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I hate keeping the cat in the bag... it's just not in my nature to stay quiet and hide my identity.
~ Daruma

Summary

Daruma, also known as the Wandering Lone Wolf, is a Samurai and top apprentice of the great Yasha. A second-generation head of the Kongo-Yasha Style, he began a journey to find the keys to Pandora's Box after he was sealed in a robot cat body. He has currently taken the protagonist, Hachimaru as his student and intends to save the universe with the Pandora box.

Powers and Stats

Tier: 5-C, possibly 5-B | 5-A, far higher with Yoken (Battle Mode), far higher with Princess Baku

Key: Cat Body | Prime Body

Name: Daruma, Star Breaking Dog Samurai

Origin: Samurai 8

Gender: Male

Age: Unknown, likely centuries-old

Classification: Samurai, Robot

Powers and Abilities:

  • Superhuman Physical Characteristics
  • Supernatural Willpower, Regeneration and Immortality (With Key, Calling and Heroism)
    • (Type 2 - Samurais in general are capable of indefinitely surviving normally fatal attacks, like being pierce through the skull with a sword,[1] decapitation,[2] being horizontally sliced in half[3] and being reduced to only one's upper body[4])
    • (Type 7 - Samurai are entities which are already dead, having died "once already through ritual" during their transformation into a Samurai[5])
    • (Type 3 and 8 - Low-Godly - Samurai who possess a strong heroism and calling like Hachimaru often cannot disintegrate after defeat,[6] and can regenerate even without their key[7] [which serves as the axis of the regeneration process for common samurai].[8] According to Ata, these samurai cannot die as long as they have hope,[9] and the only way for them to die is to lose their heroism and calling,[10] which makes their consciousness vanish after discorporate,[11] meaning they can regenerate from their consciousness alone)
  • Likely Longevity (Samurais, given the fact they're completely robotic in nature, should be capable of surviving far longer than your average human)
  • Enhanced Senses (With Mind's Eye)
    • (Soul Vision and Neutral Vision - Samurai are capable of seeing invisible souls[12][13])
  • Extrasensory Perception and Precognition (With Mind's Eye)
    • (Precognition - Samurai with high proficiency of their Mind's Eye can seemingly peer into the future, allowing them to foresee future events like the destruction of objects or the death of others[14])
    • (Enhanced Sight - Samurai can sense someone's "gravity",[15][16][17][18][19][20] allowing them to pinpoint the general location of that person, even from far away distances[21])
  • Cyborgization (Full) and Inorganic Physiology (Type 2 - Samurais have undergone the process of cyborgization, completely transforming themselves into robots.[22][23] With them replacing their biological physiology with mechanical parts[24])
  • Technology Manipulation, Hacking and Data Manipulation (Samurais are able to manipulate technology in a multitude of ways, such as hacking into machinery,[25][26] including other Samurai[27] and Holder,[28] or manipulating the physical structure of their own holders.[29][30][31][32][33] Samurai are also capable of manipulating data as they're able to affect the consciousness of other Samurai,[27] which is completely digital in nature,[34] with everything within being completely constructed of data[35])
  • Self-Sustenance (Type 1, 2 and 3 - Samurais are cyborgs, and such, don't require food, sleep or oxygen for their continued living existence[36])
  • Passive Gravity Manipulation, Telekinesis and Aura (Explosive - H-Particles passively emit a well of gravity.[33] This gravity can be used in a multitude of useful and powerful ways, such as the telekinetic manipulation of physical objects[37][5] or reattaching amputated limbs[33][38])
  • Non-Physical Interaction and Durability Negation (Samurai can interact with a multitude of different substances that are generally intangible. Samurai Souls allow Samurai to damage entities on a spiritual, mental, memorial, fundamental and fated level)
    • (Spiritual, Mental, Informational (Type 2) and Fate - Samurai are capable of interacting with their own,[39][40][41][42] and other's Samurai Soul,[43][44][45] which contains someone's spirit, mind, memories, predetermined fate[11] and fundamental information[46][47])
    • (Spatial - Samurai who have mastered the "splitting and connecting" aspects of being a Samurai can interact with and cut through space with their attacks[48])
  • Soul Manipulation, Mind Manipulation, Memory Manipulation, Limited Fate Manipulation and Information Manipulation (Type 2 - Samurai Souls are spiritual constructs which contain the "memories, thoughts, premonitions and calling of the person",[11] with the "calling" of a Samurai denoting the fated actions that person will partake in. Spiritual constructs, such as Samurai Souls, are made up of H-Particles,[11] these particles are considered to be one's fundamental information,[46] with the soul being the "aggregate of information" of a Samurai's existence[47])
  • Weapon Creation and Weapon Control (Samurai are capable of creating weaponry from their very own souls through the usage of bone handles,[39][49][50] They're also capable of creating guns, such as pistols,[31] assault rifles[51] and snipers[52] through using their holders. All of these weapons can have their shape, length, versatility and usability changed whenever a Samurai demands it[53][54][55])
  • Information Analysis and Mind Reading (Samurai can gain information on someone through a multitude of ways, such as hacking into their mind through physical contact and gaining access to their memories[56] or finding the coordinates of one's location through sound waves.[57] Both abilities extend to both inorganic entities, such as Samurai,[27] and biological entities, such as Furuta[56])
  • Transformation, Statistics Amplification and Size Manipulation (Samurai can cloak themselves with their Holders,[58] this transforms their physical appearance into a large kaiju-like monster that resembles the appearance of said Holders.[59][60] This form massively increases the physical stats of the Samurai in question, causing him to oneshot opponents which were previously equal with his base form. Samurai can also cloak themselves with "samurai armour", with this "samurai armour" being formed the Samurai's Holder,[61][62][63] this armour greatly increases the durability of a Samurai.[61] The prayers of a princess increases the physical strength and attack power of their Samurai by "dozens of times" over[64])
  • Flight and Forcefield Creation (Holders are capable of flight through changing their shape and functionality.[42][65][66] They're also capable of creating physical barriers, allowing them to protect their Samurai from physical strikes[32][67][68])
  • Duplication, Astral Projection, Hive Mind and Abstract Existence (Type 1 - Information (Type 2) and Thoughts - Samurai can create duplicates of themselves,[69] called "incarnate forms", through their Samurai Soul,[46][70] these duplicates retain the same physical appearance[71][72] and abilities[73][74][75][76] but are categorically weaker compared to the main body.[77] Samurai can remotely control these "incarnate forms" through seemingly their thoughts,[78] and since these "incarnate forms" are completely spiritual in nature,[70] they're constructed of H-Particles,[11] which is considered fundamental information to a Samurai's existence,[46][47] with it also containing one's thoughts as well[11])
  • Matter Manipulation, Density Manipulation and Body Control (Molecular - Samurai can manipulate the molecular structure of themselves and those around them,[33] mainly being used to manipulate the density of their very own H-Particles,[33] it can be used to create weaponry,[39][49][50][31][51][52] switch the form and structure of their own bodies,[79][80][56][81] or repair their damaged body[33][36][82])
  • Limited Bodily Weaponry (Holders generally take the form of animals with razor sharp claws and teeth like wolves[83][84] and tigers[83])
  • Limited Damage Boost (Samurai can increase the physical force behind their attacks by adding boosters onto the back of their blades to increase the momentum of their strikes[85])

