Takii Migakaze

Height: 194 cm
Age: 27 Years Old
Likes: Cooking, Fighting, His Family, Promising Humans
Dislikes: Indecisive People, Apathetic People
Natural Enemy: Threats to the Planet or Humanity’s Survival, Spicy Food

AppearanceTall. Golden hair that turns black at the ends. Right eye a honey-hued color, left tainted azure by a dangerous curse. Most times calm and serene, though when displaying his true nature his handsome features turn sharp and bestial.
A long scar runs down the left side of his face, intersecting with a second smaller scar on his cheek to form the shape of a sword.
The trained musculature of his body holds scars all along his balanced frame, from his broad shoulders, callused hands, and down to his feet.

PersonalityAmicable, friendly, and kind to all. The Tiger exudes these qualities in his outward appearance as he strives to be a hero that everyone can look to for help He holds an outspoken nature, as well as a mind open to assisting even those who would be deemed villains by the world. When fighting he will avoid gravely harming his opponents or killing them, believing everyone has a chance to continue living in order to atone regardless of the sins committed, or conversely, that the only just punishment for the gravest of sins is to continue living.Conversely, the Tiger holds another side to himself. The crueler aspects of a callous nature, of sharp tongue and a merciless impulse towards opponents who have run his patience dry. This side of him is just as real as that of his friendly, idyllic heroic aspect, with Takii having taken more to bringing together both sides of himself. A form of acceptance of his nature as both human and beast.He has a bountiful love which he shares with multiple romantic partners, striving to create a large family with those dear to him. Equal to his romance is his own passion, the trait of his fiery nature as a Tiger.

BiographyTakii Migakaze was born to Isolde König and Osamu Migakaze, the pair having met on one of Osamu's many travels around the world. Isolde was an ordinary human compared to Osamu and his family, having to learn of the world of Beasts before marrying into the Migakaze clan. Takii adored his mother, as Isolde raised both him and his younger half-siblings in the Migakaze's main household in the city of Koumiya, the land where a majority of the Beast families were concentrated.The Migakaze are a family descended from ancient rulers who existed long before recorded human history, gifted with the traits of tigers along with extraordinary combat ability and reflexes along with spiritual capabilities upon channeling their 'aura'. By age five, Takii had gained the traits unique to his family in the form of those enhancements, along with the features of a tiger in the form of ears, tail, claws, and fangs.Isolde taught Takii the joys of cooking, as well as imparting on him her native tongue of German. The boy was joyful and happy in his childhood years, residing in the Migakaze residence with many siblings with which to play with, even having a childhood friend in a girl named Kumiko Takenaka. His childhood was abruptly cut short, however. A sickness that his mother had fought with for much of her life had finally become too much and she passed away by the time Takii was eleven. His older sister had decided to study overseas shortly beforehand, and even his childhood friend had moved away. It was shortly after his mother's funeral that his father approached him, the first time he'd seen his son in years, coming to train Takii as the next head of the Migakaze family.Though Takii had not shown any particular aptitude in the Migakaze Family's talent in the ways of fighting, after his sister Setsuko, the first candidate for the next head of the family, had abandoned the role, Takii was the next choice due to being the second eldest of the family. The boy himself saw the training as a challenge for him to become the one responsible for caring for his sisters now that his mother was gone, accepting a heavy burden that he in his young age couldn't possibly fully understand.Takii's training consisted of a brutal six months in the mountains being taught by his father. Survival, fighting, tactics, and how to utilize the unique Tiger traits of the Migakaze family along with the ability to perceive and manipulate aura. His training was fraught with many failures that caused Takii to struggle to keep up with his father's strict regimen, the child accruing scars all over his body by the time he was twelve. His determination, however, had not been shaken in the slightest. A tenacity that no child could, or should, possess, one borne from utter desperation.Takii returned from his training ready to protect his town. Though he remained a boy, he had become capable enough a fighter that he could even contend against adult members of rival Beast families such as the Wolf clan, the yakuza-like enforcers of the powerful Dragon clan and the family with which the Tiger clan had a vendetta against for generations. The boy strived to always better himself, gaining many losses and failures along the way. The overly serious boy could not stand the scars he'd gained however, concealing the many records of his injuries with clothing that concealed everything but his hands and head, the only parts of his body free of scars.Years passed and Takii began to leave his serious personality to craft a more amicable persona, that of an ideal hero who could always smile no matter the circumstances. By the time Takii had turned seventeen, he would truly begin to take on his role as head of the Migakaze and guardian of his world...To be Continued...

