Nagao Kagetora

Nagao Kagetora was the daimyo of the Echigo region during the Warring States period. Her reputation as an unparalleled warrior led to her being known as "God of War" in later years. Claiming to be the avatar of Bishamonten, she fought honorably to unify the nation during this turbulent time, and spent almost her entire life on the battlefield.

"One does not engage in battle for self-gain. But should your reasons be just, all shall aid in your cause!"

Height/Weight: 167cm, 53kg

Origin: History

Region: Japan

Alignment: Lawful-Good

Sub-Attribute: Human

Gender: Female

"Fate is decreed by the heavens, armor is strengthened by the heart, and glory is gained on foot!"

She managed to unify the nation of Echigo, which was plagued with constant civil war. She would dispatch troops multiple times after receiving aid from other nations to lead innumerable battles between the Takeda and Hojo clan.

She led from the front lines, and her overwhelming charisma and tactical talents made her an excellent commander. Even after seventy-plus battles during her lifetime, she did not suffer a single defeat in a major campaign.

She changed her name multiple times during her lifetime, going by Nagao Kagetora, Uesugi Masatora, and ultimately Uesugi Terutora. Her most famous name, "Kenshin," was her Buddhist name after she dedicated herself to Buddhism.

"Eh? The Kenshin name's more famous than Kagetora!?"

Kagetora was constantly troubled. Which weapon would be the strongest on the battlefield: A sword or a spear? Firearms? They miss, so those are no good.

And then one day, Kagetora encountered the eight-bladed Bishamonten, a statue depicting an inhuman form of the god Bishamonten wielding eight swords, and she came to a realization. That's right! You just need a sword AND spear!

The next day, she brandished eight weapons, calling her style Hakka no Sonae, the Flourishing Eight Defenses, and the War God of Echigo was then seen tearing her way through the battlefield.

Thus, the great, invincible general of the warring states, "Full Armored Kagetora," was born.

Fate Decreed by Heavens: A

As Kenshin believed in the protection of Bishamonten, she is able to receive a number of advantages on the battlefield.

Armor Strengthened by Heart: A

A skill for defense against projectile weapons. This skill originates in one of the many stories about Kagetora, in which it was said that she casually sipped wine in front of her enemies while bullets were exchanged, and every shot missed. Her extreme sense of pride triggers a phenomenon not unlike warping reality. As long as she thinks she will never be hit, the bullets themselves will curve to avoid her. However, if a shot is imbued with sufficient determination to make her think it might hit her, it may break through this protection.

Glory Gained on Foot: A

Kagetora's battle instincts that earned her praise as a peerless warrior in Japan. She engaged in seventy-plus battles and won a majority of them. She's not quite as good when it comes to besieging castles, though.

"Argh! Come on out and fight!"

『Bishamonten's Eight Aspect Rotating Formation』

Rank: B

NP Type: Anti-Personnel/Anti-Army

Range: 1 - 50

Maximum Targets: 1 - 100

Biten Hassou Kurumagakari no Jin.

This Noble Phantasm is derived from Nagao Kagetora's signature tactic called the "kuruma gakari" formation. This formation typically is composed of multiple units, and the units continually reinforce each other to keep up their attack on the enemy.

At the revelation of its True Name, a fully armed and mounted Kagetora splits into eight and attacks the enemy successively...a solo kuruma gakari formation attack.

"Gallop, Houshou Tsukige! Bishamonten's protection is with us!"

Typically her favorite horse, Houshou Tsukige, would only be summoned if she were a Rider Class. But we see yet another outrageous rule breaking attempt using the name of Bishamonten with this forceful summoning.

As a self-proclaimed avatar of Bishamonten, Kagetora tasked herself with protecting the people, deeming it the righteous course. Yet, because she had always been strong, she never truly comprehended what human frailty was.

Kagetora did not understand human emotions like sadness, anger, and so many other subtleties of human feeling. The only thing she could do to get along with people was smile. Even so, her detached words and behavior toward her retainers soon led them to fear her, which ultimately evolved and became fanatical faith. This is how Kagetora was forced to live a life beyond humanity, as an almost godlike being. In consequence, conflicts on the battlefield where life and death come face-to-face were the only time she felt human at all.

Her detached life was what enabled her to gain her place in the Throne as a god of war. Whether that was her true intention...nobody will never know.

Bishamonten is here.