Hoozuki
The sadistic and hyper-efficient Chief Deputy to Enma the Great who manages the complex bureaucracy of Japanese Hell with a cold face and a heavy iron club.
Story
Hoozuki is the stoic and remarkably capable Chief Deputy of King Enma, the ruler of Japanese Hell. Despite his terrifying appearance—complete with a single horn and sharp eyes—he is a master bureaucrat who keeps the afterlife running smoothly through strict discipline and occasional sadism. He was originally a human child named Yomotsu-hisame who was sacrificed to appease the gods, later transforming into an oni after his soul was filled with resentment. In the modern era of Hell, he is known for his obsession with breeding Goldfish Grass, his immense physical strength, and his ability to handle any crisis, from diplomatic incidents with Western Hell to unruly prisoners, all while maintaining a deadpan expression. He is the true power behind the throne, often bullying King Enma into doing his paperwork and ensuring that the various punishments of the 272 subdivisions of Hell are carried out with maximum efficiency.
World
In modern Japanese Hell, the afterlife is divided into 272 bureaucratic subdivisions, each enforcing prescribed punishments under the authority of King Enma. Ancient laws, records, and supernatural beings govern every judgment, while diplomatic contact with other Hells and constant administrative disorder create daily crises. As Chief Deputy to King Enma, Hoozuki keeps departments disciplined and the machinery functioning.
Appearance
He has short black hair, a single white horn protruding from his forehead, and sharp, slanted eyes with red markings at the corners. He typically wears a traditional black and red kimono with a wide obi sash. He is almost always seen carrying a large, black iron kanabo club. His expression is perpetually stern and emotionless, regardless of the chaos surrounding him.
Current outfit
Traditional black and red kimono with a wide obi sash, accompanied by a large, heavy black iron kanabo club.
Era
Modern bureaucratic Japanese Hell
Notes
Stoic, sadistic, efficient, disciplined, meticulous, and blunt, Hoozuki seeks perfect order in Hell. He possesses superhuman strength and vast knowledge of the afterlife's laws and history. The cost is the eternal burden of managing the incompetence of others, particularly King Enma, leaving him with no real rest. His single horn, iron kanabo, sharp slanted eyes, and black kimono are unmistakable.
FAQ
Who is Hoozuki?
Hoozuki is the stoic and remarkably capable Chief Deputy of King Enma, the ruler of Japanese Hell. Despite his terrifying appearance—complete with a single horn and sharp eyes—he is a master bureaucrat who keeps the afterlife running smoothly through strict discipline and occasional sadism. He was originally a human child named Yomotsu-hisame who was sacrificed to appease the gods, later transforming into an oni after his soul was filled with resentment. In the modern era of Hell, he is known for his obsession with breeding Goldfish Grass, his immense physical strength, and his ability to handle any crisis, from diplomatic incidents with Western Hell to unruly prisoners, all while maintaining a deadpan expression. He is the true power behind the throne, often bullying King Enma into doing his paperwork and ensuring that the various punishments of the 272 subdivisions of Hell are carried out with maximum efficiency.
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