Sokushitsuki

* RPGX
* Canon/TABA

**Sokushitsuki** (Sokushi-tsuki, **スピードゴースト**) is a high ranking Oni, an Rakshasa.

First introduced as a minor antagonist, in Taimanin Asagi 2. A heavy armored, gender ambiguous demon, taken over by Edwin Black during that time. Reintroduced, in the alternative timeline of Taimanin RPGX, this female demon is now a more chaotic neutral faction as the boss of the Oni group "Kibushu", which has a vendetta against Nomad.

Sokushitsuki also called "Speed Demon" in the translation of Taimanin Asagi Battle Arena, has abilities in sword combat and overall swiftness, rivaling even Igawa Asagi skills.

## Personality

Sokushitsuki values and respects strength and honor, she has a high amount of fighting spirits and does not fear her own death. She feels pure joy while fighting somebody strong, and seeks good fights all the time.

Upbeat personality, and a heavy drinker, known as the "strongest" of the Oni drinkers. Seems to lack any interest in planning and allies, out of pure spontaneous desire. Typically, neutral but dislikes Nomad and allies, with those which fight them. Has such a love for fighting that she would join a weaker power just a stronger opponent to unit against.

Very close with all her executives, which she treats more as close friends and drinking bodies than normal subordinate. Can get angry, rude or frustrated, but normally holds no long grudges. She is a close drinking buddy of Francis and can drink her and Yamata no Orochi under the table.

In the normal canon, she is only confronted while being possessed by Edwin Black, which has full or partial control. In these cases she still, shows signs of honor, waiting for its enemies to get ready but also can use dirty tricks like poison needles, having fighting spirit and not fearing death. Sokushitsuki thinks humans are lesser beings but values those that are strong, outside of fighting the strong really nothing interests him. It is unclear if Sokushiktsuki in this state can be judged fairly.

## Appearance

Fully red armored, masked with either fake or white hair, demon with horns. The real body cannot be seen.

She has two horns, pink long hair and pink eyes, large chest. (RPGX)

## History

### Background

A high ranking Rakshasa Demon, active in Tokyo Kingdom, not much is known about them in normal canon.

The Rakshasha are the most powerful type of Oni, and often become Kings and Queens of their tribes. It has high healing abilities and is also known as the Speed Demon, for their abilities which rival Igawa Asagi. Unlike, Lark Shasha, which power is sealed, Sokushitsuki has normally full access to their abilities.

### Visual Novels

It can be assumed that Sokushitsuki had been active in Tokyo Kingdom, in the year **2076**, during the time Edwin Black of Nomad, tried to steal back research done by Dragon Gate. Edwin Black was strongly damaged in a fight with the original Saya, and was forced to take over the body of Sokushitsuki in an attempt to heal himself using the quick healing abilities of Oni. It is unknown but doubtful that this was a volatile take over. Black had informed, Saya during their fight, about three Taimanin currently active, and that their capture could force even stronger playmates for Saya into the open, hoping that Igawa Asagi would also arrive in Tokyo Kingdom.

When, Dragon Gate found the hideout of Asagi and Sakura, which were investigating Dragon Gate and the disappearance of Taimanin in Tokyo Kingdom. They jumped out of the exploding building, during the attack of Dragon Gate troops, landing in the streets below, Sokushitsuki waited for them.

Either compelled or fully under the control of Edwin Black, they used that chance to challenge Asagi to a one on one duel, with Sakura told to run ahead.

Able to keep up with Asagi's abilities at first, they were almost defeated as their sword was shattered, and multiple small wounds appeared during the clashes of blades. However, they shoot a poison dart from its hard armor, as killing Sokushitsuki would require more time and the poison's effects are unknown, Asagi is forced to flee and meet up with Sakura. Left alone, Sokushitsuki doesn't follow Asagi and talks with Black in their head, to observe the situation further.

It is implied that the needle contained a substance that at least triggered a partial awakening of the Inner Demon in Igawa Asagi, ⁣⁣ but Sokushitsuki still suffered multiple wounds from the encounter. Asagi and Sakura were both defeated afterward by Saya and taken to the Dragon Gate Hideout. As the third member of the Taimanin team, Yatsu Kurou arrived in Tokyo Kingdom, healing from the explosion of Tokyo Kingdom Bridge, meant to kill him, he was confronted by Sokushitsuki.

