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Den Kou was a member of the Hi Shin Unit and assumed former member of the defunct Kaku Bi Unit. He later became Ka Ryo Ten's adjutant and aid after being assigned by Shin during the Sanyou Aftermath Arc and would accompany Ten's side till his death in the Choyou Campaign at the hands of Jun Sou and his unit during the Hi Shin Unit's clash with the Gai Mou Army.
Appearance[]
Den Kou has a short chin puff beard. He is seen wearing the armor of a lower commandant. He rode the standard military issued horse and was mostly seen by the side of Ka Ryo Ten on the battlefield. He has a sword but has never been seen using it.
Personality[]
Den Kou was dutifully in his role as a soldier of the Hi Shin Unit and took his role as Ten's aid very seriously. He didn't once question her ability as a tactician or showed any demise in her being a young girl as he was actually in awe of her abilities. He was also easily stunned by the events and developments on the battlefield. Before his death, he blamed himself in letting Ten get kidnapped by Jun Sou and his unit.
Story[]
Sanyou Aftermath Arc[]
Den Kou was a member of the Kaku Bi Unit and transferred to the Hi Shin Unit after Kaku Bi was assassinated by Rin Ko, where is assigned as an aid to the strategic Ka Ryo Ten.
Coalition Invasion Arc[]
Den Kou, along with Ten and the rest of Hi Shin Unit, participated in the war against the Coalition armies as they fought against the Zhao armies under Duke Hyou and his armies. He and Ten would watch the initial clash against the Ri Haku Army and later the surprise attack by Man Goku and his forces as they attacked Duke Hyou's rear. As the battle slowly became chaotic, he assisted Ten in regrouping the scattered Hi Shin soldiers to reinforce Shin in his attack against Man Goku. After Shin defeats and kills Man Goku in their duel, Den Kou would cheer for his commander's victory. It is unknown why he wasn't seen with Ten and the rest of Hi Shin Unit in their battles against the Zhao and Battle of Sai.
Fire Dragons of Wei Arc[]
Den Kou was seen distraught when Ten was kidnapped in the Choyou Campaign by Jun Sou as he fell unconscious and succumbed to his wounds amongst the other dead bodyguards.
Abilities[]
Den Kou acted as Ka Ryo Ten's aid and would implement her strategical orders to others during a battle. He also assisted her in spotting any major changes to and on the battlefield.
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Trivia[]
- Den Kou makes his final appearance in Season 4's Episode 119 of the anime.
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