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Name: Kazuma Kiryu
Canon: Yakuza (Franchise)
Canon point: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Age: 55

History:
1. When Kiryu was 20, he was framed for a murder he didn’t commit, and there was a present threat of holding his father figure accountable for this. Kiryu couldn’t tolerate the way this struggle for power in the higher ranks of the family he belonged to would cause trouble to someone he greatly looked up to, so to solve that and to clear his name he leaves the yakuza and sets forth to figure out how to protect what he cares about. This marked the start of Kiryu’s reputation as a yakuza, and highlighted how hard he’s willing to work for the sake of his loved ones, even when there were so many people against him and so much danger threatening his life and other people’s.

2. When Kiryu was 37, she adopted an orphaned girl she had met during rough circumstances – Haruka. Kiryu had gone through so much emotional pain he had become numb and didn’t care what happened to him, but he snapped out of it because he realized he had to look out for Haruka. From there on, he protected her as much as he could, fiercely defending her even though in the end he was unable to shield her from the burdens and problems that happen from he having been in the yakuza. This was an enormous change in his life and that spurred many of the situations that happen in the games of the saga.

3. At 55 years old and almost at his current point, Kiryu has been diagnosed with cancer, and it’s terminal. He has less than a year of life. This is the closing chapter of the life of Kazuma Kiryu, but although he’s weaker due to this, he’s still trying his hardest to do what must be done. This shows his determination even in the face of what’s inevitable. Thankfully, despite everything, he still is very capable and won’t hold back during an adventure such as this wizards world.

Powers: No magical powers nor strange abilities, yeah. Kiryu is a brawler through and through, although that has been diminished now due to illness. He’s still a force to be reckoned, though. His fighting style is based on brute force, as well as use of the surroundings if anything is particularly useful. All in all, Kiryu knows how to use physical harm effectively and isn’t afraid to do so.
Compared to the magical powerhouses that he’ll be surrounded, he brings to the table things others perhaps don’t, even if he’s outclassed in the magical fields.
https://yakuza.fandom.com/wiki/Kazuma_Kiryu?so=search#Fighting_Styles
This describes his fighting styles throughout the games, in detail, yup.
That aside, Kiryu shows to be pretty resourceful and quick to learn. Even though he’s outclassed when it comes to magic and powers, he probably would figure out some way to be useful.

MANDATORY QUESTIONS

- Of all the things you own or have owned, what is the most important to you?
[Probably unsurprisingly, Kiryu is somewhat sparse with his answers to all the questions asked. Just going straight to the point and reticent about answering much. He doesn’t like to talk about his past extensively]>/small>
Things...? It’s not a thing and I didn’t own it and I’m not there anymore, but Morning Glory Orphanage is the most important thing. Asking for anything else is pointless. My answer won’t change.
- Where is it you feel most at peace, or most whole?
These days there’s no place like that. Any place that would be peaceful for me is better without me there. I’m not being dramatic, that’s how it is.
- Describe what gives you the most strength.

High stakes. I have been in too many situations where failing would make everything worse. Knowing failing is not an option is great encouragement. I’m not backing down even if everything is against me.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS

- What is more important to you: embracing your individuality, or preserving the status quo?
- Ultimate power comes at the cost of community. Being a part of a community comes at the cost of great power. Which would you choose?
The community. No power is worth that.
- Do you consider the rules and laws to be an important part of society? How so?
That doesn’t matter if whoever tries to make the rules and laws work twists them for their own gain.
- Do you forgive easily, or do you hold grudges?
I try not hold grudges. But I forgive only when I feel it’s deserved.
- Have you ever made a promise you can't keep?
Too many times. I won’t talk about that.
- Cats or dogs?
...dogs? Nothing against cats, I just see myself having a dog more than a cat, but both are fine.

Inventory:
Just the clothes he’s wearing. Let’s go with a blank slate, for feeling very fish out of the water.
Sage Crest:
Integrated onto the large dragon tattoo on his back
Questions?:
None!
PAIR CLAUSE: Acknowledge