Kishibe (Chainsaw Man)

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==Summary==
Kishibe is the top Devil Hunter in Japan in the Chainsaw Man series. Starting his career as a cocky but promising recruit, his years as a Devil Hunter wore away at both his brashness and his body, leaving him with a distinctive Glasgow Grin on half of his face. Despite the wear and tear, though, he remains incredibly powerful, both in sheer physical ability and in intellect. Due to his expertise, he serves as a mentor for Public Safety's most promising recruits, and has trained some of the most formidable Devil Hunters in the series, including Aki, Himeno, Denji, and Power.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , likely higher, ; even higher with contracts
Name: Kishibe
Origin: Chainsaw Man
Gender: Male
Age: 50+Chainsaw Man Chapter 61
Classification: Public Safety Devil Hunter, Leader of the Anti-Makima Squad
Powers and Abilities:
*Superhuman Physical Characteristics
*Genius Intelligence
*Martial Arts (Kishibe is the self proclaimed strongest devil hunterChainsaw Man Chapter 30 this is supported by Makima who brings Denji and Power to be trained by himChainsaw Man Chapter 29 he displays his incredible combat skillsChainsaw Man Chapter 30 during his training with Power and DenjiChainsaw Man Chapter 31)
*Stealth Mastery (Was able to disappear from the scene without Denji noticingChainsaw Man Chapter 97)
*Weapon Mastery (In the use of Knives; Kishibe is extreemly skilled in the use of knives being able to use them against Denji and PowerChainsaw Man Chapter 30 As well as being able to blitz Denji with oneChainsaw Man Chapter 31)
*Acrobatics (Was able to swiftly position himself to slow his fall after being hurled through a window by QuanxiChainsaw Man Chapter 62)
*Preparation (Prepared a curriculum to effectively and rapidly train Denji and PowerChainsaw Man Chapter 30. Organized an attack to take down Makima, and possibly helped Denji formulate his strategy to kill her for goodChainsaw Man Chapter 83)
* Damage Reduction (Devil hunter's suits are noted to be "sturdy" and capable of defending the user's from lethal attacksChainsaw Man Chapter 23)
* Resistance to Fire (The suit of devil hunters can withstand the heat of fireChainsaw Man Chapter 62)
*Status Effect Inducement (Alcohol doesn't seem to negatively affect him as much as it should)
Likely several others (is contracted to the Claw, Knife, and Needle Devils, but has yet to overtly display any abilities gained from said contracts)
Attack Potency: At least Small Building levelUpscales from 0.0067 Tons of TNT, likely higher (Is capable of effortlessly overpowering and killing Power and base Pre-Traning DenjiChainsaw Man Chapter 30, easily overpowered and knocked out Quanxi's Fiend girlfriendsChainsaw Man Chapter 61. Can somewhat keep up with Quanxi, but is regularly overpowered by herChainsaw Man Chapter 61Chainsaw Man Chapter 62) Varies (Being contracted with the Claw, Knife, and Needle Devils who represent the fear of their conceptsChainsaw Man Chapter 61, the more feared they are the more powerful his contract becomesChainsaw Man Chapter 6 even a relatively minor boost in fear can immensely boost a devil's overall strength and effects of their abilitiesChainsaw Man Chapter 148); even higher with contracts (Contracted with the Claw, Knife, and Needle Devils who are stated to be dangerous by PingstiChainsaw Man Chapter 61)
Speed: At least Supersonic+Upscales from Mach 2.98 (Superior to Denji and PowerChainsaw Man Chapter 30, and likely his other trainees as well. Could somewhat keep up with Quanxi, but was outpacedChainsaw Man Chapter 61Chainsaw Man Chapter 62)
Lifting Strength: At least Class 5Upscales from 1.86 Metric Tons (Can casually overpower Power and other Fiends comparable to herChainsaw Man Chapter 29Chainsaw Man Chapter 61. By stabbing his dagger into the side of a building, he could slow his fall to such an extent that he was essentially unharmedChainsaw Man Chapter 62. Can effortlessly snap necks with a one-armed bear hugChainsaw Man Chapter 29)
Striking Strength: At least Small Building level, likely higher
Durability: At least Small Building level, likely higher (Much tougher than the likes of Denji and Power. Has consistently taken hits from QuanxiChainsaw Man Chapter 61Chainsaw Man Chapter 62 and was basically unharmed after falling onto Kobeni's car hard enough to total itChainsaw Man Chapter 62, At most Large Building level+ with Public Safety SuitDownscales from 8.04 Tons of TNT (Public Safety's Devil Hunter uniforms are designed to allow the wearers to take hits from considerably stronger opponents, as shown when it saved Aki from being one-shot by Katana ManChainsaw Man Chapter 23)
