| Ba Nan Ji | |||||||||
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| Chinese | Ma Nan Ci | ||||||||
| Kanji | 馬南慈 | ||||||||
| Romaji | Bananji | ||||||||
| Epithet | Demon of Ganmon Iron Hammer | ||||||||
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| “ | Fools like them so blinded by their conceit that they have erred from their path... it is time for them to taste Ba Nan Ji's Iron Hammer of Wrath. | ” |
—Ba Nan Ji to Chou Ga Ryuu. | ||
Ba Nan Ji, also known as the "Demon of Ganmon" and his self titled "Iron Hammer", is a General of the Zhao Military and leader of the Ba Nan Ji Army, one of the two main armies for the Ri Boku Army and a direct force under Great General Ri Boku, the leader of the Three Great Heavens and Commander-in-Chief of the Zhao Military.
He serves as one of Ri Boku's right hands and close advisors amongst his vassals since their days of fighting against the Northern Horsemen Tribes in Ganmon years ago.
He is also the father of Ba Fuu Ji, a 5000-Man Commander.
Appearance[]
Ba Nan Ji has a long goatee and a thick mustache. He wears a general's armor and a roman-like helmet. He has a scar on the left eye. According to the soldiers of Gyoku Hou Unit, he’s a large man about the same size as General Mou Bu or the Clan Commander of Kan Ki Army, Zenou.
Personality[]
Ba Nan Ji is a passionate man that wants to deliver justice to the ones that threaten his country. He often rushes to action with a smile on his face which indicates that he enjoys warfare against Zhao's enemies and wants to crush them with his "iron hammer of justice". At the same time, on the battlefield he shown to be rational and calculated.
He has stated that he hates the Qin King, Ei Sei and his subordinates for their ambition to conquer and unify China. He also mentions that his strength is dependent on the rage he feels and so far against Qin, he wasn't able to get as fired up as against Xiongnu during the opening days of the Battle at Shukai Plains. He is also bit crass and enjoys taunting others, as he says things to embarrass Kaine in front of others.
History[]
Ba Nan Ji was born and raised in the northern Zhao. In the past, he was an officer who served in the Ganmon stronghold on the Zhao/Xiongnu border. On many occasions, Zhao has dispatched celebrated commanders to Ganmon, but all of them died before reaching the end of their first month. Ba Nan Ji, however, was able to serve in this land of death for a significant amount of time.
Ba Nan Ji would at some point in his life get married and have a son named Ba Fuu Ji.
Story[]
Koku You Campaign Arc[]
After Kan Ki's victory against Kei Sha during the Battle of Kokuyou Hills, Ba Nan Ji is first seen, together with Ri Boku and Shun Sui Ju. Ba Nan Ji expresses his disappointment at Kei Sha’s death but is optimistic in the discovery of Kan Ki’s weakness and the talent in Ki Sui.
Bureaucrats Job Arc[]
Ba Nan Ji accompanied Ri Boku to Kanyou, to announce war.
Western Zhao Invasion Arc[]
Ba Nan Ji is positioned in the left-wing of the Zhao forces, with the command of Gaku Ei and Chou Ga Ryuu. On the first day, he makes a successful move on the A Kou Army but is stopped by the Gyoku Hou Unit. He duels Ou Hon and is even able to disarm him.
On the next day, however, his army is pincered between A Kou and Gyoku Hou Unit which resulted in the death of many of his soldiers.
Ba Nan Ji loses his right eye to Mou Ten.
On the night before 9th day Ri Boku meets him in secret to tell him about A Kou Army's weakness. Thanks to this information he is able to break their defense. He duels A Kou to a standstill until Gyou'Un joins and together they defeat Qin general with a hit to his head. However, thanks to A Ka Kin's intervention, he survives. Later, he fights against A Kou Army and is temporarily stalled by A Ka Kin who is using hit and run tactics against him.
