Sohaku Kago
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is a character in the manga series Tenjho Tenge
. He is the true head of F, and Souichiro Nagi
's estranged father.
, and fathered Souchiro as a result.
He typically appears with white slicked back hair, a young face and narrow eyes (sometimes with goggles on his head).
He will get what he wants by any means even seemingly brainwashing and possessing people through the use of various jutsu, and he has a habit of getting rid of people when they are no longer useful to him. He has always been in conflict with the other founding families and is often responsible for many of their deaths.
Much like Dōgen Takayanagi
, Sohaku has some desire to make an ultimate warrior. He uses a different means than Dogen, as he views the ultimate warrior as someone that could use all the dragon’s gates. He attempted to do this with Makiko by using of her family’s ability, the Dragon's Fist, to absorb the other families’ powers. However, he deemed it a failure as he concluded that Makiko’s body was too weak to handle her dragon. He did repeat the same process eight years later with his son, Souichiro, and achieved better results.
Sohaku has apparently survived without most people figuring out he is nearly immortal by frequently assuming new personas. In Feudal Japan, Sohaku initially went by the name Akechi Mitsuhide
, who is a real person in Japanese history. Much like the historical Akechi was suspected of doing, he faked his death and then claimed to be a High Buddhist priest named Tenkai
. Like the historical Tenkai, he supposedly functioned as an advisor to Ieyasu Tokugawa. However, in the manga's version of history, he essentially controlled the local government through a magical jutsu he used on a then isolated Ieyasu.
alive and young since feudal times. He also has the ability to store his consciousness in his right eye, allowing his soul to migrate to another body if needed, though it seems he has only done this twice. This ability does cause confusion to Souichiro's biological parentage, since Sōhaku is assumed to still be in Tokuan Shōjō's body during Souichiro conception.
Fire Jutsu
Acupuncture Jutsu
Tessen Jutsu (Iron Fan Art)
and they call themselves 'F'. So far it consists primarily of White Feather Families, Sohaku and Jushi Mataza Tsumuji
are the only members with Red Feather relations. While F is supposed to follow Mitsuomi's orders, they attack the Juken Club despite the order to wait for the tournament. It is revealed Mitsuomi took assistance from Sōhaku, the true head of F, when he overthrown his father. Knowing that Sōhaku only considers him a puppet ruler
, Mitsuomi does not consider F to be his true wing, but nonetheless it leads to a power struggle between the two.
Sōhaku first appears when he kidnaps Souichiro from the hospital and forces him to fight various people with Red Feather Powers so he can steal their powers. Mitsuomi and Maya work together to rescue Souichiro and kill Sōhaku. Despite the fact Souichiro and Madoka Mawari
are hesitant to kill Sōhaku, Mitsuomi quickly beheads him. Mitsuomi then leaves to assist Maya in her recovery after her battle with Tetsuhito, and sends Madoka away with Reiki
to assist Tessen Ishiyumi
and the others. Souichiro remains in the room alone were he is confronted with Noriko, who has the power to control others through use of her Dragon Roar. During this time, Reiki manifests itself for Aya Natsume
in order to guide her to view certain points in past for Aya to understand Sōhaku better. It initially shows her the origins of Tetsuhito's powers, and Makiko's relationship with Sōhaku
Back in the present time Noriko, carrying Sōhaku's severed head, takes out Souichiro's right eye and it is implied Sōhaku's is inserted in its place. Unlike before, Sōhaku does not take complete control over the body, but instead seem content waiting for the right time.
As Aya has her confrontation with Hirohiko Myouun Kabane
and Nokimi Mayutsubo
, it is implied that in his next fight against someone with special powers Souichiro will be overtaken by his dragon. This is part of Sohaku's plan as he wishes to overtake Souichiro at that time.
Sohaku seems to also want to create another barrier that will activate Maya's Amaterasu Dragon's Gate. However, this barrier, in contrast with the one he created in Feudal Japan, actually encompasses all of Japan itself.
