Hogotsu Sezoku

Hogotsu Sezoku (ホゴツ・セゾク, Sezoku Hogotsu; One Who Protects The Common People) is an orphan, who was dropped of outside the home of an rich family in the town of Divitiis Bona, as a baby. However rather than take him in, the owners simply left out in the cold rain. Luckily for Hogotsu, a passing homeless person saw the event and took him back to the Safe Haven, a hidden refugee for the poor and orphaned alike. Hogotsu was raised their for most of his life, struggling to survive but never complaining until one day heard of a rumor going around that aristocrats had managed round up some orphans and were going to use them as entertainment in a battle royal. Hogotsu proved his courage and managed to sneak in and rescue the captured orphans, escaping into the night.

Months later, during a food shortage, the orphans suggested that Hogotsu go and steal form the aristocrats for money to get food or similar. While being hesitant at first, he later decided to go and do so, not wanting to let his siblings-in-hardship suffer. He stole food and other valuables for a month, and even discovered his magic, Lightning Magic. This earned him the nickname, the Rapid Thief (瀬賊, Sezoku) due to the speed he displayed when stealing and escaping from aristocrats. He later formed a group called the Children of the Night, and became their leader. But during their biggest heist, one of their member, Karasu, betrayed them and was involved with the death of another member, Tenchi. Hogotsu eventually left Divitiis Bona. He now travel the world along side with new team that he has joined called Seekers. He is also hoping to find the whereabouts of Karasu.

Hogotsu is also the Deuteragonist in the series, Fairy Tail: Seekers. Due to being the Deuteragonist, Hogotsu has a great importance to the series, interacting with a multitude of characters. This is relevant as he is able to cause a interesting reaction with characters after he has spoken with them, as though he can as he puts it, "verbally bitch-slapping them like a boss." This is something, when coupled with his personality, makes a strange character. Another thing that comes with being the Deuteragonist is that Hogotsu will, at times, be the focus of a chapter or arc even. This allows the readers to get a better focus on his character and how he sees things. Hogotsu states that his view on things is rather strange even to him, describing it as a clock that goes forward yet at the same time backwards.

Appearance
Even though Hogotsu is an orphan, he appears to look rather well for one living off the streets. This is most likely due to his line of work before he left his city. He takes the appearance of a youthful looking teenager with a cheerful face, although he is sometimes mistaken as a child at times due to how young he looks. He possess a light, pale skin completion, that is mostly due to not going out doors as much and staying in the shadow because of his line of work, being thieving. His physique is lean, mostly due to Hogotsu preferring to specialize in speed. However despite his lean body structure, Hogotsu does possess a good amount of muscle, showing that he has some strength within him. He also seems to have multiple scars running along his arms and back, mostly due to times he has almost been caught or other incidents. Hogotsu also seems rather lacking in the height department in comparison to most of his companions, especially one his age, as he stands at 166 cm, making him 5 feet and 6 inches. He has shown to have a huge dislike for this as he does not like being mocked about his height, even though he is often reassured that he still hasn't finished growing. His hair is an interesting factor, as it usually draws attention towards due to it being a unusual color for one to have, being a peculiar white. Hogotsu's hair is often styled in a shaggy, unkept manner, with a few bangs hanging above his eyes as it stops at the back of his neck. Hogotsu does not find the color of his hair strange in anyway, as he states it makes him more unique. His eyes are large in size, giving him an innocent look of sort, which he use as a means to get free stuff or make it easier to pull off pranks. The color of his eyes are a crystal blue, making the innocent look even more believable. However his eye will quickly sharpen when he is often thinking on thing or is preferring to get serious turning that innocent look into something that is ready to hurt another. Another peculiar feature about Hogotsu has a tattoo on his left hand, which is the symbol of his original team, Children of the Night.

