Nero Kurõzu

Nero Kurõzu is the founder and Leader of The Red Hand. He originates from the Tushai Shogunate and is the brother of the Shogun, Enkidu Kurõzu. Nero is deemed one of the most influential and powerful mages and samurai of the latest centuries. He was heavily acquainted with God of Ishgar Hyperion and "The Black Dragon" Ace Lìone.

Backstory
2 Years ago In the big palace of the castle, Eden. The Heir of the Shogun, Nero Kurõzu, and his little sister, the princess of this shogunate would be in the royal gardens

Shina: “Nero-san! Nero-san!”

Nero sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose as he’d go on one knee and looked at his, 14 year old sister Shina

Nero: “What is the matter Shina-Chan?” Shina: “Why are you smoking? Lord father said that wasn’t healthy!” Nero: “Shina-Chan, I really don’t give a dime about what he says...”

Nero held his cigarette as he’d exhale smoke from it again while his beautiful red handled and red scabbard katana would be attached to his belt

Shina: “Nero-San! You’re so mean! I hate you!” Nero: “Shina! Take that back right now or I’ll kill you!” Shina: “Bleh! You won’t ever kill me stupid Nero-San!”

Shina would stick her tongue out at Nero as Nero gave her a death stare

One of the Servants ran towards Nero as he’d pant. Nero turned towards him

Nero: “What the hell do you want?” Servant: “It’s your Cousin and Uncle! They have arrived at Eden! Your father wishes for your presence and also lady shina’s!”

Nero shook his head several times as he’d grab Shina by the back of her shirt and started to carry her with him as she’d show signs of struggle

Shina: “Hey! Let go of me, Nero-San!” Nero: “Shut up, you damn candy cruncher!”

They arrived at the castle as his uncle and cousin would already be talking with his father, Shiki. Their uncle would turn towards them as he’d grin

Kaijin: “Yo, Nero-San and the young princess Shina-Chan!” Nero: “Hi... Uncle... what an unpleasant surprise...”

Shiki: “Nero! Kaijin and his son Oni are staying here for this week! Behave yourself and be polite to my brother and nephew!” Nero: “How about, no...” Shina: “Daddy! Can I sing them my lullaby?” Shiki: “No! Not now Shina! Now is not the right time!” Nero: “Ha! See what you it! Even dad dislikes you!” Shina: “You’re always mean to me, Nero-San!”

Shina started to run away crying as Nero laughed however Shiki pointed at the door she ran through and Nero sighed and followed

Nero walked towards Shina and sat down next to her

Nero: “Shina-Chan.. I don’t hate you completely. I just need to be focused and not so easily impressed if I want to be shogun.” Shina: “But can’t there be a kind and understanding Shogun?” Nero: “Maybe there could but a shogun has to be strong, Shina-Chan” Shina: “Compassion is not weakness, Nero..” Nero: “.....”

Nero would hug Shina as they fell asleep under the great white tree of the gardens

Meanwhile in the castle hall Shogun Shiki sat on his throne discussing some plans with his right hand man as the doors got blasted open by light magic. Kaijin and a group of warriors would walk into the hall

Shiki: “What is the meaning of this?!” Kaijin: “Execute them.... Execute all of them” Warriors: “Yes, Majesty.”

Nero and Shina would still be asleep as Nero started to smell smoke. He had awoken and looked down from the gardens and saw the towns burning and small clashes happening between royal forces and enemy forces. He turned around to Shina but saw Oni holding her by the neck with a katana in his hands

Oni: “Surrender now in the name of the shogun!” Nero: “What do you mean shogun?! My father is the damn shogun!” Oni: “No he is not! Long live the proud lion Shiki!”

Oni pointed at the town’s square as there would be a lion with a head sown on its head, it was shiki’s head. Shiki’s naked body hanged down from the temple and Nero clenched his fist and grit his teeth

Nero: “You damned son of a bitch! I’ll kill you where you stand!” Shina: “Daddy! Nooo! Stop it leave my family alone!” Oni: “Surrender now! Or I will kill your sister!” Nero: “Damn you! you fucking bastard!”

Nero threw his katana on the ground as he’d got cuffed along with Shina and thrown into the dungeon

Shina started humming her lullaby as Nero turned to her and held her close and he’d kiss her on her head

Nero: “Just keep humming Shina... just keep humming....”

Shina would nod her head as she’d tear up and held Nero even closer

Kaijin walked down into the dungeon as He walked up to their cell

Kaijin: “Hey, Nero. How are you doing” Nero: “I will kill you. If you do not shut your damn mouth...” Kaijin: “Oi Oi! If you and your crybaby sister want to stay alive you have to earn money to keep caring for yourself.” Nero: “How am I able to make money in this fucking cell?!” Kaijin: “Every night, you fight in the arena and you’ll get one jewel. You need to make 50,000 Jewels in total alright?” Nero: “Fine, whatever ill kill all of them!”

