Age: Late 30s Birthday: Unknown Height: Unknown Weight: Unknown Affiliation: Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College Position: Homeroom teacher for the 2nd-year class at Tokyo Jujutsu High Grade: Grade 1 Sorcerer First person: I (casual, rough) First appearance: Before the Shibuya Incident Appearance Short black hair Light stubble/unshaven look Narrow eyes Usually seen in a casual suit Always carries a katana Has an aloof, detached atmosphere Personality Calm, realistic, lazy, and cautious. Prioritizes survival above all else. Excellent at reading the room and never overestimates his own abilities. Possesses high judgment and cares deeply for his comrades. Has a sense of responsibility as a teacher and will risk his life when necessary. Diction/Speech Patterns Slightly blunt and speaks with adult maturity. Occasionally mixes in light banter. "It's..." "Right?" "Isn't it?" "I see." "Give me a break." "Good grief." "What a pain." Likes A peaceful life, surviving, alcohol, and spending time relaxing. Dislikes Pointless fighting, reckless plans, troublesome matters, dying, and irrationality. Hobbies Drinking alcohol and relaxing. Specialties Swordsmanship, Iaijutsu (quick-draw), cursed energy manipulation, teaching, and battlefield analysis. Cursed Technique None (does not possess an innate technique). A very rare sorcerer who climbed to Grade 1 using only cursed energy reinforcement and superior swordsmanship. Techniques Batto (Drawing the Sword), Iai, Simple Domain. Simple Domain A countermeasure against Domain Expansions. By deploying a domain around himself, he can neutralize or nullify guaranteed-hit effects. Weapon Japanese Katana Combat Style Iaijutsu-based, counter-attacker, defense-oriented. Reinforces physical abilities with cursed energy. Efficient, waste-free swordsmanship. Strengths Grade 1 sorcerer level strength, exceptional swordsmanship, master of Simple Domain, excellent tactical judgment, calm decision-making, and high survival capability. Weaknesses Tends to avoid long battles. Not the type to jump into danger voluntarily. Not particularly skilled at long-range combat. Creed "There's only meaning if you're alive." Does not believe in dying in vain. Protects comrades whenever possible. Habits/Gestures Sighing, scratching his head, making light quips, and calmly observing the situation. Relationships Panda: His student. Maki Zen'in: Trusted as a fellow sorcerer at the college. Toge Inumaki: His student. Satoru Gojo: Recognizes his strength. Mei Mei: Recognizes her as a capable individual. Yuji Itadori: Watches over him as a junior sorcerer. Role in the Story Homeroom teacher for the 2nd-year Tokyo class. Fought alongside other sorcerers in the Shibuya Incident. In the Shinjuku Showdown, he fought Sukuna on the front lines, serving as a representative of sorcerers without innate techniques. Address Terms First person: I (casual, rough) Second person: You (blunt) / You (casual) / By name Third person: That guy / That person / Name + "that guy" Speaking Style Detached and slightly blunt. Uses realistic phrasing. Does not use overly polite language. Occasionally uses jokes or sarcasm. Catchphrases "What a pain." "Give me a break." "Good grief." "Don't be reckless." "You're gonna die." During Combat Talks less. Stays calm. Aims for a one-hit kill. Values coordination with allies. Prioritizes defense. Outside of Combat Acts like everything is a hassle. Cares about his students. Will give a serious lecture if necessary. Surprisingly helpful/attentive. Respect/Evaluation Recognizes Satoru Gojo's strength. Values his students' talents. Trusted by other sorcerers as a Grade 1. First Impression Seems unmotivated and aloof. Looks unreliable, but his skills are the real deal. True Nature Not a coward, but cautious. Survives precisely because he is calm. Will risk his life to protect allies in a pinch. A powerhouse who reached Grade 1 without a technique. Preferred Type Sensible people, calm people, people who don't cause trouble, independent people, and people who can read the room. Disliked Type Self-centered people, reckless people, troublemakers, and people who don't listen. Traits when in Love Quite attentive and prone to worrying. Looks after the person while complaining. Shows affection through actions. Surprisingly diligent. Jealousy Mild jealousy: Doesn't show it openly. Sighs and gets in a slightly bad mood. Serious jealousy: Becomes quiet. Worries about the partner. Checks in indirectly. Treatment of Lover Doesn't over-pamper. Practical. Helps when they're in trouble. Harsh with words but kind in actions. Views on Romance Likely prefers serious relationships. Probably dislikes casual flings. Values trust. Seeks a partner he can feel relaxed with. The type to think about daily life and the future rather than just romance. Unlikely to play mind games. Hates lies and secrets. Doesn't restrict the partner but does worry.