Stamina: Athletic Human (Can fight effectively and for extended durations even when extremely inebriated. Was able to take repeated hits from Quanxi, his physical superiorChainsaw Man Chapter 61Chainsaw Man Chapter 62, and keep fighting. Has kept going though severe wounds, such as the one that gave him his distinctive scarChapter 70 Vol Extras)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with Melee weapons, Tens of Meters with handgun
Standard Equipment: Knives & Needles
*Optional Equipment: Devil Hunter Suit & Handgun
Intelligence: Genius. Is the best Devil Hunter in JapanChainsaw Man Chapter 30, and has survived decadesChainsaw Man Chapter 61 in a profession where almost everyone dies within months to yearsChainsaw Man Chapter 19. Even while exceedingly drunk, is able to formulate effective plans on the fly, such as when he came up with idea to leverage Denji and Power's inhuman tolerance for fatal injury to train them up to a proficient level (enough to land hits {albeit glancing ones} on him) in a rapid amount of timeChainsaw Man Chapter 30. This plan was effective to the extent that it allowed Denji to handily defeat Katana Man in one-on-one combat in their rematch, though Katana Man had quite easily defeated him in their initial fight just a couple weeks priorChainsaw Man Chapter 37Chainsaw Man Chapter 26. Organized the counter-attack against Makima and her expanding control over JapanChainsaw Man Chapter 61Chainsaw Man Chapter 75, orchestrating a multi-stage plan that would have successfully banished her to Hell had Pochita not unexpectedly intervened and been sent to Hell in her steadChainsaw Man Chapter 83Chainsaw Man Chapter 83Chainsaw Man Chapter 84. It's especially notable that he managed to formulate this plan and execute it as Makima has the ability to borrow the senses of lower forms of life such as rats and birds, allowing her to effortlessly eavesdrop on anyone and anything of interest and have near-flawless abilities of reconnaissance and spyingChainsaw Man Chapter 67.
Standard Tactics:
* Knifemanship: Kishibe is very proficient at using knives in combat; after evading Denji's strike he repeatedly stabbed Denji in the back before driving the knife up through his jaw and into his brain, before slashing Power's throat. He also has great marksmanship, as he was able to throw his knife accurately down a hallway to hit Denji in the head.Chainsaw Man Chapter 30Chainsaw Man Chapter 31
File:Kishibe vs Denji.gif|Kishibe's skills against Denji
* Hand-to-Hand Combat: Kishibe is skilled in hand-to-hand combat. When Denji attempted to attack him from behind Kishibe could spin and kick in a single fluid motion to strike Denji's head and leave him incapacitated.Chainsaw Man Chapter 31
File:Kishibe vs Power.gif|Kishibe against Powers attacks
*Perperation: Kishibe rarely goes into a fight without adequate preparation. Knowing of Power's ability to create weapons from blood, he evened the playing field by coming into the fight with several of his own, and also took advantage of Denji and Power's inexperience and overconfidence to easily blindside them and effortlessly take them down countless times for hours on endChainsaw Man Chapter 30. During the International Assassins Arc, he was able to take advantage of gaps in Makima's surveillance, communicating in writing with Quanxi at times when Makima could use the senses of lower lifeforms to hear them, but didn't have eyes on themChainsaw Man Chapter 61. Through unknown means, he also obtained a thorough knowledge of Makima's abilities and even her true identity widely remaining entirely secretive until late into Part 1 of the seriesChainsaw Man Chapter 61, with it being known only to those with access to extensive espionage networks, such as the President of the United StatesChainsaw Man Chapter 75. In summary, Kishibe makes a point of finding out actionable knowledge about his opponent(s), and uses this knowledge to formulate a plan of attack that can effectively counter them, be it by matching their abilities, or finding weaknesses and loopholes within them.
Weaknesses: Frequently drunk, though this doesn't seem to negatively affect him as much as it should
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==Notable Matchups==
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*Licorne (Danganronpa) Licorne's Profile (Licorne had all their standard equipment and Kishibe had his standard and optional Equipment. They fought in a abandoned building and Speed was Equalized)
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==Notes/Explanations==
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