When it comes to clothes, Hogotsu will wear various types of outfits. He will usually wear clothes that have dark colors, mostly the color black or dark blue. He will also mix in light color as a way to even it out. When he was younger, Hogotsu would often wear an old tattered dark purple tank top, often covered in dirt and such. This often revealed his arms, which were covered in scars and bruises. He had on a pair of leather fingerless gloves which he had found one day. He also had a pair of light brown pants, in similar condition as his shirt, being tattered and a pair of brown shoes, although they were rather old and in poor condition. He later would wear a red scarf, which was way too big for his small stature, as he took up the mantle of being a thief for the first time. Later, as he continued to bring in more money, Hogotsu updated his outfit, making it more stealth-like. He would wear a dark blue T-shirt which was slightly lose on his body, possible so it does not restrict his movements. Interestingly, the shirt has white stripes running along the middle of the sleeves, as well as leather straps around his back and chest, their purpose remaining unknown. He also has a pair of shorts, the same color as his shirt, a dark blue. He finishes this outfit with a pair of dark blue sandals. Upon leaving Divitiis Bona, Hogotsu was dressed in a rather dark outfit. He wore a black hoodie, that had rather short sleeves, despite the fact it was raining. He had, underneath that, purple T-shirt, which had a strange graphic design on it; appearing to be a tiger. He also wore a pair of black pants, that appear to be similar to sweatpants due to how baggy they are, and will finish the outfit with a pair of black boots. After joining up with Tsuyo and Kogū, Hogotsu underwent another outfit change. He began start wearing a blue turtleneck, which was underneath a lavender T-shirt. He also had on a pair of what appeared to be light grey shorts that stop just above his knees. He finishes this outfit with a pair of strange looking shoes, that are colored a light purple and dark purple.

Personality
As a child, since the day that he was taken to Safe Haven, Hogotsu has been exposed to the cruel and terrible side of humanity seeing the horrible side that theses with money can due. As such while growing up, he often began to show general distrust of certain people at times, specifically those that were known for being noble of sorts. He was often very quiet, something that would surprise anyone that knows who is today.

History
Hogotsu Sezoku was born to unknown parnets that placed him in the city know as Divitiis Bona when he was just a baby. He was left outside the estate of a rich family in hopes of a better life or perhaps another reason. Either way it did not go as expected as instead of taking him in, the people of the estate simply left him outside, in the cold unforgiving rain to die. Fortunately for Hogotsu, an old passing homeless man, who was searching for food, happened to see the event and picked him up, taking back to the Safe Haven, a hidden refugee for the poor and orphaned alike. Hogotsu was raised there for most of his life. While he did struggling to survive, like all around him, he managed to pull through not giving up. He lived a rather rough but easygoing life until a certain event happened when he was 13 that changed his world. Apparently there had been rumors going around that the Keepers had managed to capture some orphans and poor people and were planning on using them in some sort of underground colosseum where they would have them fight against various types of beast. Upon hearing this, Hogotsu started to rally up his fellow orphans and those alike to help him find those missing. However, none of them seemed to have the courage and Hogotsu left by himself, stating he would save them all. Donning an old red tattered scarf to his normal outfit, Hogotsu set out and managed to find them, after beating it out of a rather weak and new member to the Keeper Organization. He found out there was a secret entrance that was inside a exclusive house, but was guarded by a team of Keepers. He managed to distract them by using some wandering aristocrats, hanging them from nearby lamppost using old rope he found in an alleyway. After sneaking his way, he managed to find the all the taken people and managed to get them out of their cells, as he managed to break the lock off with a rock. After managing to everyone out of their cells, Hogotsu was able to navigate them to the exit with some difficulty. They all soon headed back towards the Safe Haven, free and celebrating over how Hogotsu saved them and partied for a full on week.

After this incident had passed by, Hogotsu went back to his normal life style. However months later, a food shortage had occurred. They had been running low on on food, they were a slowly starving and would surely die if they did not get a steady income of food. One of the orphans, who remained unknown to this very day, suggested that Hogotsu could go out and steal food or money from the aristocrats. At first, Hogotsu was hesitant to do it. He was not sure on what he what to do, either give into the pressure and go and steal form the aristocrats or not and risk seeing his family in all but blood die out. He choose to go and steal, not wanting to let his siblings-in-hardship suffer. He took up his scarf and set out into the night. He managed stole from thought that proved their vile nature and feed everyone. After sometime, Hogotsu began to realize that he could not do this deed on his own and eventually began to recruit for his own teams of thieves, that would help him along the way. He recruited in two of his friends, Tenchi and Genki to help him along the way. He eventually recruited in Karasu, solidifying the team that was known as Children of the Night, with him as their leader. They plowed throughout the night, stealing from the corrupt and wicked.

