After all, in just destructive power alone, he could be considered on par with even Ren Pa.
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—Gen Pou talking about Kai Shi Bou's martial prowess.
Kai Shi Bou is one of Ren Pa's Four Heavenly Kings and Ren Pa's right-hand man. Originally a General for the Zhao Military, Kai Shi Bou was one of the greatest military commanders of Zhao as he was a powerful warrior and led his soldiers with mighty leadership to face any enemy army head on. After joining his lord in exile to the state of Wei, he would fellow his lord again as he left the state of Wei after their defeat during the Sanyou Campaign. He now resides in the state of Chu with Ren Pa and Kyou En.
Kai Shi Bou is a large, heavy-set man who is balding partially but has some hair remaining and it is braided. His beard is long and very thin along with a pencil-thin mustache. He is often wearing armor but has been seen in official robes as well and they have heart symbols on the seams.
Personality[]
Kai Shi Bou noted that the fear of Kan Ki had worked its way into his soldiers and that he was a troublesome opponent. Kai Shi Bou is considered a ferocious warrior who has earned over a hundred victories while operating on his own. When angered, veins appear on his face, making him a furious warrior to behold.
History[]
At some point in the past, Kai Shi Bou came to serve Ren Pa.
Kai Shi Bou is first seen along with the other Four Heavenly Kings when Ren Pa is sent by the Wei king to deal with the invading Qin. Shocked that his lord is not the Commander-in-Chief, he mocks Haku Ki Sai for his cowardice in the last Wei/Qin war. When Ren Pa explains the situation, he accepts it and does their pre-battle ritual before heading to his position.
During the Sanyou Campaign, he leads the Wei left army of 40,000 troops against Qin General Kan Ki. After having difficulty against Kan Ki's guerilla tactics, Gen Pou comes to take temporary command of the left Wei army and informs them on where Kan Ki's hidden Headquarters would likely be located. He finds the camp and proceeds to decimate its defenders. During the fight, he hears of Gen Pou's death through the gong relay system and is shocked at this. On the sixth day of battle, he arrives with his heavy cavalry at the Qin General's Headquarters and asks Ren Pa why he is hesitating. He kills any Qin cavalry in his way before looking in the distance to see their own Headquarters is on fire. Infuriated at this, he orders his soldiers to kill Mou Gou to balance the scales and continues to tear through the Qin cavalry present before confronting Mou Ten, who he calls a little girl. Kai Shi Bou is shocked when Ren Pa says they are going home as they have lost the battle. He protests against his lord's decision but is told of the reality that the Wei face if they continue on. With that, Kai Shi Bou orders his heavy cavalry units to stand down.
Kai Shi Bou is Ren Pa's right arm and the leader of Four Heavenly Kings - an elite group of deputies who's skilled is considered miles ahead of even Ou Ki's vassals.[1] He possesses vast experience as a commander who has earned over a hundred victories even when operating by himself.[2] His abilities were good enough to clash with Qin's vice general Kan Ki.
Physical Abilities[]
Immense Strength: Kai Shi Bou's specialty is head-on collisions in terms of charging the enemy line. He is held as a general whose destructive capabilities to be on par with Ba Nan Ji and even Ren Pa himself.[3] He seems to hold great offensive ability as he was able to destroy Kanki's headquarters in a short amount of time despite it being defended by Rai Do.
Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Kai Shi Bou is also a proficient martial artist being able to easily defeat young Rin Ko in an unarmed fight with a single hit.[4]
Leadership[]
Kai Shi Bou is a capable leader as he leads charges in battlefield. His men are heavy cavalry units, specializing in heavy charges and are surprisingly versatile being able to keep pace with light cavalry and tread through terrains which enemies thought it was impossible to be pierced by cavalry.
Tactical Abilities[]
Kai Shi Bou is also a competent strategist and tactician. When faced against Kan Ki he quickly recognized him as dangerous opponent.
