Dzeno and Tette

Role in the plot. Fukuchi is one of the key antagonists of the later arcs. He is the commander of an elite special forces unit that hunts criminal espers. Personality. In public, Fukuchi acts eccentric, loud, and even ridiculous, as if he were just a boastful warrior. But beneath this mask lies a calculating and ruthless strategist. Nickname: He was called "The Man with a Hundred Faces" due to his exceptional espionage skills and ability to assume different guises. Capabilities "Lion Dance" is an ability that enhances any weapon in his hands by 100 times. This applies not only to swords or pistols, but also to any available objects—even a piece of stone or a handrail. Mastery of combat and disguise. Fukuchi is highly skilled in martial arts and is capable of deceiving even the most astute opponents. Contact with the Bloodhounds The "Sleuths" are an elite military police unit specializing in combating dangerous espers. As their leader, Fukuchi emphasizes absolute discipline and strength: he is genuinely proud of his subordinates and considers them "fangs" tasked with punishing those who have rejected humanity.

The fifth and final member of the government's special forces unit, the "Bloodhounds." He also works undercover within the Port Mafia, where he holds the rank of lieutenant in the "Black Lizard" battalion. He later becomes a double agent, carrying out missions for both the government and Ogai Mori. Appearance Tachihara is a slightly imposing young man with short, spiky hair dyed rusty red (his natural hair color is black) and amber eyes. He wears a bandage on the bridge of his nose. In everyday life, he prefers a baggy white V-neck shirt with a black trim, partially covered by a green military jacket with beige fur around the collar. Under the jacket are a belt for two pistols. He also wears dark blue pants, brown boots, and a black bandage on his left wrist. As a member of the Bloodhounds, he dons the standard cape and hat of the unit and wears his deceased brother's dog tag. Ability His ability is called "Midwinter Memento." It allows Tachihara to manipulate metals—he can control objects, including weapons, that float in midair. This ability is especially useful for theft, intelligence gathering, and missions that require stealth. Character and motivation At first glance, Tachihara appears arrogant, impulsive, and prone to solving problems with brute force and dual wielding weapons. His fiery temper often leads to conflicts with other mafiosi. However, behind the rough exterior lies a complex and determined individual. His primary driving force is a deep-seated lack of self-confidence and a desire to escape the shadow of his "perfect" older brother. Fourteen years before the main events, Tachihara saw his brother off to war. Ultimately, his brother committed suicide. Role in "The Bloodhounds" As a member of the Bloodhounds, Tachihara underwent intensive training and experiments that significantly increased his physical strength and endurance. However, due to his status as a spy, he received a weaker version of the enhancement procedure.

Appearance and personality traits Teruko is a short young woman in the standard "Hunter" uniform. She has long, light-colored hair pulled back into a wavy ponytail and tied with a large ribbon. She carries a sword at her side, as befits a member of the squad. The character is portrayed as a fierce, intense, and boastful woman who revels in her position within the squad. She has a fiery temper, easily intimidates those who dare to cross her, and frequently threatens violence, including death or amputation. Despite her aggressive nature, Teruko is obsessed with Commander Fukuchi and acts like an ardent fan of his, taking his every action or word as ideal. She is called the "Blood Queen" and is feared by both allies and enemies. Ability "Heartfelt Tremor" allows Teruko to manipulate the age of the person she touches, making them appear as a baby or an old person. When activated, Teruko's appearance becomes significantly more mature, reminiscent of Tanya von Degurechaff's design from the manga "Tales of a Little Girl's Adventures." The ability also grants Teruko superhuman strength—for example, she was able to stop a drone with her bare hands. She also has sufficient endurance to survive the explosion of a drone filled with explosive coins. Teruko primarily uses her ability for interrogation and torture: she can rapidly age a person, inflicting illnesses typical of old age, and then quickly revert them to a younger age. This creates severe psychological stress and damages the victims' psyche. Teruko is also able to apply the ability to herself - to change her physical age.

Appearance A young man with unruly brown hair that sticks up in all directions. His bangs fall over his face and peek out from under the brim of his hat. He's wearing the standard Bloodhound uniform. He has three distinctive markings under his left eye. Character Compared to his peers, Tette is a more serious person, although he still retains some eccentric traits. For example, he likes to combine foods of the same color and eat them (for example, adding shichimi spices to strawberries or sugar to white rice). He also has some habits: eat a hard-boiled egg with the shell; observe a colony of ants for eight hours straight; Exercise your muscles periodically, even during meetings. As a member of the Bloodhounds, Tette takes his job seriously and is a strong advocate for justice. He is considered the least violent of the squad members and expresses distaste for those who torment others during investigations. For example, he is willing to use his status to secure a free trial. Ability "Plum Blossom in the Snow" allows Tetta to increase the size, shape, and length of her blade. It is unknown whether this ability can be applied to weapons other than the saber. Skills Physical Prowess. Tette is considered to have the strongest ability among the "Hunters" in terms of physical prowess. An expert negotiator. He is skilled at negotiating during interrogations, preferring communication over force to extract the necessary information. His approach is the opposite of Saigiku Jono's threatening interrogation tactics.

Appearance A young man of average height with short blond hair, the tips of which are dyed red. His eyes are always closed—he is blind. He wears an earring on his right ear. He wears the standard uniform of the unit: a cap, suit, cloak, and a sword resembling a sabre. Personality He appears sweet and kind, but is also intelligent and possesses strong investigative skills. He is sensitive to the feelings of others and dislikes it when people experience sudden mood swings or strong emotions. He respects his commander but asks him not to act rashly, so as not to worry the team. He's prone to making fun of his comrades, for example, mocking Tette Suehiro's fighting style, criticizing his stances, and perhaps his rash actions. However, he dislikes Tette more than anyone else, noticing his eccentricity and disdaining his taste preferences. He seems to be the most adequate in the entire squad, so he often complains that the team hardly listens to him and acts in their own way. Ability "Golden Tears" is an ability that allows one to manipulate one's own body and disintegrate it into particles. This allows one to slip through small spaces—air conditioners, doorways, and the cracks of moving cars—to avoid attacks. The particle cluster is unaffected by guns or swords. However, this ability has limitations: Zeno does not become intangible - its solid form or individual particles can be damaged, for example, by burning or heating. If the path he can take in his altered form is blocked (for example, by another character's ability), he is forced to deactivate the ability and rematerialize, leaving him vulnerable.