Tonin

(と人)

**Tonin** (*と人*, *To-nin*) is the main protagonist of the currently running manga series Who Am I?. Tonin is a human experiment mixed with the genes of a "long dead race." Increasing his physical and spiritual capabilities far beyond the norm. The experiments have erased most of his memories, save small flashbacks, and he strives to find out who he was before, if he was at all.

*Warning! Spoilers Below*

## Biography

### Awakening

Tonin awoke in a lab on a remote island. Proded by scientists led by The Dr., Tonin broke out, killed all the scientists and destroyed the laboratory. Using the power endowed in him by the scientists from an extinct race, flew miles above the earth before realizing he had and tumbled back down face first. He was then confronted by another experiment who introduces himself as Beckham and Tonin's brother. Beckham requests a fusion between the two to make their "late father" proud. Tonin refuses and an epic battle takes place.

### Tonin vs. Beckham

Their first encounter was short as Beckham quickly used his speed and strength to get the advantage over Tonin. Before Beckham could begin the assimilation he was restrained by Agent Slicer.

### Tonin & Slicer vs. Beckham

The second bout brought in United Earth Protection Agency member Slicer to the fight. As the fight began, Slicer announced both Beckham and Tonin were under arrest. When Beckham denied this Slicer charged forward but was blocked by Tonin. Beckham, seeing an opening, began the assimilation of Tonin before Slicer; using his own speed, broke it up. While Tonin recovered, he thanked Slicer for saving him. Beckham began to show signs of mentally unraveling stating the feeling of the assimilation was something he needed. Slicer and Tonin agreed to work together and soundly defeated Beckham with a combination of attacks. Beckham announced he would return before seemingly destroying himself/escaping. Slicer thanks Tonin before knocking him out and flying him to Kawrot Detention Centre on the mainland.

### Captured

Tonin awakes in the Kawrot Detention Centre where he is greeted by Slicer once again. Explaining where he is and that he has been designated a 327 and that he can't be allowed to leave the prison. Tonin attempts to attack but is suddenly shocked violently, passing out.

After about 24 hours, Tonin is met by Captain Volkum who explains that the necklace around his neck is used to restrain prisoners from using force. After that, Volkum leads Tonin to the Mess Hall.

### Prison Fight

Tonin is shown the Mess Hall and the food available. He rushes over to get his meal while plotting how to escape, as he finds a seat he bumps into the prison's biggest inmate, Giant. Taunted by him, Tonin considers fighting him but opts out when he remembers the shock he received earlier. Tonin attempts to make his way past the Giant passively but is suddenly clotheslined. Giant attempts to step on Tonin, ending him, but his foot is caught by another prisoner, Finix. Finix attempts to reason with Giant but he stubbornly persists. In an impressive feat of strength, Finix throws Giant on his back before the K.D.C. Guards appear to quell the fight.

### Suspicions

After the fight, Tonin is surprised to find out Finix is in the cell next to his. He and Finix have a conversation regarding how he was able to throw Giant without being hurt and Finix reluctantly says he can't share the information.

### Pushing Buttons

The next day, Tonin is allowed into the courtyard for recess. He sees Finix speaking with another prisoner and asks for assistance. Finix asks him what he needs and Tonin again requests how to remove the necklace. Finix explains that he can't tell him because it would risk the safety of not only Tonin but all the other prisoners who may need help. Frustrated, Tonin accepts this but turns around to accuse Finix of having already removed his necklace and using his cloak to cover the evidence of this. Threatening to expose Finix, he angrily lifts Tonin by his necklace and lambasts him for attempting to betray the person who saved him. Finix drops Tonin and says he'll show him the truth. Revealing that the necklace is still on him. Meaning he is using his strength with it on. He offers training to Tonin to do the same and he agrees.

### Namesake

The following day, Tonin is being tutored on what it takes to bypass the necklaces power and is asked why he wants to learn this skill. Tonin says he just wants to be free and Finix says he reminds him of the legendary god, Tonin. After explaining the legend, Finix dubs him Tonin since he has no name.

### Murderer

Shortly after Tonin and Finix are in the Messhall discussing what it takes to master the power he desires. When asked if he's afraid of the pain that may come with it, Tonin angrily shouts back that he's not afraid. Finix proposes an impromptu exercise spotting another inmate with a shiv approaching Tonin. He offers that he'll disarm the inmate and Tonin will deliver a controller strike to incapacitate him and avoid being shocked. Tonin agrees and the plan begins. The inmate approaches and attempts to to stab an unwitting Tonin but is caught by Finix and breaks his arm. Tonin throws a punch all while repeating the words "focus" however it is for not. The necklace goes off and shocks them both, completely burning Prisoner 12 alive. Tonin is knocked out and U.E.P.A Guards arrive to stop any commotion.

### Sentencing

The next day, Slicer returns to Kawrot Detention Center to dull out sentencing for the murder of Prisoner 12. He says that Tonin has a week before his execution will be carried out. In response he mocks Slicer by saying he'll be gone before the weeks end to which Slicer solemnly responds "I know."

### A Week Later

A week after Tonin's death row sentence, Tonin has been training diligently to master the ability to bypass the necklace to escape to no avail. Finix apologizes for getting him in this situation by suggesting a live target and Tonin brushes it off, telling him to not worry. Tonin begins training again but gives up shortly thereafter, accepting his fate.