During Souichirou's fight with Kabane, Souhaku finally makes his bid for power over his son. Driving Nagi into becoming overwhelmed by his power and entering a berserker's rage, in which he kills Kabane Nui, Souhaku gains a substantial amount of control, to the point where he begins to speak for Nagi. When Kabane causes the Takayanagi building to collapse in a last ditch effort to kill Souhaku, Noriko Inue arrives in order to help procure Souichirou's body for Souhaku.
When it seems she is going to use her Dragon's Roar to do so, Souichirou gains some power of Souhaku and punches her in the mouth, destroying her tongue. Souichirou then comes face to face with his father inside his mind. AS they are about to begin their battle, Souichirou explains how he figured out Souhaku's true nature, and how he truly fights. After having his true nature as a coward outed by his own son, Souhaku blasts Souichirou away with a mental blast, explaining that only those with mental strength could truly fight on the Mindscape. Its then that he is wounded by what he thought to be a feint earlier from Souichirou. He then witnesses his son as he shows Souhaku his conviction as a fighter surpasses even Souhaku's own power. As he is completely overpowered, he witnesses his son begging for "more" in the opportunity to hit him, meaning that despite all they had been through, Souichirou still recognized him as his father who he couldn't help but love.
Flashing back to the beginning of the Imperial Japan, and through events came to know the spirit of Reiki and the ancient ancestor of the Nagi clan. Its shown that he swore to make Japan as strong as the willow in honor of his friend, the first Emperor of Japan. Showing his benevolence to his friend and how over the past two thousand years he has lost and been witness to more travesties that anyone. As Souhaku's long life comes to a close, his final words/thoughts are "He's great.....my son." allowing his soul to rest after a long lifetime at the hands of his son. His powers are then eaten by Souichirou and leaving his son with no one but himself in his Mindscape. However, when Shouchiro has his duel with Masataka, he makes his move; after absorbing many abilities Shouchiro has become the "True Warrior"; Shouhaku takes the opportunity to take over his son's body. However, it back fires when Maya intentionally takes the mortal blow from Souchiro.
Tenjho Tenge
is a Japanese manga authored by Ito "Oh! great" Ōgure. The story primarily focuses on the members of the Juken Club and their opposition, the Executive Council, which is the ruling student body of a high school that educates its students in the art of combat...
. He is the true head of F, and Souichiro Nagi
Souichiro Nagi
Souichiro Nagi is the main protagonist of the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge. He is a member of the Juken Club and the Knuckle Bombs.- Character outline :...
's estranged father.
Character outline
Sōhaku is the first and only person to ever be head of the Kago family, as he has lived for several centuries because of his unique power. He also is the true head of F. For unknown reasons, it has been his goal to awaken dormant powers in people across the world through the use of the Red Wing Resonance Effect. At one time he had a relationship with Makiko NagiMakiko Nagi
is a character in the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge. She is the current head of the Nagi Family.- Character outline :Makiko is a relatively young blonde woman who usually wears a large eyepatch to cover her missing eye and scars...
, and fathered Souchiro as a result.
He typically appears with white slicked back hair, a young face and narrow eyes (sometimes with goggles on his head).
He will get what he wants by any means even seemingly brainwashing and possessing people through the use of various jutsu, and he has a habit of getting rid of people when they are no longer useful to him. He has always been in conflict with the other founding families and is often responsible for many of their deaths.
Much like Dōgen Takayanagi
Dogen Takayanagi
is a character in the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge. He is the former head of the Takayanagi Family.- Character outline :Dōgen is the father of Mitsuomi Takayanagi and Masataka Takayanagi. He typically wears a hat, that casts a shadow over his face and glasses. He is a bald, elderly appearing...
, Sohaku has some desire to make an ultimate warrior. He uses a different means than Dogen, as he views the ultimate warrior as someone that could use all the dragon’s gates. He attempted to do this with Makiko by using of her family’s ability, the Dragon's Fist, to absorb the other families’ powers. However, he deemed it a failure as he concluded that Makiko’s body was too weak to handle her dragon. He did repeat the same process eight years later with his son, Souichiro, and achieved better results.
