Munsu

* Current
* Jyushin Commander

## Image Gallery

Munsu is the protagonist of **Blade of the Phantom Master**. During Jyushin, he was the commander of its forces, a great warrior who serves his people. However due to Ajitae's meddling, his life was ruined and resulted the fall of Jyushin. Now, he wanders around as the royal inspector to find and kill Ajitae.

## Appearance

Currently, he wear a long brown trench coat that hides his weapons and equipment; a somewhat long collar as well with a short rig at his left upper arm. It also has deep pockets. Brown pants with belts and some suspenders as well as holsters for his guns. He also wear a black sweater shirt of some kind. For his face, it is somehwat sharp with a pronounced chin and his hair is brown that is short.

During as the general, in battle, he has spiky and long hair, a red cape, and wearing Jyushin armor for his main body forearms, and forelegs. Despite it being battle armor, he has a classy feel as underneath he wore some royal like clothing and a small white ascot being visible. During Fredencia, he wore a simple black suit and his hair is slick down to a short pony tail and small tiny bangs that curves at the front of his hair line.

As a child, he has spiky long hair and wore simple robe clothing and a belt. His face is more rounder. As a teenager, his physique is more masculine and showing visible muscles. He wore simple robes as well.

ChildTeenagerDuring Fredenecia
**All Works**

His appearance is the same but is wearing the signature White cult robe.

## Plot Overview

### Past

#### Childhood Years

Based on rumors of a demon sealed in a cave, Munsu, Mosu Hae and Wolhyang Kye visit the cave, but only Munsu and Mosu enter as Wolhyang is afraid. Munsu and Mosu Hae encounter Ajitae sealed in a cave. Munsu runs away in fear while Mosu makes his wish of being the king of Jyushin.

#### Teenage Years

During Munsu's teenage years, his parents are killed by some bandits. After mourning for them in the mountains and when he returns he begins to take revenge on these bandits and begins forming his own band.

#### Great Demon War

Particapites in the war.

After the Jyushin War, Munsu decides to travel to the West. Wonsul hears about it and asks Munsu to take him along, but Munsu refuses, telling him to stay with the king. Wonsul deduces correctly that Munsu is going there to find a cure of Wolhyang. At that moment, Wolhyang appears and asks Munsu if he is really going to leave her behind.

#### In Fredenica

***Note: The Mosu at Fredenica is Ajitae.***

While on a ship, he was surprised that Wolhyang had secretly followed him. They had fun at Fredenica and during a government banquet, the queen pushed their love. However, Munsu denies their feelings due to her sickness which breaks her heart but suddenly, her sickness gotten worse to near death.

She got back to normal when "Mosu" arrived. She appears mad at Munsu's rejection but she was trying to get him fight for her. Munsu became a third wheel while hanging out with Youngsil. Later, he talks to "Mosu" but he shows him about Lou Ellus in the newspaper. They noticed the Black Wing Clan Symbol at his estate and sends Munsu there to investigate. During which he gives him the three horse mahai for protection. Munsu was attacked by Garmaldi but escapes. He returns, first berating he puts the souls of his Ghost unit inside but Wolhyang was in deep pain as she was bloody all over. Munsu rushes inside and declares that he does love her as he embraces.

Later, Mosu and Munsu ask Ajitae to helps perform a demonic ritual to pass Wolhyang's illness unto Munsu with Garmaldi's feather. However, unbeknownst to the both of them, this ritual did not actually prevent her death, but rather kept her alive in a undying, yet rotting body (much like Wonsul).

As Munsu is kissing Wolhang, the soldiers break in, arresting Munsu on grounds that he is a traitor. He fakes his own death with the help of Julias and the queen. For the past 3 years, he was at Julias' residence and trains Marlene.

#### Corruption & Fall of Jyushin

The edict was enacted and Munsu returns 3 years after his "death."

Ajitae realizes that his attack does not work on Munsu and Munsu pummels him with his punches. In an desperate attempt to stop the humiliation, Ajitae self-destructs, destroying all of Jyushin.

Munsu is blown all the way up north in the middle of the desert. By the time he returned to the Jyushin capital one year later, the land was already a desert and barren. At that time, he decided to become a Royal Inspector to fulfill his promise to Haemosu, as he still had the tablet.

