A g e : 23

G e n d e r : Male

B r i e f B i o :
Tatsuo dislikes bringing up his past, seeing it more as an annoyance than painful. But if forced to he will reveal his life as a street rat, living on the streets without any parents and mostly relying on a group of older kids to help him along the harsh days of his childhood. He mostly kept to himself though, never growing attached with anyone. Throughout his childhood Tatsuo was forced to learn to defend himself, taking up swordsmanship and taking on bodyguard jobs around the age of 14. Within his line of work he defended plenty of underground criminals, fought several thugs or hired swords and even helped in a few drug smuggling operations. It took sometime took get used to his line of work, but he soon came to enjoy it. Especially the fighting. It seemed to be a natural talent for him and the money wasn’t to bad either. On his 15th birthday Tatsuo took on another smuggling job thinking it’ll be a simple run. Unfortunately a few demons proved him wrong. It was a slaughter and Tatsuo barely escaped with his life, but before he managed to flee he saw a single Demon Slayer charge into the slaughter and take on the demons with confidence. Seeing the stranger take on such powerful monsters lit a fire within Tatsuo, a passion to grow stronger and never be forced to run away again.

With a new found ambition burning in his chest Tatsuo watched the Demon Slayer fight the demons, watching with a glimmer of excitement in eyes as he witnessed the power and skill of a Demon Slayer. Once the battle was over Tatsuo emerged from his hiding spot and approached the Demon Slayer. An older woman with only one eye, around her late 30's from what he could remember, noticed him and looked upon him with a cautious eye. Without a second thought Tatsuo demanded she take him on as her apprentice. To his annoyance she replied with a laugh towards his blunt request and was prepared to wave him off, but out of desperation Tatsuo fell to his hands and knees before bowing his head to the ground and repeating his request with more urgency, stating that he never wanted to run from the demons again. A long silence remained over the two before the Demon Slayer gave a heavy sigh and told him to follow her as long as he didn't get in her way. With an excited pep in his step Tatsuo followed his new master who would soon introduce herself as Riku Asahi and began his training. For a few years he traveled along side her, watching her slay demons and going through rigorous training in their off time. At the age of 18 Riku decided it would be more beneficial to his training if they had a change of scenery. So after much preparation they left for the mountains, setting up on the outskirts of a small village at the bottom of the mountains and going up to train during the day.

For two years Tatsuo and his master trained within the mountains, improving his swordsman skills and honing his coming Breathing Style. It was the hardest work Tatsuo ever experienced, but those two years were honestly the best of his life. Improving his skills and learning from his beloved master will always be his most cherished memories. One day after perfecting his new breathing style, Breath of the Mountains, Tatsuo and his master made their way back to the village to celebrate his achievement. As they returned though they were welcomed by several demons rampaging through the village and slaughtering the people without mercy. Instantly the two fought the hoard of demons and just as the battle seemed in their favor Tatsuo made a tragic mistake by lowering his guard, giving a sneaky demon the perfect chance to strike a killing blow. To his shock though his beloved master saved him from the demons attack at the cost of receiving a fatal injury before using the rest of her strength to cut it down. In her final moments Riku told Tatsuo of a place he could continue his training and become an official Demon Slayer, Mt. Fukikasane. With her final breath she wished him luck and passed away in his arms.

Though devastated in the death of his beloved master, Tatsuo buried the dead around him and gave one final prayer before setting off. It took him weeks until he reached Mt. Fukikasane. There he informed the others of his masters death and insisted they let him enlist. They were a bit hesitant to let in such a novice, but they soon accepted him into their ranks and gave him the title of Demon Slayer. From then on Tatsuo trained with determination and slowly began to make himself at home. Before he knew it he was taking on jobs and cutting down demons. For years he carried on his duties with pride in his work and striving to become a pillar, a way to honor his fallen masters legacy and memory. He still has a ways to go, but everyday his ambition grows to achieve his goal.