Takii is the head of the Migakaze clan, a family whose lineage dates back to the rulers of the earliest kingdom before recorded human history. The existence of him and his half-human half-beast kind are a secret few outside of his world know. In general these beings are referred to as “Dobutsu” or “Animalia”.Those within the Migakaze family are gifted with the traits of tigers along with physical prowess far exceeding those of a regular human.

Transformations

Innate Oneness
White Tiger RampageThe culmination of his path to greater strength, overcoming the weaknesses of the previous incarnations of this transformations. A power fully realized.The Tiger's blonde hair turns white with a long, flowing majesty. Takii's speed grows to surpass the speed of sound five times over, coupled with wildly enhanced strength and durability through pushing Iron Fang to its limits while retaining his speed. All these enhancements are topped with the ability to subtly manipulate the elements in their natural occurring form, the one with which he shares the greatest mastery over being wind.

霹靂 / Hekireki
Energy in its Purest Form
Taking the mastery of the four elements and applying their properties to himself, merging spiritual and physical into one vessel.Fire's rampant power,
Wind's malleable form,
Water's flowing grace,
Earth's resilient might,His body turns to pure energy in human shape. The transformation lasts only a brief second as he closes in on his opponent to deliver a decisive blow, physical body gradually bleeds through for fist to make contact, the power of Iron Fang enhancing his blow to carry with it the strength of several tons while moving at a speed greater than that of lightning.

一世ハーモナイゼ / One-World Harmonize
Infinite and Emptiness
The final element from which everything springs and where everything returns to: Void.Takii attunes himself with the final element, a body of infinitely generated energy in its most primordial form encased in a shell of emptiness that seeks to contain it. The result is a body wreathed in black, golden cracks showing the power whose limits will now and forever be unknown.The greatest technique that Takii Migakaze can utilize. It is also one that will only be called upon should the right conditions be met, primarily that of an opponent who poses a threat to the world itself. It is not a condition released easily, as even on the brink of death he might not meet the requirements to unleash this power. It is, ultimately, a strength meant for the sake of others and not for himself.

Techniques

A martial artist with superhuman reflexes, a Beast who prides himself on his speed and precision.The born talent he was granted as a member of the Migakaze clan is coupled with years of experience to make him a formidable combatant. With a ferocious tenacity and the unpredictability of his tactics, he becomes a considerable danger.

Despite his strength, Takii is not one prone to fighting. Often he resorts to combat when all other options for reaching an understanding have been exhausted. Even when he has committed himself to fight he seldom uses his true strength, such that he can avoid gravely injuring or killing his foe.It's because of his empathetic nature that it is rare to see him pushed to the brink, where he unleashes his full potential as both human and beast.

Through a lingering curse, Takii is unable to be affected by any sort of healing magic. Any restorative effect that it causes being reverted only moments after its application. Elemental conjuring is also beyond his own scope of reach, being that he cannot manipulate the elements if they have been manifested through magic.The Tiger, meanwhile, holds a strong resistance to illusions and any supernatural effects that would manipulate his perception of reality. This the result of intensive training to defeat an opponent who utilized said abilities, later using his foe's techniques to train himself to withstand these attacks on his psyche.

Aura
Tiger's MajestyThe basis for the majority of Takii's techniques, his aura is the spiritual manifestation of his life force. When used, the Tiger's aura expands as ethereal golden waves of faint light in the air. In its natural state it can be used to detect other living creatures that it 'touches', as well as deliver a calming sensation that numbs pain and brings warmth.When applied for use in combat, however, the aura becomes a more aggressive force. It will exude hostility towards his opponents and when concentrated into the Tiger's body, will enhance his physical abilities as well as activate his other techniques, such as Iron Fang, Inner Oneness, and Hekireki.

Primal Danger
The Death-Sight Threshold
A secondary application of the Tiger's aura that is coupled with his own masteries to deliver a warning towards opponents in the form of a vision of their own death at the hands of the Beast. The image is vivid enough as to feel real, even leaving a lasting impression as to where the injuries would have been made on their body. This technique itself does no real physical harm, only a phycological one meant to dissuade would-be attackers from confronting the Beast.It can be utilized either directly towards a particular target or autonomously to those with killing intent towards the Tiger to reflect their murderous energy back on themselves.

