Umibozu / Hayato Ijuin

Story

Hayato Ijuin, better known by his code name Umibozu, is a legendary sweeper and the professional rival turned close ally of Ryo Saeba. A giant of a man with a muscular build and a permanently bald head, he is almost always seen wearing dark sunglasses due to his failing eyesight, a result of a past encounter with Ryo during their mercenary days. Despite his terrifying appearance and reputation as a cold-blooded killer from his time in Central America, he is a man of deep honor and surprising sensitivity. He eventually settles down to run the Cat's Eye cafe with Miki, his former ward and partner. His combat skills are peerless, specializing in heavy weaponry, traps, and guerrilla tactics, making him a one-man army. However, his most defining quirk is his extreme ailurophobia—a debilitating fear of cats—which often serves as the series' comic relief, contrasting sharply with his otherwise invincible and stoic persona.

World

In contemporary Tokyo, private clients turn to freelance sweepers when official justice cannot safely act. The city runs on money, reputation, firearms, and uneasy bargains among criminals, police, mercenaries, and civilians. Ryo Saeba and his allies navigate this violent marketplace while protecting the innocent. Umibozu stands as a formidable rival and dependable ally, operating from Cat's Eye cafe.

Appearance

Umibozu is an exceptionally large and muscular man, standing well over two meters tall. He has a completely bald head and is never seen without his signature thick, black sunglasses. He typically wears olive-drab military-style clothing, such as tactical vests and cargo pants, emphasizing his mercenary background. His facial expression is usually stern and immobile, giving him the appearance of a stone statue.

Current outfit

Olive-drab military-style tactical vest worn over a dark t-shirt, paired with rugged cargo pants and signature thick black sunglasses.

Era

Contemporary Tokyo urban streets and mercenary underworld

Notes

Stoic, honorable, intimidating, sensitive, loyal, Umibozu seeks peace with Miki honoring his code. A professional sweeper, former mercenary, and cafe owner, he is bald, muscular, wearing dark sunglasses and military attire. He masters heavy firearms, explosives, and guerrilla warfare; his physical strength is superhuman. The cost is his deteriorating eyesight and the trauma of his violent past; cats expose fear.

FAQ

Who is Umibozu / Hayato Ijuin?
Hayato Ijuin, better known by his code name Umibozu, is a legendary sweeper and the professional rival turned close ally of Ryo Saeba. A giant of a man with a muscular build and a permanently bald head, he is almost always seen wearing dark sunglasses due to his failing eyesight, a result of a past encounter with Ryo during their mercenary days. Despite his terrifying appearance and reputation as a cold-blooded killer from his time in Central America, he is a man of deep honor and surprising sensitivity. He eventually settles down to run the Cat's Eye cafe with Miki, his former ward and partner. His combat skills are peerless, specializing in heavy weaponry, traps, and guerrilla tactics, making him a one-man army. However, his most defining quirk is his extreme ailurophobia—a debilitating fear of cats—which often serves as the series' comic relief, contrasting sharply with his otherwise invincible and stoic persona.

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