Shinra Kusakabe

> Heroes always arrive from the skies.
>
> - Shinra Kusakabe

The horn-headed, endlessly smiling hero of the new Tokyo Empire, Shinra is a third generation pyrokinetic with a heroic aspiration. Using his ignition ability to jet and dance around his enemy, only to end the battle in a single go with a fiery kick, it’s a shame that he’s only made it as a Second Class Fire Soldier as of yet. Though, no title means more to him than that of a hero– and he’s determined to be known as one, rather than a devil.

## Personality

Since a young age, Kusakabe has idolized himself as a hero, committed to protecting both his mother, and his younger brother, Shō Kusakabe. He constantly dedicates himself to doing the right thing, going as far as risking his own life to save others– even a stranger, as shown in his own daily work. Though, outside of more professional circumstances, Shinra can tend to be a bit rambunctious and a certain handful. He is very prideful of his status as a hero, and isn’t afraid of letting other people know about it. At his heart, he’s a very compassionate and caring individual, who wishes to reach out to those in need as somebody they can look up to. In combat, though he can be a bit hasty with decision-making, he has demonstrated the ability to think logically about how to approach a problem he’s struggling with, and find a solution where he can. As a result of the traumatizing fire in his youth, Shinra struggles with a nervous smile when faced with particularly uncomfortable or tense situations. This has often stuck him in trouble with others, as it can easily be taken as inappropriate, or even downright malicious when attached to his common moniker of devil. Despite his troubles, Shinra constantly makes an attempt to fight through whatever circumstances he’s been given, and do what he can to make the best of it. As a hero, he only naturally seeks out to help others– though, he wouldn’t mind figuring out the truth of a mystery while he does.

## Appearance

Shinra is often mindful of what he wears, due to his tendency to burn away parts of his pants or shoes when using his ability. He likes to keep his casual attire, with things like simple jeans and t-shirts. When exclusively working, he will often don an orange, fire-proof jumpsuit that cuts off at his feet, or his cyan-striped, black bunker gear and helmet. He also has a more formal, dark jacket and slacks for professional occasions, bearing a silver insignia of a cross- the symbol of the Holy Sol Temple.

Contrasting to his brother, Shinra is often labelled as a devil for his rather villainous visage. He has crimson-red eyes with white pupils, dark and scruffy hair, and a slightly pointed chin. He has a tendency to smile when nervous, and has sharp, shark-like teeth.

## Abilities

### Devil's Footprints (悪魔の足跡)

Shinra is capable of igniting flames from his feet, which he can use to massively improve his mobility and firepower. The uses of this ability range from free flight, to generating powerful explosions. Though this power has its limits in both regards, he can utilize hand seals in order to focus his ignition into a specific utilization.

By using the **Tora Hishigi** hand seal, Shinra is able to utilize **Rapid**, condensing his flames into a single, powerful jet that heavily increases his speed and kicking power, all while managing his fire usage effectively.

By using the **Corna** hand seal, Shinra is able to utilize **Hellfire**, destabilizing his flames into powerful explosions at his feet that massively increase his firepower at the cost of his mobility.

### Hysterical Strength (馬鹿力)

When experiencing the “pressure of death”, the overwhelming sensation of impending doom upon an individual when faced with a life-or-death situation, Shinra is capable of utilizing **Hysterical Strength**. This refines his flame into a hotter, blue-ish color, while forming it into shapes closer to claws.

This ability activates automatically when dealt with a **17 or higher attack**, and followed with a **10 or lower defense**.

While **Hysterical Strength** is active, all d20 attack rolls receive an additional +3. An **Overheat** d4 roll must be included with every turn, deactivating **Hysterical Strength** if landing on 4.

### Adolla Burst (アドラバースト)

Bearing an Adolla Burst, Shinra’s flame has taken on a divine property. He is capable of linking with others in possession of an Adolla Burst or Stigma, sending both momentarily to the realm of Adolla, and transmitting things such as words, memories, or emotions.

## Weaknesses

### Overheat (客家限界)

As a third generation pyrokinetic, Shinra must use the oxygen from his body in order to fuel his flames. If he extends himself too far past this **Ignition Limit**, his body will begin burning itself to further allow usage of his ability. In order to avoid this, Shinra must limit the amount of fire he ignites in any given situation, and be sure to take rests in-between usage. Pushing too far past his **Ignition Limit**, the chances of **tephrosis** increase, a chronic condition that will severely limit the amount of flames he can use.

## Backstory

Shinra was a virgin birth, likewise to his younger brother. He was the first child to Mari Kusakabe, and took great pride in protecting the two. Though, when he was five years old– marking Year 186– a Demon Infernal interrupted his life, and led to the death of his mother and disappearance of his brother. The nervous smile that he developed afterwards led to many believing that he was the one who burned his home to the ground, killing his family and barely escaping with his life, and earned him the nickname devil. Haijima Industries, a megacorporation maintaining significant influence over the entire Tokyo Empire, took the young Kusakabe in to study and suppress his newfound ignition ability– the power to create flame from his feet. His life was devoid of freedom, replaced by the abuse of the corporation housing him. When he finally turned thirteen, Shinra abandoned Haijima Industries, and instead turned to the Special Fire Force Training Academy, where he learned the ins and outs of being a fire soldier over the course of four years. At the very end of his studies and training, Shinra Kusakabe was submitted into Special Fire Force Company 8.

## Trivia

* Shinra’s favorite foods include ramen, fried chicken, hamburgers, and most greasy foods. There isn’t much he won’t eat, though.

* Shinra often gets embarrassed around girls he finds cute or beautiful.

* Shinra enjoys sports– particularly futsal, soccer, and.. break-dancing.

* Shinra enjoys mathematics, though isn’t really the best at it.

* Shinra’s favorite colors are red and orange.

* Shinra is incredibly flexible thanks to his fighting style and dancing.

* Shinra likes listening to fast-paced music, such as rock or metal.