Sanjou Ichiri

**Sanjou Ichiri** (三條 一里さんじょう いちり, *Sanjō Ichiri*; "*Ichiri Sanjou*"), known by most by the nickname "**Icchi**" (いっち, *Itchi*), is the main protagonist of *Batuque*. After meeting a mysterious old man and learning capoeira from him, she became an ever-growing capoeirista thrust into the midst of an upcoming inheritance War by B.J.

## Appearance

Icchi is a cheerful looking middle schooler with medium length, auburn colored wavy hair and a generally bright facial expression. She is mostly known for her "cute face" whenever she eats any kinds of food. When angered, her facial expression changes, and her forehead tends to be more exposed, thus shining.

After entering high school at 15, Icchi had cut her wavy hair short. As a result of constant training she had also developed a visibly toned physique, which has been noticed by her peers. Over time, Icchi has let her hair grow out again.

During the time she was fighting against opponents chosen by B.J.'s Workshop, she wore a mask and a dark hoodie. The mask had a Japanese text translating as *sorry* (or "desculpe" in Portuguese, as she often says after defeating an opponent).

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## Personality

She is an inquisitive individual with a natural affinity for the flowing nature of capoeira; with moods prone to be very susceptible to change, especially in regards to the ever-changing musicality of rodas and the air of combat. When serious, her bright personality changes drastically and her expression becomes more serious when she is angry, to the point she is a different person.

## Biography

### Past Life

Ichiri is the daughter of Sanjou Isao and Hiromi but was abandoned by her parents (Hiromi couldn't take it and left the place they were hiding while Isao was captured by Lança Mortal), she remained alone as a baby without someone to take care or nurture her. Her diapers was also full and unchanged for all the 3 days all alone. In her memories, Ichiri often dreams of her past memories where as a baby, she would manage to crawl on the couch and look outside to see the full moon.

Members of Lança Mortal (B.J., Pedro, and Aruna) barged in the door of the apartment and went inside to search for the family, only a food and water deprived, few months old Ichiri looking weak and feeble on the couch. The three of them took Ichiri in their care and plotted a plan to make the Sanjous break down.

## Abilities

### Physical Abilities

Icchi is a moderately powerful capoeirista, able to adequately combat and overwhelm other martial artists around her age despite them having practiced martial arts for longer periods of time than her. Having learned the basics of capoeira from Mestre Buscapé and gained more knowledge from Hirota Rua, she becomes more proficient in the style with every day.

### Techniques

As a capoeirista and currently Batuque learner, Icchi has acquired several capoeira techniques that she has utilized in combat, including:

* **Ginga**:
* **Mandinga**:
* **Rabo de Arraia**: Her signature technique, in which she crouches lower and strikes with a low stance roundhouse kick.
	+ **Rabo de Arraia (Solto)**: An advanced version, much faster but also stronger.
* **Negativa**: A defensive technique.
* **Meia Lua de Frente**:
* **Cabeçeda**: A headbutt aiming to either the head or the abdomen of the enemy. During her fight against Yusa, Icchi managed to perform an acrobatic and uncommon Cabeçeda, striking Yusa's forehead clean.
* **Galopante**: A palm strike, aiming at the head and mostly to damage the enemy's eardrums as a way to destabilize them.
* **Asfixiante**:

## Relationships

### Family

* Aruna: Her adoptive mother, though she acts more of a "big sister" in some situations. She felt pity toward a young baby Ichiri and was distraught to the idea of cutting her fingers and sending them to the Sanjous. Along with Pedro, she ran away with Ichiri away from their old friend and organization, flying to Japan. Even after finding out they were not related to her, Icchi still treats them as her family, willing to put herself in danger just to keep them safe.
* Pedro: Her adoptive father, who is strict and severe but has a great soft side for Ichiri. Despite being a member of a criminal organization, he rightfully saw the idea of cutting Ichiri's fingers as an act of pure cruelty and run away with Aruna and Ichiri away from B.J. as well Lança Mortal. Even after finding out they were not related to her, Icchi still treats them as her family, willing to put herself in danger just to keep them safe.
* Sanjou Isao: Upon learning the truth of her origins, Icchi expressed little feelings for her biological father since she barely remembers him in her memories. When Ichiri learned her father and her step-siblings were coming to Japan, she was hesitant at first but decided to face him for the first time in years. Icchi made it clear she isn't interested in the whole Inheritance War and inherit Isao's fortune and possession, stating her one and only family is Pedro and Aruna.
* Sanjou Hiromi: She doesn't know much about her biological mother. On the other hand, Hiromi expresses great eagerness to meet her daughter.
* Aguri: Ichiri's older stepsister, she deeply cares about only killing Ichiri and Legba with no hesitation. Aguri expresses little to no sibling feelings to Ichiri, seeing her as only a nuisance who gets in the way for the Inheritance War.
* Legba: Her younger stepbrother. Despite his carefree attitude, he seems to also shares the same idea of killing his step-siblings with no hesitations.

### Friends & Allies

* Saeki Eiko: Her first proper friend, they went to the same primary school in Hiroshima and met again in middle school. The two have a very strong sisterly bond.
* Saeki Yuuto: Eiko's older brother, he was also one of Ichiri's first friends. Has a part-time job in a local convenience store.
* Futaba Jyungo: They both maintained a strong friendship for a long time until Jyungo joined the Yakuza group, Mitsuo-gumi. According to Ichiri, she believes Jyungo is in love with her which contradicts Jyungo's claims he never said such words.
* Mestre Buscapé: Her first master, Buscapé taught her the basics of capoeira Angola to Ichiri.
* Hirota Rua: Her second master, who rightfully taught and explained better the fundamentals of Angola and the existence of other Capoeira styles and their techniques. Rua is also her teacher at the Hayatomo High School, but the bond between student and teacher is deeper than that, to the point Rua will act as Ichiri's protector at most times.
* Team Forte: Former enemies assembled by Bernardo Joker, the Forte became aware of the schemes of Joker and sought to help and train Ichiri to defeat the challenges imposed on her.
### Rivals & Enemies

* B.J.: Icchi has an antagonistic relationship with B.J., complying with his demands in order to keep her adoptive parents' safety. Bernardo Joker will constantly remind her the remaining time before the delay, planting deep fears inside Ichiri's mind. This went on for two consecutive years and even when B.J. was restrained, Icchi still feared his presence just by thinking of him. Even when Joker was restrained by members of Bandeira de Bahia, Icchi struggled mentally to get rid of his presence.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 19 (page 8)
2. ↑ Chapter 1 (page 4 & 12)
3. ↑ Chapter 31 (page 6)
4. ↑ Chapter 1 (page 4)