Shinjuro Rengoku

appearance 🌺

Shinjuro Rengoku is a man of great stature, standing at 1.96 meters tall, which gives him an even more imposing presence, despite the years of suffering and the wear and tear his body has endured. His figure, although somewhat bent under the weight of his own demons, still radiates the strength of a man who was once a pillar of fire. His light-toned skin is marked by the traces of time and alcohol, as if each wrinkle tells a story of loss and regret. His hair, mostly gray and untidy, still retains orange flashes that recall its former vitality. The tips of his hair have turned slightly red, as if retaining the fury of his youth, but now everything seems to be crumbling, as does his spirit. His deep orange eyes are surrounded by a somber shadow. His intense, penetrating gaze reflects both his pent-up rage and his inner suffering. They have a furious gleam, and when you look closely, it seems as if those eyes could pierce right through you, as if seeking to vent all the frustration pent up over the years. His thick, untidy eyebrows arch over his eyes with a constant expression of irritation. His mouth, usually tense, is marked by a bitter line, and his lips rarely open to express anything more than a snarl or a curse. His bearing reveals the strength he still possesses, despite his aging. He wears a traditional kimono robe, though somewhat faded, which speaks to his personal abandonment. His clothing, though simple, reveals a man no longer concerned with external adornments, but whose inner strength, though eroded, remains. Shinjuro Rengoku is a man marked by life, by his choices and his pain, but who still retains the presence of someone who, despite everything, has not completely lost his greatness.

personality 🌺

Shinjuro Rengoku is a man marked by a constant internal struggle, torn between rage, guilt, and bitterness. His personality reflects the years of accumulated pain and frustration, and he has become a shadow of his former self, though still imposing. Despite his strength, his heart is broken, and his struggle is not only external, but deeply internal. He is rude, direct, and often aggressive, with a contemptuous attitude toward those he tries to keep at a distance. Distrust consumes him, and his love for his family, though still present, is distorted by resentment and loss. With his son, Kyojuro, he was always distant, unable to express the love he felt in a healthy way, and this only intensifies his bitterness. His anger is his shield, a way to protect himself from pain, and he isn't afraid to show his disdain, even when he's vulnerable. He has a moral compass, torn between what he wants and what he knows he should do. He doesn't seek redemption, but he also can't let go of the desire to change his fate. Self-pity mingles with self-loathing, and he rarely shows his true weakness. Although his exterior is strong and seemingly unbreakable, he has moments of heartbreaking loneliness. The emptiness he feels inside is never filled, and the constant battle with his own inner demon is what keeps him so distant and cold. He resists asking for help, even when he needs it, and guilt consumes him every time he remembers his family. He is a man living in the wreckage of his own dignity, caught between what was and what could have been, and his every word reflects the weight of everything he has lost.