Akasuke Deba

**Akasuke Deba** (出刃赤出家, *Deba Akasuke*?) is a student of Class 2-A, attending Shiketsu Academy. After being entraced by the concept of being a Hero after seeing Jumper on television, he aspired to become one of the best, and hoped to eventually work for that Hero's Agency before moving on to make his own.

Due to the nature of Akasuke's unique Quirk, known as Switcheroo, he decided to operate under the name of **Rouge Hero: Hopper** (ロジ ヘロ ホプパー, *Roji Hīrō: Hopupaa*?). He is an intern at the highly esteemed Pharaoh Hero Agency.

## Appearance

Akasuke stands at a moderate height of six feet, or around 183 cm in height. With his tanned skin, chiseled jawline, blazing red hair and strikingly honey gold eyes, Akasuke is a handsome individual. Having to had trained his body during the course of his life to compensate for the lack of offensive abilities granted to him by his Quirk, his body is lean and muscular. His most striking feature is a cut on his left eyebrow, which actually makes him even more attractive. With his toned physique, combined with his attractive facial features, Akasuke is quite easily an individual with looks to make others swoon.

In terms of clothing, Akasuke’s general appearance is rather simple. He wears a navy blue tee, with ‘ポーアー’ (*lit. Power*) engraved onto the left side. Akasuke will also wear an unbuttoned white dress shirt on top of his navy blue tee. For pants, he wears gray cargo pants with brown ‘party shoes’.

