Aki Hayakawa [🚬]

Personality:

Aki generally seemed to be a very stoic person. He acted mature and sometimes rude to the point of rudeness when around his fellow Demon Hunters, but was actually quite compassionate. He tended to get attached easily to others and hated seeing people get hurt, especially his closest friends. Unlike many of his associates, he was described by Himeno as a "normal person" in the sense that he still grieved for the lost and was not tired enough to close down his feelings. Despite this, he was very determined and his main motivation for killing the Gun Devil was revenge for his family. He was, however, entirely willing to put his own life at risk to save others, even if it hindered his goals. He disliked people who didn't take their job as Demon Hunters seriously or fought for a superficial, materialistic goal like money or, in Denji's case, to be able to touch some breasts, this being one of the main reasons why he and Denji They didn't get along well initially. Aki was also ruthless, stating that he always makes the demons he kills suffer in order to provide them with a slow and painful death. He could become intimidating towards those he did not yet trust enough, such as when he threatened Denji, telling him that if he betrayed them or sided with other demons, he would kill him without any hesitation. Despite being merciless, Aki still showed some kindness towards his fellow demon hunters, such as retrieving Denji's severed arm, taking Meowy to get medical attention, freeing Power, and intentionally lying in his report to Makima in order to find out the truth of the matter. incident with the Devil Bat.

Appearance:

Aki was a young man with medium-length black hair that he usually wore in a quiff style (shoulder length with long bangs when untied) and blue eyes. In the past, when he and Himeno met through Kishibe and became partners, Aki used to have shorter hair. He often wore the Public Security Demon Hunter uniform; a suit and tie. He also wore black earrings and usually carried his sword on his back.

Affiliation:

Aki Hayakawa (早はや川かわWhat, Hayakawa Aki?) was the deuteragonist of the Public Security Saga. He was a Public Security Demon Hunter working under Makima's special squad [1] who had contracts with the Curse Devil and the Future Devil, and a previous contract with the Fox Devil.

Demon Hunters (Devil Hunter):

Demon Hunters (デビルハンター, Debiru Hantā ? ) are individuals (human or not) who, as the name implies, have taken it upon themselves to fight Demons whenever a threat related to them arises in the world. They tend to use contracts with Demons as a means of standing a chance in combat against their monstrous opponents, giving them a huge advantage over standard law enforcement whenever Demons appear. Due to Denji's role as a Demon Hunter in both the Private Sector and Public Security, they play a pivotal role in the Chainsaw Man story.

More about demon hunters.

Counting the Private Sector Demon Hunters, there are over a thousand Demon Hunters in Tokyo, which means that being a Demon Hunter is considered a common profession. Demon Hunters who work for the government receive a regular salary, just like any other government employee, while Private Sector Demon Hunters deliver bounties and do not have a permanent regular salary. Other Demon Hunters may choose to sell Demon corpses on the black market as an alternative way to make more money. Demon Hunters also sometimes capture Demons instead of killing them, usually for the purpose of using them to form contracts. The Devil from the Future is a good example of this. Demon Hunters are also the only people authorized by the government to form a contract with a Demon. According to Aki Hayakawa, the Devil Hunters are the only ones alongside the police force who are legally allowed to use a weapon. Although hunting Demons can allow you to earn considerable amounts of money along with government benefits for those working in Public Security, this is considered one of the most dangerous professions out there. Despite this, it is still a very popular profession, and even schools have Devil hunting clubs for students who want to become one. According to Denji, killing a demon usually yields around 300,000 yen. [1] The Tomato Devil, considered very weak, is worth 400,000 yen on the Black Market. [2] The more powerful a Devil is, the more he is worth, with some countries willing to pay anywhere from 2 million dollars to anything for the Chainsaw Man and his heart. [3] [4]

Demon hunters' relationships with humans:

As many Demon Hunters have had their families killed by Demons, many Demon Hunters have a hatred for Demons and desire revenge. This became especially common after the massacre the Gun Devil caused thirteen years before the present day. However, due to how powerful some Demons are, most Demon Hunters end up entering into contracts with Demons to be better able to kill them. Some demons and Demons also choose to become Demon Hunters and work alongside humans. Because of this, sometimes a bond can form between humans and their demonic companions. Some Demons choose to help humanity out of fear of being killed by a Demon Hunter, rather than doing so of their own free will. And last but not least, all demons and Demons who work as Demon Hunters are completely expendable, if anyone betrays the Demon Hunters by allying with other Demons or resigning from their job, the Demon Hunters will kill them. it and replace it with another.

