So, who is Hiko?
Hiko Seijuro is the 13th inheritor of the Hiten Mitsurugi School. The literal translation of the name of the school is "Sword of the Soaring Heavens."
Hiko Seijuro, however, is not his real name, as it is simply the title that is bestowed to each successor of the school. The names used previously are used only rarely or simply forgotten as time moves along. Hiko the 13th used an
alias, Kakunoshin Niitsu, to disguise his identity as the inheritor of the school. (Note that this fact is not mentioned in the anime, only in the manga.)
Hiko's Bio Stats
- Name: Hiko Seijuro (13th inheritance)
- Alias: Shishou(Kenshin, his pupil), Kakunoshin Niitsu(former alias)
- Date of Birth: 10 / 1836
- Zodiac Symbol: Scorpio
- The ever-important Blood type: O
- Age: 43
- Style of Fighting: Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu
- Waza (special techniques): RyuShoSen, RyuTsuiSen, SouRyuSen, SouRyuSen-Ikazuchi, RyuSouSen, RyuKanSen, KuzuRyuSen (known as his favorite), AmaKakeruRyuNoHirameki (Secret Stance)
- Weapon of Choice: Shirasaya Nihontou (sword with wooden hilt and scabbard)
- Love Interests: NONE
- Family: UNKNOWN
Hobbies/Interests
Hiko spends most of his time alone, as somewhat of a hermit. He did not involve himself in the Bakumatsu turmoil, so that he may use his power for helping others, and not wasting lives senselessly. His main pastimes include his continuous practice of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, and pottery.
Behavior/Mentality |
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Being master of one of the most lethal fighting styles ever conceived has some perks. Hiko has an arrogance streak, which some may find very annoying(as Kenshin does), or the coolest thing since rice(the Oniwabanshuu ninjas ^_^).
However, despite all of his talk, he can without question back up his words, as he did in his battle with Fuji, one of Shishio's greatest warriors. He feels that no one is possibly equal to him in skill, intelligence,
and suave looks, which is partly true. Hiko, a master among masters, shows great wisdom and compassion for other warriors, as he did, again, with Fuji. |
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What is up with his |
mantle, anyway? |
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The mantle isn't simply for a cool look, as it actually serves a purpose. Symbolically, it symbolizes each of the inheritors of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. But, because Seijuros of the past are known for their devastating
fighting skills, this mantle is a weight, with several hundred pounds of material on it to slow down and control the power of his fighting in times of peace. Once the mantle is thrown off,
the true Hiko Seijuro is fighting, something no one really wants to mess with. |
How did he discover Kenshin? |
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When Kenshin(known formerly as Himura Shinta) was approximately 7 years old, his parents, peasants of the land, died from cholera. Later, Hiko discovered him
in a clearing(2 years later) about to be killed by bandits. Hiko steps in, and saves the little red-headed boy. The boy says nothing, as he is in shock from all of the death
that is around him. Hiko returns the next day only to find him there again, but he had buried all of the dead in that clearing, including three young women he befriended, Sakura, Akane, and Kasumi.
With this, Hiko realizes that he is alone and takes him in. Upon discovering his name to be Shinta, Hiko scoffs, declaring that name not to be one of a future swordsmaster, and chose
the more appropriate name of Kenshin. And the rest, as they say, is history... |
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