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Ei Sei
Chinese Ying Zheng
Qin Shi Huang
Kanji 嬴政
秦始皇
Biographical Information
Status
Alive
Marital Status Conjugal
Age 30

29 (Three Pillars Arc)
28 (Hango Campaign Arc)
27 (Zhao's Retaliation/Nature Of Humanity Arcs)
26 (Battle of Eikyuu Arc)[1]
25 (Zhao Crisis/Shiyuu Conflict Arcs)[2]
24 (Western Zhao Invasion Arc)[3]
23 (Koku You Campaign/Bureaucrats Job Arcs)[4]
22 (State of Ai Arc)[5]
21 (Conspiracy in the Court/Fire Dragons of Wei Arcs)[6]
20 (Conspiracy in the Court (Birth of Rei))[7]
19 (Coalition Invasion Arc)[8]
18 (Sanyou Campaign Arc)[9]
17 (Alliance/Third Faction Arcs)[10]
16 (Battle of Bayou Arc)[11]
15 (Sei Kyou's Rebellion/Keiyou Campaign Arcs)[12]

Gender Male
Eyes Light Brown
Hair Black
Skin Pale White
Relatives King Shou (Great Grandfather)
Anko Kukun (Grandfather)
Shi So (Father)
Bi Ki (Mother)
Kyou (Great aunt)
Kou (Lover)
Unnamed palace woman (concubine)
Sei Kyou (Younger Half-Brother)
Rui (Sister-in-law)
Rei (Daughter)
Fusu (Son)
State Qin
Residence Kanyou, Qin
Location Kanyou, Qin
Birth Place Kantan, Zhao
Professional Information
Classification King
Army Commander
Cavalry
Affiliates Qin Government
Ei Sei Faction
Media
Japanese VA Jun Fukuyama
English VA Brian Doe
live-action Ryo Yoshizawa (live-action movies)
Yuta Koseki (stage play)
Hikaru Makishima (stage play)
Appearance
Manga Debut Chapter 2
Anime Debut Episode 1
Game Debut Kingdom: Ikkitousen No Tsurugi!
Honestly, I would have liked to serve under a king such as yourself.

Ri Boku

Ei Sei is the 31st King of the State of Qin. He was crowned at age 13, [13]however, he did not become the official king until he was 22 of age in his Coming of Age Ceremony. His father was the previous king, Sou Jou, and his Bi Ki was formerly a first-class dancing girl from Zhao.

Appearance[]

Sei is a young, thin but muscular man with black shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. He looks very similar to Ri Hyou. His usual attire consists of the standard royal robes and many times he is seen carrying his sword with him. During the Battle of Sai, Sei is seen dressed as a military commander for the first time. He wears a shiny golden armor with a dragon symbol on the chest and circular patterns around it and a long cape.

Personality[]

At the beginning of the story, Ei Sei seemed levelheaded but somewhat cold. When Shin was going to let Jo Kan leave after defeating him, Ei Sei killed the assassin without remorse. However, he does care at least a little bit about those loyal to him. When Shin collapsed from exhaustion, Ei Sei carried him without complaint even though he said before that he would treat Shin as a sword and not a person. As they battle to reclaim the Royal Palace, they grow closer and come to depend on each other. In the end, Sei sent Shin to reclaim the Royal Hall and defeat his brother while he fought the guards outside, something many characters pointed out required great trust in Shin.  

In the past, Sei had a colder personality and was unable to put his trust in others due to the abuse he suffered from his mother and the people of Zhao during their exile from Qin. He also lost the ability to feel any sensation and believed that he was haunted by the ghosts of Chouhei. However, after meeting Shika, he began to see that there were good people in the world, and as a result, molded his character to what he is currently. Consequentially, he regained the ability to feel after Shika's death and sacrifice.  

