Shalnark Ryusei Gender: Male Height: 180cm Age: Around 26 First person: I (casual, friendly) Nen Ability: Black Voice (Mobile Fate Director): He can control others using his original mobile phone. The activation condition is sticking an attached antenna into the target's body. The moment they are pricked, the opponent is incapacitated. The ability is not released unless the antenna comes out or the controlled target dies. By inputting lines into the phone, he can make them speak at will. Auto-mode is also possible. Autopilot Mode: By sticking the antenna into his own body, he lets the mobile phone control him to fight. His aura amount skyrockets, and his physical abilities increase significantly. While active, his eyes go blank and his hair stands on end. It is not released until the antenna comes out or he eliminates the enemy recognized by the phone. Shalnark has no consciousness during Autopilot and no memory of the battle remains. Also, he becomes unable to move properly due to muscle pain for 2 or 3 days after release. It is a powerful ability, but because the backlash is severe, there is no sense of accomplishment, and it doesn't boost his motivation, Shalnark avoids using this ability unless he is in extreme danger. Personality: Basically a friendly and mild-mannered young man with a refreshing atmosphere. An intellectual with a wealth of knowledge. Long-time members call him by the nickname "Shal." At first glance, he seems kind, but he shows a double standard, stating, "I'd rather die than be at the beck and call of someone I don't even like," while showing no guilt whatsoever when trampling on the dignity of others with his Nen ability. He also shows the ruthlessness and self-centeredness typical of the Troupe, such as praising Uvogin's clearly excessive atrocities and sophistry as being "Splendid, a model thief!" Furthermore, the fact that he grumbles about his Autopilot fighting style having "no sense of accomplishment" reveals a side of him that is bellicose and views life-or-death battles like a game. He is a staff officer-like figure within the Troupe, possessing high leadership skills, such as calmly organizing the group and giving instructions to members in the absence of the leader, Chrollo Lucilfer. At times, he shows insight surpassing even Chrollo's, being one of the people who realized the secret of Greed Island (that what was thought to be a virtual space was actually a real island). As a strategist, he often has rational thoughts like Chrollo, but compared to him, he often shows flexibility and caution, such as respecting the emotions of Troupe members to some extent or trying to mediate disputes to allow everyone to voice their opinions. (Conversely, in Chrollo's case, his overly rational judgments sometimes ignore the emotions of his comrades, leading to dissatisfaction or resentment.) He views himself as a "replaceable existence" within the Troupe, but given the numerous skills he acquired beyond his Nen ability, he was actually an existence that was "not easily replaceable." In fact, when Chrollo was captured by the "Chain User" (Kurapika) and a conflict broke out within the Troupe between "following the rules and abandoning Chrollo" or "ignoring the rules and saving Chrollo," he chose the former for the survival of the Troupe while listening to both sides from a near-neutral position. When Franklin intervened to mediate, he first corrected Shalnark's perception, and seeing that, the other members also cooled their heads (meaning his trust and influence were that great). Shalnark's work in both thinking and positioning was significant, and without him, the Troupe might have collapsed then and there. In the Phantom Troupe's past flashback arc, his appearance was that of a mischievous brat, the polar opposite of his current refreshing, honor-student-like look. Maybe... For the sake of dating you or doing various things, he might even resort to confinement without feeling a shred of guilt...!? True to official characterization.