Years later, at the age of 16, Hogotsu and his team were planning their biggest heist yet. They were to break into the mansion of Zaiaku Lucrum, the current leader of Divitiis Bona, and steal all of his riches during his party, which was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city. They had been planing this for nearly three months and it was full-proof. Nothing could possibly go wrong. That is, if you don't have any traitors among your ranks. It turned out that Karasu, the tactician of the group, had sold out Tentoki to the Keepers for a form of revenge. Hogotsu dashed towards Tenchi's location, which he was able to find due to seeing a large explosion. He meet up with Genki-ko along the way and they head to head to Tenchi, only to find that they were too late. Tenchi had been stabbed in multiple vital areas and he himself said that he doubted that he would survive, even if they did find a person that would give him medical attention. Karasu came from out of the shadows, stating that he finally took care of his biggest problem. Hogotsu, in shock, could say nothing while Karasu mocked them, stating that they were all easy to fool and he should have done this sooner. He then left, striking a final blow to them by saying the group's old motto. Hogotsu and Genki left, after Tentoki yelled at them to go as more Keepers operatives were coming to their location. After a week of going into depression, Hogotsu finally kicked himself into gear and left Divitiis Bona, leaving Genki in charge of taking care of all who need help. He went out into the world, hunting Karasu.

Synopsis
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Ways of Combat
Master Hand to Hand Combatant: Hogotsu is the prime example of a person that has learned to fight through experience and that alone; something that is quite remarkable. Hogotsu is able to deliver powerful punches and devastating kick, which when coupled with his other physical attributes, especially his speed, Hogotsu becomes a literal storm, that is unable to be stopped. When Hogotsu first started out with hand to hand combat, he started out with using a Brawler Style, which was rather ineffective for his body size. As time progressed and he became more experienced, he developed his own way of fighting, which he has named Raigō Kyakuaya (雷轟足速, Roaring Thunder Leg Gear), rather proper in his eyes. When fighting under this style, Hogotsu makes use of his greatest assets that he possess; his speed and reflexes. Hogotsu makes sure to utilize his speed to maneuver across the battlefield and confuse his opponent, allowing him to surprise them in different ways. However this varies for different opponents as seen when Hogotsu is facing a person that is superior to him in speed, he will generally use the environment to his advantage, showing that he can adapt to situation after a certain period of time. When it comes to being on the offensive, Hogotsu will generally attack with fast yet powerful strikes, mostly using his feet to deliver his attacks. He is able to chain attacks with fluid motion, switching from preforming one maneuver to another, which he can use to confuse opponent as he can preform fake-outs to trick his opponents. When going up against people that are much larger than he is, which is very recurring for Hogotsu, he will attack in one area. By doing this, he cause a great amount of damage to that single area, which can cause internal damage to the opponent. Hogotsu is also able to use his Magic in conjunction with his fighting style, which makes it increase the strength behind the attacks. The attacks that Hogotsu deals when he empowers his attacks with lightning causing them to cause to paralyze the opponent with his strikes.
 * Hazanshū (覇山蹴, Supreme Mountain Kick): This is a physical technique that Hogotsu himself developed in order to allow his kicks to become much more powerful and much more threatening to anyone that would stand to attack him. This technique begins with Hogotsu channeling a fine amount of focused Eternano around one of his legs. This will cause said leg to be slowly encased in a solid metal-like composition that will increase the force of his kicks and strength to be increased to nearly bone-breaking height as it is added to Hogotsu's own strength within his kicks. Hogotsu is able to kick through large and incredibly dense objects with ease while he is using this technique, showing that the strength of his kicks are severely augmented. Hogotsu has shown to use this technique greatly, mostly as a finisher technique. However, one thing to note about this technique is that due to this technique's more defined approach, it is almost impossible to use Magic during anytime when Hogotsu is using this technique.
