Togo Shiba ─ .✦

Shiba’s appearance —> Shiba is a tall and well-built man with slicked blond hair that's neatly styled with a right-sided parting and a loose strand of bangs that he incorporates into his look. He also has thin eyebrows and narrow black eyes. Shiba is thirty nine years old.

During his visits to the Rokuhira residence where Chihiro was still young, Shiba wore a semi-formal and short-sleeved polo shirt with a chest pocket, paired with black pants. He also has white bracelets on both his arms and a red bracelet of beads on his right arm.

In the present, he wears a white, long-sleeved polo shirt that he rolls up to his elbows, along with black suspenders shaped like a Y pattern attached to black pants, and black shoes.

Twenty years ago, Shiba already wore a white shirt and suspenders. He was much more slim and styled his hair in a half bun, with the same strand of bangs on the left side of his face.

Shiba’s personality —> On the surface, Shiba appears to be a rather laid-back individual, especially around his friends such as Kunishige, casually engaging in banter with them. Even in precarious situations such as when confronting Genichi Sojo and Kyora Sazanami, Shiba is able to maintain a casual exterior, while internally staying calm and observing the situation. He is quite pragmatic, being not above torture in order to gather information, and often voicing for him and Chihiro to retreat should he view the situation demands it.

Despite his nonchalant demeanor, Shiba cares for Chihiro's wellbeing, offering advice on dealing with his personal grudge and displaying concern over his physical state after he exerts himself. When he intervened in Chihiro and Sojo's first duel, his first instinct was to move to Chihiro's side, even as Soshiro Azami warned him it would provoke Sojo.

Shiba is also resourceful, often being the one to look into various factions and events such as the Rakuzaichi to aid Chihiro in their mission, due to his experience. However, he does not universally reveal everything he knows to Chihiro; especially regarding the topic of Malediction, which he only revealed when Chihiro had pleaded with him to tell him the truth. Even then, Shiba had made it clear that it was Akemura Soga who carried out the genocide, with Kunishige, as Magatsumi's creator, feeling immeasurable guilt ever since. His care for Chihiro's view of his father is evident.

In especially stressful situations, Shiba's faux-casualness fades and he is prone to worrying for his allies' safety, and this worry is another contributing factor to his views on tactical retreats. During the Rakuzaichi, Shiba voiced on multiple occasions to retreat temporarily, such as to let Tenri Sazanami burn himself out using a Datenseki weapon, or after finding out the emergency door was destroyed, or after Kyora began losing control of Magatsumi. When Chihiro and Hakuri repeatedly stated they would continue, Shiba was worried for their life but did not argue. After the events of the Rakuzaichi, Shiba would outright admit his fear for their safety that day. This worry can be traced back to the deaths of his comrades, including his close friend Shuji Mashiro, on Irishima.

Against his enemies, Shiba has displayed a callous nature, breaking Norisaku Madoka's feet when he refused to divulge information, openly suggesting torturing Kyora Sazanami when he refused to cooperate and having zero hesitation to use his cigarette to burn Tenri Sazanami's eye.[3][4][5] He is not without some degree of mercy, willing to spare Enji Sazanami and Tamaki Sazanami after defeating them for the second time on the condition that they focus on re-educating the remaining members of the Sazanami Clan.[6]

In his younger years, Shiba was generally similar to is present-day self, though prior to the Irishima Talks was visibly more gung-ho and reckless. He would often blatantly ignore Sorcery Bureau regulations, send letters to Chiaki Soga on Kunishige's behalf despite her elevated status, and influence his junior Mashiro in occasional smoking and copious fast food. Against his enemies, Shiba was just as callous, openly mauling a criminal Datenseki seller and adopting an entirely no-nonsense attitude when facing the Mikaboshi on Irishima.

After his comrades died on Irishima, Shiba grew far more serious and morose, visibly struggling when giving his after-action report. When Kunishige later visited him in hospital, Shiba blankly stated that after his experiences, he had to do something and could not just sit around. Shiba would later willingly support Kunishige in stealing Datenseki for his Enchanted Blade project.

Shiba’s relationships —> Shiba and Kunishige are old friends, having known each other from a young age. Kunishige would often sneak off to Shiba intermittently during his swordsmith training in his youth, while Shiba would later help bring letters between Kunishige and their other friend Chiaki Soga. Later in their youth, Shiba would drop by Kunishige's house casually, with Kunishige unopposed to his sudden visits. From a young age, Shiba respected Kunishige's swordsmithing and observation abilities, repeatedly recommending him to the Sorcery Bureau to research Datenseki. In the aftermath of the Irishima Talks, Shiba would also help Kunishige in stealing the government's Datenseki in order to begin the Enchanted Blade project.

After helping Kunishige find a place to live safely in the wake of the Seitei War, Shiba frequently visited Kunishige and his son Chihiro, often engaging in casual banter with Kunishige. Kunishige wanted to wait until Chihiro was older to tell him about the darker parts of the Seitei War and his own guilt, and Shiba respected the decision. He would tell Chihiro about Kunishige's role as a hero and in winning the war, though Kunishige himself grew visibly reserved whenever this was mentioned.

