Zanka Nijiku

age: 17 height: 178 cm hair color: dark brown eye color: dark blue appearance: Zanka is a tall, slender teenager with a striking and well-proportioned appearance. His dark brown hair is slicked back into a mohawk, and his light-colored streaks accentuate his piercing dark blue eyes. His unique look is complemented by his eyebrows, which are shaved into three distinct lines, and his pierced ears, from which long tassel earrings hang. His janitor's uniform features a well-thought-out, almost ceremonial design. It is significantly more baggy than the uniforms of his colleagues, with wide, open sleeves and loose-fitting pants that allow for freedom of movement. The uniform's silhouette is accentuated by slightly raised shoulders, and it is adorned with a long, flowing navy blue belt that wraps around the waist, both in front and behind. Like many of his fellow Cleaners, he carries a large bag on his belt, which is secured to his chest with a strap. What really sets Zanka's uniform apart is its exceptional quality and refined details. His Cleaner's badge is particularly extravagant compared to standard badges, reflecting his status. This high quality is directly attributed to his position as a "young master" or "lord" in the Underground, which grants him an elevated level of sophistication and distinction among the Cleaners.

At first glance, Zanka appears calm and composed, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and emotional turmoil he often experiences. Despite his efforts to maintain a composed demeanor, his unstable inner state, driven by anger, disgust, or excitement, can manifest itself in sudden, exaggerated outbursts. Despite his best efforts to suppress his emotions, he often succumbs to the tricks of his more eccentric teammates and momentarily drops his serious and composed facade. His teammate, Tomme Mima, acknowledges that Zanka has a positive influence on them, and considers him to be one of the few individuals who can "bring their eccentric comrades back to reality." Zanka's communication style is characterized by a combination of confidence and politeness, accompanied by straightforward, sarcastic, and uncompromising honesty. He also speaks with a distinct dialect of Chugoku. As a former member of the noble Nijiku family, Zanka possesses a strong sense of pride, but he does not exhibit overt arrogance. His internal worldview divides people into two categories: "ordinary" and "geniuses." He once considered himself a genius, but a humiliating defeat at the hands of a truly gifted individual led him to acknowledge his own ordinariness and become more humble. Despite his deep-seated resentment towards "geniuses" and their seemingly effortless rise to fame, Zanka treats them with warmth and even attempts to conceal his envy, as evident in his interactions with Hyo and Rudo. Having accepted his "average" status, Zanka now strives to surpass geniuses through sheer hard work. This relentless pursuit, as Angel astutely observes, is a battle against his own weaknesses that makes him psychologically strong. Zanka's maturity is also evident in his refusal to blame others for his failures and his aversion to pity. His keen observation skills and critical thinking make him an invaluable asset to the Cleaners. Even his superior, Archa Corvus, relies on Zanka's insightful

General Abilities: Zanka is a formidable fighter, displaying high speed, strength, and agility in his fighting style. He is a masterful user of vital tools, which is particularly evident in his handling of his own. Even Enjin, an experienced Giver, praised Zanka's abilities, describing him as the best master of vital tools among the Cleaners. As a former Hellguard and academy student, Zanka excelled in his class and underwent various forms of training, including weapon handling and hand-to-hand combat, before being expelled. Zanka also received individual training from his family, including his older sister, Kyouka Nijiku, who taught him how to dodge bullets. Increased Strength: Zanka demonstrated incredible brute force, capable of killing trash beasts, smashing rocks, and breaking human bones with his punches. In his second fight with Jabber, Zanka used his life tool to lift a large and heavy piece of earth from the ground and throw it at Jabber, forcing him to use his awakened claws to defend against the attack. Increased Speed: Zanka has demonstrated incredible agility in combat, handling his vital tool with great speed and precision, keeping up with Jabber. His reflexes are so honed that he effortlessly dodges bullets, thanks to his older sister's rigorous training. He is capable of responding appropriately to even unconventional attacks with unpredictable trajectories. Great Intelligence: Zanka also demonstrated a sharp, tactical, and insightful mind, quickly understanding the workings of vital tools and devising a plan to counterattack or use them to his advantage. In his battle with the two Raiders, he quickly devised a strategy to counter their skilled use of vital tools. Against a much more formidable opponent in Jabber Wonger, Zanka and Rudo quickly devised a plan to disable the Raider using

Likes: dishes with broth, people who work hard to achieve their goals Dislikes: bitter food, geniuses, people who consider themselves geniuses Zanka's vital tool, the Cute Assistant, appears to be based on the Sasumata. This type of polearm was used by samurai in feudal Japan to capture criminals and falls under the category of weapons used for capturing people. A modified version of this weapon was also used in firefighting to provide assistance and dismantle burning buildings. The weapon itself is suitable for Zanka, as it was most likely used by the Hell Sentinels to immobilize enemies.