Genichi Sojo

==Summary==
Genichi Sojo is a major antagonist in the manga series Kagurabachi. He is one of the biggest names in Japan's underworld, being a prominent weapons dealer and the leader of a group of sorcerers pursuing Char. Sojo is also the current owner of one of the Enchanted Blades, Cloud Gouger.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with Mei, higher with Cloaked Mei 
Name: Genichi Sojo
Origin: Kagurabachi
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, Weapons Dealer, Swordsman, Sorcerer
Powers and Abilities: 
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* Superhuman Physical Characteristics
* Energy Manipulation (As the spirit energy that powers sorcery is basically life force, every human is capable of learning sorcery if one “work like a maniac at it”Kagurabachi Chapter 4)
* Acrobatics (Can jump the height of a 6 or 7 storey building, clashing with Chihiro along the wayKagurabachi Chapter 9. Sojo performed a backflip off a multi-story building and landed on the road without sustaining any damage or injuriesKagurabachi Chapter 9)
* Extrasensory Perception (Sorcerers can sense the presence of othersKagurabachi Chapter 4 as well as their deathsKagurabachi Chapter 16. Stated that he could sense Chihiro’s bloodlustKagurabachi Chapter 17)
* Master Swordsman (Sojo was highly proficient in the art of swordsmanship, easily keeping up with the attacks of Chihiro, a trained and seasoned swordsman himself, even being capable of blocking an attack from behind with his katana without needing to turn around and drove him back, surprising ChihiroKagurabachi Chapter 9. This was all done with only a week spent learning how to use Cloud Gouger, with Sojo himself stating he had yet to master the Enchanted Blade due to its significantly different performance in actual combat, making his bout with Chihiro, who had spent much longer learning how to use Enten, all the more impressiveKagurabachi Chapter 10)
* Enhanced Senses (Despite being distracted and not looking in the direction of the attack as it was coming from behind, Sojo was able to react to and block the incoming attackKagurabachi Chapter 10)
* Accelerated Development (Within a week since he gain possession of Cloud GougerKagurabachi Chapter 10, Sojo has hone his mind and body well enough to wield the enchanted blade, which is not something anybody can easily do even with three yearsKagurabachi Chapter 7)
* Analytical Prediction (Despite Chihiro being able to move faster than him due to Nishiki, Sojo is capable of not only responding to his speed but even prepared a counterattackKagurabachi Chapter 10Kagurabachi Chapter 17)
*Supernatural Willpower (Even after being inflicted for a few seconds with a sorcerer’s sorcery that involves psychological induction that makes a person experiences several hours of trauma, Sojo was barely affected by itKagurabachi Chapter 8, even though the sorcerer stated that it is normal for those inflicted to be unable to stand up as was the case with Chihiro Rokuhira after 4 secondsKagurabachi Chapter 6)
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* Statistics Amplification and Energy Projection (The Enchanted Blade amplifies the spirit energy inside a person and whips it up into a hyper-concentrated form that the human body can no longer contain it. Once exposed, it takes on a shape, which for Cloud Gouger, it is a cloud shaped like Eastern dragonKagurabachi Chapter 4Kagurabachi Chapter 9)
* Reactive Evolution (Enchanted Blades are stated to have a true realm beyond the theoretical. This is because the limitations of its source material, Datenseki, can be completely transformed based on its wielderKagurabachi Chapter 13. As shown with Sojo, the more he utilize Cloud Gourger, the more he harmonizes with it, which resulted in the time limit after using a charged up Mei to be decreasedKagurabachi Chapter 16. Sojo's knowledge of the "true realm" of Cloud Gouger allows him to remotely activate Mei from within a hundred meters by pre-charging Cloud Gouger before letting it goKagurabachi Chapter 26. Furthermore, Sojo's newfound knowledge allows him to use Mei as a lightning rod to draw himself to his stolen blade after having cloaked his body with electricity beforehandKagurabachi Chapter 16)
* Electricity Manipulation (Via MeiKagurabachi Chapter 9. The attack is specifically stated to be a lightning bolt, as shown by it being able to transmit through conductors, such as waterKagurabachi Chapter 13 and metalKagurabachi Chapter 9, as well as be used for an electromagnetic blastKagurabachi Chapter 16)