On the final day of battle his unit is part of a pincer against Ou Sen's HQ. He sneaks his forces by using the forest as cover and strikes the side of Ou Sen's unit with overwhelming strength. However, he is stopped by Mou Ten, who parries his attack and cuts his eye, allowing Qin's commander in chief to escape.
Zhao Crisis Arc[]
He stalled the Kantan army in order to buy enough time for Ri Boku and prince Ka to escape to Houshou.[1]
Battle of Eikyuu Arc[]
When Ri Boku returns from his exile Ba Nan Ji leaves Seika city with him and accompanies his lord back to the frontlines.[2]
Zhao's Retaliation Arc[]
Ba Nan Ji is present at the Battle of Gian, but Ri Boku refuses to send him to stop Kan Ki Army's escape, fearing that he will die facing Zenou.[3]
Hango Campaign Arc[]
After the strategical meeting Ri Boku is visited by Ba Nan Ji who asks him if he is going to take a bride. He says that during his absense in Bu'An Ri Boku received many marriage offers from girls from aristocratic families. Ri Boku, however dismisses it and says that once the wars are over he intends to quit his post and return to Gan Mon. He adds that his spouse would be "someone who has shared both joy and sadness with him, who he feel untterly at peace with". Ba Nan Ji immidiately understands who that is and praises Ri Boku for this choice.
Ba Nan Ji participates in the Battle of Hango and is briefly seem dueling Danto although the duel never reaches it's conclusion as the Qin forces retreat.
Three Pillars Arc[]
Ba Nan Ji is present during the strategical meeting inside Bu'An Castle when they receive message from Ri Boku to continue to train their troops and be ready in case they need to send their forces to aid Han.[4]
Abilities[]
| “ | Demon of Ganmon | ” |
—Kaine referring to Ba Nan Ji. | ||
| STATS | |
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| Strength | 94 |
| Leadership | 90 |
| Intelligence | 84 |
| Experience | B |
| Somehow I didn't get out of normal state | |
As a deputy to Ri Boku, Ba Nan Ji is a ferocious fighter with a sharp eye for tactics.[5] Chou Ga Ryuu considered him to be one of the key factors in deciding victory or defeat in Battle at Shukai Plains.[6]
In the past, he was an officer who served in the Ganmon stronghold on the Zhao/Xiongnu border for decades. On many occasions, Zhao had dispatched celebrated commanders to Ganmon, but all of them died before reaching the end of their first month but Ba Nan Ji, however, was able to serve in this land of death for a significant amount of time, demonstrating his capabilities.[7]
Physical Abilities[]
Ba Nan Ji's destructive power in action.
Immense Strength: Ba Nan Ji's size is comparable to Mou Bu and his strength of arms is assumed to be on a similar level to Kai Shi Bou or Ren Pa.[8][9] In the past, he pulverized numerous Xiongnu leaders with his bare fists, despite their almost superhuman skills.[10] He was able to break through enemy lines and easily overpower Gyoku Hou Unit commander, Kyuu Kou.[11]
Ba Nan Ji's strength seems to vary depending on his psychological condition.[12] While already being strong in his normal state, once he gets fired up, he reaches a completely different level as shown when he surprised even Ou Sen by easily breaking through his bodyguard's units.[13] Even Mou Ten stated that he wouldn't be able to win one duel out of a hundred against the Demon of Ganmon when he's at full strength.[14]
Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant: With his immense strength, Ba Nan Ji shows himself to be an expert in unarmed combat. He cracked the ground with his fist during a confrontation with Ou Hon and managed to break free of the young commander's choke hold with ease.
Glaive Mastery: Ba Nan Ji is very proficient in wielding a glaive. He was able to fight on par with Ou Hon without taking a single clean hit from him and even dismounted and disarmed young commander.[15][16] He also shown a move where he throws his weapon at the opponent as a distraction.
Leadership[]
Ba Nan Ji is a ferocious leader as he leads numerous charges in the frontlines. He is capable to command efficiently in battlefield not only his own men, but also soldiers that do not originate from his army as seen when he took command of Gaku Ei Army remnants.
