Katakura Tsuma

Katakura Tsuma is a major supporting character in the series, and serves as a mentor figure to Ryuga Chisaka, Ayumu Ishioka, and Muzuri Liang and even Yuna Song. She is also a member of the Katakura Family, a well regarded family in Kostatucenturies ago but felt the regret of seeing her corrupted father die. She died in the Cave of the Grounds Arc. Tsuma is the current Explosion Kosho in the series. She is also tasked with the duty of slaying the Agawis and Luntao who work against the humans. She is the master of Jolene Jazlyn, and Isa Jazyln. She died while fighting against the three members of the Warped Domain's Lords, which were Reika Kamino, Daiki, and Kenzu Fuyuki while being one of the main aids to distracting the Upper Gods for the Defenders of the Light to search more on the Jesora Caves and effectively lead them to the Glass Gardens. She is also the Demigoddess of Explosions, who was one of the minor deities who was finding a search on the truth of Tsumi.

## Personality

Tsuma is a very opportunistic woman, who does not hesitate to take any opportunity she is faced with, and she would often be frustrated upon missing out opportunities. Despite her frustration, she is very calm, stern, and uninterested most of the time. She also appears to often be tired, uninterested and annoyed with those who exhibit brash and energetic demeanors, such as her constant annoyance at Tae and Ryuga. However, she is usually very observant, though she keeps off a facade of being uninterested in what's happening around her. She lacks any obedience to the societal rules and the current gender norms, and did not hesitate to become a fighter for the Defenders of the Light despite the clear disapproval of society. She was uninterested in entertaining the statements of others, who didn't agree with her beliefs.

Tsuma is also very cynical, distrustful of others, and always questions their motives and if they are truly worth trusting. This also led to her often being cold and stern to others, always being rather straightforward and unwilling to entertain conversations which she deems trivial. Her cynical demeanor makes her extremely cold-hearted and crude to others, often being blunt and harsh. She has little amounts of liveliness and enthusiasm, but is arguably very passionate and hardworking like Sabrine. This is due to her desire to become a military fighter, than a useless noble woman, and her desire to protect her father from the grasp of becoming the vessel of Sloth. Her demeanor often causes others to avoid contact with her immediately, and others even claimed that Rei was slightly better.

She has also become increasingly independent, and rebellious, due to the lack of support she received for her motive. Tsuma appears to be very angry and frustrated with those who focuses more on personal goals, and personal motives, often remarking these goals as unneccessary. She was irritated and annoyed by the statement of Amelie Dupont, and Amelie's desire to find love, calling love as a worthless thing. She believes that focusing on personal goals is a selfish decision, and shows the selfishness of others, and highlights their weakness as soldiers, something that Ryuga wants to help her diminish. Upon missing out on a great opportunity, Tsuma tends to be very rude and intimidating towards the person who missed the opportunity, and could be quite fierce towards that person. According to Mitsuko Chisaka's opinion in the databook, Tsuma is extremely crude and bold, and will not hesitate to insult people. Tsuma also was rather impatient and strict on others, calling others troublesome to train, if they can't comply quickly. However, she became considerably kind to Ryuga, upon getting closer to him. She also showed dislike for brash and energetic people, as seen with her constant annoyance at Aya Aoki and Jurei Matsuoka, telling them to shut up due to their annoying behavior.

Tsuma was also very cool-headed, but rather serious and aloof. She could plan things strategically and be quite calculating in her plans against her enemies. She was seemingly emotionless, and would make sure to make her feelings stay out of the situation. She comes off as rather insensitive and cold, but this is because she does not like slow progress and her emotions to consume her. She is also very impatient, as she was constantly annoyed and acted impulsively when there were delays in the progress. However, throughout the series, she became more understanding as the Kosho, and became more patient. She is very passionate about her work, and often desires to inspire others, such as her fellow soldiers in the Defenders of the Light.Tsuma is also blunt, and unafraid to speak her mind, no matter what, as seen with her constant insults towards the Tatralian King, alongside Ryuga and Muzuri, openly expressing her disgust for the Tatralian regime, and the king's use of false propaganda even though she knew she herself would have gotten into massive trouble. She is also very courageous, and approaches everything with courage. Tsuma is very self-confident about her skills and her plans as the Explosion Kosho, rejecting the rule that only men could become a Kosho. She is also very overconfident and prideful, to the point of being too bold. Her extremely bold and impulsive, quick to act demeanor causes her to often not listen to other's concerns about the opportunities. She is often rebellious, and often unshakable, never letting others influence her. She is very straightforward, and does not hesitate to speak her mind, and emotions often.

Tsuma has also shown a fair amount of pragmatism, as she often chooses the best and the most practical course of action, even if it may mean compromising her moral principles. She is willing to make tough choices for the greater good, and often disregards the damage caused. Tsuma was willing to sacrifice moral principles, and Morally questionable actions, if she believes it will lead to a favorable outcome. Despite this, Tsuma is personally not heartless, but may engage in Morally questionable actions, with the lines of her actions throughout the series possibly blurring between good and bad. There are also some cases where she may prioritize the defeat of her enemies, as evident by her battle with Emi Momori, and the Emotion Dragons. This was also the reason she was mocked by Daiki, as unworthy of being a true warrior in the Cave of the Grounds Arc, which she responded with a mocking, insulting response.

Tsuma expresses her concerns and caring demeanor, in a fierce, blunt, harsh, yet clear way. This was shown when she berated and insulted Ryuga Chisaka's impulsive action of fighting Sasaki Akiyama, and his lack of fear. Although she denies it, she can be caring, affectionate, and dutiful but would not like others to see that side. She also upholds a strict sense of discipline and is disgusted by those who are not as dutiful as she is, further expressing her disappointment at the lesser-ranked warriors slacking on their training.

## Abilities

**Overall Abilities:** As the Explosion Kosho, Tsuma possesses an unparalleled amount of skills to make her able to battle against Daiki and devise countless strategies to help her fellow warriors defeat him soon.

## Trivia

Amongst the characters, Tsuma is one of the characters, who is confirmed to actually having no themes.

Tsuma actually died upon her birthday.

After the Cave of the Grounds Arc, it is revealed Tsuma's death was actually very purposeful, for both the Kabuki Council and the Defenders of the Light but providing more aid to the Defenders of the Light.

After Tsuma died, Isa took her place and became the new Emotion Kosho who wielded the Emotion's Manifestation Scythe and Tsuma's tools to honor Tsuma and prove herself worthy.

Tsuma is very fond of meat, as it is quite rare.

Tsuma often dislikes Rei Matsuoka, due to his belittling and cold-hearted nature.