Ukyo Tachibana

==Summary==
Ukyo Tachibana is a recurring character in the Samurai Shodown series. A lone samurai affected by a terminal disease, he wanders the land searching for the most beautiful flower in the world as a gift for the beloved lady Kei, before his time runs out.
Ukyo often gets involved in the struggles against the many hellish forces that threaten his world, because of his heroic nature and desire to defend Kei. Moreover, he came to know that the perfect flower grows only in the Demon Realm, giving him even more reasons to partake in the fight.
Ukyo manages to fulfill his mission, and the two declare eternal love to each other, before parting ways for the last time. He is well aware that he won't be able to take care of her forever, and so he steps back and invites Kei to marry another man, a kind diplomat wealthy enough to grant her the life she deserves.
Still, Ukyo vowed to keep fighting and defend Kei from the shadows until his last breath. In the meanwhile, Ukyo manages to obtain a remedy, but ultimately decides to give it to Saki, another woman affected by the same disease whom he had met during his travels.
Ukyo is 5 shaku, 8 sun (176 cm) tall, weighs 11 kanme (41 kg) and his blood type is AB. He likes feeling the being of his solitary self, dislikes true solitude, his flaw is his difficult in expressing himself. He feels at peace when in presence of lady Kei. To him the path of the sword is "...It's one scary beast, it is."Samurai Shodown Anniversary Website
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Ukyo Tachibana, epithets The Swordsman Who Battles Mortality and The Swordsman Who Entrusts All To The Blade
Origin: Samurai Shodown
Gender: Male
Age: 22 to 27 (SS to SS Sen). Born on September 12 in the 1st year of Meiwa (1764), at the hour of the Dragon (8 a.m.)
Classification: Human, Samurai
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Genius Intelligence, Master Swordsman, Martial Arts (Integrates kicks and open-handed strikes into his swordplay), Acrobatics (Can perform several acrobatics techniques, jumping attacks, sliding kicks, somersault slashes, recovery and tactical rolls, backflips that allow him to maintain his balance when hit in mid-air), Rage Power (A recurrent trope of the series is the ability of a warrior to increase their strength the more wounds and damage the sustain, with this power up being connected to rage), Enhanced Senses (His stance consists in him not looking at the opponent directly, facing backwards instead), Social Influencing (Many women fall victimVarious of Ukyo's Win Animations across the series of his charm, much to his disinterest), Fire Manipulation (Via Tsubame Gaeshi and Tsubame Rokuren), Illusion Creation (Via Hiken: Oborotou), Chi Manipulation and Attack Reflection (Via Hiken: Tsubame Gaeshi), Afterimage Creation (Via Zanzou Fumikori Giri), Instinctive Action (His very body refuses to die and has now become an extension of his sword and moves before his mind can even think. This allowed him to survive a shot fired with no warning by a skilled gunman, leaving Ukyo himself astonished of such achievementSamurai Shodown Sen - Ukyo's Ending), Supernatural Willpower (His unwavering determinationSamurai Shodown (2019) - Ukyo's Ending to bestow the ultimate pledge of love to Kei and protect her until the very end is what allowed him to remain in optimal fighting condition in spite of his terminal disease. He kept pushing forward for years despite the everpresent stress and strain that should force him in bedSamurai Shodown Sen - Ukyo's Story Mode (vs. Draco) instead, and it is still questionable whether or not he passed away by the latest events of the series, which take place 25 years after his debut. It is stated that his body utterly refuses to die), possibly Extrasensory Perception (States of being able to seek out hidden opponents ,Samurai Shodown (2019) - Ukyo's Win Quotes (vs. Hanzo) but it is unknown whether or not this has to be taken literally)
Attack Potency: City level (Rival toSamurai Shodown (2019) - Ukyo's Rival Battle Haohmaru and Kyoshiro.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Kyoshiro's Rival Battle He is among the warriors would could have defeated Shizuka Gozen)
Speed: Supersonic+ (Said to be unmatched in the field of the fast draw and his slashes are invisible to anyone.Samurai Shodown (2019) Official Website Sliced an apple three times in the blink of an eyeSamurai Shodown Sen - Ukyo's Story Mode (vs. Golba) and reacted to a gunshot fired with no warning. Able to keep up with Shizuka and other warriors. At the very least comparable to Earthquake's henchmen, who can run fasterSamurai Shodown - Earthquake's Ending than the eye)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Strong enough to clash weapons with the likes of Hattori Hanzo, who can carry characters as heavy as Earthquake high into the sky, and Wan-Fu, who is strong enough to swing a large iron ball)
Striking Strength: City level
Durability: City level (Able to endure attacks from the likes of Haohmaru and Shizuka)
Stamina: At least Peak Human, occasionally lower (A warrior in excellent physical condition, whose swordsmanship hasn't weakened despite the disease that ravagese his body. Can endure several attacks from cold weapons before going down. Used to sustain attacks based on fire, ice, electricity and more)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically; Extended Melee Range with his katana; Several Meters with ranged attacks 
Standard Equipment: A nameless katana of Ukyo's own making and a stock of apples.