Iron Fang
Scars lined goldInheriting the origin of a fallen comrade, his skeletal frame has turned to a resilient metal far tougher than bone while being no heavier. A miraculous technique only capable through a melding of spiritual powers.This ability is coupled with his transformations in order to grant him greater defense and strength to balance the speed-focused forms. In these circumstances his skeletal frame increases in density, making for heavier blows. He can utilize this ability without transforming, although the drawbacks are far greater without the enhanced speed to compensate and as such are mainly used for defense or to knock down tough obstacles.

Eye of the Baihu
The Mark of the KingWhat was once a copy of the Fomorian King's Evil Eye has now been transformed to something unique to the Tiger. His cursed blue eye now fully controlled, when its power is released Takii can emit a strong pressure that drains the spiritual energy of anyone he looks upon. This results in making their movements sluggish while also draining them of their stamina.As it is not meant to be a lethal power, the effects of the eye will merely render a human unconscious with a glance as opposed to outright immolating them.

Jet Burst
The Rapid-Fire GaleA technique used during Innate Oneness. With his mastery of wind Takii concentrates the surrounding air into spheres which he can utilize either as bullets with the strength to blow away even the toughest obstacle or as propulsion to help him maneuver through the skies.Through this method a form of flight is achieved, with Takii being able to manipulate his trajectory on command by stepping on these spheres. His manipulation of the surrounding air also allows him to minimize wind resistance to his body, lessening the strain on him.

Hekireki: Reverb
Thunder Roars TwiceThe initial strike of Hekireki is followed by a second blow, this one coming in the form of a low uppercut that is guided by an extreme burst of air to propel the fist at great speed even as the effects of Hekireki subside.The initial wind-up for the attack is slow, compensated as the first hit from Hekireki would likely leave his opponent temporarily stunned. The attack's wind-up has a distinctive sound like that of a jet engine whirring to life.

Family

Tokiko Migakaze
Takii's half-sister. A first year college student with a sharp tongue and a tendency to come off as haughty or disinterested, as a result she lacks many friends. Fortunately not a problem for her, as she much rather prefers staying in her room playing games, browsing the internet and the like. Tokiko has taken to training as of late with her mother, hoping to uphold the Migakaze tradition as guardians and mediators. Though she would hate to admit it, her recent dedication to these altruistic motives were inspired by her brother.

Osamu Migakaze
The deceased father of Takii and his siblings and the previous head of the Migakaze clan. A man of few words and of stoic expression. He was rarely present in his children's lives, busy as both CEO and Migakaze head, which resulted in his son resenting him for his absence. Osamu was the man who first trained Takii when he was twelve, the intensity of which left Takii with a great deal of scars all over his body. Osamu recently passed away leaving much unspoken between he and his son.

Isolde König
The human mother to Takii, her only son. A bold woman of strong passions, contrary to Osamu's stoic character. Isolde was the one to raise Takii and his siblings until her untimely passing, inspiring within her son the need to protect those he cares for, an unwavering conviction and love for humanity.

Setsuko Migakaze
Half-sister to Takii and the oldest among the Migakaze siblings. Though she was initially the first to be chosen as the next heir to the Migakaze due to her age and great aptitude she chose instead to leave and study abroad, leaving Takii as next in line due to being the second eldest.
A caring older sibling who can be a bit of a pushover at times, at least when it comes to Takii. Being a professor of astrophysics also makes her one of the most learned of the household, coupled with her warm disposition often means she is the one her fellow siblings rely upon.

Engetsu Migakaze
Mother of Tokiko and third wife to Osamu. Engetsu was once a famed assassin capable of eliminating her targets with a single stroke of her blade, though her life changed upon the first time Osamu became one of her targets. He was the first to survive and they would encounter each other countless times soon after until falling in love and marrying.Though Engetsu thought to had settled down and placed her days as an assassin in the past, it had not been easy to leave her life behind. Plagued with doubts and fearing that those seeking revenge on her would put her daughter in danger, Engetsu suddenly left one day. Several years later it would be revealed that her estrangement was the result of a possession at the hands of a spirit that seeks to inhabit the body of strong swordsmen, absorbing their skills and imparting on them those of warriors previously possessed. Engetsu was finally reunited with her family after a fierce battle with Takii, where she was finally freed of the spirit and returned home.

Fang
A type of youkai known as a tsukumogami, born from a sword that had acquired life after having existed for a hundred years and kept in pristine condition. The sword in question was passed down from each head of the Migakaze clan onto the next, falling finally into the hands of Takii.Fang was known as a straightforward individual with a craving for battle. Though she was often a sort of insight thanks to her wealth of experience and loyalty to the Migakaze family, her bond with Takii strong as she became both his partner and mentor.Her near two centuries of life were cut short during the battle between Takii and the spirit possessing Engetsu, as Fang sacrificed herself to save her partner's life. Shards of her sword body were embedded into Takii upon shattering, fusing with him in order to grant him new abilities.

