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| Romaji | Sō Ō | ||||||||||||
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| “ | Failure? I'm afraid that word is a foreign concept to me. I've never had anything to do with it all my life! | ” |
—To Den Ri Mi | ||
Sou'Ou is a General of the Qin Military and the commander of 4th Division in the Ou Sen Army. He was once promoted to 3rd Division after the Qin's victory in capturing Gyou. After the Hango Campaign, he returned back to his old post and became one of Ou Sen's closest advisors.
He is romantically involved with his adjutant, Shi Ryou as they fight together in his personal army, Sou'Ou Army.
Appearance[]
Sou'Ou is a handsome man with dark long hair, mustache and goatee. On the battlefield he wears decorated armor, commander's helmet and a cape.
Personality[]
Sou'Ou is a laid-back and easygoing commander, standing in contrast to the seriousness of Den Ri Mi and A Kou and the enigmatic nature of Ou Sen. Unlike his fellow officers, he embraces a more relaxed and informal attitude, often displaying flippancy even in tense situations. However, beneath his carefree demeanor lies a brilliant and confident warrior who thrives in the chaos of the battlefield.
Despite his casual nature, Sou'Ou is highly intelligent and sharp-witted. He has a keen tactical mind, capable of making critical decisions in the heat of battle. While he may not seem as calculated as Den Ri Mi or as disciplined as A Kou, his ability to read the battlefield and react instinctively is one of his greatest strengths.
Rather than commanding from a distance, Sou'Ou prefers to fight on the front lines, leading his troops with unwavering confidence. He never hesitates or second-guesses his actions, believing that overthinking leads to failure. His ability to remain cool under pressure makes him an invaluable asset in battle, as he can adapt quickly to shifting circumstances.
Though often seen as lighthearted and carefree, Sou'Ou knows when to be serious, particularly when the situation demands it. In crucial moments, he can shift from his usual nonchalant attitude to a fierce and determined warrior, demonstrating a deep sense of duty and responsibility to his lord and comrades.
Though fiercely loyal to Ou Sen, Sou'Ou is willing to criticized his lord's plans and intentions as he reminded how their latest loss to Ri Boku have cost the lives of his fellow Generals, which Ou Sen calmly accept, as despite being audacious, Sou'Ou criticisms of his mistakes and failures was correct.
History[]
A younger Sou'Ou as a minor commander.
As a young and promising commander, Sou'Ou first encountered Shi Ryou on the battlefield and was immediately captivated by her beauty. In the midst of battle, he boldly called her beautiful, catching her off guard. However, Shi Ryou dismissed his words and continued fighting, paying him little attention.
In the days that followed, Sou'Ou quickly learned about Shi Ryou's background as a mercenary and relentlessly pursued her, confessing his love regardless of the situation—even in the heat of battle. His persistence frustrated Shi Ryou, who eventually confronted him. She angrily demanded he stop pestering her, revealing the scarred left eye she had hidden beneath her hair. With frustration, she asked how he could possibly find her beauty in something so flawed.
Despite this, Sou'Ou remained unwavering, reaffirming his feelings and confessing his love once more. That night, the two spent the night together, but Shi Ryou remained unsure of his sincerity. She questioned whether Sou'Ou was finally satisfied, but instead of backing down, he proved his devotion by proposing to her on the spot, vowing to stay by her side until death. As they embraced, Shi Ryou finally accepted his love.
From that moment on, the two became lovers, and Shi Ryou left behind her life as a mercenary, officially joining the Ou Sen Army to fight alongside Sou'Ou.
Story[]
Western Zhao Invasion Arc[]
Sou'Ou commended on his lord, Ou Sen's deliberate move to awaken both Shin's force and his son's, which his lord replied that he expected Shin's awakening is on his plan, while on his son's, just gambled along but Sen also replied that Zhao will never be easily defeated by two of them, but assured of victory on the right-wing.
On the 15th of the battle, he, along with his lover, Shi Ryou, led the initial attack at Ri Boku's center army.
When Ri Boku's orders a full-scale retreat to disengage and began a hurried march to Gyou, Ou Sen regroup the rest of his army and commanded 2/10 of the remaining forces of the best of best of each respective units to lead the pursuit on the Ri Boku Army and Zhao forces the day after Ri Boku's full retreat.
Sou'Ou's army acts as the vanguard, eventually caught up on Zhao's rearguard, causing heavy casualties before Ri Boku's was forced to divert more than half of his soldiers to flank and entrapped their pursuit while the rest head to Gyou. By the time the Zhao's army did so, Sou Ou's and the rest of the pursuing Qin's army withdraw (Hi Shin Unit being the slower one to react) to minimize casualties, they would have a small skirmish during the night as they camped. But achieved their goal of stopping Ri Boku's army to relieve the siege.