### Present

#### A Royal Inspector Arrives

Sometime after being royal inspector, a month ago, he joins the Witch Lord's army for espionage. During the execution, he reveals himself and managed to kill the Witch Lord and all of her soldiers.

#### Meeting Sando

Meets Chunhyang but is hypnotized, had a tough fight against her until she recognize Mongryong's hairband and fell unconscious. Afterwards, Chunhyang ask him if she can be his sando.

#### The Obaste Tribe

Realized the Obaste tribe has commited parricide and was going to kill them all for their sins.

#### Attack On Kingdom of Silla

Approached the Kingdom of Silla and was thought to be a Jurchen due to his weaponry. He reveals himself as a royal inspector and talks to the current lord. He shows him how to deal with the Jurchen by using dirty tactics; not very honorablly.

#### The Misty Mountains

Was crossing the mountains when Sando was afraid of heights. Was knocked out by her shortly as she didn't like Munsus's insentiive remarks of her. He wakes up and crosses the bridge without her when animals that can tranform into humans (due to the mist) approached him. In the end, a fox human stole his asthma pipe which made him powerless as he was having an episode.

#### Zombie Island Arc

Was dealing with an illegal arms dealer when he met Jun. Jun describes Euitae to be similar to Ajitae which made him to go the island. In the battle against Euitae, he shoots him in the head but it doesn't work. Shortly after, Sando cuts his head off, assiting Munsu.

#### The Tale of Bangja

Was taking a break by relaxing in a natural hot springs. Suddenly came across Bangja and he makes a nusiance on him. Throughout their comedic battle, he was able to summon Sando and the Ghost Unit to stop and beat him up. The next day, Bangja follows him despite his anoyance against him.

#### Poisonous Flowers Arc

Munsu is taken by his Bangja to an inn where Miss Hwang is disguised as a widow. After they have a discussion, a man runs into the inn but gets shot by Eulpaso. It turns out he is a criminal forced to work to build the furnace. Eulpaso and Munsu recognize each other and begin a gunfight.

Eulpaso runs aways. Munsu examines the body and sees the spots, recognizing them as side-effects of growing poppy. He then realizes that the furnace is to grow the poppies for drugs.

#### Fixing Mahai Arc

##### Talking Tiger

Came across the tiger goblin fighting Sando

##### Eating Poison Mushrooms

Ate some poisonous mushroom and tripped balls. The next day, he recovered.

##### Two Loyal Followers

Came across a panther (Mago) and was viciouslly attacked.

#### Denial of a Princess Arc

Munsu encounters Mito and discovers that he is the one who is able to fix the Mahai. However, Mito's condition is that he help Pyeonggang find happiness. Reluctantly Munsu agrees and disguises himself as an author sent by Mito. However, Munsu slowly finds out that there is something off about the mission and about Pyeonggang.

#### Hwalbindang Arc

After having had his Mahai fixed, Munsu returns to Mito's place, as they are having conversation, Youngsil returns from his errands. Both of them recognize each other and Youngsil quickly flees the scene. Munsu chases after him with an axe, trying to kill him. Youngsil begs Munsu to forigve him on his knees, but Munsu just tells him to bark like the the dog of Ajitae that he is. Youngsil takes that literally and starts barking which angers Munsu.

Munsu accidentally triggers Youngsil's machine gun vest, that automatically activates when hit by an outside object. This angers Munsu even more as he is being shot at. Youngsil tries to make up for his mistake by giving Munsu water, which Munsu spits out immediately because it is actually hot water that was stored in Youngil's invention, the thermal.

#### Mandrake Dream Arc

Munsu asked Bangja to use the mandrake needle on him. Then for a long time, he is in a dream like state as he dreams of his past up to after declaring he will be royal inspector. During this, he was housed in Mito's home but was attacked by Ajitae's Legion. He was left there by Ajitae and Mito rescues him; going to Pyeonggang's kingdom.

In his last dream, he remembers of him going into the cave with his 2 friends, he gets a seizure and headache. Mosu tells him that he is Ajitae as he was the one that made the wish, not him. However, he realized that he is in a dream as it was Ajitae in disguise again to mess with him. He wakes up. After waking up, he is healed from his breathing curse that the mandrake somehow healed and no longer needs the inhaler.