When Kunishige was assassinated, Shiba was devastated at having failed to protect his life form the Hishaku in spite of the safeguards and barriers he had personally set in place. His guilt led him to end up supporting Chihiro's quest for revenge against the Hishaku, though he later somewhat regretted this decision.

Chihiro Rokuhira

Formerly, Shiba and Chihiro frequently conversed during Shiba's visits to the Rokuhira household. Shiba was approving of Chihiro's dream of becoming a swordsmith, expressing his belief that he would become just as skillful as his father. Even in the present, Shiba sees Enten's forging as done by Kunishige and Chihiro in collaboration, though Chihiro himself views that he had just done as his father had told him.

After Kunishige was killed, Shiba was immensely concerned about Chihiro's condition and was greatly regretful for not being able to reach the home in time to assist the Rokuhira family, a regret that continues to the present day.[7] Shiba would then go on to assist Chihiro on his mission to defeat the Hishaku and retrieve the Enchanted Blades, supporting him through helping look into the underworld and in direct combat at times. At times, however, Shiba regrets having allowed Chihiro to embark on his path of revenge, and is apologetic to both Kunishige and Samura for letting Chihiro's hands become as bloodstained as their own.

Following Chihiro's encounter with Seiichi Samura, Shiba expressed deep concern for Chihiro, expressing regret for not being there to save him. Despite his fears, Shiba seemed to have enough respect for Chihiro's agency to allow him access to Enten despite the threat of death at the hands of Samura for wielding it, though this was not a decision free of guilt.

Though he is older than Chihiro, he respects Chihiro enough to allow him to make his own decisions, with the two generally working as equal allies. When Sojo arrived at Kaburato Castle, Shiba recognised that Chihiro wanted to handle Sojo by himself, and decided to leave the courtyard with Char even knowing that doing so would be risking Chihiro's life.

However, Shiba does withhold certain information, especially regarding the war, specifically Akemura Soga and Malediction. Only after Chihiro's encounter with Samura, and Chihiro directly and desperately asking Shiba about what had been covered up in order to understand Samura's perspective, did Shiba reveal the truth. However, he immediately added that Kunishige had merely made the weapons, and Akemura had carried out the genocide.

Afterwards, Shiba and Chihiro would talk about the role of Enten in opposing Magatsumi and Malediction, and Shiba voiced his support that Chihiro's successes in his experiences so far meant that while a long way off, the goal of destroying Magatsumi was not impossible.

Soshiro Azami

Shiba has known Azami since they were young children playing in town. Like Azami, Shiba was formerly part of the Kamunabi, but has since departed due to finding their policies restrictive. While the two are no longer colleagues, they get along well enough, easily bantering upon meeting in Cafe Haru Haru and sharing information between them freely when dealing with Sojo and the Rakuzaichi. Azami has continued to supply information to Shiba and Chihiro out of support for Chihiro's objectives, and Shiba has trusted Azami with Chihiro's safety when Chihiro met with the Kamunabi's leaders.

Hinao

Having known each other for some time, Shiba and Hinao get along very well. Hinao casually flings job offers at him provides information. They seem to banter in a friendly manner. Shiba ultimately trusts Hinao enough to ask her to gather information on the Hishaku.

Hakuri Sazanami

After a brief period of mistrust, Shiba seems to have taken a liking to Hakuri, offering him ice cream after he realized Hakuri might have blamed himself for Enten being taken from Chihiro.[8] He also taught Hakuri the fundamentals of sorcery and how to use it.[9] Shiba is of the opinion that Hakuri has talent, and was impressed upon finding out his ability to use two types of sorcery.[10] Following the events of the Rakuzaichi, Shiba expressed concern regarding how many times Hakuri and Chihiro had risked their lives for the sake of continuing onwards.[11]

Later, Shiba has been shown to be fully aware of Hakuri's tactical importance. When Akemura Soga began descending into Kamunabi Headquarters to target Hakuri, Shiba teleported into the room and risked proximity with Soga in order to evacuate him. Alongside many skilled combatants within the Kamunabi, some with decades of combat training, Shiba considered Hakuri a valuable asset that could help combat Soga in the future.[12]

Seiichi Samura

Samura and Shiba knew each other from the Seitei War, and were old friends. Samura was happy to see Shiba after 14 years, recognizing his scent. The two immediately entered casual dialogue and banter, clearly on good terms, though Shiba was at times exasperated by Samura's more unusual habits.[13]

After discovering Samura's betrayal at Senkutsuji, Shiba was shocked at the revelation and to see Samura cut down Chihiro. Samura noted Shiba had been late, warned Shiba of the Hishaku's plans and advised Shiba not to tell Chihiro anything.[14] Shiba nevertheless recognised that Samura had no desire to kill Chihiro after the young swordsman's resurrection, and told Chihiro as such.[15]

Once Chihiro had convinced Samura to fight for the future with others and the two engaged Yura above Kamunabi Headquarters, Shiba began assisting the two by evacuating all nearby civilians in the area. When Samura took his eyes off of Yura out of worry for the civilians, Shiba reminded Samura to focus on what he needed to see, while he handled the evacuation.[16]

Ichiki

In the past, Ichiki had trained Shiba and Azami in combat.[17] Shiba has voiced his confidence in Ichiki's ability in sorcery; he estimated that the seal on Magatsumi's box, constructed by Ichiki alongside Kasen and Yatsuru, would take even a skilled sorcerer 10 years to break.[18] Later, Ichiki entrusted Shiba with guarding Subaru Urita following Samura's betrayal, and Shiba agreed to the request from his former teacher.