 * Double Magnum: Total Point Strike (ダブルマグナム・総打点, Duburu Magunamu Sōdaten): Double Magnum: Total Point Strike is a unique fighting technique that Hogotsu managed to learn while he was still by himself on his journey to find Karasu, traveling around around different regions. He learned this technique from a strange wander that he ran into along his travels. The wander became interested in him and taught him the technique, the reason being unknown to Hogotsu. To preform this technique, Hogotsu will began by thrusting both of his arms and fists right into any part of the user's body, directing his magic into the opponent's body throughout various spots and locations, the impact emerges as it deals damage to the opponent interally, but also cuts off any form of magic generation from the body, making it nearly impossible for the person to channel any magic to use in combat. However, it has been seen that in some cases, the attack does not fully stop the entire body's production of magic permenantly, it only delays it for about ten minutes until the blockage is released and the energy flows freely. It has been seen that the technique does not have to be in direct contact with the opponent, but by passing it through any solid form made from magic, the effects still target the opponent and still deal the same amount of damage.
 * Mach Vibration Burst (マッハ劈揺, Mahha Hekiyō): Mach Vibration Burst is a special technique that Hogotsu created in an attempt to create a one handed version of Double Magnum: Total Point Strike, yet came out with completely different results. As such due to it's origin and intended result, this is considered a revision of the original technique. In order for Hogotsu to use this technique, He will coat his entire arm within a double layer of Eternano energy which is solidified, and will begin to modulating the wavelength which will cause a powerful resonance inside of Hogotsu's own arm, making it vibrates at high speeds. Once the punch is thrown and shot through the opponent, it causes a flux, disrupting the natural flow of the human body before sending the opponent flying away through buildings until they stop vibrating from the effects of the attack. However, such a powerful technique requires very precise control of one's own Eternano, often deals damage to Hogotsu after the attack has been shot, and can even cause serious damage to the opponent if not done in the correct way.
 * Agni (  陽神の雷炎脚(アグニ) , Aguni; lit. Thunder Flame Leg of the Sun God): Agni is a special fighting technique that Hogotsu managed to create as a memento towards a close friend, a reminder for him to become stronger. Due to the technique's risks, it is recommended that the move should be limited to only three uses and not for long periods of time due to the consequences that might occur. To preform this technique, Hogotsu will begin by channeling a great amount of magical energy around one of his legs, shielding it, and then will start to spin on that single leg. The faster that Hogotsu spins, the more it will cause the friction to rise up through his leg until a certain reaction will occur. This reaction is that the makeshift magic shield around his leg to combust and creating a blazing inferno will that engulf Hogotsu's foot, burning at incredible heat as thought it is fueled by the bonds he had with this person and his anger towards himself. This technique allows Hogotsu to be able to kick with incredible force that can actually set fire to the target apon impact, and giving the enemy second degree burn in the process. In some cases, Hogotsu is actually able to manipulate when and how the release of the flames can be distrubted when the attack impacts on the opponent. In mythology, Agni is a Hindu deity, one of the most important of the Vedic gods and has three forms, each representing something; fire, lightning and the Sun.
 * Kazanshū (火山蹴, Burning Mountain Kick): The Agni-enhanced version of Supreme Mountain Kick. This technique begins the same way as a regular Supreme Mountain Kick, with Hogotsu channeling a fine amount of focused Eternano around one of his legs. This will cause said leg to be slowly encased in a solid metal-like composition that will increase the force of his kicks and strength to be increased to nearly bone-breaking height as it is added to Hogotsu's own strength within his kicks. However once he gets to this point, Hogotsu will preform Agni, spinning on the leg that has been coated and causing it to ignite from the friction of the foot. Hogotsu will then dash forward at great speeds and will kick his chosen target. This will cause a unique reaction to occur. It will cause a powerful explosion of burning energy that can, at times, permanently scar or burn an opponent to a very high degree. Similar to the original Supreme Mountain Kick, it is almost impossible to use Magic during anytime when Hogotsu is using this technique. The name of this technique come from the fact that Hogotsu's old friend used a spell that had a similar name.