After reclaiming his throne, Sei and Shin become each other's support and, in a way, become rivals. As they journey towards their dreams, they're constantly trying to keep up with each other. After either of them achieve something, they always come together on the roof of the Royal Palace to congratulate and encourage each other to keep moving forward. Along with Shou Bun Kun, Shin becomes one of Sei's closest friends. And as their dreams merge, Sei hopes to one day unite all of China with Shin as his sword. To do so, Sei must maintain a silent war with certain Qin officials, and slowly strengthens his resolve to do whatever it takes to make sure that in a few years' time, he is ready to take the throne. As he grows, key figures within Qin begin to notice a fire in Sei's eyes. Ou Ki claimed they were very similar to those of King Sho, who was once called the "God of War".

Dream and Goal[]

Sei's goal is Unifying China and the central plains under the banner of Qin and become the emperor of the new nation, and with it destroy all states including Qin, borders, and bring an end to the endless wars of the current era. To convince and make all citizens comfortable in this situation, he is planning to create a legalism system, in which all citizens have the same rights and duties, without privileges or discrimination, and the law is above every person in order to keep the status quo and avoid conflicts.

Relationships[]

Kou[]

Kou is one of Ei Sei’s concubines (though a loved one), the mother of his first daughter, Rei. She was sent by the Royal Harem to the king's chambers. However, nothing really happened between them at first. They didn’t even talk in the beginning but, in time, the couple started warming up to one another, developing enough trust for Ei Sei eventually tell her about his difficult childhood in exile. She earned a lot of respect in court when she nearly sacrificed herself to bring a message of great importance to the king. Their relationship only deepened over time.

Rei[]

Sei adores his daughter frequently worrying about her due to her weak constitution.

Fusu[]

Sei hasn't been shown to interact with son.

Shou Bun Kun[]

Ei Sei has the utmost respect for Shou Bun Kun and for his opinions. As a minister, experience, and loyalty, he is the cornerstone of the Ei Sei Faction. Ei Sei regards Shou Bun Kun more than just a servant. The king is willing to trust his life to Shou Bun Kun.

Heki[]

After Shou Bun Kun leaves his army in order to become a minister, he leaves it to Heki who became the symbol of the Ei Sei Faction. The goal was for Heki to grow with the Ei Sei Faction. The king has great trust in Heki and his capabilities.

Ri Shin[]

Shin only came in contact with the king when Hyou gave the task of protecting the king to him after he died. Ei Sei used Shin as a means to an end. However, he helped shape Shin's dream and goal and thought of the nature of the world and humanity. He asked Shin for his help at which he then did as his anger ebbed away. Shin became one of Ei Si's most trusted, loyal and closest friends. Ei Sei would entrust Shin with important task, such as saving his half-brother, his children.

Ka Ryo Ten[]

Ei Sei was willing to trust her with his life after they were being cornered by an army sent by his brother. Ei Sei knew she was in for the money, but that wasn’t a problem for him. Very quickly they became friends along with Shin. When she became a Strategist for the Hi Shin Unit, he places deep trust in her capabilities as a strategist.

Ri Hyou[]

Hyou was just a double for the king to use. However, Ei Sei didn't want to lie or hold information back on why he needed Hyou. This was a dangerous move on his part, as Hyou could have refused. Sei was surprised that he didn't refuse and asked why he didn't. They were more casual, not using honorifics and titles.

Sei Kyou[]

Sei Kyou is Ei Sei's half-brother. However, they don't have a brotherly bond. In fact, they dislike each other. Ei Sei only felt pity for him. However, after Sei Kyou's mindset changed slightly after witnessing Ei Sei's actions, Ei Sei's view on Sei Kyou changed as well as he was starting to gain some respect and was willing to send in his best unit to help save him, at which they unfortunately failed. Afterward, it was noted that while Sei Kyou's hatred did not likely disappear completely, he began to respect him and would have liked to discuss many things with Ei Sei. Likewise, Ei Sei could never absolve him of his crimes but would have liked to discuss many things with him as well.

Shi Ka[]

Shi Ka is a black-market merchant of Zhao. She aided and ultimately sacrificed her life in order to get Ei Sei to Qin at which he is forever grateful. She is also the one who freed him from the inner demons that he created due to the harsh treatment in Kantan. She was actually the first-person Ei Sei opened up to and felt safe beside.

