Kuusetsu

**Kuusetsu** (空折, *Kūsetsu*) is one of the Eight Thunder Gods, consisting of the so-called Gods who rule over the Shuuki. After Kyouka Uzen freed Koko, Naon, and Mira from her, she also sliced the egg she regressed to. However, instead of being dead, her spirit resides inside of Yuuki, having drank *drop of god* from her.

## Appearance

At first, Kuusetsu appeared as a large egg with two legs and wings.

After absorbing Koko Zenibako and Naon Yuno, Kuusetsu took on the physical traits of a Humanoid Shuuki, their traits, in particular, including a number of small horns around her head resembling a crown. She wears a white kimono that has long sleeves and gloves wrapped around her two middle fingers. She also has a series of dots below each eye, which seem to indicate the number of people she has absorbed. After absorbing Mira Kamiunten, she gains four dark zigzag streaks in her hair.

When in her powered up form, Kuusetsu's hair becomes longer and more unkempt. Her eyes turn black and her crown of horns recedes, being replaced by two large horns on her forehead.

## Personality

Aside from her appearance, Kuusetsu also took on the personality traits of Koko and Naon, being highly confident both in her strength and beauty. She is also prone to anger, to the point of even knocking down Rairen, who looked down on her, without hesitation. She is also rather cheerful whenever around Shikoku and Jouryuu, often referring to her as Shikoku-nee and Jouryuu-nee respectively. would beam whenever she has an idea.

Likely matching the fact she was just born, Kuusetsu is rather immature whenever compared to Shikoku and Jouryuu, which was noted as she went to the Human World despite being told to aware for the other Thunder Gods to be born. As such, she often acts on her desires and curious nature: it is first noted as she kidnapped multiple beautiful women to devour, and became curious about sex, wanting to have intercourse with Yuuki against his will in an attempt to understand how it felt.

Despite her young age, Kuusetsu is strong-willed and loyal to the Eight Thunder Gods, choosing to not reveal any information in regards to the Eight Thunder Gods despite knowing the potential demise should Yuuki die fighting them.

## Relationships

### 7th Unit

#### Yuuki Wakura

She's super sexually interested in Yuuki, she's even tried to have sex with him in her mind while he's sleeping and it looks like she won't stop until she gets it and even though she's inside his head she seems to have a pretty cool relationship with him when she's not trying to get him to have sex with her.

## Synopsis

### Background

Little is known about Kuusetsu's background. While in her larval egg state, Kuusetsu apparently rejected some "food" that was presented to her by her fellow Thunder Gods.

### The Hidden Village

Having previously refused other "food", Kuusetsu is presented with the unconscious bodies of the Humanoid Shuuki, Naon Yuno and Koko Zenibako, whom her fellow Thunder Gods, Shikoku and Jouryuu, had abducted. This time, apparently satisfied, Kuusetsu devours Naon and Koko while Shikoku, Jouryuu, and Rairen look on, pleased. Kuusetsu then enters an incubation phase as she absorbs Naon and Koko and begins to transform.

### Training with the Chiefs

Shikoku makes a failed attempt to abduct Yuuki Wakura (whom she has taken an interest in), being struck by an ordinary Anti-Demon Corps member in the process. Shikoku is despondent upon her return and Kuusetsu (who has now taken the form of a young woman) tries to cheer her up by giving her a makeover. Shikoku informs Kuusetsu, Jouryuu, and Rairen that she has learned two things about humans, the first being that humans can bring out strength beyond the Thunder Gods' expectations, depending on their emotions. However, the eager Kuusetsu declares that she will not lose to anyone, which fails to impress the others. After Rairen calls her a "little chick", Kuusetsu angrily transforms and strikes Rairen with a powerful blow, though he remains undamaged. Shikoku then remarks that the second thing she has learned is that, although she is a God, she is not lenient. Shikoku tells Kuusetsu to keep growing stronger and she excitedly replies she will handle the Anti-Demon Corps on her own, though the others remain unimpressed.

### The Azuma Banquet

While Shikoku and Jouryuu are playing a video game, Kuusetsu appears and Shikoku informs her that they are about to awaken the eighth Thunder God. Kuusetsu remarks that she has gotten hungry and explains to Shikoku to Jouryuu how she can absorb more humans and their abilities. Shikoku then explains that they will refrain from attacking the Anti-Demon Corps until all eight Thunder Gods are together and she has a different plan in mind.

Some time later, Kuusetsu enters the human world and descends upon the city of Yokohama. Covertly, Kuusetsu enters the home of actress Shiki Kawabata, apparently intent on devouring her. She knocks the actress out to prevent a commotion, per Shikoku's request, before abducting her.

### Battle in Yokohama

Using a vacant building as a hideout, Kuusetsu stores several women she has abducted with the aid of two Shuuki, apparently attempting to obtain a certain number of humans. However, during her absence, the Anti-Demon Corps invade Kuusetsu's hideout and rescue all the women she abducted, while also destroying her two Shuuki.

