Kanetsugu Houryokuin

Kanetsugu Houryokuin (宝緑院兼続,) is a character in the anime and manga series Battle Spirits Burning Soul.
"Come now.. Avatar of my love! The WhirlwindNinja Kirikage!"
"Blow, wind! Call out a storm of love! Roar out the cry of love! Soul Burst activate!"
"Rise from the depths of the earth! The EarthShinobi Daibeet!" 
==Appearance==
Kanetsugu has spiked green hair and green eyes. He is a muscular young man. He wears a white shirt under a green sleeveless vest, yellow-ish tan pants, and green boots, He also has green fingerless gloves, and an orange beaded necklace. He also has a short scar-like line on his left cheek.
==Personality==
Kanetsugu is serious and ambitious. He states that love is his reason for battling, and reason not to lose. He dislikes the outlaws who he felt were destroying Musashi.
==Biography==
Kanetsugu is the leader of a group of green battlers. He has split control of Musashi, along with Toshiie. He was interested when Toshiie was defeated, and wanted to face Yukimura himself, hoping to spread green influence over all of Musashi. Yukimura defeated him, but the battle was close, and Kanetsugu didn't even use his key spirit.
He went off to train himself, having feelings of doubt after his loss. Ranmaru Shikigami appeared there, and challenged him. Kanetsugu defeated Ranmaru, but was confused, as he seemingly wasn't fighting seriously. Ranmaru explained that he believed Kanetsugu could use Soul Core better than anyone, and gave him a new card.
Kanetsugu decided to have a rematch with Yukimura. However, Toshiie had challenged Yukimura first, and Souun Gunjou was also there. Instead, they arranged a small tournament. Yukimura and Toshiie would battle first, then Kanetsugu would battle Souun, and the winner of each battle would face each other.
When it came time for Kanetsugu to face Souun, it was revealed that Souun was once on the same team as him, but left in order to surpass him. Kanetsugu defeated her, using a new strategy instead of his normal core boost, and said that he won because his dreams were bigger than her's.
After beating Yukimura in the final with the power of Soul Burst, Musashi was united under his love. Musashi have gotten the peace that Kanetsugu fight for, but he heard the rumor from Ranmaru that he was a coward hiding from Yukimura's challenge. He wasn't aware that he received such a challenge, because his followers hid it from him. He accepted Yukimura's challenge at Musashi stadium, and he lost under Yukimura's new power: Soul Burst.
After the match, in the stadium, Ranmaru wanted a match with him, as an 'Punishment. Under Ranmaru's key spirit's power, he lost and his gang had become an part of the white gang's army. As for Kanetsugu, he was imprisoned, while Ranmaru and Toukichirou started to spread their own order in his name.
Yukimura, Souun and Toshi fought for Kanetsugu's freedom, after learning the truth. Kanetsugu regretted his actions, and seemed to be trying to change himself.
After the announcement of the Warring States Championship, Kanetsugu, Souun and Toshi all met. They wanted to be on Yukimura's team, but only two of them could be chosen. Thus, they decided to battle over it. Kanetsugu faced Toshi, and won. Because Toshi withdrew after that, he and Souun were the winners by default.
Along with Souun and Yukimura, Kanetsugu registered for the preliminary tournament. He didn't need to battle in the first round, because the other two both won.
At the start of the finals, Dairokuten Maou appeared, requesting that he would take complete control over the IBSA if he wins the tournament. Ichi Tenma agreed, and Yukimaru and his allies determined to defeat him and end his ambitions.
During the first round of the finals, Kanetsugu's team was matched up against the Shikoku representative team and easily won at the end.
After the first round ended, it was announced that all 15 battlers who were able to advance to the second round would be split up from their groups and would have to fight by themselves. All battlers were given a day to relax and plan for future battles.
During the quarterfinals, he easily won agaisnt Nagayori Akai in the second round. 
During the quarterfinals, Kanetsugu was matched up against Toshiie. Both sides believed that this battle will settle their long-fought battle over Musashi. This battle turned out to be very intense, with Toshi narrowly winning at the end, ending their conflict once and for all.
In the semifinals before Toshi battles agaisnts Dairokuten Maou, he asked Toshi to win against Dairokuten Maou to prove many battles they've had and the path they've walked were nothing. And he asked Toshi to battle Yukimaru in the final round after he wins against Dairokuten Maou, but Toshi ended up losing and became fatally injured after losing. 
