Hatae (二十重, Hatae) is the sixth and the last of Sanada's Sekirei to be revealed.[1] She appeared as one of Sanada's reinforcements during his battle with Hayato Mikogami and his Sekirei during the Fourth Stage of the Sekirei Plan, held on Kamikura Island, alongside Chiyo and Yūna.[1]
Appearance
Hatae is a tall woman with olive skin, narrow black eyes, shark-like teeth, and somewhat spiky short dark hair that reaches her neck, with two prominent strands reaching her collarbone.[1] She was noticeably healthier looking than Yuna and Chiyo, both of whom were skinny to the point of appearing malnourished or suffering from an eating disorder, with a curvier build and long legs.[1] She wears a black bikini top, black pants with a prominent skull pattern extending down from her hips to her feet, a black belt, black arm sleeves, and black boots with prominent heels.[1] She also appears to keep her claw blades attached to her sleeves via metal brace-like attachments.[1]
Personality
Hatae is described by Sanada as being extremely dangerous and bloodthirsty, alongside Yuna and Chiyo, she is described as being the "ball" in Sanada's "hidden ball trick" (also translated as the ace up his sleeve) that he initially had no desire to use in his fight with Mikogami.[1] Sanada additionally describes Hatae, along with the other two as having the killer instinct that Shijime, Kuzuri, and Kujika lack, and being uncontrollable when she desires to do something, i.e. fight a strong opponent.[1] She appears to be somewhat of a tease, feigning being hurt by Sanada's comments, while smirking and laughing all the while.[1] However, the trio genuinely seem to love Sanada, eagerly tagging along with the man and his "Lovelies" after being revived by Kusano, and clarifying that they show their "love" in many ways, such as biting Sanada's tongue when they kiss.[2]
Abilities and Powers
Hatae appears to be a weapons specialist, fighting with claw-knives.[1] She possesses a high degree of precision with her strikes, being able to land strikes on Taki and press Akitsu despite both Sekirei employing their respective elements to defend.[1][3] She can work in tandem effectively with Yuna and Chiyo, doing so to quickly overwhelm Mikogami's team, and keep pace with Akitsu long enough for Chiyo to land a blow that almost terminated her.[3] Her speed allowed to her to deal a lethal blow to Taki before the other Sekirei could properly react to her[1], and press a casual Mutsu.[4] As with all other Sekirei, her Norito boosts her powers.[2]
Norito: Her Norito appears to be executed in tandem with Chiyo and Yuna. Her prayer is as follows: "My Ashikabi's dark omen be swallowed by my pledge of my black twin blade!"[2]
Major Battles
Hatae vs. Taki (won)
Hatae, Chiyo, and Yuna vs. Mutsu (interrupted)
Hatae, Yuna, and Chiyo vs. Akitsu (lost)
History
Nothing about Hatae's past is known in detail, although it can be assumed that she was raised by MBI in much the same way as Tsukiumi, Musubi, and other, more prominent Sekirei were, received tuning and training, and was released by MBI to participate in the Sekirei Plan. She also appears to be close with Yuna and Chiyo, indicating a possible history. At some point she met Sanada and was winged by him.
Synopsis
Hatae first appears during the Fourth Stage of the Sekirei Plan held on Kamikura Island, in which her Ashikabi Sanada confronted Hayato Mikogami and his Sekirei alongside Shijime, Kujika, and Kuzuri.[1] Sanada inquires as to whether or not Mikogami is aware of what the "hidden ball trick" is, to which Mikogami snobbishly comments that he understands the term, but imagines that Sanada doesn't.[1] This aggravates Sanada, who remarks that he "didn't wish to use that ball", before three dark-coloured blurs come into sight.[1] These blurs are Hatae, Yuna, and Chiyo, and they set to work after Sanada introduces them, with Chiyo terminating Juusa and Yuna terminating Mitsuki.[1] Taki uses her fog to obscure the vision of the three attacking Sekirei and shield Mikogami, although it proves to be all for naught, as she is stabbed through the back by Hatae, terminating her.[1] Sanada's continued frustration at the three's uncontrollable nature results in the three finishing each other's sentences to flippantly ask their Ashikabi how they're uncontrollable, and Sanada apologizes to Mikogami before Momo is terminated by the three.[1] Akitsu steps in front of an attack meant for Himeko and Mikogami, using her Reverse Icicle technique to repel the trio, and then her Flying Icicle technique to counter Yuna, the three then prepare to fight Akitsu 3 on 1 while glowering at her.[1] Akitsu holds off attacks from Hatae and Yuna, but Chiyo successfully injures her, causing her to fall.[3] Hatae then listens to Mikogami's speech to Akitsu on human nature, as well as how he came to value his Sekirei for how they unconditionally accept him for who he is, acting somewhat unimpressed and surprised along with Himeko, Mutsu, Yuna, and Chiyo, and the others.[3] The three then decide to attack Mutsu, with Hatae commenting to Chiyo that she doesn't see Mutsu as being too much of a threat, seeing as he retired from the Disciplinary Squad, although Chiyo reminds her that the first generation squad was the strongest, motivating her once again. [4] Mutsu easily repels Hatae's attacks without unsheathing his sword, and comments on his policy of not hurting women, which seemingly arouses the trio, and annoys Sanada.[4] The three continue to hound Mutsu, with Hatae and Chiyo arguing who landed the first hit on the swordsman, until Akitsu is winged, and approaches the trio, preparing to use her Norito.[5] Akitsu executes her prayer, and Hatae, along with the others, begs Sanada to kiss them and activate theirs, while Mikogami, Mutsu, and Himeko flee the area.[5] As Akitsu uses her Ice Erosion technique, Sanada warns the three to run, although Hatae is the only one to properly hear him, the three are then frozen solid and seemingly terminated, although emerging and using her Norito terminates Akitsu due to her unique circumstances.[5] The trio are revived after Kusano uses her Norito, [6] and continue to antagonize Mikogami's party and even their own Ashikabi, eventually they are all kissed and activate their Norito.[2] However, the eventual incapacitation of all Sekirei and Ashikabi barring the two that will challenge Miya on Kouten takes Hatae out of the fight before one can start again.[7][8]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Sekirei manga chapter 152
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sekirei manga chapter 175
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Sekirei manga chapter 153
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sekirei manga chapter 154
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Sekirei manga chapter 155
- ↑ Sekirei manga chapter 170
- ↑ Sekirei manga chapter 178
- ↑ Sekirei manga chapter 180