Upon her return, Kuusetsu sees that her plan has failed, but manages to locate and tail Yuuki Wakura, who had a hand in the rescue. While he is alone, Kuusetsu enters his room and paralyzes him, explaining the situation and that she is interested in him as he is Shikoku's "favorite". Intent on returning to the Thunder Gods' hideout with him, Kuusetsu first tries to have sex with him as she has grown curious after watching one of her victims have sex. Kuusetsu fondles and kisses the unwilling Yuuki, giving him the "drops of a god" in the process, but he eventually cries out to Mira Kamiunten, Chief of the 2nd Unit, who immediately enters the room. Kuusetsu attempts to escape, but Mira chases after her and attacks. Angered by the assault, Kuusetsu retaliates and the two engage in a fight.

As the fight proceeds, Mira clones herself via her All-Killing ability and the two seem to be evenly matched. Seeing that Mira is proving to be a difficult opponent, Kuusetsu, following Shikoku's instructions, attempts to flee once more and activates her Shuuki cards (which Shikoku had previously given her), unleashing an army of Shuuki to attack the city to distract Mira. In response, Mira creates a huge number of clones to defeat the Shuuki and save everyone in the city, surprising Kuusetsu. After watching the scene with amusement, Kuusetsu attempts to depart, but, not wanting her to get away, Mira goads Kuusetsu into staying by calling her ugly. Livid, decides to finish off Mira right away and the two fight once more.

Kuusetsu attempts to use her feathers and slippery skin to gain the advantage, but Mira once more proves to be an incredibly powerful opponent, landing several blows on Kuusetsu. Realizing she is losing the battle, Kuusetsu recalls what Shikoku said about humans' power increasing based on their emotions, and she transforms into her powered-up state. Kuusetsu quickly disposes of most of Mira's clones and is able to withstand their attacks. However, Mira and her last remaining clone land a devastating surprise attack on Kuusetsu, severely damaging her. However, Kuusetsu endures it and knocks Mira away. Kuusetsu mocks Mira, stating that she must have known she would lose since she used up her strength saving so many people, but Mira refutes her, claiming that she always planned on saving everyone and defeating her. Impressed by Mira's fortitude, Kuusetsu introduces herself to Mira and Mira does the same, and the two have one final clash. Ultimately, Kuusetsu emerges victorious and she proceeds to devour Mira.

After absorbing Mira, Kuusetsu is attacked by Kyouka Uzen, Chief of the 7th Unit, and Yuuki (in his Slave form), but she easily fends them off. Recognizing Yuuki, she incapacitates him and attempts to have sex with him once more, but is knocked away by Aoba Wakura, a Humanoid Shuuki and Yuuki's sister. Aoba joins forces with Kyouka and Yuuki, and Kyouka declares that they will defeat Kuusetsu. In response, Kuusetsu clones herself with her newfound All-Killing ability, and then summons a giant Shuuki with her last Shuuki card. Tenka Izumo, Chief of the 6th Unit, arrives shortly thereafter and the two sides prepare for battle. Soon after, Tobera Azuma and Maia Azuma arrive and Tobera announces herself as the Commander of the Anti-Demon Corps, gaining Kuusetsu's attention. Kuusetsu sends a wave of her clones after Tobera, believing her to be worth destroying as the most important member of the Anti-Demon Corps, but this proves to be a ruse on Tobera's part. Meanwhile, much to Kuusetsu's surprise, the giant Shuuki is abruptly destroyed by a blast from Ren Yamashiro (the true Commander of the Anti-Demon Corps) from the other side of the world. Kuusetsu's clones attack Tobera and Maia with a barrage of feather bullets, but Maia successfully blocks them with her The Great One ability. The clones try to attack once more, but Tobera activates her Transience ability, sapping the life force of the clones and destroying them. More of Kuusetsu's clones are eliminated by Tenka and Kuusetsu observes that her clones are moving poorly. Kuusetsu is then attacked by Aoba, but she dodges and punches Aoba in the stomach. In retaliation, Yuuki and Kyouka destroy some of Kuusetsu's clones, but Kuusetsu sneaks up on Yuuki with Hidden Beauty and pierces the side of his chest. Seeing this, Aoba furiously grabs Kuusetsu and shoots her with a devastating energy blast, but Kuusetsu endure it. Tenka then tries to attack Kuusetsu, but Kuusetsu sees her and fires her feathers at her, forcing her to dodge, after which one of her clones sneaks up on her and grazes her. Kuusetsu then approaches Yuuki and Kyouka, planning to finish them off first, but Yuuki transforms into his Skyward form before Kuusetsu's eyes. As Kyouka and Yuuki prepare to attack, Kuusetsu multiplies her arms with her "Million-Fold Divine Punishment" technique and attacks the two with a flurry of punches. Though she lands some hits, Kuusetsu is greatly injured from a sword slash by Kyouka. Kuusetsu retreats and sends her clones to attack, but one of the clones, taken over by Mira, punches Kuusetsu before dissipating. Growing increasingly frustrated, Kuusetsu changes her right hand into a claw and powers it up for one final attack. Kuusetsu lunges at Kyouka, but she swings her sword, and Yuuki (who had merged into her sword) flies out and penetrates Kuusetsu's body, grabbing and freeing Mira, Naon, and Koko. Defeated and devastated, Kuusetsu's chest bursts out a geyser of blood. Kuusetsu is bound by Kyouka, but she reverts to her original egg form and stubbornly attempts to absorb her. In response, Kyouka slices Kuusetsu in half, destroying her body.

