Shuten-Doji

Shuten-Doji(酒呑 童子) is a human-eating mythical Oni that terrorised Japan during the Heian Period(794 - 1185 AC). His name is derived from his love of drinking sake and he is a sadistic individual that pleasures himself with killing countless people, especially women. Shuten Doji met his end when he was assassinated by 1 of the then Emperor's retainers, Minamoto no Yorimitsu. Abe no Seimei also played a role in the subjugation of Shuten-Doji, leading to the intense animosity that the latter harbors towards him. Following his defeat and subjugation, Shuten-Doji's head was buried at the current Kubizuka Daimyojin which led to his spirit being sealed there. For a thousand years, Shuten-Doji was sealed at the shrine where it was proclaimed that he has "repented" for his mistakes and promised to help who are sick above the neck. Kubizuka Daimyojin then became known for its blessings for neck ailments. However, the "repent" turn out to be a ruse as Shuten-Doji was only biding time for his revival. Though its noted that he has indeed helped many people who visits the shrine but he has hurt and killed just as many. Whilst pretending to be a local deity, he exploited the vulnerable victims who died to the fungus curse in the afflicted area by offering them Nirvana, only to consume them in the end.

With his aggressive demeanor, formidable strength, and exceptional abilities, Shuten-Doji stands out as one of the most powerful spirits in the series, earning him the title and position as one of the **three great vengeful spirits**.

## Appearances

Shuten's weaponsShuten's SerpentsShuten's curse
## Powers & Abilities

**Yamata No Orochi( 八岐 大蛇):** Being the child of Yamata no Orochi, Shuten-Doji is born as a spiritually powerful oni that has a divine possession. Shuten-Doji is able to conjure a swarm of 8 serpents to join him in combat. The serpents will coil around the target and attempt to constrict it. Once the serpents effectively immobilise their target, they will administer a deadly venom that brews a healing sake by utilising the target's life force. Subsequently, lotus flowers will blossom from the affected area and sake will begin to flow out of the target. The serpents will then wrap around themselves, forming a well to contain the overflow of healing sake extracted from the target. Shuten-Doji will then heal and strengthen upon drinking the concoction.

**"Divine" Blessing**: Shuten-Doji bestows blessings upon shrine visitors suffering from neck ailments above the head as part of his commitment. This identical blessing was also extended to The Rappacious Bleached Head to persuade him to unseal Shuten-Doji. Remarkably potent, this blessing has the ability to nullify Yayoi's nail curse.

**Dual Wielding**: Shuten-Doji proficiently wields both a katana and a spiked club in combat. During the confrontation with Abe no Seimei and his Divine Shikigamis, Shuten-Doji skillfully brandished his spiked club in his left hand and his katana in his right, showcasing dual wielding exceptional expertise. However, it is noted that his weaponry lacks the capability of breaking the divine armaments of Goki and Zenki.

## Notable Battles

1. Shuten-Doji VS Zenki & Goki (WON)
2. Shuten-Doji VS Abe No Seimei (LOST)

## Trivia

* The name Shuten-Doji(酒呑 童子), means "sake-drinking lad"