The damaged Sokushitsuki fought against the blind Taimanin, Kurou. Black could not allow Asagi to be freed yet, as her corruption was part of his plan and he still waited for an opportunity to infiltrate himself. Thanks to Kurou's Ninja Art, which he shared with his sister Yatsu Murasaki and his veteran skills, he defeated the Rakshasa.

Asking for the blind Taimanins name, Sokushitsuki states that they shall sleep for a while, before Kurou shots them in close range with multiple bullets until the demon presumably died or became dormant. However, demonic sludge escapes the damaged body and Edwin Black jumped into the body of Kurou to complete his regeneration and infiltrate Dragon Gate.

It is unknown if Sokushitsuki, recovered after this and how many of these actions were their own. Black later left Kurou's body, Saya was killed, Dragon Gate defeated, as well Asagi and Sakura were able to escape, with no further mention of Sokushitsuki in the old timeline.

As TA3 and TABA share most of their timeline, a version of Sokushitsuki was likely active in the year **2082**, but not further information is known.

### Timeline TABA

Appears in TABA called a Speed Demon in the TABA translation. Fuuma Kotaro fights it and wins, but it isn't shown if it died or just left.

Once more, it uses the same armor, but it isn't fully clear if it is the same person in the year **2082**.

### Timeline RPGX

Strongly changed version, with it never having the encounter in TA2. Regardless, some of the events of TA2, year 2076 still occurred, as Saya had been killed during that time. However, Black was never really as villainous in this timeline, since their personal vendetta is currently undisclosed.

A female demoness who leads the Kibushu, one of the five strongest groups in Tokyo Kingdom, in the year **2082**.

Her subordinates are Ongyouki Tsubaki, Toge Kinki, Mishima Mizuki and Hasegawa Fuki, all powerful Oni. She is an immortal **Ravana** (King/Queen of **Sokushitsuki**) who uses high-speed sword techniques. At first, her men fought against Nisha Gaiza's troops and the Independent Rangers but their conflict could be ended for some time. Her group is mentioned to be an enemy of Nomad.

She later formed a partnership with Gaiza's Nisha Ninja Troops to take down Fürst of Nomad, in year **2086**, which ended with Fürst death.

In year **2087**, the Soukushitsuki saw the ongoing internal conflict of the Nisha Ninja Troops, as signs for a bigger conflict, unsure which side to support, as she only cared which enemy would be the most fun to fight, her executives suggested multiple people including, even neutral parties like Shinganji Kurenai. While no decision was made, a servant of Kurenai Kagari overheard the conversation and informed Kurenai. While Kurenai had no interest, this currently might be a plot point as Kagari had been taken out by Felicia's group without Kurenai knowing who is responsible, with the ongoing civil war in Tokyo Kingdom.

Sokushitsuki, and her allies, attacked both Nisha Ninja Troops and Beast Kingdom, promising to join whoever was the weaker one. As Club Persona also joined the encounter, all parties currently are ready to fight.

## Powers/Abilities

**Main Weapon**: Western style and Japanese style sword (Death Killer)

* **Master swordsman**: Is able to use attacks like the "Single sword style Crimson Lotus Flower"
* **Magic Blade**: Death Killer was forged to kill Vampires.
* **Enhanced Reaction**: Is able to see even Asagi's movements.
* **Enhanced Speed**: Is able to counter Asagi's speed.
* **Enhanced Defense**: Thick armor and muscle protect his vital organs. (Canon)
* **Poison darts** (Canon)
* **Minor regeneration**

## Media

* Taimanin Asagi 2
* Taimanin Asagi Battle Arena (Possibly)
* Taimanin RPGX (New design)

## Trivia

* Translation might be faulty (RPGX)
* Their gender in TA2, was unknown and even if some language would hint that they are male, as they were taken over by Edwin Black in TA2, it is hard to say. The thick armor, also, made it impossible to tell. As such, she will no longer be included in the "male category" for her first appearance.
* As the artist of the new RPGX design stated, both versions are supposed to be the same demon and because of that will share the same page.
* In Taimanin Asagi Battle Arena, a demon called "Speed Demon" shows up in a few events and uses the same artwork of speed demon, being a direct translation of the name Sokushitsuki. In Taimanin RPGX, Sokushitsuki (RPGX) shows up, a **Ravana** (King/Queen of **Sokushitsuki**).
* Outside "Speed Demon" her name can be translated to "Conflict".

## Gallery

Concept ArtKilled by Yatsu KuroIgawa Asagi Vs Sokushitsuki