Physical Attributes
Remarkable Strength: Despite what many would think regarding Hogotsu and his small stature, he possess strength beyond what people would expect. Hogotsu's strength is one of the key factors to both his profession and fighting style. He utilize his strength in his thieving in multiple ways; he can carry multiple items of great weight without causing any strain on his body, something that would leave any normal person crushed. He can also use his strength to break down metal door, knocking them down with a well paced kick, and is even shatter handcuffs, simply pulling them apart forcing them to snap as though they are simple toys. When simply using his hands, Hogotsu is able to catch and stop weapons, not moving due to the force; showing that he is stronger. He has even caught been shown to catch a large battle hammer without as much as a grunt. When employed into his fighting style, Hogotsu becomes a force to be reckoned with. He can unleash incredible force when he is using fists, unleashing shockwaves behind his pushes. However, Hogotsu's true strength is stored within his legs. The strength of his legs is something that could be considered monstrous; making even the strength of his punches pale in comparison. He is able to deal devastating kicks, which are able to destroy boulders and cause small craters to form from the force. He can even use his impressive leg strength to preform great jumps and leaps, being able to clear gaps and catch up with his opponent that fly through the sky.

Impressive Speed: Regarding in speed, Hogotsu is best known for his tremendous speed. By using his incredible strength, Hogotsu is able to move at remarkable speeds, closing gaps between him and his opponents within seconds and has been said to be disappearing and reappearing around the battlefield. Hogotsu's speed is further enhanced by his agility, as he can maneuver around his opponents; confusing them until he can strike when they allow an opening to appear. This is something that Hogotsu can use when faced with multiple opponents, as he can simply maneuver his way around the field, taking out each of his opponents quickly or when up against slower opponents, as he can move at such speeds, that he renders them confused and can then unleash a devastating strike. The speed of his attacks are best described as "a blur of endless power". Hogotsu is able to unleash ten kicks in quick succession, dealing damage to the same area, adding extra damage to the area. Hogotsu can also use his speed in coherence with his strength; allowing for shocking results to be brought out. Hogotsu can use his speed to further enhance the power behind his punches and kicks; using momentum to help build up, he can further increase his already mind-blowing attacks and unleash powerful kicks and punches. He can also use his momentum to add more of a boost to his jumping ability, allowing him to add more distant to his jumps.
 * AirWaltz.gifPhenomenal Reflexes: Great speed is often coupled with great reflexes and Hogotsu has shown to be a great example when it comes to that area. He is synchronized when it comes to sensing, being able to react within seconds; he has been seen to simply weave his ways through bullets and other projectiles without a moment's hesitation and even was able to catch and throw a knife back at the person. He has been shown to preform acrobatic feats, such as backflips, somersaults, and even bending at near-impossible degrees which are made easy for him due to his small and thin body size, to dodge his opponents attacks, making it a game to see how he can maneuver his way around it. Hogotsu also has a very high perception, to which he has dubbed it his sixth sense. He is able to notice certain things around him, even it it is unconsciously, which he uses greatly with his reflexes when he is being attacked by people that specialize in areas of stealth or use magic that create illusions.

Incredible Endurance and Pain Tolerance: When comes to endurance, Hogotsu is quite remarkable; being able to withstand an onslaught of attacks. Hogotsu's endurance has been seen in multiple situations. He has been shown to have be sent through buildings and taking a great amount strikes to his body without a leaving a single bruise. Such a thing has left others baffled at how such a young boy is able to shrug off multiple attacks, remarking them as simple love taps. This makes Hogotsu somewhat of a juggernaut, being able to withstand a great amount of attacks. The reason he is able to do so is actually tied into his previous occupation. There had been times when Hogotsu had been jailed and the Keepers often ruffed him up, taking shots at him one at a time. This actually, unknowingly at the time, allowed Hogotsu to build up his endurance that he has to this very day. He is able to recover at an astonishing rate, making him a very hard opponent. Another thing that Hogotsu has alongside his endurance is his high pain tolerance. Similar to his endurance, this was buillt-up though being Keeper, however this was through torture. Often going to extreme measure to find out where the other orphans and other unfortunate were hiding, they would torture him for days on end. This allowed him to develop a high pain tolerance which has proven to be incredibly useful in battle, especially when fighting up against a person that can give him some trouble. He is able to simply ignore the pain and go on, making some consider him as a "unkillable foe". He does have a limit as like most people regarding this area. What his limit is still unknown but it is assured that Hogotsu often has a way to adapt to the situation when the time comes for it.

Assorted Attributes
Great Adaptability: Being able to adapt is something good for a fighter to pick up on and this is such a skill that Hogotsu has managed to acquire over the course of his life. This unique skill allows Hogotsu to be able to adapt to whenever he enter a new situation. This is extremely useful especially when Hogotsu is within the midst of a battle. This essentially allow Hogotsu to adapt to his opponent and discover ways to fight and defeat them. This can also be applied when Hogotsu is within a new area, as he can adapt and discover a new way to maneuver throughout the area. This is generally used when Hogotsu is escaping from pursers and need to lose them quickly or when he is fighting in a new environment and need to figure out a way to use his surroundings to his advantage. He has also gained a unique ability from his adaptability, which is the ability to convert spell into his own. After being hit or seeing a spell enough times, depending the complexity, Hogotsu is to interpret what makes a spell work, although this does not always work as when it comes to a hidden effect in a spell or something similar he is not able to recreate it. Also, he can only actually do this with a spell that uses his element of Magic or has similar properties that can be applied to said magic. Anything else in nearly impossible for him to integrate into a Lightning Magic spell. The fact that Hogotsu is able to recreate per say another person's spell actually work towards his title as a thief in a comical manner.

