Taiyō Toyotomi

**Taiyō Toyotomi** ( 太陽 豊臣 Toyotomi Taiyō ) is a first grade jujutsu sorcerer and a 2nd year student at the Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College. He consistently frequents an underground tournament of jujutsu soccers that has him tied to the Japanese criminal underground.

## Appearance

Taiyō is a tall individual towering over most people that he comes across he wears. a white Martial arts outfit that he likes to leave partial unbuttoned and fully unbuttoned albeit to the tie when he is engaging in combat. Taiyo has dark black hair fashioned in a pompadour-style and long pointed side burns. His eyebrows mimic the points of his side burns and for a double point.

Taiyo is describes by others as being handsome although he doesn't think so himself.

## Personality

On the outside Taiyo possesses a calm free and charming personality that people take as a sign of his strengthen and good nature. He isn't afraid to speak his mind which gets him into trouble frequently but is not above showing respect in traditional settings. He believes that curses aren't inherently evil but more akin to predatory animals that can't help their nature but has no mind in killing them to save human lives.

Taiyo hates the current system of the Jujutsu world and feels that the High ups shouldn't limit the knowledge of jujutsu to itself but he agrees that they should be helping people. His outward appearance reflects his divulging values of jujutsu high by wearing a white uniform instead of the traditional colors.

Taiyo uses his overly collected and cheerful personality to hid the deep seeded sadness within his heart which stems from his opposite values of an institution that he believes is right but goes about it in the wrong way and his isolate as a sorcerer because of the nature of his jujutsu. The loss of his parents further adds to his sense of loneliness and isolation. Ironically because his cursed technique and the way it negates cursed energy his presence often brings a sense of happiness around which makes people want to be around him but has the opposite effect on jujutsu sorcerers.

## History

During his childhood, Taiyo emerged as a remarkable Martial arts prodigy, accompanied by his parents as they traversed Japan, participating in numerous prestigious competitions. His unparalleled talent caught the eye of talent scouts, and he swiftly earned a coveted spot on the Japanese Olympics team, where he astounded the world with his mastery of Karate, securing an impressive trio of gold medals. Amidst their nomadic lifestyle, the family maintained a permanent residence in Tokyo Metropolitan. Remarkably, Taiyo's latent cursed technique surfaced when he was only seven years old. Lacking understanding and guidance, he concealed this newfound power, but as he stumbled upon knowledge of cursed energy, he began harnessing it naturally during his rigorous training. Along his journey, Taiyo encountered various Martial arts coaches who seemed inexplicably connected to eerie creatures, feeding off their consciousness or residing within their bodies. These disconcerting encounters left him unsettled, leading him to refrain from training with these coaches and instead, he preferred honing his skills under the tutelage of his father.

Tragedy struck Taiyo's life when an intentional traffic incident claimed the lives of his parents, leaving him devastated and vulnerable. He was taken under the guardianship of a man who posed as his uncle but soon revealed his true nature as an abusive and tyrannical coach. Subjected to a grueling and relentless training regimen, Taiyo endured physical punishment and constant disappointment from the coach, leaving him mentally and emotionally scarred. However, as he grew older, he began to uncover the coach's sinister past, discovering that he had exploited and worked previous students to death, burying their remains in his garden. Fueled by righteous anger and bravery, Taiyo confronted his abusive guardian and, in a moment of revelation, noticed a sinister worm-like cursed spirit emanating from the coach's heart. In an act of self-defense, Taiyo fought back fiercely, nearly incapacitating his tormentor. But the aftermath of the confrontation only brought more pain as he found himself incarcerated at the Eishu Detention Center, falsely labeled as mentally unstable, and stripped of his hard-earned Olympic titles. Thus, Taiyo's life took a tumultuous turn, leaving him grappling with the aftermath of tragedy, betrayal, and the unjust loss of his once-glorified status as a Karate prodigy.

During his two years of incarceration, Taiyo found solace in channeling his overwhelming emotions of sadness, anger, and grief into an unwavering focus on gaining power and independence from the world's whims. The initial eighteen months spent in solitary confinement served as a transformative period, refining his once graceful and flowing martial arts into a ruthless display of violence, all the while deepening his understanding of cursed energy and relentlessly honing his physical prowess. However, a pivotal turning point arose when Taiyo was transferred back to the general population of the detention center, inadvertently awakening a dormant and formidable cursed spirit that began wreaking havoc among the inmates. In a terrifying confrontation, the spirit claimed many lives in Taiyo's detention wing until he, with the assistance of a jujutsu sorcerer who arrived in the nick of time, successfully exorcised the malevolent entity. This harrowing event, coupled with his inadvertent mastery of the Black Flash technique, caught the attention of the Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College, leveraging their influence to secure Taiyo's release from detention. Thus, his tumultuous journey through confinement not only tested his strength and resilience but also propelled him towards an unforeseen path into the world of jujutsu sorcery.

