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| Kirei Kyosho | |
|---|---|
| Personal Info | |
| Name | Kirei Kyosho |
| Kanji | 巨匠キレイ |
| Birthday | July 7th, 1950 |
| Age | 72 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 131 lbs. |
| Eyes | Blue |
| Hair | Gray |
| Unusual Features | Scar on his left cheek |
| Place of Residence | Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Kenjutsu Master |
| Family | Sakura Katsuragi (Granddaughter) |
| Player Profile | |
| Display Name | Kirei |
| Epithet | Old Master The Blind Swordsman |
| VRMMORPGs Played | Sword Art Online |
| Status | Deceased |
| Skills | |
| Unique Weapon | Kusabimaru |
| Media | |
| “ | Revenge is a dangerous path, Blade Master. It is quite easy to lose your way when walking a road that's dark. | „ |
| ~ Kirei Kyosho |
Kirei Kyosho is a player of Sword Art Online and a central character in Sword Art Online: Blade Master and Before the Fire.
Appearance[]
Kirei is most commonly seen wearing a black hakama with a gray bottom piece, worn in traditional kenjutsu style.
Background[]
Kirei is known to run his own school on kenjutsu, and was master to Yamato Ovan. He joined Sword Art Online to watch over Yamato and his granddaughter Sakura Katsuragi after the death game began.
Personality[]
Wise beyond all measure, Kirei is as much experienced in life as he is with a blade. He is very humble, and is content with living a simple life. He has claimed that his life had not changed all that much since being trapped in the game. Despite being the master that he is, he is generally very lighthearted and doesn't take things too seriously unless really needed. This can sometimes be reflected in the way he trains his pupils, though in training he keeps his calm and collected demeanor most of the time.
Kirei is a pacifist by nature and dislikes fighting, despite his extreme skill. He only takes up his blade when absolutely necessary to protect those close to him or those who are innocent. His moniker of The Blind Swordsman stems from the fact that he always fights with his eyes closed. He has stated this is because he hates killing and does not wish to see others die, especially by his own hands.
Abilities[]
Despite his age, Kirei is able to far surpass even the higher level players of Sword Art Online. He is shown to be extremely quick and agile, wielding his blade with incredible ability. Although he can see, he has been named "The Blind Swordsman", due to his tendency of fighting with his eyes closed.
He is a master of the martial art known as Kyosho Style Traditional Martial Arts, developed and passed down through his bloodline since the Sengoku period of Japan, beginning with its inventor, Isshin Kyosho. This style utilizes Iaido almost exclusively, and using the technique Kirei is able to cut down most opponents in single precise and blindingly fast strikes even despite his old age.
He was the last true master of this art within his bloodline until passing the technique onto Ishi Haseo, passing the technique onto his bloodline.
Trivia[]
- Kirei has been shown to very much enjoy herbal tea of all kinds.