Shikizaki

Lore & Background

Their journey was marked by constant peril, from the treacherous voyage across the sea to the initial landing on the hostile shores. Executioners were expected to survive long enough to secure samples of the Elixir, but many met their end before reaching deep into the island's interior. The fate of Shikizaki serves as a reminder of the high cost paid by those who sought power beyond mortality.

Reader's Guide

Shikizaki's backstory remains largely undocumented, typical of many executioners whose records were sealed or lost during the mission. They were likely selected from the ranks of notorious criminals due to their physical capabilities and willingness to risk death. Their personality traits would have mirrored the hardened resilience required to withstand the island's psychological toll. In combat, Shikizaki utilized standard executioner techniques, relying on speed and lethal efficiency rather than supernatural abilities. They fought alongside other prisoners but often found themselves isolated by the chaos of battle. The ultimate fate of this character was sealed by the island itself; they perished during the expedition, either by monster or human hand. This transformation from prisoner to casualty underscores the tragedy of the mission. Unlike those who returned with knowledge, Shikizaki became part of the island's soil, a forgotten name in the pursuit of eternal life.

Did You Know?

• In the source, Shikizaki refers to Kiki Shikizaki, a reclusive swordsmith who crafted 1000 swords, including 12 Deviant Blades.
• Kiki Shikizaki's ultimate Deviant Blade was revealed to be the Kyotōryu bare-handed fighting style of Shichika's family.
• One of the Deviant Blades, Mekki, contains a part of the spirit of Shikizaki within it.