** Limited Durability Negation (His Mei are capable of inflicting damage to a person’s vitalsKagurabachi Chapter 14)
** Damage Boost (Uniquely, Cloud Gouger is also capable of 'charging' Mei through manifesting lightning around itself for several seconds before unleashing the attack, with more time spent charging corresponding to a greater buildup of powerKagurabachi Chapter 9Kagurabachi Chapter 13. Alternatively, Mei can be augmented by linking it with Kou, turning even a minimal Mei into a wide-ranging attack that is guaranteed to hitKagurabachi Chapter 13)
*** Light Manipulation (A full-powered Mei causes a blinding light to happenKagurabachi Chapter 19)
*** Statistics Amplification and Pseudo-flight (Instead of releasing the built-up Mei, Sojo applies the principle of Enten's NishikiKagurabachi Chapter 10 by cloaking himself in Mei, enabling him to perform tremendously powerful bursts of speeds akin to a lightning boltKagurabachi Chapter 16. This technique also provides near flight capabilitiesKagurabachi Chapter 17)
* Ice Manipulation (Via YukiKagurabachi Chapter 9 and KetsuKagurabachi Chapter 10)
** Flash-Freezing (Upon stabbing his enemies, he can freeze them solidKagurabachi Chapter 8)
** Damage Boost (By linking Yui with Kou, Sojo is capable of generating more ice than he would normally be capable ofKagurabachi Chapter 16)
* Water Manipulation and Smoke Manipulation (Via KouKagurabachi Chapter 10Kagurabachi Chapter 13)
** Stealth Mastery (By using Kou, Sojo is able to conceal his presence and vanish from approaching enemiesKagurabachi Chapter 10)
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Attack Potency: City Block level20.5 Tons (Could block an Enten’s Kuro from Chihiro RokuhiraKagurabachi Chapter 9), higher with Mei (Stated that a full-powered Mei would have kill anybody in the Kamunabi’s Anti-Cloud Gouger Special Forces, who could fight against Sojo physicallyKagurabachi Chapter 13. A link-up Kou and Mei, which is weaker than a full-powered Mei, was noted by Ikuto Hagiwara, the leader of Kamunabi’s Anti-Cloud Gouger Special Forces, to be plenty painfulKagurabachi Chapter 13. Although Chihiro absorbed most of the lightning from Sojo’s full-powered Mei to weaken the attackKagurabachi Chapter 9, he was severely harmed as a result to the point he was rendered unconscious for five days after the fight and suffer injuries that would take him a month to healKagurabachi Chapter 11), higher with Cloaked Mei (Utilizes the same principle of Enten's Nishiki, which imbued every one of Chihiro’s punches, kicks, and slashes with high-density spirit energy, resulting in significantly more powerful attacksKagurabachi Chapter 10. Noted that in comparison to Chihiro’s normal Nishiki, his normal Cloaked Mei makes him the physically stronger of the twoKagurabachi Chapter 17. By focusing his use of spirit power and cloaking himself with twice the amount of spirit energy his body is capable of sustaining, Sojo can unleash attacks at twice the powerKagurabachi Chapter 17At its peak, Cloaked Mei is a 2x multiplier; 20.5 x 2 = 41 Tons) 
Speed: Massively HypersonicMach 652.35 (Could keep pace with the likes of Chihiro RokuhiraKagurabachi Chapter 9 and the Kamunabi’s Anti-Cloud Gouger Special ForcesKagurabachi Chapter 13, who could reacts to his MeiKagurabachi Chapter 10Kagurabachi Chapter 13), Massively Hypersonic+ with Mei (Should be as fast as lightning), up to Massively Hypersonic+ with Cloaked Mei (Blitzes the Kamunabi’s Anti-Cloud Gouger Special ForcesKagurabachi Chapter 16. Chihiro admitted that his normal Nishiki is inferior to Sojo’s normal Cloaked MeiKagurabachi Chapter 17. By focusing his use of spirit power and cloaking himself with twice the amount of spirit energy his body is capable of sustaining, Sojo can move twice as fast, allowing him to severely outpaced a normal Nishiki ChihiroKagurabachi Chapter 17At its peak, Cloaked Mei is a 2x multiplier; Mach 652.35 x 2 = 1304.68)
Lifting Strength: Class 52715.78947kg (Jumped the height of a 6 to 7 storey buildingKagurabachi Chapter 9) 
Striking Strength: City Block level, higher with Cloaked Mei 
Durability: City Block level (Comparable to his Attack Potency) 