P e r s o n a l i t y

[+]Improviser
[+]Strong willed
[+]Ambitious

[-]Lazy
[-]Irritable
[-]Power hungry
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^{S t y l e D e s c r i p t i o n} :
Breath of the Mountains:
Breath of the Mountains will utilize Tatsuo’s strength at its full potential and will make him perfect for the frontlines in battle. Through steady and controlled breathing Tatsuo can enhance his defensive and offensive capabilities while sacrificing his speed and agility. It is also essential for this style to work by remaining on the earth with a firm stance, digging his feet in and refusing to give a single inch to his enemies as if he's an unmovable mountain. Even though his defense and attack will be greatly improved once using this skill, Tatsuo will have to commonly switch between the two with different forms of breathing that can sometimes leave him open to attacks. The same goes for his different types of stance that can aid in his attacking and defensive capabilities. There are times where his old masters teachings will kick in and sometimes he will switch to more agile and speedy attacks in case his more upfront tactics aren't working. Many have called his style to be a flawed, or reckless one, but in the end though it is worth it and always ends with effective results.

❀ Earth Shattering:
A simple, yet effective attack, Tatsuo will firmly plant his feet onto the ground and slash downwards with all of his might. Once in range he will use every bit of his strength to send down a heavy slash through his opponents and crash into the earth, shattering the ground below them and sending out a shockwave capable of repelling or stunning nearby enemies, creating a perfect chance to strike. This form can be a risky one, leaving himself open for attacks in case an enemy is able to get past his attack. If successful it can be a very helpful attack if outnumbered and surrounded.

❀ Stone Cutter:
One of Tatsuo’s more stronger attacks. With a firm stance and controlled breathing Tatsuo will grip his sword with both hand and fall into a firm defensive stance as he slowly builds up his strength. As the power behind his attack grows he will parry against enemies attacks with a solid defense until he finds the perfect opportunity to strike. With a deep breath Tatsuo will dig in, lower his stance and deliver a devastating slash capable of cutting through his target along with whatever enemies are within range.

❀ Mountains Gust:
A more agile and coordinated attack he learned from his master, Tatsuo will sheathe his blade and focus his energy into his speed to get within close range of his opponents while keeping his breathing at a stable level. His ability to dodge attacks will increase, but will leave him more open to attacks if his enemy is able to keep up. Once in range Tatsuo will swiftly unsheathe his blade, take in a deep breath and deliver a flurry of quick slashes that can reach out towards several enemies before finishing with a heavy vertical strike. His final strike will send out a gust of wind that’ll send his opponents flying. It isn't Tatsuo's most preferred attack, but it helps in case he needs to quickly dispatch his enemies.

❀ Crimson Peak:
The most unstable and dangerous form Tatsuo has used, Crimson Peak will send Tatsuo on a murderous rampage, making him more like a cornered animal than human. With no concern for his surroundings he will attack anything near him, slashing wildly and throwing any care of safety or fear from his mind. His guard will be lowered as a reckless tactic to lure in his opponents and strike. His breathing will be quick and constant, every slash from his blade earning a quick exhale before inhaling quickly to keep up with his wild attacks. Without thinking Tatsuo will throw himself in dangerous situations as long as it means he'll gain the upper hand in a fight. There have been times where he has put his allies in danger when using this form and he’s been forbidden to use this form, but in tight situations Tatsuo will throw it all out the window and do whatever it takes to win.

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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Tatsuo’s pride and joy is a sturdy katana that has always been at his side since he became a Demon Slayer. Along its sharpened edge is a dark red tint that is often mistaken for dried blood while the rest of the blade is a simple black. An aura of anger, frustration and hatred runs through the blade along with hope and ambition. His hilt is a dull silver while his grip is a rustic brown.

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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} :

Criminal ties: :
Tatsuo may be a Demon Slayer now, his new line of work an important one and something he prides himself on, but even now he still has many connections within the underground criminal groups. Within his free time he will sometimes slink away and do some business with some old employers. He’ll pull a few strings with old partners to help with a few issues and in return he’ll receive a bit of information that can be useful somehow in his line of work.

Combat expert: :
With the amount of combat experience under his belt Tatsuo’s instincts in battle are at their best, knowing plenty of tricks for sticky situations and can quickly read the type of situation he is faced with.