Queen Mother[]

She is Ei Sei's mother. However, they don't have a mother and son bond as she tried on several occasions to kill him. However, even after these attempts, he respects her as he understands what she went through. He believes that it's his responsibility to stop her and try to heal her.

Yo Tan Wa[]

Their first meeting was meet with great hostility from her due to the foolish actions of Qin against the mountain tribesmen. Yo Tan Wa wanted to make Sei pay for what his people did to the mountain people in the past. However, due to his and her dream coincided with each other as he wanted to unify China and she unifies the mountain people in order to broaden their horizons, she got passed her anger. She offered her help to the king if he can stomach the bloodbath that will follow. He accepted it and so an alliance was formed. The king has great respect for her and her people. She became very loyal to the king giving him valuable information and resources.

Ryo Fui[]

Ei Sei pretty much hates him but has respect for him as a rival. The relation between them nothing but hostile and the battle is mostly played in the court. Ei Sei and his faction that is like a newborn child to an adult that has to match Ryo Fui's faction blow for blow. Ei Sei has to be on top of his game every time in order to not to underestimate Ryo Fui. However, he has greater resources, manpower, and influence than him. Due to Ryo Fui being allied with the Royal Harem, Ei Sei was forced to ally with Sei Kyou. Which ultimately played in Ei Sei’s favor.

Ou Ki[]

Sei has a lot of respect and trust for him as he is one of the Six Great Generals of Qin. However, he wasn’t afraid of him like most others. He even confronted him telling him to let go of the past. Over time he only gained respect for him after he told him a message that was left behind by Sho. When attacked by Zhao he wanted to make Ou Ki Commander in Chief. He was deeply saddened when he died in the Battle of Bayou.

People of Sai[]

In the coalition war, the people of Sai wanted to surrender without a fight before Ri Boku. However, the king managed to change their minds. Now the people of Sai are extremely loyal to him. He knows the sacrifice they made for aiding the king and respects that while rewarding the people of Sai quite a bit. Ei Sei trusted them enough for them to act as a secret army to use against the state of Ai and Ryo Fui.

Rui[]

She is Sei Kyou’s wife. Because of that, they were very hostile to each other initially. This however changed when Sei Kyou joined Ei Sei and started to change. After Sei Kyou’s death, she succeeded him as the leader of his faction. She is determined to ensure that his death was not in vain and wants to make the person responsible for this payment and therefore keeps the alliance with Ei Sei.

Shi Shi[]

He was a strategist for Ketsu Shi. After his death, he took over Ketsu Shi’s faction. Much to Ei Sei’s dislike, he was forced to join with Ketsu Shi’s faction in order to oppose Ryo Fui. Ei Sei gained a lot of respect trust for him over time due to his loyalty.

Abilities[]

STATS
Strength 84
Leadership 99
Intelligence 94
Experience A
Road: unification of China

STATS
Strength 82
Leadership 98
Intelligence 92
Experience B
Road: unification of China

STATS
Strength 78
Leadership 98
Intelligence 88
Experience C
Road: unification of China

STATS
Strength 76
Leadership 97
Intelligence 84
Politics Unknown


Ei Sei has often received compliments by numerous officials and characters within China for his ambition, vision and ability to inspire loyalty and motivate soldiers and ministers serving him. Additionally, due to his natural intelligence and harsh upbringing as a child in Zhao, Ei Sei is able to relate to commoners and navigate through difficult political situations such as his feud and power struggle against Ryo Fui for the majority of the story.

Physical Abilities[]