Abilities —> Overall Abilities: As a former member of the Kamunabi,[20] Shiba is a powerful sorcerer. Genichi Sojo expressed a great desire to fight him alongside Azami, stating that both men were "a problem" and fighting them would be "too much".[21] He was easily able to defeat Enji, Tamaki and Tenri, three members of the Sazanami Clan's elite forces known as the Tou, single-handedly.[22] Yura, the leader of the Hishaku, stated that Shiba has reached the pinnacle of sorcery and that it was hard getting past him three years ago.[23]

As a sorcerer, Shiba has accomplished the first stage of spirit energy usage, being able to use his spirit energy to strengthen his body to superhuman levels. He also has a talent in teaching others, guiding Hakuri Sazanami to realize his own talent in sorcery.[24]

Enhanced Reflexes: While he mainly uses his teleportation ability to instantly move from one place to another, Shiba has incredible reflexes. He was able to dodge a powerful shockwave attack from Soya Sazanami while in midair.[25] He was also able to quickly react to a surprise attack from Enji despite being pressured by Tenri.[26]

Enhanced Durability: Shiba is an incredibly resilient man, remaining unfazed despite his arm being severely damaged by Tenri Sazanami while he was empowered by a piece of Datenseki.

Sorcery —> Shiba's sorcery allows him to apply a "momentary error" to himself and anyone he is touching. Such errors can consist of Shiba affecting a target's position or physical properties, such as height or weight.

Shiba has primarily been seen relying on the former use of his sorcery, which essentially resembles instant teleportation from one place to another. He has used this ability to quickly remove people from danger, such as teleporting Char Kyonagi into a car and one of the Korogumi's victims out of their base,[34][35] or teleporting his foes high into the air and letting them fall to their deaths.[36][37] The maximum range of his teleportation is not known, though he was able to teleport from the Sazanami Estate to an apartment building in Tokyo in seconds, possibly indicating a maximum range of several kilometres.[36]

Itazura does not allow him to teleport into subspaces created by other people such as the Storehouse.[38] He is also unable to teleport into areas heavily warded with seals, such as the Sazanami Clan's Naginojoen.[39]

Shiba has displayed incredible speed with his teleportation, able to evacuate an entire restaurant's patrons in an instant before a shockwave impacted it. While Seiichi Samura and Chihiro Rokuhira battled Yura, Shiba continuously evacuated every single civilian within range of their battle, enough to prevent any civilian casualties; when Akemura Soga possessed Yura's body and began to fight Samura and Chihiro, every single individual within 250 metres of them had been evacuated.[40]

20 years ago, Shiba's teleportation was shown to be detectable. Urita and Joji were able to sense the location where he would arrive an instant before he teleported there, and were able to raise their blades to the throats of Shiba and Kunishige in response.[41] In the present, however, Shiba has improved his usage of his teleportation, with this detectability seemingly no longer a factor. Shiba was able to approach Yura without him noticing, and evacuate Hakuri from the vicinity of Akemura before Akemura could react.[42][43]

Shiba has made use of Itazura's ability to alter physical properties on relatively fewer occasions. When interrogating Norisaku Madoka, Shiba affected his foot's weight while it was on Norisaku's in order to crush Norisaku's foot into the ground, cratering the ground and greatly damaging Norisaku's foot.[44] 20 years ago, Shiba applied Itazura to his own weight in order to crush Ariu Mikaboshi into the ground

BACKGROUND INFORMATION —>

The backstory centers around a massive past conflict called the Seitei War. Japan was losing against rogue clans of sorcerers who used a mysterious mineral called Datensei (an ore that amplifies human spirit energy) to dominate the battlefield. Japan was completely helpless until Chihiro's father appeared

Chihiro’s father, Kunishige Rokuhira, was a legendary blacksmith. He ended the war by forging seven powerful weapons known as Enchanted Blades. These katanas are bound to the wielder's spirit energy and possess unique, god-like powers.

After the Seitei War, Kunishige went into hiding to ensure his deadly swords were never used for destruction again. Unfortunately, a dangerous underground group of sorcerers known as the Hishaku attacked his home. They killed Kunishige and stole six of the seven Enchanted Blades to sell on the black market

The Hishaku are a small, elite, and secretive group of ten sorcerers. They are the main overarching villains in Kagurabachi. They act as the primary catalyst for the story's revenge plot

The Kamunabi is the Japanese government's official sorcerer organization in Kagurabachi. Their main job is to keep the country safe and stop dangerous people. They became very powerful after a big, bad war. They regulate magic, track rogue sorcerers, and manage the dangerous Enchanted Blades.

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