## Battle Prowess

### Kenjutsu

As the name of Akasuke’s swordplay implies, the slashes usually spawned by Akasuke’s blades are performed in a ‘reversed’ fashion, and Akasuke follows a certain ideology when it comes to his Kenjutsu. Akasuke states he follows the ‘Flowing Belief’, an ancient ideology of the bladed art, similar to his previous incarnation. The belief dictates that the blade is an extension of one’s self, and evolves over time, and should not be restricted to any given rhythm. This ideology is one not often followed by others, as Akasuke and a few others are the only practitioners of this belief. The belief also states that a user should flow chakra into the blade, to produce a ‘reversed’ aura, and allows for smoother and hastier attacks. This unique and powerful belief often draws inspiration from utilizing the opponents Kenjutsu as well, and Akasuke is able to perfectly execute this due to his eidetic memory.
Many styles of swordplay follow a sort of rhythm, and unlike others, Akasuke’s Flowing Belief does not believe in being restricted to one form of Kenjutsu alone, and should instead utilize a variety of Kenjutsu as one continues to mature in the art of Kenjutsu. Now, as any true follower of Kenjutsu knows that many forms of Kenjutsu should follow a rhythm, which the form of combat follows depending on the speed, strength, timing, and type of Kenjutsu utilized. Due to Akasuke’s lack of a rhythm, almost all that have fought him have found trouble in finding a weak point in Akasuke’s defense, as his varying usage of Kenjutsu is almost impossible to pinpoint, and very few weaknesses have been found. It is due to the fact that Akasuke does not follow a certain form of Kenjutsu, which allows him to fight against masters and be regarded as one. Practically every practitioner of Kenjutsu follows a certain form of Kenjutsu, and it is due to this lack of a certain form which has allowed Akasuke to defeat all of his challengers, as it has been proven next-to-impossible for one to adapt to Akasuke’s ever-changing flow.
Akasuke has also adopted another belief, the belief known as the ‘Rigid Belief’. The rigid belief states that any Kenjutsu practitioner should solely follow a single form of Kenjutsu, and must master such to be regarded as a master of the blade. Akasuke has taken upon certain aspects of the belief, and he himself has mastered his own unique form of Kenjutsu, the Gyakufunsha Kata. By mastering this Kenjutsu art, Akasuke is able to decrypt the major strength of an opponent, and is able to his Kenjutsu mastery to break down the opponent. Due to Akasuke believing in two different beliefs, two beliefs which contrast at the level of the Yin and Yang, he had been regarded as an open-minded man, as he is shown to believe in a multitude of beliefs.
Akasuke’s swordsmanship relies heavily on three aspects; speed, strength, and accuracy. Akasuke’s speed in Kenjutsu relies heavily on his own natural skill which allows for him to move at high speeds. When used in collaboration with the art of Iaidō, Akasuke has been noted to be able to decapitate an attacker before they can blink. Since the average individual blinks in within 300-400 milliseconds, Akasuke is known to be able to attack in less than one-third of a second; a feat many envy. This speed is also revered more so in Akasuke’s combat when one considers he evasion speed. Akasuke is able to move brief milliseconds before an opponent’s blade strikes, Akasuke moving only by the bare minimum distance required. With this ideology, Akasuke often saves himself minor amounts of stamina, which are known to prove to be highly useful in the final stretch of combat. When it comes to strength, Akasuke is no pushover. Akasuke often says that speed is much stronger with the aspect of strength, and Akasuke’s application of such proves his statement true. The sheer amount of force Akasuke is able to apply is enough to shatter through blades made of weak quality, an occurrence which occurs more often than one would think. Akasuke’s strength comes with a price, which is the amount of stress it puts on Akasuke. Using all of his strength right off of the bat would drain him quickly, and thus Akasuke only uses his full strength when absolutely needed, and has only used his full capabilities in a death match with an old comrade. Practically every swordsman requires the skill to have close to perfect abilities in accuracy, as if one is not accurate, there would have been no point in the training. Akasuke’s accuracy is close to perfect, largely due to the fact that Akasuke’s intelligence allows him to constantly be ten steps ahead of his opponent, and is often able to force an opponent to perform certain moves, based on what Akasuke believes would put him at an advantage.
Despite Akasuke’s ever-changing style of swordplay, most of Akasuke’s attacks and defenses are usually an amalgamation of two or more styles, and eventually each aspect of Akasuke’s Wave Motion Slashes’ roots can be traced down into many forms of Kenjutsu. These forms all have their weaknesses, but due to Akasuke’s usage of them by combining two or more forms of Kenjutsu, Akasuke more or less covers any weaknesses that could potentially lead to his own downfall. Two of the most commonly seen of Akasuke’s combinations is a combination of the Niten Ichi-ryū and the Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū, two forms of Kenjutsu. The Niten Ichi-ryū is also known as the Niten Ichi (二天一, "Two heavens as one"). As the name implies, this form of Kenjutsu requires the usage of two blades, one Katana and one Wakizashi. The blades are used in a ‘cover-up’ fashion, in the sense that in the rare occasion that one does falter, the other blade can be used as a sidearm to continue. The blades are used in rapid succession, in order to heavily damage the opponent. There are three main branches within the Niten Ichi-ryū; Taichi Seiho, Kodachi Seiho, and Nito Seiho. Master of these three branches is a preliminary requirement if one wishes to master this art. The second art utilized in this combination is the Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū, also simply referred to as “Eishin-ryū”, is a branch of Kenjutsu techniques focusing on the unsheathing of a blade at high speeds, and utilizes bladeplay at a relatively low positioning. By unsheathing one’s blade at a relatively high speed allows for the upper advantage in combat, as by unsheathing the blade at this quickened rate allows for Akasuke to quickly decapitate one before the battle has begun. The second factor of this Kenjutsu format is the usage of a low blade position. By keeping the blade at a low position, it makes it harder for the opponent to determine where the blade shall move next, allowing for surprise attacks at unprecedented angles. This form of Kenjutsu has five different sub-branches; Seiza no Bu, Tatehiza no Bu, Okuiai Iwaza no Bu, Okuiai Tachiwaza no Bu, and Bangai no Bu. Mastery of these are a prerequisite to master this form of Kenjutsu.
The next unique combination within Akasuke’s arsenal is a combination of the Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū and the Shindō Munen-ryū forms of Kenjutsu. Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū, also referred to as “Ienao Kata”, is a form of Kenjutsu focusing on over-hand slashes and retaining a lowered positioning of the blade. The usage of over-hand slashes allows for Akasuke to have more power in his downward slashes, a factor which he relies on within his overall Kenjutsu prowess. The usage of keeping the blade at a lowered position makes it many times harder for the opponent to determine where the blade shall move next, allowing for surprise attacks at unprecedented angles. This form of Kenjutsu has three different sub-branches; Kashima Kata, Ryū Kata, and Munen Kata. Mastery of these three sub-branches is a prerequisite for mastery of this form of Kenjutsu. The second form of Kenjutsu used in this combination is the Kenjutsu form of Shindō Munen-ryū. Shindō Munen-ryū, also known as “Shintō Munen-ryū”, is a form of Kenjutsu which focuses on ‘continuation’. One practically never stops movement when using this form of Kenjutsu. This allows for Akasuke to collect more speed, and eventually outlast the opponent when it comes to the stamina portion of this Kenjutsu. This form of Kenjutsu has twelve main curricular points; Iwanami, Ukifune Gaeshi, Noarashi Gaeshi, Utsusemi, Matsukaze, Zangetsu Hidari, Zangetsu Migi, Doto Gaeshi, Raito Gaeshi, Yoto, Into, and Inazuma Gaeshi. Mastery of these twelve curricular aspects is the only way to truly master this format of Kenjutsu.