  • Superhuman Physical Characteristics
  • Master Swordsman (Daruma's considered one of the greatest swordsman alive, having mastered the Kongoyasha style of swordsmanship. Daruma's capable of clashing with other master swordsmen like Ata and Hanaichi)
  • Statistics Amplification, Transformation and Aura (While in his cat body form, Daruma's capable of accessing his previous "prime" state through using a piece of Yasha's Samurai Soul. By stabbing himself with this soul, which leaves a permanent wound that'll never regenerate, Daruma transforms himself into his prime self[86] releasing a massive, glowing aura of energy in the process[87])
  • Clairvoyance (While Darmuma's visually blind in his eyes,[88] he can momentarily, during specific instances, see everything which happens in the universe[89][90])
  • Invisibility and Stealth Mastery (Daruma's Holder can activate a "stealth field" which places a localized field that turns everyone inside of it invisible and makes them unsensible by those who can sense gravity[91])
  • Sound Manipulation (With Blade Bark - Daruma can release a condensed blast of sound from the tip of his blade[92][93])
  • Weather Manipulation and Limited Air Manipulation (With Atmosfangs - Daruma can manipulate the atmosphere around him to create a large tiger-like construct which destroys everything in its path[94])
  • Limited Time Manipulation (With Silent Slash - Daruma can place his sword slashes on a time delay, what this means is that Daruma can actively choose the exact time his sword slash will actually register as a cut, dealing damage exactly how a regular slash of his sword would deal[95])
  • Magnetism Manipulation and Matter Manipulation (With Dog Paddle - Macro-Quantum - Daruma can accelerate the movement of electrons around him to create a magnetic field which hurls people away from him[96])
  • Organic Manipulation and Danmaku (With Wood Wrecker - Daruma's capable of generating 10's of wooden pikes which shootout from his arm[97])
  • Regeneration and Immortality Nullification (Type 3 and 8 - Low-Godly - Daruma's capable of heavily slowing down, to even completely negating the regeneration of Samurai like Hachimaru with abilities like Soroken[98])