  • Proficient Swordsman: Sei is well versed in the Qin Military's standard swordsmanship as he was trained by Shou Bun Kun during his youth. While not as potent as Shin, Sei can hold his own against trained opponents which he impressively demonstrated by instantly killing the head commander of Ketsu Shi's guards after signaling the start of the battle for the throne, fought and killed multiple soldiers of the Sei Kyou Army all of which were soldiers of the Qin Military, and wounded his brother, Sei Kyou's forearm before the young prince could even react. He would show off his skill again during Ryo Fui's assassination attempt as finished off a dying Gouma assassin in a single strike. And during the Battle of Sai, Sei showed his maintained strength as he fought and killed Zhao soldiers of the Ri Boku Army, later cutting off the dominant arm of Sou, a Zhao captain, and nearly avoid death as he blocked a killing blow.
  • Immense Endurance: Sei possesses considerable higher physical endurance and constitution than the average person of kingly birth due to his gruesome childhood in Kantan as he could endure days of hideous physical abuse from the enrage Zhao people and his mother. He would show this impressive form of grit when he took on Shin's enrage pummeling despite the latter's inhuman strength. During the Battle of Sai, Sei would show his most impressive feat to date as he stood back up despite losing an excessive amount blood after surviving an almost fatal sword slash across his neck. And would ignore the pain of his wound as he went back out to the battlefield to empower the Sai soldiers and visited the soldiers during the night in the next day.
  • Immense Stamina: Sei's stamina is impressive just like his endurance. Despite not being a trained soldier, Sei could run for hours while carrying a feverish Shin throughout the night, run through the wildness without rest in the next day, and climb up a tall mountain while outpacing his soldiers.
  • High Strength: Sei is quite strong having shown a respectable amount of physical strength even as a teenager with like his endurance and stamina. During the end of Shin's duel with the assassin Jo Kan, Sei delivered the final blow by instantly beheading the large man with a single strike from his sword. He would show his strength again as he picked up and held up an enraged Shin by his neck with one arm during his rampage against the young king and broke Sei Kyou's jaw with one punch towards the end of his rebellion.

Leadership[]

Ei Sei's greatest attribute is, without a shred of doubt, his ability to motivate and inspire people regardless of the circumstance or the practicality of his ideas. This was first evident even as far back in his childhood having rouse the dwindling spirit of Shi Ka and his escorts during their escape from the Zhao with a simple speech. His abilities have only grown stronger with more favorer since then. This was shown to be his greatest weapon against his brother, Sei Kyou's rebellion as he was able to maintain the moral of the Mountain Tribesmen and his soldiers during the battle for the Qin thrown and was especially true when the State of Qin was attacked by the Coalition Army. While several court officials were thrown into a state of panic and confusion from the surprising invasion, Sei was able to keep his composure and rally the court into immediate actions and respond by immediately making defensive plans and spurring his court into action regardless of their allegations to him and Ryo Fui. During the Battle of Sai, he was able to inspire the predominantly peasantry of Sai to keep fighting for seven days despite the lack of training and overall sleep deprivation of the defending soldiers.

Tactical Abilities[]

Manipulation of Information: Ei Sei is adept at manipulating the flow of information as he created information lock-down about Sei Kyou's Rebellion and maintain the utmost of confidentially in requesting aid from the Yo Tan Wa Army. Because of that, it became a decisive moment in the Battle of Sai as it caught Ri Boku, the talented strategist and master of information himself, completely off-guard.

Politics[]

Ei Sei is very well-versed in politics as he took down multiple enemy factions like the Ryo Fui Faction in Qin's courts. With his goal of Unifying China, he thought of innovative politics such as a new legalism system, in which all citizens have the same rights and duties, without privileges or discrimination, and the law is above every person in order to keep the status quo and avoid conflicts.

Quotes[]

  • [To Ryo Fui]
You are incorrect. This has nothing to do with who has the stronger poison. Ultimately, this competition comes down to... which of the two of us is stronger!

(Chapter 256, page 17)

Sei: Your majesty is completely correct. To truly unify these lands would require single-handedly govern the whole system effectively. But it can never be allowed to be man!
    • Ou Ken:
If not man... Then what!?
    • Ei Sei:
Law

.

(To follow up on the idea of the law [Chapter 494 Sage of the underground prison] Ri Shi the keeper of legalism)

Duels[]

Trivia[]

  • Sei came in 8th place in the popularity vote poll.
  • Ei Sei's character is based on the actual figure of Qin Shi Huang, whose actual name is Ying Zheng.
  • According to Chinese history, his mother brought shame on him, because of the many affairs with different ministers, so he banned her from the palace.
  • Ei Sei also appeared at Meng Wu and Chu Zi's story, as a middle-aged man and never showing his face.

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