He helped Toshi to giving Yukimaru Sengoku-Tiger to add Sengoku-Tiger in to Yukimaru's deck in order defeat Nobunaga, he also has a match with Yukimaru. And he also supporting Yukimaru in the final battle for Yukimaru battling Nobunaga.
In the epilogue, he has his training in order to surpass Yukimaru.
==Deck==
He uses a green deck.
His deck has contained at some point the following:
Name 	Color	Type
The WhirlwindNinja Kirikage 	Green	Spirit
The EarthNinja Daibeet 	Green	Spirit (Soul Burst)
The ShinobiCommander Kurohagane	Green	Spirit (Soul Burst)
The HornetKing Fong-Need 	Green	Spirit
Shinobikogane 	Green	Spirit
Kacchumushi 	Green	Spirit
The Blowing Whirlwind 	Green	Nexus
Wind Release Technique 	Green	Magic
Neo-Hand Reverse 	Green	Magic
Double Body Swap 	Green	Magic (Soul Burst)
==Battle Stats==
Episode	Type 	Opponent	Result
5 	Single battle	Yukimura	Lose
9 	Single battle	Ranmaru 	Win
12 	Single battle	Souun 	Win
13 	Single battle	Yukimura	Win
16 	Single Battle	Yukimura	Lose
17 	Single Battle	Ranmaru 	Lose
24 	Single Battle	Toshiie 	Win
26 	Single Battle	Kenshin 	Lose
35 	Single battle	Nagayori	Win
43 	Single battle	Toshiie 	Lose
49 	Single battle	Yukimaru	Unknown
==Trivia==
*He is named after Naoe Kanetsugu, a samurai that serve Kagekatsu Uesugi. And his personality is refers to his special kabuto that has "ai" kanji letter that means "love".
*His personality is similar to Sora Ryuyo in Battle Spirits Sword Eyes.
*His bears striking resemblance to Brau Balm from Battle Spirits Sword Eyes, but with different hair color.
==Appearances==
Battle Spirits Burning Soul (anime)
Battle Spirits Burning Soul (Manga)
==Gallery==
===Anime===
Souun, Yukimaru, Kanetsugu and Toshiie in the OP.jpg|Souun, Yukimaru, Kanetsugu and Toshiie in the OP.
Kanetsugu surprised to hear Yukimaru arrived to the Kantou region.jpg|Kanetsugu surprised to hear Yukimaru arrived to the Kantou region.
Kanetsugu met Souun.jpg|Kanetsugu met Souun.
Kanetsugu introducing himself.jpg|Kanetsugu introducing himself.
Kanetsugu and Souun chating with each other.jpg|Kanetsugu and Souun chating with each other.
Kanetsugu determined to face Yukimaru.jpg|Kanetsugu determined to face Yukimaru.
Toshiie and Kanetsugu batting each other.jpg|Toshiie and Kanetsugu batting each other in flashback.
Kanetsugu glads that Yukimaru comes.jpg|Kanetsugu glads that Yukimaru comes.
Kanetsugu is ready for his battle in flashback.jpg|Kanetsugu is ready for his battle in flashback.
Kanetsugu summoning his S-Class Battle Machine.jpg|Kanetsugu summoning his S-Class Battle Machine.
Kanetsugu with the God of the Early Summer Breeze.jpg|Kanetsugu with the God of the Early Summer Breeze.
Kanetsugu showing the symbol of love for his outfit.jpg|Kanetsugu showing the symbol of love for his outfit.
Kanetsugu's love will never be shaken.jpg|My love will never be shaken!
Kanetsugu's gang crying.jpg|Kanetsugu's gang crying.
Ranmaru appeared above Kanetsugu.jpg|Ranmaru appeared above Kanetsugu.Ranmaru appeared above Kanetsugu.jpg|Ranmaru appeared above Kanetsugu.
Waaaa.png|Kanetsugu Houryokuin almost defeated by Ranmaru.
Those are my feeling I put into Battle Spirits.jpg|Those are my feeling I put into Battle Spirits!
Kanetsugu received a card from Ranmaru.jpg|Kanetsugu received a card from Ranmaru.
Ranmaru telling Kanetsugu that Yukimaru will battle him.jpg|Ranmaru telling Kanetsugu that Yukimaru will battle him.
Kanetsugu training himself.jpg|Kanetsugu training himself.
Kanetsugu and Souun are ready for their battle.jpg|Kanetsugu and Souun are ready for their battle.
