Kongou (Red Earth)

== Summary ==
Kongou is a large oni that one day started raiding the castle towns of the country of Zipang. Night after night, he proceeded to murder people and cause various structural damages to buildings. Kongou's true identity was revealed when the Varuda empire launched a global all-out attack to take over the world. Tanuma, a local nobleman, secretly sided with Scion and traded his allegiance in exchange for the power to become an unstoppable monster. Kongou was eventually slain by one of four brave heroes who battled him to death among the burning ruins of the capital.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Kongou (Oni name), Tanuma (Human name)
Origin: Red Earth
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Oni, Human, Zipang Nobleman
Powers and Abilities: 
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Transformation (Can switch freely between his human and oni form), Large Size (Type 0), Bodily Weaponry, Club Proficiency, Social Influencing (His frightening eyes instill paralyzing terror in whoever sees them), Regeneration (Low-Mid; Can and in his stomach instantly. Possibly higher overtime; one of Kenji's possible endings shows that Kongou managed to survive their battle, which could have ended with Kongou having his heart ripped off or his whole body being horizontally bisected), Hair Manipulation (Via Kabuki Wave), Acid Manipulation and Status Effect Inducement (Via Stomach Acid), Statistics Amplification and Fire Manipulation (Via Demon Berserker), Acrobatics (Can perform some jumping attacks and somersault in the air to break a fall)
Attack Potency: Small Building level (Poses a threat to Leo, Kenji, Tessa and Mai-Ling)
Speed: Superhuman reactions and combat speed (Able to keep up with Kenji and the other heroes)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Can restrain even the likes of Leo. His club weighs more than one tonAll About War-Zard - Kongou's Profile)
Striking Strength: Small Building level
Durability: Small Building level (Can withstand attacks from Kenji)
Stamina: Superhuman (Can endure many attacks from the four heroes and is sturdy enough to power through most of them without having to defend himself. Unfazed by losing arms or having his belly burst open)
Range: Extended Melee Range, Several Meters via Specter Fist and Smite
Standard Equipment: Metal Club
Intelligence: Average (Nothing is known of his life as a human, other than he was a noblemanIn the japanese version, Kenji refers to him as "Tanuma-dono" of Zipang. Managed to keep his double identity hidden until the great invasion started. Somewhat capable in combat, despite his brutish attitude, as he could seriously threaten and keep up with heroes such as Kenji, Tessa, Mai-Ling and Leo)
Weaknesses: Poison Element
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Smite: Kongou hammers the opponent with his club. Demon Berserker enhances Kongou's club with flames, allowing it to scorch the opponent and release a fireball that travels along the ground.
*Butt Slam: Kongou leaps forward and attempts to crush the opponent with his rear.
*Demon Headbutt: Kongou swings his head upward and slashes with his horns.
*Demon Slap: Kongou delivers a hefty slap with his large hand.
*Sumo Bear Hug: Kongou hugs the opponent and squeezes them several times.
*Kabuki Wave: Kongou elongates his hair and flails the opponent.
*Specter Fist: Kongou punches the air with so much force that his arm detaches from the shoulder and flies towards the opponent. A new arm then regrows instantly. This technique can also be performed in the air.
*Stomach Acid: A glob of acid bursts out of Kongou's belly. On top of dealing damage, this attack also stuns the opponent.
*Demon Berserker: Kongou powers himself up temporarily, becoming stronger and sturdier, at the cost of taking more damage.
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