Magical Abilities
Enormous Magical Power: Out of the many different forms of magics awakened by many different mages, one of the most unusual user's would have to be Hogotsu. It has not yet been determined why, but when first awakened, Hogotsu's magic had an opposite effect on him, resulting in his body slowly staying the same shape due to the unusual magic signature that is in his body. It's because of this unusual magic signature that his body stops the natural replication of cells, which leads to him not growing out physically, only mentally. Despite the current body he has, his magic is known to be one of the most fierce by far, due to the unusual signature, the use of his Eternano is that of an S-class Mage, allowing him to do incredible feats. When unleashing his Magical Power, it will take the form of an white aura that surrounds his entire body, often being decried as a blanket of warmth yet anger. Interestingly due to the small size of his body, Hogotsu is unable to unleash the full potential that his magical power. This was noted by Tsuyo as he stated that his own body was restricting him, as to make sure that he does not hurt himself.
 * Second Origin Activation (二番原解放, Nibangen Kaihō): Hogotsu is one of the few people that is graced with the ability to active his Second Origin. Second Origin is a force known as the "second container" of magical energy in an individual. This container exists due to the mage in question constantly, and passively, absorbing a quantity of magic from the environment to renew their original reserves. Any excess is placed within this container and kept sealed until absolutely necessary, or unlocked through a Second Origin Release spell. This Second Origin, when initially activated, places an enormous level of stress on the body unless it is awoken in gradual amounts, as the body isn't accustomed to handling so much magical energy in the body at one time. This can be circumvented by mages with control of their magic, however, allowing them to restore the magical power as a reserve that can be accessed whenever required, therefore providing an extremely useful back-up. Second Origin Activation can only be taken place, as said before, by mages who have control over their own magical energy. It generally only works when one is in a magic-rich environment and has nearly exhausted their initial supplies. By absorbing a copious quantity of magic from the surrounding environment passively (which can be noticed through a tingling sensation in the body), the user's internal reserves can be released at the same time. This, in turn, allows for an immense quantity of magic to replace the initial, depleting reserves. Notably, one can allow the Second Origin to passively increase the quantity of magic that is within it, so long as it isn't used during this period of time, otherwise it has to accumulate magic once again. Hogotsu generally uses his Second Origin only to access the final form of his Imperial Embodiment, the Ultimate Form. Something that is odd is that Hogotsu claims to often hear voices and get sick whenever he activates his Second Origin at times. Why this occurs is unknown but it is speculated that it is simply due to Hogotsu's body not being able to react properly and his senses increase to where he can hear at great distances.

Lightning Magic
Lightning Magic (雷系各種魔法, Kaminari Kei Kakushu Mahō): Lightning Magic is an Elemental type of Magic that relies on the use of lightning and electricity. Users of such Magic can create these elements from their bodies and manipulate them. In order to manifest Lightning Magic, the user is able to modify their eternano and magical energy into that of electrons, which they can alter the movement of, allowing them to use almost any electricity based power; controlling, generating, and absorbing electric fields; utilizing electricity, but more specifically, lightning, as a form of offense and defense. The user is able to generate these elements from their body, and manipulate them, giving them the ability to channel and manipulate electricity through their body. However, unlike other types of Elemental Magic, users of Lightning Magic are also capable of utilizing lightning from a distance, such as from the ground near them, or down from the sky. Lightning attacks work by electrocuting the opponents to various degrees, and there are spells that are said to be capable of completely paralyzing enemies, due to the extremely high voltage of the electricity employed in their use. Because of the high amounts of light produced with its use, Lightning Magic can also be utilized to blind opponents, albeit for a short amount of time.

By generating electricity on different parts of their body, the user is capable of causing their attacks in melee to become far deadlier; even capable of propelling themselves around at high speeds in order to gain extra momentum; as the user can create lightning orbs around their arms and legs before connecting punches and kicks, increasing their striking power in a way similar to most other elemental mages, allowing them move around much faster, propelling themselves towards their opponents, by surrounding their entire body with lightning, and empowering their connecting strikes by summoning forth lightning from the sky to accompany their motions. In addition to these properties, the bright light from the lightning can be also used to momentarily blind enemies. Similar to other types of Elemental Magic, Lightning Magic allows the user to transform their body into the element they control: by transforming into a lightning bolt, the user is able to avoid physical attacks, and have the added advantage of traveling around at very high speeds and damaging everyone or everything they come in contact with, much like real lightning. This is a very powerful Elemental Magic, having many avenues for usage.

