Shinyō Sobōkaze

**Shinyō Sobōkaze** is a legendary hero easily identifiable by his deep crimson hair. Alongside Kanna Engaku, Ishana Mikoto and Kan'ei Jōtoku, they caused an uprising and led a rebellion against the Jūniten after Iyō, started oppressing her people.

## Personality

Shinyō is considered a headstrong individual who has no real issue with meeting enemies directly on the battlefield. He is the most lax among the four, but also the most powerful as their leader. Even before he married his wife, he had already assumed the older brother role towards Ashura. He seems to get along with everyone and has the makings of a social butterfly, being able to talk his way out of many things that would otherwise be difficult for normal people. Even while his opponent was a ruthless tyrant, he attempted to negotiate with her, which goes to show that he was never fighting to kill everything in his path but rather to protect his own vision of peace for the world.

A chivalrous man, he could not bring himself to strike Iyō down and instead tried to save her life. He cared for her and supported her in dark times even though they had initially been enemies and over time they became lovers. The others respected his decision to try and get her to change but that would never happen. Her mental instability continued as a result of her uncontrollable power and she was eventually put down at the hands of Ashura.

## Appearance

Shinyō wears a black headband that wraps around his forehead like a sash. His open jacket exposes his muscular frame and the necklace made of demon fangs that he collected. In addition to this, he sports a pair of long black gloves that cover his entire arm and hands to prevent them from being exposed to the enemy. For his waistguard, he has a sash around his waist and a pair of loose baggy pants to add to his more tame appearance. He does not seem to have any care for unexpected attacks because of his incredibly tough skin, but despite this, his clothes are made of athrum which provides resistance against eir, seithr and spells. In tandem with his aforementioned toughness, he is practically invincible in terms of defensive strength.

## Abilities

**Demon Lord Physiology**: As the second highest evolution among the Demon species, there is practically nothing these individuals cannot achieve. They have enough power to complete annihilate the likes of demons that belong to the Second or Third Circle with ease. They have multiple Anathematic Arts that could be used to a greater extent than what an Angel can perform. Their speed, power, coordination, eir control, durability, healing and other physical factors are practically near the zenith of obtainable power. They can heal from injuries instantly, reform even while reduced to a single drop of blood and easily destroy attacks from lesser beings with their bare hands. They have the highest magic resistance and seithr resistance out of all demons with the exception of Primal Emanations. Predominantly, people who fall into this category were formerly angels or have ties with greater deities and as such, they can not only use Ars Magna to a higher degree than others, but also have incredibly potent Anathematic Arts, such as being able to phase through another person or having the ability to create voids in the physical universe. They are described as a nigh-invincible force that cannot be easily toppled and are among the most cunning members of the First Circle.

Shinyō was called the strongest demon in the world during the time in which he lived, having surpassed his father Aeshma in fighting ability. He was even able to take down five of the Eight Guardian Generals by himself, despite them being unsealed later by Drauga.