Summary
Though the Beast had managed to prevent invasion and war from breaking out, the duties as head of the Ouko organization continued to weigh heavy on his head. The alliance, comprised of humans and monsters alike, sought to use its means in order to change the country for the better. Scrupulous yet pragmatic, Takii utilized every leverage he had in order to change the system without altering his ideals. Success was achieved at the cost of gaining more dangerous enemies, the Tiger wondered how long he might be able to keep up fighting, knowing his life was being cut short, a scant two decades left to live.Unable to see a peaceful end to his life, the Beast was sought by the King of another realm. He who had been watching him grow up until this point, the Tiger's peak, where he would at last be a suitable opponent for the King. Takii was confronted with the existential question of who he really was, what his own strength meant, and what had truly defined his life. Three long years spent in a limbo-like state where he struggled to regain his identity and forge a new self of self, stronger than before. In the end even the King, a representation of ire, failure, and strife was bested.A peaceful end was achieved. Now the Tiger is but a humble owner of a small restaurant in downtown Koumiya, at last his battle was over.

Yata no Kagami Recovery Arc

The prelude.

• Foreign Rituals in Familiar Lands

Five Elements Arc

Five story arcs, each a contained story which leads into the next with Earth as a basis to demonstrate who Takii Migakaze is.

Earth

• I. Takii Migakaze Must Die
• II. Interlude: Shinsuke
• II. Hyakunin Kumite: Zenpen
• III. Hyakunin Kumite: Kouhen
• IV. Hyakunin Kumite: Kesshou
• Epilogue

Fire

• I. Find a Way
• II. Former King
• III. Vs. Balor of the Evil Eye

Water

• I. Heir Apparent
• II. Beast Laments the World
• III. Embers for Kindling
• IV. Tiger Hunt
• V. Transcendence

Wind

• I. One Eyed Monster
• II. Welcome Back.
• III. Encroaching Roots
• IV. Empire
• V. Blue Tiger in the Woods
• VI. Falsities
• VII. Lesser of the Evils
• VIII. A Night in Kyoto
• IX. Will of the World, Part One
• X. Will of the World, Part Two
• XI. Will of the World, Part Three
• XII. Will of the World, Part Four
• XIII. Will of the World, Part Five

Void

• I. Overture
• II. Takii Migakaze's Longest Year
• III. Leviathan Falls
• IV. Blooming Sun/ After Hanabi
• V. Stay With Me
• VI. Patchwork Eden
• VII. True End.

Tigers

The once great monarchs of an empire that was left unrecorded by human history.
The Tigers ruled alongside the Dragons as the guardians for humanity, representing earth and heaven, body and mind respectively.While both were proficient in combat, it was the Tigers who had the advantage in terms of physical abilities. The reign of the two families did not last for long, a schism caused by the death of the head of the Tiger family created a rift between the rulers that would last until the present day.In the modern era, the Tigers uphold their lineage's creed of safeguarding humanity and the world at large through the shadows, guiding their progress.Their current family name is Migakaze, with Takii Migakaze being the current head of the family.

Dragons

Where the Tigers see their rule of assisting humanity through a gentler guidance, the Dragons assert their strength through domination.A business empire that holds control over a variety of markets and a crime network that clears all obstacles from their path, it is through this that they hold a vast authority in both the world of Humans and of their fellow Beasts.Their current family name is Ryuzaki, with Danzo Ryuzaki being the current head of the family.

Snakes

The Snake family is one of the most important, mysterious clans of all the Beast clans. The Tsukino are a family comprised entirely of women, all identical in appearance of pale white skin, piercing green eyes, and dark hair long and straight. They reside in an underground kingdom beneath the city of Koumiya, a place that preserves traditional Japanese architecture.The main business of the Tsukino is as information brokers. The head of the family, Mizuki Tsukino, is a woman knowledgeable of all the secrets of each Beast family, along with every action they take that could prove of interest to a third party. The ways which they can monitor the world with such precision is known only to those of the household.

Wolves

Servants of the Dragon family, Beasts who operate as their loyal enforcers when it comes to matters that require greater brawn than what humans can manage. They are one of the largest Beast families, and despite that hold a strong familial bond among their members. This is in part due to the unique trait of the Wolves, possessing the ability to synchronize their thoughts and actions to the point of moving simultaneously with one another. The ability means they can easily overwhelm opponents stronger than them through the use of numbers and teamwork.Have a penchant for dressing in eye-catching, tailored suits.