Sohaku has apparently survived without most people figuring out he is nearly immortal by frequently assuming new personas. In Feudal Japan, Sohaku initially went by the name Akechi Mitsuhide
Akechi Mitsuhide
, nicknamed Jūbei or called from his clan name and title, was a samurai who lived during the Sengoku period of Feudal Japan.Mitsuhide was a general under daimyo Oda Nobunaga, although he became infamous for his betrayal in 1582, which led to Nobunaga's death at Honno-ji...
, who is a real person in Japanese history. Much like the historical Akechi was suspected of doing, he faked his death and then claimed to be a High Buddhist priest named Tenkai
Tenkai
was a Japanese Tendai Buddhist monk of the Azuchi-Momoyama and early Edo periods. He achieved the rank of Daisōjō, the highest rank of the priesthood....
. Like the historical Tenkai, he supposedly functioned as an advisor to Ieyasu Tokugawa. However, in the manga's version of history, he essentially controlled the local government through a magical jutsu he used on a then isolated Ieyasu.
Techniques & Abilities
Flaming Dragon's Gate
Sōhaku has power of the Flaming Dragon's Gate, which enables him to redirect the flow of ki back into the dead, thus giving them life again. He also seems to have some ability to reverse age as he has kept himself, Noriko Shindayuu Inue, and Tetsuhito KagiroiTetsuhito Kagiroi
is a character in the Japanese manga series Tenjho Tenge. He is a member of F.- Character outline :Tetsuhito is the current head of the Kagiroi family and one of Sōhaku Kago’s most trusted subordinates. Despite his young appearance, Tetsuhito is several hundred years old. He has been kept alive and...
alive and young since feudal times. He also has the ability to store his consciousness in his right eye, allowing his soul to migrate to another body if needed, though it seems he has only done this twice. This ability does cause confusion to Souichiro's biological parentage, since Sōhaku is assumed to still be in Tokuan Shōjō's body during Souichiro conception.
Jutsu
Manipulation Jutsu- This jutsu involves a strange amulet that contains some sort of energy as well as a charm. With this jutsu, Sohaku is able to observe and influence the person has with the amulet to the point of mind controlMind controlMind control refers to a process in which a group or individual "systematically uses unethically manipulative methods to persuade others to conform to the wishes of the manipulator, often to the detriment of the person being manipulated"...
. For the person being influenced, it has been shown to increases pain threshold as well as as their ability and powers. The jutsu is broken through the destruction of the amulet and the release of the energy contained within. As soon as this happens, lightningLightningLightning is an atmospheric electrostatic discharge accompanied by thunder, which typically occurs during thunderstorms, and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms...
goes through a strange tabletClay tabletIn the Ancient Near East, clay tablets were used as a writing medium, especially for writing in cuneiform, throughout the Bronze Age and well into the Iron Age....
at Sohaku's compound and jumps to destroy the charm. Also when the jutsu is broken, it seems to take a physical toll on Sohaku.
Fire Jutsu
- While in the astral plane of his son's Souichiro's spirit, Souhaku attacked using large blast of fire. It had little effect on Souichiro due to his knowledge of manipulating his strength of will.
Acupuncture Jutsu
- Sohaku used an acupuncture based spell, combine with Makiko's eye to grant Tetsuhito Kagiroi the knowledge and ability to use all of the dragon's gates she had stolen.
Tessen Jutsu (Iron Fan Art)
- Sohaku has great skill in using a steel ribbed war fan for combat. He has enough strength and skill to slice a man's head cleanly off using just an iron fan, as well as parry the blows of his son Souichiro with little effort.