Having awaken from the Mandrake-induced dream, he proceeds to rescue Taeyu, Youngsil, Bangja, and Su. Munsu meets with Youngsil as he couldn't believe it. He asked Munsu of how he was able to get such confidence as suddenly, Ajitae agrees; showing up out of nowhere.

#### Final Battle Arc

During the battle, it was revealed by Mito that Munsu will die as although he is much better, he still has some effects from the mandrake and the asthma disease. Thus, he is trying to finish before he dies.

At the end of the battle, Munsu dies from his wounds but even after death he doesn't waver as his body stands against Ajitae, frightening him. Realizing he won but Sando tries to kill Ajitae which he was about to turn around but his clothing was held by Munsu's body. Shocked, he looks into Munsu's eyes as if he was still alive.

## Relationships

**Family**

* Unnamed Parents

**Allies**

* Sando
* Bangja (Footman)
* Miss Hwang
* Taeyu
* Pyeonggang
* Lord of Silla
* Su
* Desert Bat -

**Jyushin**

* Mosu Hae
* Gyewolhyang (Lover)
* Wonsul
* Wonhyo
* Paso Eul
* Youngsil
* Mito
* Tan
* Ryu
* Ghost Soldier

**Fredenica**

* Julias von Lucid
* Marlene von Lucid
* Queen of Windsor
* Hart

**Enemies**

* Ajitae
* Mago
* Euitae Yoo
* Cheol
* Dolseok
* Baekryong
* Garmaldi
* Kwaetacheon
* Jungson
* Witch Lord
* Ge
* Hyeongje
* Fox Human
* Byun
* Warden Lord
* Jurchen Tribe

**Others**

* Gildong Hong
* Jun
* Mongryong
* Nongae
* Lord of Gimhae
* Yuri
* Mountain Villager
* Obaste Villager

## Abilities and Equipment

**Abilities**

* Manipulation
* War Tactics
* Leadership skills
* Gun Fu – basically using the gun as a melee weapon in martial arts rather than just firing it.
* **[Show Spoiler]**Black Wing Nullification - the ability to nullify Black Wing's power. Ajitae's blink attack will not work. Munsu obtain this accidentally. Munsu transfers Gyewolhyang's disease to him with the help of Ajitae. Ajitae used black wing magic and Garmaldi's feather. The transfer worked but later, she suicided, resulting the balance of magic broken and the Black Wing's powers focused into Munsu; now having the same temperament as Ajitae. However, when Munsu awakened from the mandrake, he no longer has her disease, thus this ability is gone.

**Weapons**

Munsu's main weapons; two revolvers. The first is a standard mechanical revolver with a thin barrel **(image to left).** The second is another revolver but has an appearance like a shot gun. It has a thicker barrel and an additional barrel underneath **(image below).** These are incredibly powerful with a close range shot can easily kill mostly anything.

2nd Gun |  | **Derringer**

A rifle that he stole from the illegal arms dealer

when Munsu was part of the Jyushin army, he was shown to be quite proficient with the sword. In fact, he was the one who trained Marlene. It is unclear how his swordsmanship compares to Wonsul, but during the Great Demon War, Munsu entered the battlefield himself, killing quite a few demons. Furthermore, his fine swordsmanship can be seen in how often uses his gun to block swords.

the new guns that Youngsil prepared for Munsu as he prepared to fight the Hwalbindang. They have a very thin barrell, but very sturdy. In fact, Munsu uses it to be block blades.

one of the weapons Youngsil prepared for Munsu to fight the Hwalbindang. It basically shoots bullets that explode and each bullet has different functions based on their colors.