Kaijin: “I think we can start the first match then! Take him with me and leave that trash girl here!” Nero: “Keep humming Shina! Never stop humming!”

Nero got taken by the guards as they’d throw him into a large arena. There wouldn’t be any spectators as other former royal forces got thrown into the arena

Nero: “What in the 7 sins is this?!”

Kaijin would be on a big stage as he’d gain a lacrima microphone

Kaijin: “You all recognize each other hmmm?! Because you all have fought in the same army and now you have to fight those same comrades for a spot to survive!” Nero: “You damn basta-?!”

One of the gladiators already charged at Nero with a trident as Nero stepped aside grabbed the trident pulled it out of his hand spun it and stabbed him with it

Nero: “fucking hell...” Kaijin: “Keep making money!” Nero: “I will! You fucking deaf sack of shit!”

Nero continued to fight and managed to kill of them. The guards removed his weapon as he got thrown back into his cell where Shina would still be humming

Nero: “Shina don’t worry I’ll get us enough money to get us out of here! I work as hard as I can to get you a normal life!” Shina: “Do you think those countries from the stories actually exist?” Nero: “I think we’re gonna find out soon enoug!” Shina: “Yes!”

Nero continued every night to fight against countless of enemies. However when time passed the opponents started to get more well equipped while he got nothing

Kaijin: “Maybe you should ask a sword. That would fight easier for you, really easy.” Nero: “Shut up! Listen I will break free and take back this shogunate!” Kaijin: “Just saying that a sword would be really handy!” Nero: “I said shut it You damned fucking idiot shogun!” Kaijin: “I guess that you don’t want to spoil Shina...” Nero: “Damn you, you Piece of shit. Bring me that sword I’ll show you how it’s done!” Kaijin: “It will take 3 hours, have some patience!” Nero: “Damn it fine by me!”

Kaijin and Nero waited for 3 hours as the royal black smith came and handed Nero a katana. It was completely black, the scabbard was black and shiny as well, the handle was black and gold.

Kaijin: “Want to test it out right now?” Nero: “why the hell not! Bring those damn enemies!”

Nero got moved to the arena again as the well equipped gladiators came as well and Kaijin would start the fight. Nero easily slashed through multiple people at once as he’d laugh and slash those people

Nero: “Making more money! Making more money! Making more-?!”

Kaijin stood up and walked to the lacrima microphone

Kaijin: “I can see that you’re happy, Nero. Is that sword made out of partially your sister’s bones really that great? I didn’t suspect a sword made out of the bones from an annoying singing brat would be decent!”

Nero’s eyes widened as he’d gripped the katana. His eyes watered up and his face turned into pure anger. Darkness would cloak his sword and immense magic power came off Nero

Nero: “What the hell... Was... That?!”

Kaijin would be laughing along side his guard, Oni and other nobles as Nero would start to hum Shina’s lullaby. His eyes turned emotion less, he’d raise his sword as darkness would completely turn it black. He’d slash down to the arena wall as the wall got first slashed in half but got shattered right after

Nero ran out as the guards started to chase him. He’d sheathe his sword and tears started flowing

Nero: “Damn.... DAMN IT! WHY?! WHY GOD?! SHE WAS DAMN INNOCENT?! WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN HER?!”

Nero yelled, cried and ran. He’d run to the port and jumped in sea and swam under water to an already sailing ship and tried to hide himself within the cargo deck.

Nero: “I am sorry Shina... I’ll get all the money we need... I swear I will! Damn it!”

Nero would drop several tears on the ground as he’d really clench his katana as the ship slowly sailed off to fiore

Powers and Abilities
Nero Kurõzu is one of the most renowned criminal masterminds in the history, he's also deemed a swordsman of high class. Since Nero is the leader of the Red Hand, He has full control over The Red Hand's subordinates and allies.

Durability: Nero is incredibly durable having shown that he is able to take several hits from the World's Strongest Fighters like Michael Ithiel, Samael and Ace Lìone. He also fought against a group of Guild Masters along with the founding members of the Red Hand for several days, nearing a week.

Strength: Nero is physically an immensely strong fighter, Ace scaled him to have roughly an S in strength at the end of run, this however was his base strength. Nero was able to lift up The Black Den Island and was also able to trade fist blows with Samael.

Speed: Nero is quite fast, however it is not his strength and will usually get outsped by many from his own class, he was fast enough to x-slash Hyperion's chest before Hyperion knew what happened. He also was stated and shown to be able to dodge relative level attacks.

Fighting Skill: The Corrupt Emperor was incredibly skilled with his sword, in fact so skilled that one of the best swordsman in the world, Jorah Mormont and Ace Lìone commented on his swordsmanship.

Magic: Nero started weak on his magic game, however he started training and gaining more items which he had lots of knowledge of. He roughly had a magic power of 120,000 at the peak of his career. He wields two god slayers, Darkness and Fire but also has another rare and hard magic to control, Crash Magic which both he used on his swords to enhance their power to the fullest.