Manga
Sōhaku was never animated as the anime and OVA's didn't get that far into the storyline. He appears solely in the manga and seems to play the role of the primary antagonist in the story.F Arc
The Takayanagi family has historically been supported by 12 families, represented as the feathers of the Takayanagi family flying phoenix. A new alliance, led by the former head's children, has formed under Mitsuomi TakayanagiMitsuomi Takayanagi
is a character in the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge. He is the president of the Executive Council.- Character outline :Mitsuomi is a tall, very muscular man with short White hair and long bangs. He has a scar on his chest and back, but usually wears very tight fitting clothes covering them....
and they call themselves 'F'. So far it consists primarily of White Feather Families, Sohaku and Jushi Mataza Tsumuji
Jushi Mataza Tsumuji
is a character in the manga series Tenjho Tenge. He is a member of F.- Character outline :Jushi Mataza Tsumuji is the current head of the Tsumuji Family, a White Feather Family with expertise in regards to spears. Although every known member of his father's family carries Mataza as a middle name,...
are the only members with Red Feather relations. While F is supposed to follow Mitsuomi's orders, they attack the Juken Club despite the order to wait for the tournament. It is revealed Mitsuomi took assistance from Sōhaku, the true head of F, when he overthrown his father. Knowing that Sōhaku only considers him a puppet ruler
Puppet ruler
A puppet ruler is a person who has a title indicating possession of political power, but who, in reality, is controlled by outside individuals or forces. Such outside power can be exercised by a foreign government, in which case the puppet ruler's domain is called a puppet state...
, Mitsuomi does not consider F to be his true wing, but nonetheless it leads to a power struggle between the two.
Sōhaku first appears when he kidnaps Souichiro from the hospital and forces him to fight various people with Red Feather Powers so he can steal their powers. Mitsuomi and Maya work together to rescue Souichiro and kill Sōhaku. Despite the fact Souichiro and Madoka Mawari
Madoka Mawari
is a character in the manga series Tenjho Tenge. She is a member of F, but now sides with the Juken Club.- Character outline :Madoka is a middle school student, so unlike most of the characters she is not enrolled at Todo Academy. She is the current head of the Mawari family, a White Feather Family...
are hesitant to kill Sōhaku, Mitsuomi quickly beheads him. Mitsuomi then leaves to assist Maya in her recovery after her battle with Tetsuhito, and sends Madoka away with Reiki
Reiki (Tenjho Tenge)
is a character/object in the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge.- Overview :Reiki is actually a ceremonial Nodachi, and the heirloom of the Natsume Family. Despite its length classifying it as a nodachi, the characters tend to refer to it as a katana. It is very long, with a red sheath and hilt wrap...
to assist Tessen Ishiyumi
Tessen Ishiyumi
is a character in the manga series Tenjho Tenge. He is a member of F, yet holds loyalty to Mitsuomi Takayanagi.- Character outline :Tessen Ishiyumi is the current head of the Ishiyumi family, one of the White Feather families of the 12 founding families. The family consists of master archers, and...
and the others. Souichiro remains in the room alone were he is confronted with Noriko, who has the power to control others through use of her Dragon Roar. During this time, Reiki manifests itself for Aya Natsume
Aya Natsume
is a character in the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge. She is a member of the Juken Club.- Character outline :Aya is the younger sister of Shin Natsume, and Maya Natsume. She is a freshman at Toudou Academy. She has brown hair...
in order to guide her to view certain points in past for Aya to understand Sōhaku better. It initially shows her the origins of Tetsuhito's powers, and Makiko's relationship with Sōhaku
Feudal Japan Arc
Later Reiki takes Aya to another point in history, it is during the Feudal Japan Era. At this time Aya’s ancestor is with group of various red feather family members trying to kill Sōhaku in order to bring peace. Sōhaku had fortified himself inside Osaka Castle with Senhime, the Magatama Shrine Maiden, whose power caused the neutralization of other’s power when in close proximity. Since Sōhaku knew the other families were coming after him, he built a barrier that would reverse the Magatama Shrine Maiden’s power and turn it into amplification. When the Red Feathers attacked him, their power would cause a Resonance Effect that would go around the world awake all the dormant power users. His plan failed when Masanobu Sadonokami Honda helped Aya’s ancestor to sneak into the castle, so she could stab him. He was fatally wounded and could not use his power because he was in the same room as the Magatama Shrine Maiden. After he killed his attacker, he transferred his consciousness in his right eye and somehow hid it inside Senhime’s dead dog. There he waited until Senhime was removed from the Castle and he could use his power to resurrect the dog and leave. Two years later, Tetsuhito and Noriko attack Tokuan Shōjō, Masanobu, and Ieyasu Tokugawa. Impersonating the believed to be dead Sōhaku, Tokuan Shōjō gets his eye ripped out and replaced by Sōhaku’s. This allowed him to gain full control over the body and is also the reason why he still looks like himself. Afterward he forces the other families to call a truce by promising that he will not cause more trouble for a little while.Back in the present time Noriko, carrying Sōhaku's severed head, takes out Souichiro's right eye and it is implied Sōhaku's is inserted in its place. Unlike before, Sōhaku does not take complete control over the body, but instead seem content waiting for the right time.
