move Forward (Vol 21)
- ↑ Volume 17: Cover Art