Simon Kagomura

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**Simon Kagomura** (籠村シモン, *Kagomura Shimon*?) is a supporting character in the *Choujin X* manga series. He is a 17-year-old keeper stationed at Yamato Mori, and a **Sword Choujin** (剣 (つるぎ) の超 (ちょう) 人 (じん) , *Tsurugi no Chōjin*?) of the Kagomura Clan. He first appears in Chapter 7 whilst his name is revealed in Chapter 8.

## Appearance

Simon's most striking feature is his cap, which he wears as a part of his uniform as well as a white button up shirt. He also has a distinct scowl and doesn't show emotion.

## Personality

Simon is a cold character to those he does not usually speak to and even scary at times. He takes his job seriously and understands how truly terrifying the world of Choujin's truly is. He believes that being a Choujin is *"inconvenient by nature"*.

In Chapter 28, Simon shows off a much more friendly, optimistic side of his personality when helping Tokio learn how to fly, which quickly goes away soon after.

## Background

Simon is a part of the Kagomura Clan, a clan of special Sword Choujin whose abilities get stronger by passing down their powers through each generation using their tattoos. This clan was an incredibly strong and capable family that were considered heroes, until a group known as the Hero Hunters well known for taking down strong battalions after the war, attacked the Kagomura Family. Simon Kagomura was one of the very few survivors of this attack, leaving him alone in a world of loneliness before joining Yamato Mori.

## Abilities

As the current *Sword Choujin* (剣 (つるぎ) の超 (ちょう) 人 (じん) , *Tsurugi no Chōjin*?) of the esteemed Kagomura Clan, Simon has the ability to summon swords from the tattoos inked onto his skin, each tattoo imparting the power of a different sword. By simply touching the tattoo of the sword he desires, Simon can make it appear out of thin air. After he is done using a sword, with the command *"Return"* (返 (へん) 却 (きゃく) , *Henkyaku*?) he can de-manifest it.
The different tattoos represent the abilities (*swords*) of Sword Choujin from previous Kagomura generations, which have been continuously passed down via the tattoos that were created using ink blended with the clan's blood. Since his ancestor's powers have been preserved in this way, Simon is able to "borrow" multiple powerful abilities, hence the name "Loaned Sword".
There is a limit to the number of swords that Simon can bring forth in succession, as doing so tires him out.
An auxiliary technique that allows Simon to teleport a sword he summons. He can make one manifest inside an opponent's body, catching them off-guard with an unavoidable attack.
An auxiliary technique that allows Simon to manifest copies of an already summoned sword. Over a dozen such copies can be conjured.
An auxiliary technique that allows Simon telekinetically control and direct the path of his manifested swords through the air. He can increase the speed and accuracy of his control via meditative training.
The "First Sword" in Simon's arsenal, taking the shape of a doubled-edged broadsword of varying size (or multiple thereof). It can easily penetrate almost any opponent, even if they have armor or reinforced skin. Alternatively, Simon can use the blades for defense, spinning them in the air to block even Chandra Hume's super-heated smoke.
Its stats are as follows:
Range: Long
Scope: Single Opponent
Power: 25
The "Second Sword" in Simon's arsenal, taking the shape of multiple swords made of flickering energy. Upon piercing the enemy, the swords release an electric shock to paralyze them, even a Choujin in a Chaos state. However, Kurakushi can still be deflected like physical blades can.
Its stats are as follows:
Range: Long
Scope: 1–9 Opponents
Power: 11×9 (Paralyzes)
A sword in Simon's arsenal as the main sword of the late monk, Rinbo. It takes the shape of a fast-rotating energy ring that is send flying against the enemy, ideally bisecting their body completely.

## Trivia

* Simon's Rinbo Sword name is likely a pun on *rinbō* (輪 (りん) 宝 (ぼう) , ****rinbō****?), the Japanese word for *Cakraratna* (a wheel-shaped treasure in Buddhism, possessed by the *Chakravarti*).

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Chapter 7
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 27
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chapter 13
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Volume 2#Extras
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chapter 12
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chapter 21
7. ↑ Chapter 29
8. ↑ Chapter 30-1