Later on, after the fall of Gyou under Qin's hand, Sou'Ou was seen alongside Ou Sen to meet up with Kan Ki and his inner circle to discuss the issue of 'lack of food'. When food supplies arrived, he was seen eating alongside his adjutant and soldiers.
Zhao Crisis Arc[]
Sou'Ou is once again with his lord's army and the Qin armies as they assault Zhao's borders with continued attacks after taking Gyou and attends Ou Sen's war council with A Kou, Den Ri Mi and newly promoted Generals Ou Hon, Mou Ten, and a very late Ri Shin, much to the annoyance of Den Ri Mi. As Ou Sen is about to discuss the future of their battles against Ko Chou and the Zhao Military and lay out his plans for taking Kantan, a massager comes with urgent news. After Ou Sen's allowance, the Messager tells them that Tou Jou, the Zhao King has suddenly died yesterday with Sou'Ou being surprised at the news as he clicks his teeth in annoyance.
Battle of Eikyuu Arc[]
Sou'Ou is present with his fellow Ou Sen Army Generals during the strategical meeting. He wonders what Ko Chou's target might be. He is also seen when Mou Ten visits Ou Sen to request a transfer for Ou Hon and makes a snappy remark.
Zhao's Retaliation Arc[]
Sou'Ou takes part in the siege of Atsuyo. Afterward, he is also seen during strategical meetings.
Hango Campaign Arc[]
During the Battle of Hango, Sou'Ou commands 30,000 soldiers against Zhao General Ji Aga’s army of 20,000. Recognizing Ji Aga’s formidable strength, he sends the Shi Ryou Unit to intercept him. The battle between their elite troops results in a stalemate, with heavy casualties on both sides. Just as Den Ri Mi’s killing squad arrives to provide support, the situation takes a dire turn—Shi Ba Shou suddenly appears, bypassing them to charge directly at Ou Sen’s headquarters.
Realizing the danger, Sou'Ou reluctantly leaves Shi Ryou to face both Zhao Generals Ji Aga and Kan Saro alone, rushing to protect their commander-in-chief. Before departing, he reassures Shi Ryou, promising that once the battle is over, he will embrace her passionately.
Alongside an injured A Kou, Sou'Ou reaches Ou Sen just in time, stopping Shi Ba Shou’s charge before it can strike Ou Sen down. However, the Seika Army swiftly turns the tide, with Shi Ba Shou rallying his personal guards while his vassals reinforce him. To ensure Ou Sen’s escape, both A Kou and Den Ri Mi sacrifice their lives, while Sou'Ou, supported by A Ka Kin, escorts Ou Sen away from the battlefield. As they flee, Sou'Ou reflects that, for the first time in his life, he has experienced true defeat.
After their escape, Sou'Ou speaks with Ou Hon. When Ou Hon inquiries about Ou Sen’s condition, Sou'Ou replies that he is resting in his tent. Ou Hon then comments that they underestimated Ri Boku, but Sou'Ou offers a different perspective—he believes Ri Boku exploited Ou Sen’s weakness by forcing him into a “straightforward battle”. However, he is convinced that Ou Sen had already realized this earlier, which is why he will win the next battle. Ou Hon then tells him that Sou'Ou is now the only man who can become Ou Sen’s right-hand and support him, but Sou'Ou declines, stating that he has something important to take care of.
The next day following the battle, Sou'Ou surrenders himself to Kan Saro, walking directly into their camp. Ji Aga’s vassals, enraged by his presence, demand his immediate execution, but Kan Saro intervenes. With tears in his eyes, Sou'Ou makes a heartfelt speech about how much Shi Ryou meant to him, begging Kan Saro to retrieve her remains so he can embrace her one last time.
Moved by his plea, Kan Saro agrees and orders Sou'Ou to stand. However, as he turns around, he is shocked to see Shi Ryou entering the tent—alive but missing an arm. Overcome with emotion, Sou'Ou makes another request, offering his own life in exchange for Shi Ryou’s freedom. However, Kan Saro, out of respect for their courage and his friend Ji Aga, chooses to let them both go freely.
Three Pillars Arc[]
As the Three Pillars begins and Ou Sen steps down as the Third Great of the Six Great Generals, Sou’Ou, Shi Ryou, and the remnants of the Ou Sen Army retreated to Atsuyo to tend to their wounds and regroup. Upon his return, Sou’Ou presented himself before his lord, ready to accept any punishment for their failure. However, Ou Sen wordlessly overlooked the incident and reinstated him to his previous position.
Shortly after, Sou’Ou and Shi Ryou met with Ou Sen and Shin Shou, a 5000-Man Commander who had remained behind to guard Atsuyo. Sou’Ou brings news from Kanyou, where Shou Hei Kun had begun enacting sweeping reforms. When Shin Shou inquired further, Sou’Ou explains that a family register was being established, and Qin’s military structure was undergoing major changes.
