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soft-spoken and sensitive, Aiden harbors a very objective and somewhat suspicious view of the people around him, owing to his experiences before becoming a Hashira. He is ever-cognizant of what others, particularly Adults or those older than him, are capable of if given the opportunity. By reason of his doubtful nature, it can take a while for him to completely accept and trust others. When he does open up and let others in, he is unwavering in his commitment to them. Edgy and Him often but heads often due to edgys rash nature. He possesses tremendous levels of physical endurance and stamina, able to take multiple attacks from Christ, the Upper Rank One, receiving only minor injuries and continues to fight. Kodama treats him like a younger sibling and often belittles him for being younger than him.

## Fighting Style

**Master Swordsman:** Being a Hashira, He is one of the most powerful and skilled swordsmen in the entire organization.

### Swordsmanship

**Stone Breathing** (の *Iwa no kokyū***?**): A Breathing Style Aiden mastered and uses in combat. Instead of a katana, Gyomei opts to wield a spiked flail and axe.

* **First Form: Serpentinite Bipolar** (ノ ・ *Ichi no kata: Jamongan - Sōkyoku***?**) - The user throws both the flail and axe towards their intended target and manipulates the chain by rotating it thus causing the axe and flail to also rotate in order to drill and grind right through his target.

* **Second Form: Upper Smash** (ノ き *Ni no kata: Tenmen Kudaki***?**) - The user throws both his axe and spiked flail for a pincer move before smashing down on the chain to cause the flail to then rebound and smash his target from afar.

* **Third Form: Stone Skin** (ノ の *San no kata: Ganku no Hadae***?**)  - The user unleashes a series of slashes with his axe deflecting nearby attacks.

* **Fourth Form: Volcanic Rock, Rapid Conquest** (ノ ・ *Shi no kata: Ryūmongan - Sokusei***?**) - The user manipulates both the flail and axe weapons at both ends of the chain by swinging the chain on both sides in order to strike his opponents using a two pronged wide ranged attack.

* **Fifth Form: Arcs of Justice** (ノ  *Go no kata: Garin Gyōbu***?**) - The user utilizes a powerful barrage with his flail and axe, doing a great amount of damage. The axe is destined to hit first with the trajectory of the flail following from the opposite side and slamming into the opponent.

**Modified Nichirin Spiked Flail and Axe:** Aiden wields a swinging/whipping weapon similar to a kusarigama, consisting of an ono (axe) attached to a spiked flail via a long chain. To compensate for his lack of sight, He utilizes the sound of the chain to direct the motion of the axe and flail, allowing him to wield the weapon effectively. The weapon was forged from the same metals used in the creation of Nichirin Blades. Its craftsmanship in particular is noted for being incredibly high-class, and even superior to the swords forged during the Sengoku period, when swordsmithing was at the peak of development. Even the Upper Rank One, Kokushibo could not cut through the chain and was forced to instead resort to close-range combat. On the hilt of his axe, the words **Destroy Demons** ( *Akki Messatsu***?**) are carved.