The Kure Clan is a powerful league of assassins that are notorious throughout the criminal underworld they are widely known as "The Taboo Descendants".[1] Around a particular city 500 kilometres away from Tokyo, they are the most influential clan within that city's region.[2] A vast majority of the Kure live in Kure Village, a provincial city.[3]
About
The Kure's secret technique: Removal
Ever since the Asuka period, the Kure Clan has undergone a 1300 year process of selective breeding, adoption of special techniques and outside combat arts; as a result, with each generation, the Kure have become a race specialised for battle.[4][5] According to the clan's current patriarch, there is no move the Kure cannot combat.[4] Through this selective breeding process the Kure have also attained peak physical performance, including strength, speed and durability. As such, the Kure have an extremely high pain and damage tolerance; in their blood, they possess over 20 kinds of endorphins and, combined with their abnormal physical resilience, it enables them to easily endure heavy damage and deep wounds, whether it be from a slashing attacks or being smashed to the ground.[5] However, the most notable result of their selective breeding process is their ability to consciously remove their brain's limits on their muscular strength output (as well as the physical constitution needed to handle unrestrained exertion of the muscle's strength).[6] The release rate of one's available power depends on the individual's talents.[6]
Known Members
Kure Erioh
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Kure Erioh (呉恵利央, Kure Eriō; "Erioh Kure"), also known as "The Mighty Demon",[7] is the patriarch of the Kure Clan and also the former fighter of Kengan Association chairman, Katahara Metsudo, being the original holder of the title of "The Fang of Metsudo". | ||
Characteristics
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| Kanji: | 呉恵利央 | |
| Romaji: | Kure Eriō | |
| Epithet(s): | The Mighty Demon | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 91 | |
| Height: | 165cm | |
| Weight: | 54kg | |
| Birthday: | November 2nd | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Fusui (unspecified relation) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 7 | |
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Kure Fusui
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Kure Fusui, also known as "The Wicked Shooter",[8] is an assassin and a member of the famed Kure Clan. She is also the younger sister of Kure Raian.[9] | ||
Characteristics
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| Epithet(s): | The Wicked Shooter | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 19 | |
| Height: | 164cm | |
| Weight: | 49kg | |
| Birthday: | June 18th | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (unspecified relation) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 52 | |
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Kure Henzo
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 Kure Henzo, also known as "The Hunter Demon",[8] is an assassin and a member of the famed Kure Clan. He is a construction worker and lives in Kure Village. Henzo has acrophobia.[10] He has a Removal release rate of 19%.[6] | ||
Characteristics
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| Epithet(s): | The Hunter Demon | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 31[10] | |
| Height: | 174cm[10] | |
| Weight: | 64kg[10] | |
| Birthday: | September 29th[10] | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (unspecified relation) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 52 | |
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Kure Hollis
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Kure Hollis, also known as "The Wailing Demon", is a prominent member of the notorious Kure Clan. | ||
Characteristics
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| Epithet(s): | The Wailing Demon | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 31 | |
| Height: | 180cm | |
| Weight: | 82kg | |
| Birthday: | May 9th | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (great-great-great-grandfather's great nephew) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 7 | |
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Kure Horio
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 Kure Horio, also known as "The Ox Demon",[11] is a prominent member of the notorious Kure Clan and Hollis' uncle. He has a Tax Adviser License as well as a regular Driver's License.[12] He has a Removal release rate of 65%.[6] | ||
Characteristics
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| Epithet(s): | The Ox Demon | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 55[12] | |
| Height: | 182cm[12] | |
| Weight: | 122kg[12] | |
| Birthday: | October 17th[12] | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (great-great-grandfather's great nephew) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 22 | |
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Kure Karla
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Kure Karla, also known as "The Succubus",[13] is the great-granddaughter of Kure Erioh, and a member of the main branch of the Kure Clan. | ||
Characteristics
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| Epithet(s): | The Succubus | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 16 | |
| Height: | 154cm | |
| Weight: | 45kg | |
| Birthday: | December 13th | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (great-grandfather) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 22 | |
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Kure Raian
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Kure Raian (呉 雷庵, Kure Raian; "Raian Kure"), also known as "The Devil", is an infamous member of the Kure Clan as well as the affiliated fighter for Under Mount, Inc. in the Kengan Annihilation Tournament. He is one of the three assassins in the tournament. | ||
Characteristics
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| Kanji: | 呉 雷庵 | |
| Romaji: | Kure Raian | |
| Epithet(s): | The Devil | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 21 | |
| Height: | 188cm[9] | |
| Weight: | 94kg[9] | |
| Birthday: | July 26th | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (unspecified relation) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 7 | |
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Kure Reiichi
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 Kure Reiichi, also known as "The Adamantine Demon",[11] is a prominent member of the notorious Kure Clan. He has a Removal release rate of 50%.[6] His favourite music is Japanese Hardcore.[14] He is also the most narcissistic member of the Kure Clan.[15] | ||
Characteristics
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| Epithet(s): | The Adamantine Demon | |
| Status: | Alive | |
| Age: | 26[14] | |
| Height: | 191cm[14] | |
| Weight: | 105kg[14] | |
| Birthday: | July 24th[14] | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Affiliations: | Kure Clan | |
| Occupation: | ||
| Relatives: |
Kure Erioh (unspecified relation) | |
| Ashura Debut: | Chapter 22 | |
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Notes & Trivia
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Kure's long-held opposition against the Raishin Style
- Prior to Raian's defeat at the hands of Tokita Ohma, the Kure Clan had only suffered three defeats in the Kengan matches.[11]
- The Kure Clan are modelled after the Gracie family, a prominent Brazilian family who developed and championed Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[16]
- Most likely due to their special ability and their darkened near-black sclera and whitened irises and pupils, it is said that demons dwell within the Kure.[2]
- As competitors in the assassination business, they have a rivalry with the Mikazuchi Clan. Their rivalry goes way back, with the Mikazuchi's Raishin Style being used to stand against the Kure Clan for generations.[17]
References
- ↑ Chapter 133
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chapter 38
- ↑ Kure Fusui's profile
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chapter 53
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chapter 130
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Chapter 55
- ↑ Chapter 149
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Chapter 129
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Chapter 52
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Kure Henzo's profile
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Chapter 136
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Kure Horio's profile
- ↑ Chapter 128
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Kure Reiichi's profile
- ↑ Kengan Bonus 4-Panel Comics 3: Reiichi
- ↑ Kure Karla's profile
- ↑ Chapter 90
| Special Terms | |
|---|---|
| Martial Arts | Formless · Gaoh Style · Inaba Style · Kaiwan Style · Koei Style · Kure Clan Style · Niko Style (Possessing Spirit) · Raishin Style |
| Kengan | Bodyguards (Extermination Force · Fang of Metsudo) · Guardians · Kengan Annihilation Tournament · Berserker Bowl · Members (Ashura/Omega) · Kengan matches · Referees |
| The Public Sphere | Rokushin Kaikan · Rokushin Kaikan Tournament |
| The Underground | Heavenly Wolves · Inaba Clan · Kengan Association VS Purgatory Tournament · Kure Clan · Mikazuchi Clan · Underground Martial Arts Industry (Bishamon · Death Fight · Heroic Tales · Kengan matches · Purgatory (Three Demon Fists)) · Worm · Wu Clan |
| The Inside | The Black Messengers · Tokita Niko |