Hiko Seijuro ~ Rurouni Kenshin

Background

Hiko Seijuro is the 13th successor to the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, and Himura Kenshin's shishou (master) ^_^  When he's not training his "baka deishi", he's working as a humble (?) potter.

Mentally...

Hiko Seijuro...the first thing that comes to mind about this master is his pride.   He seems to look down on everyone, and isn't afraid to let them know it!  This applies doubly to Kenshin, his "baka deishi" ("stupid apprentice").  Though he sometimes rants and yells, Hiko isn't a cruel man.  He's just not one to coddle you if he likes you.  Take the way he argued with Kenshin when he wanted to join the Ishin Shishi, for example.  Though he sounded very harsh, all he was trying to do was spare Kenshin the pain that he knew would come if he assumed the role of a Hitokiri for the Ishin Shishi.  This is just one example showing that Hiko is also very wise.  Also, Hiko is a man of his word...he just doesn't want you to think you can depend on him. ^_^

Physically...

Hiko is what they had in mind when they coined the phrase "tall, dark, and handsome".  Unlike most of the guys in my Harem, Hiko is a big man....he's very tall, and well muscled. ^_^  Plus, he has that long, gorgeous dark hair (Can you tell that Kitsune has a thing for hair?) and a strong, well defined face.

Vocally...

I prefer his Japanese voice...his tone is just perfect  ^_^

Quotes

"You were a brat that couldn't be held down back then. And, the result of you leaping from my teachings is this. Your swordsmanship was superior, but at only 14 years old, the stupid apprentice whose mind hadn't matured, suffered deep wounds that would not heal on his left cheek and in his heart, becoming an unstable swordsman, swaying between a manslayer and one who does not kill. And your Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, as a result, helped create this ghost of the Revolution called Shishio.  Got it? Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu has been taught to protect people from the pain of the times! But, only as a free sword that is not under the influence of any power at all! Because you did not understand that, you are not qualified to learn the final secrets of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu!" -- Hiko to Kenshin (Japanese)

"Because you've slain many people, you don't even value your own life. That is what allows the manslayer nesting deep in your heart to take over your soul. Even using the power of a manslayer who sacrifices himself to protect those that you love or the weak, it is only a moment in the long, continuous strands of time. Live on, Kenshin. Then, you'll be able to use the Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki as you please. And, you will never again lose to the manslayer hidden inside you." -- Hiko to Kenshin (Japanese)

"I'm not someone who enjoys being hugged by other guys. Don't jump at me like that." -- Hiko to Kenshin (Japanese)