Stamina: Superhuman (It is stated that he suffered great wounds from his fight with the elite force of the Kumunabi and was exhausted from battling, but even so, he could immediately fight against Chihiro RokuhiraKagurabachi Chapter 16. During the fight, he could withstand the pain of utilizing Cloaking Mei with twice the spirit energy the body allowed which hurts his body more than any lethal woundKagurabachi Chapter 18 and didn’t even flinch when his arm was later chopped offKagurabachi Chapter 17. Even after the injuries accumulated from his final fight with Chihiro, with him taking a lethal attack that resulted in his guts hanging out, he still have enough energy to drag himself to his laboratory and get back up on his feetKagurabachi Chapter 18. Even after being inflicted for a few seconds with a sorcerer’s sorcery that involves psychological induction that makes a person experiences several hours of trauma, Sojo was barely affected by itKagurabachi Chapter 8, even though the sorcerer stated that it is normal for those inflicted to be unable to stand up as was the case with Chihiro Rokuhira after 4 secondsKagurabachi Chapter 6)
Range: Extended Melee Range. Up to Tens of Meters with Mei (A normal Mei can extend this far. A high-powered Mei, however, is implied to capable of this level of destruction via AoE, but even when diverted, it could still do this much damage). Tens of Meters with Kou (Can extend this far). Up to Tens of Meters with Yui (Yui and Ketsu can both extend this far. A link-up Kou and Yui can extend this far)
Standard Equipment: 
*Cloud Gouger: One of the seven enchanted blades forged by Kunishige Rokuhira, Cloud Gouger was a special katana infused with sorcery that possessed supernatural powersKagurabachi Chapter 1. Upon activation through calling Cloud Gouger's name, up to two clouds shaped like Eastern dragons came out of the blade and flew around the wielderKagurabachi Chapter 9. Its special effects were deactivated when the katana was sheathedKagurabachi Chapter 8. A limiting mechanism known as Lifelong Contract is built into all of Rokuhira’s blades, which means that once someone takes possession of an enchanted blade, only they are able to use it and no one else unless that person is deadKagurabachi Chapter 18.
Intelligence: Above Average (Over a decade ago prior to the main series, the Kamunabi blacklisted Sojo, effectively marking him as a wanted criminal. Despite this, Sojo was still able to operate in the underworld as a weapon dealer who controls Japan, showcasing his cunning and formidable power to successfully evade the authoritiesKagurabachi Chapter 5Kagurabachi Chapter 7. When faced with several opponents, his combat skills enable him to remain competitive; he was only beaten back because his opponents were aware of Cloud Gouger's strategies and limitations in advanceKagurabachi Chapter 13. Chihiro observed that because of his prowess in combat, Sojo is the kind of person who is able to rapidly learn from his mistakesKagurabachi Chapter 13. He is also knowledgeable on deceptions, as shown by when he crafted a plan to confuse the enemies by taking advantage of Char’s regeneration to create a scene where one of the heroes would “witnessed” Char being taken away in a car and focus sorely on that car, only to discover it was just her chopped up leg while the real Char is elsewhereKagurabachi Chapter 10. Despite his enthusiasm in combat, Sojo was still able to calmly analyze the events unfolding around him, rapidly pinpointing his opponents' moves and strategiesKagurabachi Chapter 9Kagurabachi Chapter 13. Sojo is capable of competently wielding Cloud Gouger in either hand, being able to switch between them in an instant to continue his assault should his attack in one hand be blockedKagurabachi Chapter 17. He proved that he could employ strategies he had witnessed for his own gain when he employed the lightning rod maneuver that Chihiro had employed to recover his stolen Cloud Gouger from the Kamunabi's Anti-Cloud Gouger Special ForcesKagurabachi Chapter 16)
Standard Tactics: As shown during all of his fights, he tends to rely heavily on Cloud Gouger and its three abilities; Ice- which balances offense and defense, Water- to disorient and cloak as needed, and Lightning— the highly lethal lightning attack. He utilizes basic Cloud Gouger tactics, such as using Lightning’s ability to transmit through water so that even a minimal Mei can produce a wide-ranging attack that guaranteed to hit, if he opponents are to keep him on his toes and prevent him from charging Mei. Since harmonizing with Cloud Gouger and being able to cover himself with Mei, he has used the technique as much as possible to overtake his opponent and place himself in a favorable position to deliver a devastating hit. When things get really bad, he will resort to his last resort, which is to focus his spirit energy consumption to the point where he is cloaking himself with twice the amount of spirit energy his body is capable of, disregarding the consequences to his body in the process, all in the name of decapitating his opponent.