Tactical Abilities[]
Ba Nan Ji has a considerable talent in military tactics and was praised by other talented strategists, Chou Ga Ryuu and Ka Ryo Ten, for his tactical insight.[17][18] On the first day of battle, he split his forces into two groups, an attack force, and distraction to prevent A Kou's second wave to aid the first wave and deal a devastating blow to his army. After Chou Ga Ryuu's defeat, he also made a plan to make a tactical retreat and strike the rear of Qin's right-wing that would go for Zhao's center.
Military Formations: Ba Nan Ji is capable to perform military formations like Line Formation and Wedge Formation.
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Trivia[]
- Ba Nan Ji has a habit of calling his fist and himself an "Iron Hammer", claiming to kill multiple Xiongnu leaders with it.
- During the Battle at Shukai Plains, he received a scar from when A Kou's destroyed his war helmet during their duel and lost an eye to Mou Ten.
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| Ri Boku Army | |
|---|---|
| Great General: | Ri Boku • Hou Ken † |
| Strategists: | Ri Boku • Shun Sui Ju • |
| Generals: | Kei Sha • Ba Nan Ji • Shun Sui Ju • Kotsu Min Haku • Fu Tei • Kin Mou • Gaku'Ei • Earl Rai • Earl Kou † • |
| Commanders: | Kaine • Ba Fuu Ji • Gi Ka † • Sa Tou • Sou Kou • Hoku Shin • Hoku Ren • Kan To • Chou Bi • Chou Hatsu • Ju Kan • Shou Ji • Jou Fu • Ko Kin • Sen • Ko A • Earl Maku |
| Infantry: | Ro Shin † • Ban Riku • Kaku Jou • Kon Jin • En Sou † • Haku Sha † |
| Cavalry: | Sou Ha • Getsu Bou • Sen Bi • You Ou † • Duke Ren † • Kou † • Ko Getsu † • Ta Getsu † • Chiku Shin † • Kou Tou † • Tai Go • Den Ko • Kei Fu • Chou Kan • Kat Suho • |
| Armies: | Kei Sha Army • Ba Nan Ji Army • Shun Sui Ju Army • Kotsu Min Haku Army • Fu Tei Army • Kin Mou Army • Gaku'Ei Army • Earl Rai Army • Earl Kou Army • |
| Units: | Kaine Unit • Ba Fuu Ji Unit • Ga Fu Unit • Den Kan Unit • Kai Unit • Hoku Shin Unit • Hoku Reki Unit • Kan To Unit • Chou Bi Unit • Chou Hatsu Unit • Ba Shi Unit • Kaku Unit • Ro Shin Unit • Sou Unit • |
| Allies and Affiliates: | Shi Ba Shou Army • Gian Army • Ki Sui Army • Ri Haku Army • Kou Son Ryuu Army • Chou Sou Army • Man Goku Army • Gyou'un Army • Chou Ga Ryuu Army • Ko Chou Army |
| Abilities: | |
| Tactical Formations: | Origin Tactics • Cage Formation • Ryuudou • Line Formation • Great Crane Formation • |
| Related Articles | |
| Story Arcs: | Li Mu and Hai Yin • Battle of Bayou Arc • Alliance Arc • Coalition Invasion Arc • Koku You Campaign Arc • Western Zhao Invasion Arc • Zhao Crisis Arc • Zhao's Retaliation Arc • Hango Campaign Arc • |