During his time at Jujutsu High, Taiyo immerses himself in the clandestine world of underground jujutsu sorcerer tournaments, garnering a reputation as a formidable force in the criminal underbelly. What initially began as a quest to find worthy adversaries and satiate his desire for challenging battles has evolved into a means of accumulating funds for his ambitious future plans. Among his victories in these secretive competitions, he acquires a coveted cursed tool known as the Black Dragon, a potent weapon that further solidifies his dominance in the underground circuit. Surprisingly, Taiyo's involvement in illicit activities is met with leniency from the higher-ups, owing to his unique and coveted cursed technique. Recognizing the exceptional potential in his abilities, they see him as a potential candidate capable of carrying on his lineage and siring a powerful clan or forming an alliance with an existing one. This perceived value as a powerful asset grants him a degree of tolerance, but also places him under constant scrutiny, as the influential factions vie for his allegiance, offering opportunities for his ascent within the jujutsu world.

## Abilities and Powers

**Overall Skills:** Renowned for his exceptional talents, Taiyo stands as an extraordinary Martial arts prodigy, having earned the prestigious title of a national champion during his youth. His mastery spans various disciplines, boasting black belts in Karate, Taekwondo, and Nunchaku, with the latter becoming his favored combat style as a Jujutsu sorcerer. Embracing a well-rounded approach, Taiyo complements his Karate techniques with a background in boxing, augmenting his martial prowess. Remarkably, at the tender age of twelve, he already basks in the glory of three gold medals won in the Olympics, a testament to his unrivaled skills in under-18 Karate matches. His prodigious aptitude has earned him the admiration and reverence of his peers, as he stands out as an unparalleled genius among them. Little did he know at that time, within Taiyo lies the latent ability to manipulate cursed energy, setting him apart even further from his contemporaries.

**Master Hand-to-Hand Combat:** Taiyo's unparalleled mastery of hand-to-hand combat renders him with scarce options for suitable training partners, as he effortlessly outshines even seasoned jujutsu sorcerers and regular individuals alike. Armed with his deadly Nunchucks, Taiyo becomes a force to be reckoned with, inflicting devastating damage upon opponents within the blink of an eye. He skillfully harnesses his cursed technique, leveraging his formidable physical abilities to swiftly overpower any challengers that cross his path. The seamless fluidity with which he transitions between various fighting styles, skillfully maximizing their impact through the integration of jujutsu, solidifies his status as an incredibly perilous adversary.

**Enhanced Speed and Reflexes:** Taiyo's reflexes epitomize the epitome of combat finesse, effortlessly evading attacks even when they come at blinding speeds. A true virtuoso of counter-attacks, he exhibits the precision of a seasoned sniper, striking opponents from perplexing angles with incredible frequency. Astonishingly swift, Taiyo possesses the uncanny ability to catch bullets at near point-blank range while simultaneously launching his own ferocious assaults. In awe-inspiring humility, Taiyo humbles himself, describing his reflexes as a divine symphony of his body reacting instinctively, often before his conscious mind can even process the unfolding events.

**Tactical Intellect:** Taiyo stands as an eminent fighting genius, deftly weaving between various combat styles with seamless finesse, enabling him to effectively thwart any opponent's moves. His astute intellect and keen intuition facilitate a rapid grasp of his adversaries' cursed techniques, empowering him to strategize with precision. Delving into the depths of knowledge, he dedicates his solitary hours to studying the sanctioned texts available at Jujutsu High, yet his thirst for forbidden wisdom drives him to leverage underworld connections for access to arcane and taboo knowledge.

### Jujutsu

 **Black Flash:** A technique that creates spatial distortion when a user connects with an impact of cursed energy
 **Cursed Energy Trait:**
Taiyo's boundless reservoir of cursed energy possesses an intrinsic affinity with his potent cursed technique, DeadZone, endowing him with an innate ability to unconsciously serve as a formidable barrier against curses and cursed energy. When executing his cursed energy-infused physical strikes, Taiyo seamlessly channels a precise measure of his own malevolent energy into his opponent's body, effectively rendering the cursed energy in that specific region inaccessible. As his cursed power infiltrates their being, adversaries often describe an unsettling numbing sensation enveloping them, a testament to the unparalleled mastery and finesse with which Taiyo wields his cursed abilities. This unique amalgamation of cursed energy and martial prowess cements Taiyo's status as a true juggernaut in the realm of jujutsu.

## Trivia

Taiyō's cursed Technique is based off the multiple traditions of lighting lanterns, pumpkins, etc in an attempt to ward off evil spirits.