Tournament Arc
Later on Aya's dragon eyes activate (yet only the right takes the normal dragon eye appearance), Sōhaku reveals his consciousness is inside of Souichiro and warns her to keep quiet about him.As Aya has her confrontation with Hirohiko Myouun Kabane
Hirohiko Myouun Kabane
is a character in the manga series Tenjho Tenge. He is a recent addition to the Executive Council.- Character outline :Hirohiko is a male with a fairly effeminate face . He is the current head of the Kabane Family, one of the Red Feather Families of the Takayanagi Family Flying Phoenix...
and Nokimi Mayutsubo
Nokimi Mayutsubo
is a character in the manga series Tenjho Tenge. She is a trusted Confidant of Sōhaku Kago.- Character outline :Despite having a different last name, Nokimi is a member of the Rikudou Family, which is a branch of the Kago Family...
, it is implied that in his next fight against someone with special powers Souichiro will be overtaken by his dragon. This is part of Sohaku's plan as he wishes to overtake Souichiro at that time.
Sohaku seems to also want to create another barrier that will activate Maya's Amaterasu Dragon's Gate. However, this barrier, in contrast with the one he created in Feudal Japan, actually encompasses all of Japan itself.
During Souichirou's fight with Kabane, Souhaku finally makes his bid for power over his son. Driving Nagi into becoming overwhelmed by his power and entering a berserker's rage, in which he kills Kabane Nui, Souhaku gains a substantial amount of control, to the point where he begins to speak for Nagi. When Kabane causes the Takayanagi building to collapse in a last ditch effort to kill Souhaku, Noriko Inue arrives in order to help procure Souichirou's body for Souhaku.
When it seems she is going to use her Dragon's Roar to do so, Souichirou gains some power of Souhaku and punches her in the mouth, destroying her tongue. Souichirou then comes face to face with his father inside his mind. AS they are about to begin their battle, Souichirou explains how he figured out Souhaku's true nature, and how he truly fights. After having his true nature as a coward outed by his own son, Souhaku blasts Souichirou away with a mental blast, explaining that only those with mental strength could truly fight on the Mindscape. Its then that he is wounded by what he thought to be a feint earlier from Souichirou. He then witnesses his son as he shows Souhaku his conviction as a fighter surpasses even Souhaku's own power. As he is completely overpowered, he witnesses his son begging for "more" in the opportunity to hit him, meaning that despite all they had been through, Souichirou still recognized him as his father who he couldn't help but love.
Flashing back to the beginning of the Imperial Japan, and through events came to know the spirit of Reiki and the ancient ancestor of the Nagi clan. Its shown that he swore to make Japan as strong as the willow in honor of his friend, the first Emperor of Japan. Showing his benevolence to his friend and how over the past two thousand years he has lost and been witness to more travesties that anyone. As Souhaku's long life comes to a close, his final words/thoughts are "He's great.....my son." allowing his soul to rest after a long lifetime at the hands of his son. His powers are then eaten by Souichirou and leaving his son with no one but himself in his Mindscape. However, when Shouchiro has his duel with Masataka, he makes his move; after absorbing many abilities Shouchiro has become the "True Warrior"; Shouhaku takes the opportunity to take over his son's body. However, it back fires when Maya intentionally takes the mortal blow from Souchiro.