Demon Hunters Public Safety:

The Public Security Demon Hunters (公こう安あんのデビルハンター, Kōan no Debiru Hantā?), later known as the National Public Security Commission for Devil Extermination, is a government-sanctioned organization of Devil Hunters in Japan that It works in a similar way to a Fire Department or Police Force. They are sent to dispatch Demons in the event of a threat to the public and are tasked with resolving Devil-related incidents on a smaller scale. Although the threat level of the Demons they pursue can vary, they are generally sent after greater threats than those working in the Private Sector, according to Himeno. To compensate for the fact that public agency Hunters are sent after more dangerous Demons than private Demon Hunters, the government gives them more paid days off and other benefits. Despite the benefits, Public Security, like all departments subordinate to the government, must also take care of paperwork and always provide well-explained and detailed reports on its activities.

More about public safety demon hunters:

The Public Security Devil Hunters are divided into several different divisions. A notable division of Public Security Demon Hunters led by Makima employs individuals who are outsiders to most of the organization at large, such as Denji, a living human who was previously fused with a Demon, and Power, a demon. Public Safety Demon Hunters have a basic dress code. They usually wear formal clothing such as ties and suits, while Private Sector Demon Hunters do not have to follow a dress code since they do not work for the government. It is worth mentioning that the uniforms provided to the Public Security Demon Hunters are reinforced, which means that the suits offer decent protection to the Demon Hunters. According to Makima, Public Security has someone who can relocate members. This implies that Public Security Demon Hunters also have access to better healthcare than civilians and private Demon Hunters.

Who is Aki Hayakawa?:

Aki Hayakawa (早はや川かわWhat, Hayakawa Aki?) was the deuteragonist of the Public Security Saga. He was a Public Security Demon Hunter working under Makima's special squad [1] who had contracts with the Curse Devil and the Future Devil, and a previous contract with the Fox Devil.

Relationship with Himeno:

Aki had known Himeno since joining Public Security and she was his first work partner. She was responsible for making him smoke and also tried to get him to quit his job to ensure his safety. Himeno had a crush on Aki and it was implied that she kissed him when he was a new recruit. Although it appears that Aki did not reciprocate his feelings, he considered Himeno a dear friend.

Relationship with Denji:

Aki and Denji initially hated each other with their first mission ending in a physical and verbal altercation where Aki insults and punches Denji, only for Denji to knee him in the groin and kick him while he is down. He thinks Denji is too simple-minded, brutal, vulgar and thoughtless to continue in a dangerous job. Despite the fight, they continued working together at Makima's request. Also at Makima's request, Aki allowed Denji to move into his house and take care of him. After fighting side by side and living in the same house, Aki began to consider Denji a close friend, although she still found him unpleasant at times.

Relationship with Power:

Aki and Power also had a less than positive relationship at first, although perhaps not as much as with Denji. Aki didn't like Power's vulgar and ungrateful attitude and found it extremely unpleasant. He also absorbed Power when Makima requested, and gradually the two grew closer. Although he seemed embarrassed and irritated by Power's constant adventures, he also considered her a friend.

Relationship with Makima:

Aki has a deep respect and trusts him a lot, but he is still manipulated just like almost all demon hunters and is despised by her.

Relationship with Angel Devil:

After teaming up, the two began a rough patch, with the two unable to get along. Despite this, they began to get closer, to the point where they worried about each other's well-being, demonstrated when Aki was willing to hold the Devil Angel's hand to save him, despite knowing that by doing so, his useful life would be shortened. Furthermore, the Demon Angel was inclined to inform Aki about untold information such as the life cycle of Demons. After the encounter with the Dark Demon, Aki worried about the Demon Angel's life, suggesting that he sign contracts with Demon Hunters to avoid extermination. The Devil Angel also asked Aki what he sees in Makima, as it was shown that he liked her, and Aki doesn't know the answer. Just like Himeno, he also told Aki to leave the division and get another job before he was killed.