Kanetsugu summoning Kirikage.jpg|Kanetsugu summoning Kirikage.
The storm of my love will blow that flame away.jpg|The storm of my love will blow that flame away!
Kanetsugu performing his attack with Kirikage.jpg|Kanetsugu performing his attack with Kirikage.
Kanetsugu is now the strongest battler of Musashi.jpg|Kanetsugu is now the strongest battler of Musashi.
Kanetsugu's gang happy that Kanetsugu won.jpg|Kanetsugu's gang happy that Kanetsugu won.
Yukimaru is ready to battle Kanetsugu once more.jpg|Yukimaru is ready to battle Kanetsugu once more.
Shocked Kanetsugu.jpg|Shocked Kanetsugu.
Kanetsugu doesn't believe that he loses once again.jpg|Kanetsugu doesn't believe that he loses once again.
Ranmaru and Kanetsugu rematch.jpg|Ranmaru and Kanetsugu rematch.
Kanetsugu losing to Ranmaru.jpg|Kanetsugu losing to Ranmaru.
Kanetsugu's gang is now under control of Toukichirou.jpg|Kanetsugu's gang is now under control of Toukichirou.
Kanetsugu is imprisoned by Ranmaru.jpg|Kanetsugu is imprisoned by Ranmaru.
Kanetsugu with his gang in flashback.jpg|Kanetsugu with his gang in flashback.
Kanetsugu is now released by Dairokuten Maou.jpg|Kanetsugu is now released by Dairokuten Maou.
Toshi wants to battle Kanetsugu to decide who would be on Yukimura's team.jpg|Toshi wants to battle Kanetsugu to decide who would be on Yukimura's team.
Yukimaru with his teamates Souun, Kanetsugu and Kanna.jpg|Yukimaru with his teamates Souun, Kanetsugu and Kanna.
Kanna, Yukimaru, Souun and Kanetsugu shocked to see Mudou's Soul Drive.jpg|Kanna, Yukimaru, Souun and Kanetsugu shocked to see Mudou's Soul Drive.
Yukimaru and his allies determined to defeat Dairokuten Maou.jpg|Yukimaru, Kanetsugu and Souun determined to defeat Dairokuten Maou.
No matter what foe Kanetsugu won't hold back.jpg|No matter what foe I won't hold back!!
Nagayori defeated by Kanetsugu.jpg|Kanetsugu won against Nagayori.
Kanetsugu and Toshiie start their battle.jpg|Kanetsugu and Toshiie start their battle.
Kanetsugu will break Toshi apart.jpg|Kanetsugu will break Toshi apart.
Kanetsugu vs Toshiie.jpg|Kanetsugu and Toshiie intense battle
Kanetsugu accepted his wrothly defeat.jpg|Kanetsugu accepted his wrothly defeat.
Kanetsugu's gang crying for Kanetsugu loses to Toshi.jpg|Kanetsugu's gang crying for Kanetsugu loses to Toshi.
Kanetsugu falling.jpg|Kanetsugu falling.
Toshi carrying Kanetsugu.jpg|Toshi carrying Kanetsugu.
Kanetsugu wants to talk to Toshi.jpg|Kanetsugu wants to talk to Toshi.
Kanetsugu happy that Leon Lancer destroyed God-Sechs.jpg|Kanetsugu happy that Leon Lancer destroyed God-Sechs.
Frustrated Kanetsugu.jpg|Frustrated Kanetsugu.
Kanetsugu, Souun and Shingen in Toshi's fantasy.jpg|Kanetsugu, Souun and Shingen in Toshi's fantasy.
Kanetsugu stopping Nagayori for attacking Nobunaga.jpg|Kanetsugu stopping Nagayori for attacking Nobunaga.
Kanetsugu, Toshi's gang and Yukimaru looking at the defeated Toshiie.jpg|Kanetsugu, Toshi's gang and Yukimaru looking at the defeated Toshiie.
Kanetsugu holding Sengoku-Tiger.jpg|Kanetsugu holding Sengoku-Tiger.
Kanetsugu forcing Yukimaru to battle him.jpg|Kanetsugu forcing Yukimaru to battle him.
Kanetsugu and Yukimaru intense battle.jpg|Kanetsugu and Yukimaru intense battle.
Kanetsugu believes in Yukimaru.jpg|Kanetsugu believes in Yukimaru!
Kanetsugu training in the epilogue.jpg|Kanetsugu training in the epilogue.
===Miscellaneous===
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