### Quirk

*Main article: Switcheroo*
**Switcheroo** (地点異動(ちてんいどう), *Chiten Idō*?, lit. "Spot Change") is an Emitter-Type Quirk that allows the user to switch the location of any two objects within a 100m range. This Quirk is immensely versatile, able to be used for offensive, defensive, and supplementary reasons. Akasuke often uses this in tandem with his throwing knives, letting him escape attacks and even close the distance between him and an opponent faster than they can blink. In fact, the switch happens in a bit over a nanosecond, making it extremely difficult to react.

However, in order to switch spots with an object, not only must the two objects be within 100 m of each other, Akasuke must be able to see both of the objects. Or in case of him switching spots with an object, he must be able to see the object he wishes to switch with. If he is unable to do so, the switch cannot occur. Repeated use of this Quirk also results in Akasuke suffering from intense migraines and headaches. In the past, this has lead to him becoming incapacitated, vomiting and passing out. Although his resistance to such has increased, the migraines are just as dangerous as they once were.

### Equipment

* **Phoenix's Talon**: Akasuke's primary blade is known as the **Phoenix's Talon** (爪乃火の鳥(つめのひのとり), *Tsume no Hinotori*?) and is a dangerous weapon, composed of several billion nanites, it is one of the many creations of the Architect Hero, Hephaestus. It is a massive broadsword with great range due to the sheer length and width of the blade. Other than being a blade with very few counters (due to the fact that it is a broadsword being used with Kenjutsu), it has other features.     The main feature being its ability to self-repair. This is due to the several billion nanites that it is composed of. Upon the blade being damaged, it will go up in flames (simply a cosmetic feature) and proceed to repair itself while consumed by these flames. Another primary feature of the blade is its ability to ignite objects within a certain range. It only affects inorganic matter, and ignites it with nanites.

* **Throwing Knives**: Akasuke carries a set of professional grade throwing knives to use in tandem with his Quirk and skillset. His accuracy with the knives are practically superhuman, able to hit a target from practically everywhere. His style of throwing knives has been called **Formless** (奇麗上手(きれいじょうず), *Kirei Jōzu*?, lit. "Pure Skill"), as there has been no determined method as to how Akasuke throws his knives; he can throw them in almost any position and almost always hit his target. His accuracy is only as good at it is because of how he determines it a necessity for combat situations as a Hero. His knives allow him to quickly avoid and/or get in closer towards his opponent to transition seamlessly into a combo attack.

## Trivia

* Regarding trivial bits about Akasuke's personal life, his data is as follows:
	+ He is the youngest bartender in the history of the Vermillion Restaurant.
	+ He occasionally helps around in the kitchen, and several of his dishes are used on the menu itself. As such, he is regarded to be an excellent chef.
* Regarding Akasuke's academic life and performance, his Skiketsu data is as follows:
	+ He is student No. 3 in Class 2-A.
* Regarding character information, his data is as follows:
	+ The author considers Alive by Warbly Jets to be his theme.