Weaknesses: Cloud Gouger's Mei can be redirected if it is drawn by a lightning rodKagurabachi Chapter 9. It takes ten to twenty seconds for Cloud Gouger to recharge after a high-powered MeiKagurabachi Chapter 9; however, this period has been notably reduced after Sojo harmonizes with Cloud GougerKagurabachi Chapter 16. The twelve-second time limit for Cloaked Mei is mentioned, however this was during Sojo's fatigued and hurt state.Kagurabachi Chapter 16 If Sojo concentrates his spirit power usage on Cloaked Mei, the duration he can utilize the technique decreases, therefore cloaking himself with double or even three times the energy would be reduced by that much.Kagurabachi Chapter 17
Notable Attacks/Techniques:Credits goes to the Unofficial Wiki 
*Mei: Sojo unleashes a powerful lightning bolt which blasts his targets with tremendous force, enough to create holes in buildingsKagurabachi Chapter 8 and burn and electrocute those that are directly hit by it.Kagurabachi Chapter 9 Uniquely, Cloud Gouger is also capable of 'charging' Mei through manifesting lightning around itself for several seconds before unleashing the attack, with more time spent charging corresponding to a greater buildup of powerKagurabachi Chapter 13. A fully charged Mei was so powerful that Sojo used it in an attempt to kill around a dozen civilians, and even after most of the attack was absorbed by Chihiro Rokuhira, the attack was strong enough to gouge out a path in the road and caused considerable damage to Chihiro himselfKagurabachi Chapter 9. 
**Cloaked Mei: An extension technique of Mei created by Sojo himself after deepening his understanding of Cloud Gouger. Sojo applies the principle of Enten's Nishiki by cloaking himself in Mei instead of releasing it, enabling him to perform tremendously powerful bursts of speeds akin to a lightning boltKagurabachi Chapter 16.
*Yui: Ice is generated in the direction that Cloud Gouger's blade is pointing, being used to freeze targets in placeKagurabachi Chapter 8 or create huge columns of ice.Kagurabachi Chapter 9Kagurabachi Chapter 13 The freezing is so instantaneous that Norisaku Madoka didn't realize he had been frozen and ended up inadvertently exploding the car he was in after Sojo had already left.
** Ketsu: An extension technique of Yui, where chains of spiked ice materialize around Sojo to protect him from incoming opponentsKagurabachi Chapter 10.
*Kou: Cloud Gouger's blade generates an enormous amount of water which can either be evaporated to form layers of clouds to disorient enemies and cloak the wielderKagurabachi Chapter 10 or used to conduct the electricity generated by Mei, producing a wide-ranged sure-hit attack even with minimal chargeKagurabachi Chapter 13. Similarly, it can also be used in conjunction with Yui to generate more iceKagurabachi Chapter 16.
Cloud Gouger Mei.webp|Mei
Cloud Gouger Cloaking Mei.webp|Cloaking Mei
Cloud Gouger Yui.webp|Yui
Cloud Gouger Ketsu.webp|Ketsu
Cloud Gouger Kou.webp|Kou
==Notable Matchups==
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== References==
==Notes/Explanations==
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