Hogotsu has learned, or more so discovered, that he has a affinity to use Lightning Magic, officially discovering it when he was on one of his many midnight heist. He had accidentally used it to kill one of the patrolling Keepers that had spotted him. Since then, Hogotsu has practiced and practiced to the point he is able to use Lightning Magic as though it is a muscle or similar. He considers himself a expert user regarding this magic, as he has boosted and often proven that he knows a great deal about using lightning. He uses this magic in a great combination with his own fighting style, enhancing his punches and kick, which cause paralyzation to those that are hit enough times. He is able to use Lightning Magic in different ways, ranging from changing the shape and solidness of the lighting, which makes it resemble that of Lightning-Make, to even changing the charge of the lighting, where he can repulse deadly objects that are heading his way. Hogotsu is able to manipulate his lightning to where it can run through objects, which then will shock whoever is hold or near said object, causing paralyzation to occur within the opponent.
 * Byakuraishō (白雷掌, White Lightning Palm): A rather unique but simple spell that Hogotsu is in possession of. To begin this spell, Hogotsu will focus eternano and his own magical energy around the palm of his hand, making sure to condense it, and will go through the process of manifesting Lightning Magic, converting it into electrons which as a result cause his hand to be enveloped in lightning; specifically, white lightning. This is due to the result of Hogotsu condensing his eternano and magical energy as when they are converted into electrons, they are so grouped together that it turns into white lightning the instant it is formed. When Hogotsu places his palm onto his chosen target, they will be shocked with approximately 100,000 amps of lightning. This is nearly the exact same amount of amps that is within an actual bolt of lightning, making this spell extreme dangerous, if used on a unsuspecting opponent. Hogotsu can also use this spell to run a electric current through a object, usually metal, and shock whoever his near or holding onto said object, while at the same time causing paralyzation to occur from too much lightning entering the body.
 * Beast Hammer (獣撃, Jūgeki): Hogotsu's signature and most unique spell within his arsenal. To preform this spell, Hogotsu will begin to slowly draw in Eternano from around the area, as well as from within his own body, bringing it all together into a sphere that fits directly into the palm of his hands. The next step within this spell is that Hogotsu must draw on both positive and negative energies, which will slowly be drawn into the orb by modulating the wavelength to mimic both frequency's at the same time, and allowing both energies to be absorbed into the orb as where they will collide inside, clashing together to create electricity that embodies the orb. When shot at, the energy collected inside of the orb will result in a powerful explosive attack, dealing incredible damage to anyone and anything that is caught in the electric feedback, and put everyone within the range in paralysis. However, while the spell is considered a very powerful and very destructive, there is a certain time it takes to fully charge and fully cultivate enough energy from both sides to allow for a proper ratio of both energies to be combined properly. Not only that, but the force needed to be able to be shot at can often at times deal damage the user's arms, resulting in them almost being torn or broken from the full force of the throw.
 * Magnetic Domain (磁区, Jiku): A rather strange spell that Hogotsu does not generally use that often but still keeps it around due to the possibility it might be useful. This spell allow Hogotsu to use the magnetism ability that most people over look when it comes to Lightning Magic; in a way resembling that of Telekinesis. To preform this spell, Hogotsu will convert the eternano around him around him into electrons, creating an electric field around him. With this field, Hogotsu is able to manipulate objets that come within the vicinity of the field around him. He is able to manipulate object to where they are attracted towards him, allowing him to catch the said object or he can make the object is being repealed and can redirect the trajectory of the object back at where it came from, allowing him to shock the opponent when they are stricken with their own weapon or anything similar for that matter. However one thing to notice is that Hogotsu is only able to manipulate metallic objects that come within his range of field, objects or weapons that are made of or covered in material that is not a great conductor for electricity are unable to be manipulated, and even then Hogotsu has a limit to what he is able to manipulate. He is only able to manipulate at total of five object or something that weighs exactly or less than 250 pounds. Another thing to note is that Hogotsu is only able to manipulate whatever is within range of his field, which is approximately 300 feet; anything outside is beyond his control.
 * Raika Hōken (雷華崩拳, Crushing Fist of Majestic Lightning): An incredibly powerful spell, which Hogotsu learned from Kiso, that shows a piercing effect to the opponent whenever the user lands their hit on them, making it very destructive to the Hogotsu's body, and often at times damaging them the more the spell lasts. To use it, the user charges what they describe as "concentrated explosions" into one single arm, causing the magical pressure around them to get heavier and heavier, the most a user can have in terms of those explosions is up to eight individual impacts. When Hogotsu punches or makes contact with anything in particular, the kinetic energy is transferred to the opponent, causing the explosions inside of the arm to release into a single concentrated line as one after another, the impact doubles it's strength, and combines into 7 explosive impacts that go throughout the opponent's body. Despite the great potential in this spell, there are certain risks to using this magic. The first is the amount of time needed to charge up, the more number of implosive explosions, the more the Hogotsu needs to charge his lightning magic in order to create them. It is also seen that due to the original shape of the arm, Hogotsu isn't able to attack in any other form other than a straight line, making it difficult to hit an opponent who has incredible fast movements.