However, as Yuuki falls unconscious, Kuusetsu greets him inside his "spiritual space", revealing that she had implanted her consciousness into him via the "god drop" she gave him earlier. She explains that since she no longer has a body she cannot affect anything in the outside world, and so she now just wishes to coexist with him. As Yuuki wakes up, Kuusetsu assures him that they can talk any time and that he should feel blessed for having a god in his heart.

## Powers and Abilities

### Overview

Being one of the Eight Thunder Gods, Kuusetsu is one of the eight strongest beings in Mato, considered one of the eight gods. Although, she is the youngest compared to Shikoku, Jouryuu, and Rairen, she was powerful enough to send Rairen flying backwards using a single punch.

### Shuuki Powers

**Absorption:** Before maturing, as an egg, and afterwards, Kuusetsu can absorb living beings into herself using a large mouth that opens up from her body, as a means for her development and gaining nourishment. Whoever she absorbs becomes living batteries to fuel her as long as they're inside her. As such, she also inherits all their traits and superhuman abilities, taking on the physical appearance of those she absorbs. However, it isn't foolproof or necessarily permanent as those inside her with a strong enough will can resist her and use their abilities as a means of resisting against her. In the event that Kuusetsu loses all of her absorbed victims, she loses her previous nourishment, and thus reverts back into her egg form.

Through absorption, Kuusetsu has obtained the following abilities:

* **Hidden Beauty:** She has the ability to phase through physical objects and can even reside inside of another person without causing complications.
* **Body Fluid Manipulation:** She has the ability to secrete a fluid that makes her slippery and difficult to hit.
* **All-Killing:** She has the ability to create numerous clones of herself, almost as strong as herself, and can gain mulitple arms.

**Transformation:** Kuusetsu is able to transform into a powered-up state that greatly amplifies her speed and strength. While in this state, she was powerful enough to send Rairen flying with one punch. Kuusetsu can also transform her hand into a scaled claw and charge it up with tremendous energy for a devastating attack.

**Feathers:** Kuusetsu can detach and fire feathers from her kimono. By merely tapping her victims with them, she can render them unconscious, immobilize them, or control their actions. They are also capable of great widespread offensive damage as they were able to destroy most of Mira Kamiunten's clones with one volley. Kuusetsu is also capable of controlling them remotely.

**God Drops:** Kuusetsu can produce a special droplet, the *droplets of god* from her saliva, whose initial effects are unknown. However, in the event that her body is destroyed, her soul can live on inside her host's "spiritual space" where her power still resides. Although she can see, interact, and communicate with her host, but is unable to interfere with them in the real world.

### Techniques

**Million-Fold Divine Punishment:** Using All-Killing, Kuusetsu multiplies her arms, attacking her opponent with a flurry of powerful punches.

## Trivia

* Her name **Kuu** (空) means "Empty" and **setsu** (折) means "fold", meaning "Empty Fold"

* Among the thunder gods, Kuusetsu seems to represent **Saku-ikazuchi** (折雷, *Breaking Thunder*), coming from Izanami's vagina and embodying lightning that cleave things apart (the cracks resulting from lightning were interpreted as related to the shape of the vagina and the concept of "tearing").

* Kuusetsu is the 3rd youngest member of the EIght Thunder Gods.

* Kuusetsu is the first member of the Eight Thunder Gods to be slain.

## References

 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 43, page 15.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 54, page 21.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 77, page 1-3.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 54, page 18.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 54, page 15.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 54, page 16-18.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 60, page 5.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 43, page 15.
9. ↑ Chapter 43
10. ↑ Chapter 50
11. ↑ Chapter 54
12. ↑ Chapter 60
13. ↑ Chapter 65
14. ↑ Chapter 67
15. ↑ Chapter 70
16. ↑ Chapter 72
17. ↑ Chapter 73
18. ↑ Chapter 74
19. ↑ Chapter 75
20. ↑ Chapter 76
21. ↑ Chapter 77
22. ↑ Chapter 78
23. ↑ Chapter 79
24. ↑ Chapter 80
25. ↑ Chapter 81
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 54, page 16-18.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 77, page 1.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 43, page 16-19.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 50, page 3-4.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 43, page 16.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 80, page 8-10.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 81, page 2-3.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 54, page 16-18.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 80, page 12-15.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 67, page 20-21.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 73, page 15-20.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 74, page 10-11.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 75, page 18.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 81, page 13-16.
 Mato Seihei no Slave! Manga: Chapter 80, page 3-6.