Zanku

==Summary==
Zanku, also known as Executioner Zanku, was a notorious serial killer. He was known for severing the heads of his victims, as his name implies. Night Raid was contracted to track him down and kill him.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Zanku, Executioner Zanku
Origin: Akame ga Kill!
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, Katar Wielder, Executioner, Teigu User
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Master Katar Wielder, Acrobatics (Shown hereAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6), Telepathy (Via Insight), Enhanced Sight (Via Farsight), X-Ray Vision (Via Clearsight), Analytical Prediction (Via Foresight and Insight), Illusion Creation (Via Illusion Sight) 
Attack Potency: Large Town level (Could clash blades with the likes of BoS Akame for an extended period of time as well as harm her, although not significantly)
Speed: At least Supersonic+ (Tatsumi described his battle with Akame to be fast. Akame stated with him reading her mind, they are evenly matchedAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6)
Lifting Strength: At least Class M (Could clash with Akame and hold his ground against a downward strike from herAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6)
Striking Strength: Large Town level
Durability: Large Town level (Could block attacks from Akame)
Stamina: Unknown, Could fight against two skilled and experienced killers like BoS Tatsumi and Akame for an extended period of time
Range: Extended Melee Range
Standard Equipment:
*Katars
*Almighty Five Sights: Spectator: A Support-type Teigu in the form of a headpiece with a large eye attached to it.
Intelligence: Unknown, Zanku was known as an executioner that worked at the largest prison in the Empire and after years of beheading people, it has become second nature to himAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 5. He is shown to suffer from schizophrenia, hearing dark voices that drove him closer to insanity with each passing dayAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6. Despite his talkative nature, he will not let his guard down and use the “Insight” ability of his Teigu to predict movements from opponents who try to attack him while he is talking. When using the “Illusion Sight” ability of his Teigu, he usually make himself appear as his opponent’s most precious person to either lure them away from their alliesAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 5 or try and score a killing blow with no fear of retaliation because he knows that for most people no matter how skilled they are they can never attack someone they loveAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6.
Weaknesses: Has a tendency to constantly talk and as such is shown willing to give away information regarding the abilities of his Teigu to his opponentAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 5. Even if he reads someone’s mind to know their next attack through “Insight”, he can still be caught off guard if the attack is faster than he'd expected. Stated that his “Illusion Sight” can only work on one person at a timeAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
His Teigu, Spector, has been confirmed to have five different abilities related to sight:
*Insight: With “Insight”, he can know a person's thoughts by just seeing their expression. By reading their mind, he is able to then predict their next moveAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 5. 
*Farsight: With “Farsight”, Zanku stated that he can clearly see far distances, whether it is night or through fogAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 5.
*Clearsight: With “Clearsight”, he can see through solid objects, which Zanku can utilize to perceive whether his opponent is concealing hidden weaponsAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6.
*Foresight: With “Foresight”, by seeing the smallest muscle movements, Zanku can see what a person will do nextAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6.
*Illusion Sight: With “Illusion Sight”, Zanku can casts an illusion that brings the target to their most precious person and shows them before their eyesAkame Ga Kill Vol 2 Chapter 6, Although it only works on one person at a time, Zanku had stated that the effects are absolute.
==Gallery==
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==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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