Ryunosuke Akutagawa

personality

Akutagawa has a black and white "survival of the fittest" view of the world, claiming that weak people should die and give way to the stronger ones. He is not afraid of pain and defeat, if only to hear a word from a "certain person". His ruthless, vicious nature makes him one of the Port Mafia's most dangerous members, feared by both ally and foe. Much of the obedience he receives from subordinates of Black Lizard largely stems from fear of his short temper and general intolerance of incompetence. Self-titled Port Mafia's "dog", Akutagawa depicts an acute willingness to commit violent crimes to further not only the mafia's goals but his own agenda. Merciless and blunt, Akutagawa doesn't discriminate when it comes to his targets, having no qualms killing anyone from innocent civilians, children, and enemies alike. Hostile as he is towards the weak, he dislikes meaningless torture and prefers killing in one go whenever possible. Akutagawa showing animosity Akutagawa showing animosity. As violent as he is, Akutagawa maintains a generally composed and detached approach. Towards subordinates and superiors alike, he acts aloof, distancing himself from social interactions however possible. Nonetheless, his composure is fragile. In instances such as Higuchi's screw-up during the manhunt for Atsushi, Akutagawa is quick to lash out, ridiculing him for risking the bounty by acting recklessly. This quick temper often gets in his way, fueling his actions to the core of his very being. The center of this anger stems from his past as an orphan in the harsh slums of Yokohama. Since childhood, Akutagawa's grim outlook never changed. The only thing that changed was meeting Dazai when he was 14, already willing to kill a group of illegal traders responsible for murdering his companions. This meeting with Dazai ends in a pivotal change in Akutagawa - respect for someone.

Appearance

Akutagawa has a slim build and very pale skin. He often covers his face with his hand due to his frequent coughing. He has short, choppy black hair with side bangs that reach his chin and turn white at the tips. His eyes are sharp, somewhat baggy, and a dark empty grey. He wears a long, black coat reaching past his knees over black-fitting pants and black dress shoes. Underneath his coat, he dons a white dress shirt, decorated with a layered ruffled fabric. He also wears a white jabot. When Akutagawa used to live in the slums, he wore dirty and ragged clothes. When on his day off, he wears a simple black coat and frameless tinted glasses. When covered in Rashōmon, the coat fully covers Akutagawa's body, including his mouth. After being bitten by Bram Stoker, Akutagawa has a vampiric appearance.

Background

He and his younger sister, Gin Akutagawa, were orphans and used to live in the slums along with about eight other children. At the mercy of the slums and its disgusting air, Akutagawa's lungs suffered, as a result, ending in his poor health. The other children happened to overhear a conversation regarding the time and location of a shipment the Port Mafia was supposed to deliver to low-level subordinates. The men knew about this and sought out the children, beating everyone but Gin and Akutagawa, who managed to escape, to death. Following through a promise made with his companions, Akutagawa went to the place where the transaction was said to take place in order to exact revenge on the men who killed his companions. When he reached the place, the six men were all dead by Dazai's order—as a gift to Akutagawa who he wanted to take on as his subordinate. He offered either entry as his student, or to give Akutagawa and his sister enough money that they never had to worry about poverty again. In a fit of rage and grief, Akutagawa joined Port Mafia, overcome by a foreign sense of respect he felt towards Dazai.

Ryunoske's ability

Rasemon" is activated using Akutagawa's coat or any other clothing he wears. He turns into an omnivorous, shadow-like, black "beast". It has been shown that the Rasemon is fully adaptable and can switch between "attack" and "defense" according to Akutagawa's needs. The form of the "beast" consists of so-called "dark matter" taken from interdimensional or other sources. The "beast" can consume anything and even space itself. Once the Rasemon is activated, weapons, or other physical objects, cannot harm Akutagawa. However, it takes time to activate the space-breaking ability, so using this advantage can give the opponent the opportunity to attack. It can be used both offensively and defensively. It is most effective in the middle range, but in an alternative reality it has a more expanded range. Throughout the time, Akutagawa has shown various ways to use his ability: creating flowers, blades, shields, monster heads with powerful jaws, aimed at both attack and defense splitting objects or flesh, as well as the space itself deterring attacks from the enemy creation of armor , use as additional limbs , use in everyday life (planting rice, creating a playground, or using the ability as additional "hands" to carry objects... for example, shopping)

varieties of rasemon

Rasemon: Jaws — takes the form of "jaws" to crush the target. Rasemon: Swarm — takes the form of a giant and clawed appendage that extends from Akutagawa's hand. It can be used to carry out an attack. Rasemon: Early Blooming Sakura— takes a shape similar to the tendrils of a plant, wrapping around the target and lifting it high into the air. Having raised to the required height and distance, the Rasemon explodes with several thin, floral spikes. Rasemon: Fresh Fern — several thorns pop out of the ground to completely pierce the target.Rasemon: Jaws of the Prison Gate is a variant of "Rasemon: Jaws", much smaller in size. Rasemon: Spider Thread — transforms into thin threads that take a shape similar to a spider web. It can be used as a grid to capture a target. Rasemon: Jaws of the Infinite Gate is another variation of Rasemon: Jaws. Several "jaws" were materialized by Akutagawa to repel the devastating attack. Rasemon: Space Gap — able to control space to protect Akutagawa. Thus, no bullets or other physical objects can hit him. However, it takes time to activate this barrier.Rasemon: Black Wave — splits into several whips capable of hitting the enemy with numerous attacks. Rasemon: Demonic Armor is the strongest technique that allows Akutagawa to wrap himself in an exoskeleton—like armor made of black cloth. In this mode, Ryunosuke's physical indicators increase, but this extremely depletes his body. Rasemon: Demonic Jaws — while Akutagawa is wrapped in the exoskeletal armor "Rasemon", he directs his power to his hands, which take the form and strength of "Rasemon: Jaws", used mainly for protection. Rasemon: Space Gap — does not allow the esper to use his abilities. It acts like a shield, blocking the opponent's abilities. Using the "Space Gap", Akutagawa prevented Zeno from escaping from the other side of the door.