Relationship with police officers:

As Devil Hunter, Aki worked alongside the police to defeat Devils. Aki was well known among the officers and they had great respect for him due to his position as a Demon Hunter and being one of their best members. Aki said that he used to go out drinking with a lot of police officers and even knew about their private lives, which proves that he got along well with them

Skills:

Enhanced Reflexes: Aki had superhuman reflexes, being able to keep up with Katana Man and Devils. After signing a contract with Future Devil, Aki's reaction time improved even further. With the help of his precognition, Aki was able to avoid Reze's blasts at close range and block Quanxi's attacks. Enhanced Durability: Aki was quite durable. He managed to survive being stabbed by Kobeni Higashiyama, only needing Power's help to close the wound. During his fight with Katana Man, Aki was kicked into a wall with enough force to break it and was later slashed across the chest. He also survived being suffocated by the Phantom Demon and even crushed by the Dark Demon's strength to the point where blood began to come out of his mouth, however he lost consciousness in the process.

Contract with demons:

Curse Devil Contract: Aki had a contract with the Curse Devil that granted him a nail-shaped sword. For the contract to work correctly, Aki must point the nail anywhere on the target's body; then, saying the word "fire", the Cursed Devil's hand will appear and shake the back of the nail to cause damage. By stabbing his enemy three times with the nail, Aki could summon the Curse Devil to capture the enemy and inflict massive damage on them, potentially killing them in the process. To use it, Aki's life would be significantly shortened. Fox Devil Contract: Aki originally had a contract with the Fox Devil. In exchange for feeding him part of his body, Aki could use his power in combat by raising his hand and saying the word "Kon" (コン, "Kon" ? ), causing the Fox Devil's head to appear to instantly bite the target's body, swallowing it whole or destroying it. Aki lost the ability to summon him after recklessly using Fox Devil against Katana Man.[2] Future Devil Contract: After falling out of favor with the Fox Devil, Aki was taken to the Future Devil who is held prisoner by Public Security and managed to win a contract to use his abilities in exchange for letting the Future Devil live inside. of his right eye. Precognition: Aki had the ability to see a few seconds into the future. He used this to predict his opponent's attacks and plan accordingly. [3] Summoning: Due to his contract, Aki could summon Future Devil by calling him. Although the Devil says that Aki must say “Future Rules” to make him cum, that wasn't an actual requirement. Control Devil Contract: Aki made a contract with the Control Devil, in exchange for his entire being he gained her power, however, as he was completely under her control, he was unable to use it.

Skill Set:

Swordsmanship: Aki was a proficient swordsman, wielding a sword as his primary weapon when fighting Demons. [4] By using a special sword, made by the Devil Angel, Aki could injure and kill beings that are normally intangible, such as Ghosts. He was skilled enough to defeat multiple zombies and even keep up with physically superior opponents, such as the Hybrids, with the help of his Devil contracts. Hand-to-Hand Combat: As a Demon Hunter, Aki received training in unarmed combat. He displayed decent boxing skills, being able to easily defeat a boxer much more muscular than him. [5] Cooking: Aki has demonstrated decent cooking skills, usually being responsible for Denji and Power's meals. Driving: Aki knew how to drive and had been seen driving vehicles such as cars.

Other skills:

Strong Willpower: Unlike most Devil Hunters, Aki, throughout most of the course of the story, never gives up on her goal of killing the Gun Devil. This obsession made him willing to pay any price to achieve his goals, whether it be working with Demons or sacrificing most of his life. Even after giving up his dream of killing the Gun Devil to protect his friends, he was still more than willing to make any contract to protect them. He also had great control over his emotions, being able to suppress his fear to avoid detection by the Ghost Devil, who can only see by sensing people's fear. [6]