  • Electricity Manipulation (Daruma's capable of resisting the lightning generated by Benkei[106])


  • Attack Potency: Moon level, possibly Planet level (Blocked Ata's powered strike and when stated that he would destroy the planet with a massively nerfed Atmosfang he stated that he was only aiming for Ata), can negate durability with samurai soul sword | Large Planet level (Stronger than prayer boosted Hachimaru who could do this while being used by Daruma. Casually stopped a blow from Oniwakamaru who can make large scars on planets with casual attacks and is stated to be able to cut planets into pieces), far higher with Yoken (Battle Mode), far higher with Princess Baku (His princess was murdered and it was stated by Daruma himself that he cannot use even half of the power of his peak. A princess can make a samurai dozens of times stronger), can negate durability with samurai soul sword

    Speed: Massively FTL+ (Could keep up with and block a strike from Incarnate Ata and blitzed weakened Ata, Yoken's speed should be similar)

    Lifting Strength: Unknown

    Striking Strength: Moon level, possibly Planet level | Large Planet level, far higher with Yoken (Battle Mode), far higher with Princess Baku

    Durability: Moon level, possibly Planet level (Barely tanked an attack from Ata), higher with Samurai Armor | Large Planet level, higher with Samurai Armor, likely far higher with Yoken (Battle Mode) (Blocked an attack from Oniwakamaru with Yoken's shields), far higher with Princess Baku

    Stamina: Superhuman, but in cat form can only fight for a few minutes.

    Range: Standard Melee Range with sword, at least Thousands of Kilometers, if not Planetary with sensing range, should be Thousands of Kilometers with Silent Slash, Interdimensional range with sensing.

    Standard Equipment:

    • The Samurai Armor is the armor worn by samurai that is formed from the "flesh" of their Key Holders. The Samurai Armor is used to increase their durability and protect them from things that would normally harm them. Their durability while covered in Samurai Armor varies between Samurai and Armor, but the most notable feature is the fact that it makes them invulnerable to conventional weapons such as ordinary katanas, requiring a Samurai Blade formed from a Samurai Soul to damage them.
    • The Giant Samurai Armor is a more advanced form of the conventional Samurai Armor where the user covers himself with all the "flesh" of their giant Key Holder, turning the armor into a massive robot warrior. In this form, Samurai are able to use both their own abilities and the Key Holder's abilities in one body, essentially becoming a "fusion" between a Samurai and a Key Holder.

    • Samurai Soul Blade: A samurai soul can be fused with a Handle Bone from a Holder turning into an energy blade stronger than any metal blade.
      • Daruma' Samurai Soul Blade: Using the handle bone stored in his right arm and his own samurai soul.
      • Dojikiri Takatsuna: Using the handle bone stored in his left arm and the Takatsuna' samurai soul.
    • Katana: Daruma carries a standard katana as a secondary weapon.

    • Key Holders: A Holder is a unique robotic animal that carries a variety of uses and classes ranging from pet, battle unit, or even service robot. When a Samurai gets the the Handle Bone from a Holder, that Holder becomes the Samurai's Key Holder.
      • Makami: Daruma's original Key Holder. It was stolen by the Ususama
      • Unnamed Horse Key Holder: After the defeat of the Ronin, Daruma claimed his Holder for his own use. It was destroyed in battle by Benkei
      • Yoken: The Key Holder that serves as Daruma's spacecraft. At full strength, Daruma can turn Yoken into a massive suit of Samurai Armor.