The following year, the Gyoku Hou, Gaku Ka, and Hi Shin armies would each expand to 50,000 men and be deployed to vital locations. Shin Shou noted that such numbers placed them just one step below the rank of Great General, to which Sou’Ou agrees. However, concern arose as Shin Shou questions whether high command intended to send them against Ri Boku once more.
Sou’Ou dismisses the idea that they were underestimating Ri Boku, emphasizing that they couldn’t afford to. Shin Shou acknowledges this, stating that at this point, only Ou Sen himself could defeat Ri Boku. He reflected on how their army had suffered devastating losses due to Ri Boku’s control over Zhao’s intelligence, which had kept the true strength of Seika and Shi Ba Shou hidden. However, he found it hard to believe that Ri Boku had another trump card like Shi Ba Shou at his disposal.
With one victory at Shukai Plains and one crushing defeat at Hango, Shin Shou believes the next battle would determine who truly stood on top. He was confident that eight or nine times out of ten, their lord would prevail. However, Ou Sen finally breaks his silence, correcting him—ten out of ten, the victory would be his.
While Shin Shou looked on in admiration, Sou’Ou’s expression darkens with doubt. Noticing this, Ou Sen, without even looking at him, asked if he believed he was bluffing. Sou’Ou hesitates before responding. He apologized, but admits that, given their current situation, it was hard not to think so.
Ou Sen, however, remains unwavering. He calmly states that he was not bluffing. In fact, if he so desired, he could kill Ri Boku at any time. The room falls into stunned silence. Before anyone could fully process his words, Ou Sen elaborates that Ri Boku has a fatal weakness. If he chose to exploit it, eliminating Ri Boku would be trivial. As everyone struggled to grasp the implications of this claim, Sou’Ou speaks up. If such a weakness existed, then why hadn’t he used it?
Ou Sen’s response was calculated. He had determined that defeating Ri Boku through "direct confrontation" was possible without relying on this weakness. Once victorious, his plan had been either to kill Ri Boku or recruit him into his ranks. Hearing this, Sou’Ou’s frustration finally boils over. With uncharacteristic anger, he shouts that because of that confidence in his "direct method" A Kou and Den Ri Mi are now dead.
The weight of his words hangs in the air. Ou Sen sits in silence, while Shin Shou reprimands Sou’Ou for speaking so bluntly to their lord. Sou’Ou quickly apologizes, but Ou Sen merely acknowledges his words, stating that he is right. There is nothing more pathetic than a loquacious loser. For now, the Ou Sen Army would mourn A Kou and Den Ri Mi, keeping a watchful eye on Qin’s affairs and the movements of the other states.
Conquest of Han Arc[]
TBA Arc[]
Abilities[]
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| Strength | 85 |
| Leadership | 87 |
| Intelligence | 89 |
| Experience | B |
| Ou Sen Army's playboy | |
As a general in Ou Sen Army and the vassal of Ou Sen, Sou'Ou possesses talents and experience as a capable military commander.
Physical Abilities[]
Glaive Mastery: Sou'Ou is a strong fighter and is able to cleave through the thick line of enemy soldiers' defense lines with his glaive. Combining his might alongside his close aide, Shi Ryou, they were able to cause a massive blow to the frontlines of their opponents.
Leadership[]
Sou'Ou proves to be a capable leader as he leads charges on the battlefield. His friendly and sociable personality allows him to get along with nearly anyone, whether fellow commanders or common soldiers. This ability to build camaraderie and trust among his men inspires loyalty, as they see him as a leader who fights alongside them rather than above them.
Tactical Abilities[]
Sou'Ou's grasp on strategic fighting and planning is on a first-rate level with his knowledge on warfare surpassing that of both A Kou and Ma Kou. While preferring to lead and fight from the front during a battle, he is capable of picking up weak points in his opponents' formations.
Military Formations: Sou'Ou is capable of performing military formations like Wedge Formation and Line Formation. He was able to direct his units in such matters to form a left wing of Great Red Crane Formation and gain an advantage over the likes of the Ri Boku Army.
Series Appearances[]
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| 845. The Atsuyo Army | Appears |
| 846. The Name I Wanted To Give | Absent |
| 847. Ultimate Formation | Absent |
| 848. A King's Demeanor | Absent |
| 849. The Vow | Absent |
| 850. The Main Force | Absent |
| 851. Full-Scale Assault | Absent |
| 852. Deployment Complete | Absent |
| 853. TBA | Absent |
| 854. TBA | Absent |
| 855. TBA | Absent |
| 856. TBA | Absent |
| 857. TBA | Absent |
| 858. TBA | Absent |
| 859. TBA | Absent |
| 860. TBA | Absent |
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Trivia[]
- While dedicated to Shi Ryou, Sou'Ou is a shameless flirt as he once attempted to hit on Koku'Ou during a strategy meeting.
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