**Equipment**

Given by Mosu Hae. It holds the highest authority and can summon phantom soldiers by saying "The Royal Inspector Stands Before You." It holds the deceased souls of the Ghost Unit during the Great Demon War that Munsu once led. However, depending on the magic on the tablet, it may have some limitations, such as the Ghost Unit that is limited to attacking only humans and disappear after large explosions.
After Mito upgrades it, those limitations are removed, and has new armor and weapons. They are faster and can teleport. Due to the magic consumption, it can be used only once a month.

not so much an enhancement, but necessary tool as Munsu was cursed and needs it every time his asthma acts up. When he no longer had asthma thanks to the mandrake, he discards it.

bullets that Youngsil developed that pair with the grenade launcher. Upon firing this bullet, the enemy will be engulfed in flames upon contact. Munsu uses it against the bandits while travelling to find the Hwalbindang.

bullets that Youngsil developed that pair with the grenade launcher. The bullet explodes releasing tear gas. Munsu uses against the bandits when they encounter them the second time. However, he forgets to cover his own face, causes himself to be a victim of the tear gas as well.

bullets that Youngsil developed that pair with the grenade launcher. Munsu uses it, firing it underwater to let it explode, giving him the boost from the explosing to get from a small ship onto the Hwalbindang ship. He also throws the rounds to let them explode in bright light to distract Taeyu during the battle.

## Trivia

* The model for Munsu was the historical figure Munsu Bak from Korea's Joseon Dynasty. He was famous for protecting the Korean people from corrupt royal officials. He is one of the most famous secret royal inspectors.
* There is a theory that Munsu and Ajitae are tied by fate. Whenever one dies, the other will. Which indeed happen as both died nearly at the same time.
	+ Whether it was indeed fate or was a bluff, both interpretation is meaningful to the story.
* Due to how the webtoon is considered the "*Korean Berserk*," Munsu and Guts, live a similar life and goals as they both live a satisfying but hard earned life only to fall apart due to being betrayed by someone they trust, thus they search endlessly to kill them.
* It was revealed by Inwan Youn from the webtoon version that Munsu's death was planned since the beginning.
* According to Inwan Yoon on Twitter, he thinks that for the commander of the Superstring team (when everyone main characters joins together), it will be Munsu who will be leading it.
	+ So far, Miho Won is the commander.
* Difference between the manhwa and the webtoon:
	+ Munsu is permanently dead in the manhwa but in the webtoon, it is suggested that he may somehow come back to life.
	+ Munsu has a dark blue jacket instead of a brown jacket.
* In a collab with Kingdom of the Winds: Yeon, he is featured as a playable character.
* Munsu wouldn't want his sando to be male.
* It is unknown how old he is by the time during the fall of Jyushin. However, it was mentioned that he had been friends with Wolhyang and Mosu for 15 years, when they met as children (which they could be around 10). Then 3 years went during at Fredenuca. The problem is the time gap between the present and fall of Jyushin.
	+ Considering that Marlene appears to be a young adult when the past she was a child, Munsu could be in his late 30s or early 40s.
* Despite being the protagonist, he doesn't appear in the Superstring team on the official YLAB website.
* In the Anime Movie:
	+ He is voiced by Korean voice actor, "*Koo Ja-hyung*." Known to dub Soszuke Aizen from *"Bleach,"* Itachi Uchia from "*Naruto,"* and Tastumi Oga from "*Beelzebub."*
	+ He is voiced by Japanese voice actor, "*Fujiwara Keji*."
* In the Super String Mobile Game:
	+ His Asthma Pipe and Jyushin uniform (slightly different) are items to acquire.
	+ In his Alt. ex, Bangja (footman) and Sando appears as part of the move set.
	+ He is voiced by voice actor, *"Choi Nak-Yoon."* He also voiced Suchan Jang and Huijae Kang in the game. He is known to dub Spirit Alban from *"Soul Eater,"* Elfman Strauss from *"Fairy Tail,"* and Rak Wraithraiser from *"Tower of God."*

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 241
2. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 122
3. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 216
4. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 222
5. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 238
6. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 239
7. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 240
8. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 43
9. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 242
10. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 243
11. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 244
12. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.134
13. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.133
14. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.134
15. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.133
16. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.118
17. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.133
18. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.133
19. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.134
20. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.133
21. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.144
22. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep.151
23. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bak\_Mun-su
24. ↑ https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%AC%B8%EC%88%98(%EC%8A%88%ED%8D%BC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%A7%81)#s-6.2
25. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, Ep. 274
26. ↑ https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%AC%B8%EC%88%98(%EC%8A%88%ED%8D%BC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%A7%81)#s-8
27. ↑ Blade of the Phantom Master, (Ep. 61)