Raikou Kazuma/Personality and Relationships



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Personality
Raikou is rather easygoing, but responsible to a fault. So much so that even when he is off duty, he can usually be found either reading anything and everything he gets his hands on or reviewing the Strength and weakness of other Pirates that are deemed 'dangerous future element' by the WorldGovernment. Focus on his job, and the perceived good he was doing through it, is what drove and motivated him on a daily basis; at least until disillusionment opened his eyes. After that it was the need and desire to step back onto the proper path - the deep-seated need for redemption and forgiveness in the eyes of his Masterr that guided his steps. He is exceptionally protective of those he truly cares about and will not hesitate to make any and every personal sacrifice to keep them from harm - even if it means his life. This resolve, no matter the turmoil in his heart, does not waver for any shadow or doubt cast upon him. Unfortunately, it is also this desire to protect that has him taking on everything alone, preferring to shoulder a burden and suffer behind the calm facade then to let someone else carry some of the responsibility as well. He is very soft-spoken, his voice rich and melodious, with an even temperament to match as far as one can tell. His eyes though, give him away far too often. Fear, doubt, pain, hope, pride, and shame - all of these and more can be easily seen in his steady gaze. He has a long fuse on an explosive temper, meaning while it might take a lot to set him off, he keeps things so tightly contained that once he does lose it, he all but goes berserk. The only exception to this slow-burning temperament is an immediate threat given to one of the few people he deems precious - then he will go after that threat with a ruthless viciousness and a feral tenacity.

It's whispered that he is something of a sadist, but if asked - he'll smile a friendly, serene smile and ask if they'd like to know first-hand. He has some rather eccentric hobbies - including an almost obsessive-compulsive need to collect self-protection charms, growing higanbana flowers year-round, and pretending not to hear people when they are speaking just to annoy them.

Crew
He has encountered many different individuals, ranging from family, friends and allies, to rivals and enemies.

Kenichi Ryuzaki
Raikou is a loyal/Best Friend of Kenichi Ryuzaki, but also appears as a brotherly figure for the Dark Adonis.