Intelligence: Genius (Referred to as a master duelist and the original rival of Haohmaru,Shiroi, Eiji. "Fated? Rivals". Samurai Shodown. a role that the developers have then passed on to Genjuro, but never dropped completely. Has years of battles and travels in both the human and the demon world on the record, having journeyed far and wide to pursue his quests. Is one of the warriors that Golba considers worthy to be general of his army. With his swings he can turn a bouquet into a garlandSamurai Shodown - Ukyo's Ending and sculpt a block of ice into a perfect replicaSamurai Shodown II - Ukyo's Ending of Kei, while also sprinkling flowers of snow all around without ruining the statue. Possesses several additional talents, such as craftmanship [having made his own sword], embroidery [classified as his special skill] and poetry [composes short pieces on the fly every time he wins a battle and generally speaks in such manner throghout the series])
Weaknesses: Afflicted by an incurable lung disease which forces him to live on borrowed time. It causes him to exert much more strain than normal and to cough somewhat often, but it has yet to impede him in combat in any relevant way.
Fighting Style: Shinmusou Ittou-Ryuu ("Divine Reverie One Blade-Style"). Inspired from its real life counterpart, this style is specifically intended for duels and the many combinations a warrior can harness from a single blade. Ukyo fights with his sword sheated, biding his time and calculating the right moment when to quick-draw and cut down the opponent with devastating strikes. Despite his condition, Ukyo never gave up on striving to better himself and uphold his honor in battle. Understanding the value of life, Ukyo knows when to preserve it and when instead take it to vanquish an evil foe or to respect a fellow duelist in a fight to the death. While Ukyo mainly embraces a more chivalrous approach (usually known as Shura), he is also willing to entrust himself to the blade completely when the situation calls for it, fighting with abandon to destroy his opponent no matter what (known as Rasetsu). 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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*Hiken: Sasameyuki ("Secret Sword: Light Snowfall"): Ukyo throws an apple into the air, then unleashes a furious barrage of slashes, slicing both the opponent and the fruit. At times, he simply throws the apple as a feint.
*Hiken: Oborotou ("Secret Sword: Hazy Blade"): Ukyo sends forward an immaterial projection of himself to deliver a fake attack, then he follows immediately after with the real strike.
*Hiken: Tsubame Gaeshi ("Secret Sword: Swallow Return"): Ukyo somersaults in the air, slashing and burning the opponent at the same time. This attack also reflects projectiles. Alternatively, Ukyo can instead use this technique as a ranged attack by releasing a bird-shaped burst of flames.
*Zanzou Fumikori: Ukyo slides forward and slashes the opponent while leaving afterimages behind him.
*Hiken: Kagero: Ukyo drives the hilt of his sheated sword into the opponent.
*Hiken: Bame Gaeshi: Ukyo slashes the air, projecting an energy wave from his sword.
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|-|Throws=
*Standard Throw: Ukyo grabs the opponent and pushes them sideways, throwing them off balance.
*Saishin Kiba: Ukyo grabs the opponent and bashes them in the head with the hilt of his blade.
*Sora Nage Ochi Ten Kiri: Ukyo grabs the opponent, throws them into the air and slashes them with an upward swing.
*Tendou Gigoku Gyo: Ukyo trips the opponent and stabs them. 
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|-|Super Attacks=
*Tsubame Rokuren ("Swallow's Six Reams"): Ukyo throws an apple in the air, then leaps above his opponent and performs the Tsubame Gaeshi multiple times in a row. Because of its great strength, technique usually disarms the opponent or destroys their weapon.
*Yaekasumi ("Eightfold Haze"): Ukyo uppercuts the opponent into the air, then draws his blade once again and slashes them innumerable times as they fall down. Before sheating his sword one more time, Ukyo recites a haiku for his victim. 
*Lightning Blade: By taking advantage of an opponent's opening, Ukyo dashes forward at great speed and slashes their entire body.
*Musou Zankou-ka: Ukyo dashes back and forth several times faster than the eye can see, cutting the opponent in the process.
|-|Other Techniques=
*Sword Clash: When clashing swords with the opponent, Ukyo will try to overpower and disarm them.
*Sword Catch: Ukyo catches the opponent's weapon with his bare hands, tosses it away and strikes them back.
*Counter: A defensive technique meant to either stagger or disarm the opponent.
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