### Execution

On the day of the execution, Tonin is roused from his sleep and called to the Gas Chamber where he is cuffed and thrown in. As the gas begins pouring into the chamber an explosion occurs somewhere outside Kawrot causing the guards and scientist in attendance to the execution to scatter. Tonin considers blasting his way out of the chamber but recalls be shocked and assumes he would knock himself and die from the gas anyway. Resigned to his fate, Tonin slumps down and begins to have dreams about The Boy again. When he awakes suddenly, Finix has rescued him by using a chair to break open the chamber and free Tonin. Tonin asks what's happening and Finix says there's been a prison break.

### Freedom

Tonin, weakened, makes it to the courtyard with the help of Finix and sees a giant broken hole in the back wall. They both make their way to it before a stray blast of energy sends the pair sprawling. Tonin sees Beckham again hovering above the two. Tonin asks if Beckham knows who he is himself to Beckham denies and says he only knows his own name and that he and Tonin are to be fused. Tonin accepts this fate as well, much to Finix', who is currently stuck under a slab of rock, dismay. Beckham begins the assimilation process and Tonin increases his power to use the necklace to shock Beckham and himself with they're connected with the hopes to kill one another. Tonin has flashes of the Boy and a younger Beckham being shot and killed on a street before Beckham in the present draws back and full-force punches Tonin into the wall of the prison. Killing him.

### Final Fight

Thought to be dead; Tonin in fact was able to skirt by a killing blow from Beckham when the necklace released when Tonin died. As Beckham was about to destroy the prison with a giant energy ball. The revitalized Tonin punches a hole through Beckham's chest, causing the ball to fade and Beckham to die. Tonin is shown that his chance for freedom is now by Finix, pointing to the broken wall again. Tonin thanks Finix for all his help, does a short prayer for Beckham before flying away.

### Two Months Later

After the death of Beckham, Tonin left to find peace alone. However he is haunted by dreams of his death at the hands of Beckham 2 months ago. Worried he may die before he can find out the truth about himself, he returns to Anyon Island to search for clues.

### Special Projects

While Tonin searches the remains of the lab that he awoke from he finds worn branding on the incubation tank he was in. I says "U.E.P.A. Special Projects" Tonin has a flashback moments before he was placed in the tank for the experiments with the same branding. Tonin reminds himself of Slicer and his proclamation that he was an agent of U.E.P.A. and seeks to find Slicer in the only place he knows where he would be.

### Return to Kawrot

Tonin arrives in the city that is located only minutes from the Detention Center he was placed in. He searches for appropriate clothing while also learning how people conduct their daily lives. All the while being bombarded by visions of the Boy and a confrontation he had with a young girl at his school. Tonin finds a clothes store but is stopped by a group of hoodlums who threaten him with a knife. Tonin recalls the lessons that Finix had taught him and incapacitates the leader without killing him. Tonin takes his clothes and makes his way back to the prison.

### Hunting for Slicer

Tonin infiltrates Kawrot Detention Center successfully after appropriating a U.E.P.A. Guards uniform. While searching for Slicer, Tonin is stopped by Captain Volkum but his cover is safe as he uses flattery to escape Volkum's notice. Tonin continues his search for Slicer, slightly frustrated when he sees a sign showing the Cell Blocks. Remembering his imprisonment and by extension, Finix, Tonin side lines his search to find Finix. He is able to negotiate getting by the guard only to find out that Finix's cell has been marked with a painted ex on the door (signaliging execution or scheduled execution) and apologizes to Finix.

Tonin resumes his search, dismayed that Finix may have been executed. While deep in thought, he unwittingly bumps shoulders with Commander King who survived his fall during Beckham's attack. Tonin apologizes without noticing who he bumped into, much to the shock of other guards. When Tonin notices the revere from the other guards, Tonin promptly apologizes to the imposing Commander before being dragged away by Slicer.

### Finix' Fate

Slicer berates Tonin, not being able to tell who he is because of his guard uniform, for being casual with the Commander of the United Earth Protection Agency. Tonin attempts to reveal who he is to learn more about the Special Project but when he does, Slicer has already gone.

Frustrated and finished. Tonin is on his way out of the prison when he sees a fellow inmate from his time within the prison. Confronting him as a guard and now as his former friend, the inmate accuses Tonin of murder after asking about the whereabouts of Finix, confirming his suspicions.

### New Hope

Tonin leaves his guard uniform and says goodbye to the Prison forever. He flies to the neighboring city and watches the sunset before a young woman appears to cheer him up. After a long conversation, Tonin hope is renewed and he flies off, much to the shock of the woman.

### Off-the-Grid

Tonin begins living alone peacefully in an unknown location. However he still has dreams of the boy and a young Beckham which troubles him greatly. He leaves to get air.

*Spoilers conclude here!*

## Personality

From what has been seen of Tonin, he seems very quiet and hesitant to trust or get along with anyone until he may need them. He has also shown the propensity to use leverage to get what wants. He has the ability to coordinate with other fighters with limited time spent to interact.

## Powers and Abilities

### Energy Manipulation

This allows Tonin to use energy to attack. Firing beams mainly.

### Heightened Strength and Stamina

Tonin has better strength and stamina than the normal man. He has the strength to cause targets he hits to sail like a ball and the stamina to take a hit hard enough to shatter the ground and live.

### Superspeed

Tonin is able to move very quickly, using this he intercepted the destruction of a wide area using it.

## Battles

* Vs. Beckham (Chapter 2-3)
* Vs. Beckham (Chapter 15-16)