    Intelligence: High, taught Ata the Kongou Yasha style.

    Weaknesses: In cat form he can only operate in battle for a few minutes before requiring sleep. Regenerating his entire body can take potentially hours, but regeneration speed varies among Samurai and less damaging injuries can be healed much quicker. His princess was murdered, because of that he can't use even half the power of his peak. His original holder Makami was stolen by Ususama School.

    Notable Attacks/Techniques:

    • Pack Whirlwind - A rising whirlwind attack where the user flies around the opponent in an upward spinning motion while slashing at their body.[107]
    • Silent Slash: A technique that allows the user to choose how much time passes between drawing the blade and its eventual cutting.[95]
    • Blade Bark: A Blade Control[Note 1] technique that allows the user to release a condensed blast of sound from the tip of the blade.[92][93] In his robot cat body, Daruma was able to push away a Giant Guard Holder with this technique, and in his human body, his power increased on an totally different scale, being able to effortlessly push away Oniwakamaru's Giant Samurai Armor.
    • Dual Packing: A Firearm Gear[Note 2] technique that allows the user to use the "flesh" of a Key Holder to create 2 guns.[108]
    • Unknown Firearm Gear Technique: A Firearm Gear technique with an unknown name that allows the user to use the "flesh" of a Key Holder to create a sniper rifle.
    • Disc Hunter: A technique in which the user does a 360 degree spin, slashing their target from a wide distance.[109]
    • Hidden Strike: A technique that allows the user to slow down the regeneration of any damage inflicted on the enemy's body by the blade's strikes.[75]
    • Unknown Firearm Gear Technique: A Firearm Gear technique with an unknown name that allows the user to use the "flesh" of a Key Holder to create a machine gun.
    • Dog Paddle: A technique that allows the user to accelerate the electron spin, creating a magnetic field that hurls its target away. This technique can be used on both enemies and the users themselves as well.[96]
    • Atmos Fangs: A Blade Control technique that allows the user to manipulate the atmosphere around him to create a large tiger-like construct that destroys everything in its path.[94][110] The user does not need to use a blade for this technique, as Daruma was able to use this with a toothpick.
    • Sword Sphere: A technique in which the user moves around the opponent at high speed, delivering repeated slashes from multiples angles and directions.[111]
    • Shooting Fangs: A technique in which the user, using a Giant Samurai Armor, delivers two heavy uppercut slashes to the opponent. Daruma in his human body and using Yoken as a Giant Samurai Armor is powerful enough to cut off both arms of Oniwakamaru's Giant Samurai Armor.
    • Wood Wrecker: A technique in which the user, using a Giant Samurai Armor, generates through his armor and fires 10's of wooden pikes from his arm, piercing the enemy and overwhelming him by the absurd amount of hits. Daruma in his human form and using Yoken as Giant Samurai Armor was able to pierce Oniwakamaru's Giant Samurai Armor and reduce it to pieces.
    • Cross Cut: A technique in which the user, using a Giant Samurai Armor, hits their target with their Samurai Soul Blade and leaves what appears to be trails of energy that form like a cross in its target, destroying whatever is in the path of the energy.

  • Soroken: A technique that allows the user to completely negate regeneration, making any damage to their target's body permanent, never returning to its previous state. The user can combine this technique with other techniques, allowing the effects to be used in conjunction. As an initiate of the Kongo-Yasha Style, Daruma claims to have mastered this technique.
    • Mind's Eye: The Mind's Eye is a Samurai's ability to perceive their surroundings on a spiritual level. This ability allows them to view the invisible souls of others and judge their purity, as well as sense the spiritual energy around themselves to detect people from far distances. With these peculiarities, it allows the user to fight effectively, even if they are blind. Samurai with a high proficiency in their Mind's Eye, such as Yasha, Daruma, and Ichigo, can even foresee future events, such as the destruction of objects or the death of others, whether in the near or distant future. The Mind's Eye is an ability that any Samurai can learn, but no one has been shown to have fully realized its true potential. Even a highly proficient Samurai like Yasha is still developing her Mind's Eye.

    Notable Matchups

    Victories:

    Losses:

    Inconclusive:

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    Notes/Explanations

    1. Blade Control refers to Samurai techniques that are executed through the use of a blade.
    2. Firearm Gear refers to Samurai techniques that are executed through the use of firearms.

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