Snow Leopards

The once grand family of Snow Leopards suffered a grave misfortunate late into the twentieth century that led them to ruin. The young children of the Leopard clan were left to fend for themselves, struggling in a cold nation that they could no longer recognize. The last member of the family and the current head of the Clan, Vesper, hardened herself in order to survive. Her life as a contract killer led her to obtaining a chance to restore her family name, only to have her plans foiled by the head of the Tiger clan.Despite this conflict, the two were able to reconcile. Now the head of the Snow Leopard clan works directly under the Tiger clan, serving as bodyguard and a close confidant, a bond forged through mutual struggle and a quiet understanding.

Vultures

A family who is tasked with a sacred ritual passed down for generations, the Vultures help preserve the history of the various Beast families through 'consuming' the bodies of the deceased members of the many families. Through this method, the Vultures gain the memories of the ones consumed and help record their life's events as well as gain insight that could not be achieved through ordinary methods.The many Beast families recognize the Vultures as neutral to any of the conflicts within the many clans and serve as their morticians.

Cranes

The Cranes are one of the families to have been wiped out during the twentieth century, their last surviving member having been killed in combat. Theirs was a clan entrenched in the old traditions, venerating the mystical elements of their world and living in seclusion from the rest of the families. It was this very solitude that became their undoing, as the head of the family gained a terrible power in the form of a cursed blade which grew stronger the more blood it spilled.It was only when the head of the Tiger clan, Osamu Migakaze, took the life of the Crane family's head, that the bloodshed would cease. But by killing this man, he had doomed the Cranes to extinction. The village hidden within the forest that was the home of the Cranes had been slaughtered by their very leader, and now even he was gone.

Lions

The Lion Family is a proud clan that believes in that all Beasts carry within them an inherent nobility due to their unique characteristics that surpass ordinary humans. For generations they have held themselves up as a royal family currently residing in Europe. To the world at large they are simply nobles who live in luxury thanks to their wealth and occasional bouts of entrepreneurship. In reality, the Lions hold massive sway in the nations of western Europe, as well as treaties with the United States government that offers the nation the financial backing of the Lions as well as security from supernatural threats. As a result, they keep close watch over the other Beast families that reside in their territory, made possible thanks to the wealth, power, and size of their Clan. This is to the extent that even the previous head of the Tiger Clan required an agreement in order to act within their territory.Their current family name is Demarco, with Edward Demarco being the current head of the family.

Takii Migakaze FUCKS

A caring lover, one who requires a deep romantic bond before engaging in any activities. Experience has led him to understand how best to care for his partner, seeking to bask in equal pleasure. It's because of his nature that he is often the one who leads, though he isn't averse to letting others take over for him in certain cases.Takii's concern for his scarred body melts away as he looks to satiate his more primal, bestial desires. It is in these intimate moments that he allows any façade to fall away and allow himself to grow more aggressive, passionate in his ways. After spending several nights together with a partner will Takii truly understand the limits he can take his more sadistic nature, to what level he can hold back his lust and delve deeper in the craven act of lovemaking.Though even when he expends what seems to be a near endless drive and utilizes his superhuman capabilities, he does not forget to take care of his partners once the two have been satiated. The careful, loving side of him returns, along with praise and gentle caressing of his partner. Sweet words follow, before allowing a comfortable silence to linger.

Empty Sky Route

Four Years Ago
The end of the battle, the beginning of a war. The destruction of a military base off the coast of Okinawa caused panic all across the world, an unprecedented terrorist attack spearheaded by a single man; one who had destroyed state of the art weaponry utilized by the world's most powerful nation with nothing but his fists.The world was not prepared to learn of his existence, not of what his portent. Of the monsters and spirits that existed all around them. Speculation ran wild, theories and fears spread until there was no longer any way of doing the damage done by the careless reveal. He had not wanted this, it was not yet time. As he faced this rapidly evolving world and all the dangers it brought, he would become the target of all the old world's ire. Takii Migakaze, rebel, fugitive, international criminal. There was no longer any choice but to fight, even if it meant staining his hands with blood, taking lives on the battlefield.Assuming the role of leader one last time, he readied himself to become the enemy of all those who held power so he may protect the powerless. Though his conviction might bend, he would never allow it to break.This would be his war. Whether he was to be lauded as the revolutionary who brought forth an era of peace and coexistence or the monster repelled by humanity, he was prepared to face his fate.