| Other Articles: | • Battle of Bayou • Battle of Kankoku Pass • Battle of the Southern Path • Battle of Sai • Battle of Kokuyou Hills • Battle of Retsubi • Battle at Shukai Plains • Battle of Gian • Battle of Hika • Battle of Hango • Hango |
| Zhao | |
|---|---|
| Royal Family | Bu Rei † • Tou Jou † • Yuu Boku • Ka • Earl Chou Ki † • |
| Prime Minister | Kaku Kai • Ri Boku |
| Officials | Hi • Shun Pei Kun • Hei To • Ko Shuu • Jou Kei •
Ken Ho • Kan Sou • En Sei † • |
| Royal Harem | Kou Hi |
| City Lords | Duke Hoku Ryou • Duke Son Fu ‡ • Ki Shou • Gaku'in • Shi Ba Shou • Duke Kuku • Tou Kan • Tou Kin • |
| Citizens | Master Hou † • Madame Hou † • Shi Kei † • Shi Ka † • A Mon † • Kou Shou † • Kon † • En Kan • |
| Military | |
| Great Generals | Gaku Jou ‡ • Ko Chou † • Chou Katsu † • |
| Three Great Heavens | Ri Boku • Shi Ba Shou • Hou Ken † • Ren Pa ‡ • Rin Shou Jo † • Chou Sha † • |
| Generals | Ki Sui • Ba Tei • Kei Sha † • Kan Saro • Ji Aga † • Gaku Shou • Ba Nan Ji • Shun Sui Ju • Fu Tei • Kotsu Min Haku • En Kan • Ri Haku • Kou Son Ryuu ‡ • Earl Rai • Chou Haku • Mai Kou • Kai Gou • Ryuu Tou † • Gou Ki • Kou Ki Ou • Kou Shi • Shin Sei Jou † • Fuu Ki † • Man Goku † • Chou Sou † • Gaku'Ei † • Chou Ga Ryuu † • Gyou’un † • Kin Mou † • Earl Kou † • Shin Ri Kan † • Zet Su † • Jyou Ka Ryuu † • Ko Haku Kou † • Gaku Haku Kou † • Ryuu Haku Kou † • Ryuu Fu † |
| Commanders | Kaine • Ba Fuu Ji • Fuuon • Shi En • Sai'u • Mei Fu • Kou Kaku † • Gou Ran † • Sei Kiga • Ka Hou • Kai Shin • Koku Rai • Koku Rei • Zen Man • Sen Bi • Sei Mei • Seiu • Duke Sei • Ren Ka • Sou Ha • Sei Ka Un • Man Haku • Tou Gan † • Shuu † • Gi Ka † • Sou † • Shuu † • You Ou † • Ba Toku † • Den'I † • Ten † • Rai Ka † • Jo Shou † • Jo Rin † • Shin Riku † • Seki Kou † • Kou Zen † • An Ki † • Chiku Shin † • Ko Getsu † • Ta Getsu † • Ro Shin † • Chou Gaku † • Kou Tou † • Ko Ro † • Sou Kan † • Ka Man † • Kyo Yo † • Chou Riku † • Ki Shou † • Un Kei † • Un Gen † • Gou Za Kou † • |
| Soldiers | Haku Sha † • En Shou † • Ban Riku † • Kaku Jou † • Kon Jin † • Den Ko • Den Pou † • Hei Shuu † • Haku Ya • Kou Shuu • Gi Ta • Ga Kou • Kei Fu • Kat Sho • |
| Affiliates | Quanrong of Ryouyou (Rozo † • Goba † • Bunen † • Tork † ) • Geeli † • Bolf • Chida † • Tehgo • Nujah • Wan • Geni • |
References[]
- ↑ Chapter 646
- ↑ Chapter 701
- ↑ Chapter 727, page 11
- ↑ Kingdom Manga: Vol.74 Chapter 805, page 10
- ↑ Chapter 524 Page 15
- ↑ Chapter 524 Page 16
- ↑ Chapter 525 Page 14
- ↑ Chapter 524 Page 16
- ↑ Chapter 525 Page 12
- ↑ Chapter 526 Page 10
- ↑ Chapter 525 Page 10
- ↑ Chapter 555 Page 21
- ↑ Chapter 615 Page 13
- ↑ Chapter 616 Page 16
- ↑ Chapter 526 Page 4
- ↑ Chapter 526 Page 9
- ↑ Chapter 524 Page 15
- ↑ Chapter 603 Page 17