Imperial Embodiment
Imperial Embodiment (帝国・実施, Teikoku Jisshi): Imperial Embodiment is a unique form of Magic that Hogotsu created. When this magic was first revealed, people had thought that the magic belonged to ancient civilization of magic users, who discovered a way to freely manipulate the magic within their bodies with ease, amplifying their bodies with their choice of Magic. This theory was soon proven wrong as Hogotsu had created this magic, basing it off of the Earth Land equivalent of Dragon Ball Z. This magic as stated before is meant to enhance specific physical attributes of a single person with a type of Caster Magic. The attributes that are amplified all depend on the magic that is used, as the person would gain the properties of the magic. However, it is noted that only Elemental Magic is capable of being harnessed along with Imperial Embodiment.

In order to harness the power of Imperial Embodiment, after casting any elemental spell, the user suddenly and briefly voids their magical container, which was popularized when a certain Fire Dragon Slayer performed it against a rather irksome Flame God Slayer on Tenrou Island—emptying it as to allow the user to properly accept the sudden surge of elemental energy without any risks. Once this is done, they can safely accept the oncoming elemental magic; drawing it into their body, before flaring up their magical aura once more—the sudden return of their magical aura allows them to safely take in the magic; and use precise control of their magical aura in order to spread it within various limbs; essentially their whole body and use their magical origin to prevent it from harming them from the inside. This provokes an extraordinary change, cloaking them (most of the time) in the element of their choice; granting them enhanced speed and power, along with the ability to cast brand-new spells.

A primary example of this would be when Hogotsu uses his Lightning Magic while using Imperial Embodiment. Hogotsu, after going through the procedure, would gain enhanced speed and reflexes. As an added bonus, Hogotsu's melee strikes would also cause shock damage to whoever he hits. Not only that but by doing this, he become the element in question, using all of its abilities as if it was part of their own body. However, physical enhancement and magic personification aren't the only limit regarding Imperial Embodiment. The users are also able to access a new set of spells that before may have seemed impossible. Another thing to note is that depending on the form that one enters, their physical appearance will change. An example would be a person that uses Darkness Magic would enter the first form of Imperial Embodiment. Their hair might change to either black or the secondary color of their Darkness Magic and they also might have a slightly blackened skin tone. This physical changes range depending on the form that the user is in and each is different for another person.

Although there are many positives to Imperial Embodiment, that does not mean there are not any risks. The risk behind this, however, is that they can be harmed by the element that counters the one they are currently using. The exception is that if the amount of magic used to induce the effects of the Imperial Embodiment and what stage of the spell they're in. If they are in the Ultimate Form of the spell and used a lot of magic to power it, then they can't be harmed by the element opposite to their own. Also, it's important to know that mastering the flow of magic in your own body is a general factor to use it. If one attempts to use the spell and has not yet mastered the flow of magic in their own body, not only will it not work, but it will potentially backfire as a result and in most cases, severely damage or even kill the user, depending on which stage they want to enter.

As the creator of this dangerously powerful Magic, Hogotsu is quite profound in using this magic. Considered as his "ace in the hole", Hogotsu will only use this magic whenever he is fighting against a person that has pushed him to his greatest limit, when he has been angered to his breaking point or when he simply wishes to show of. As time went on, Hogotsu began to improve his Imperial Embodiment, discovering the full potential behind the magic. He is known for becoming a master in this magic, with his knowledge of Lightning Magic to the fullest within Imperial Embodiment, to which he dubbed his Imperial Embodiment as Imperial Lightning Mode (天雷モード, Tenrai Mōdo), drawing attention to the fact the he uses Lightning Magic to access all of these forms.

Quotes

 * "Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself - and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is," — Hogotsu Sezoku, describing friendship

Trivia

 * Hogotsu's appearance is based off of Killua Zoldyck from Hunter X Hunter.
 * Interestingly, Hogotsu's favorite food seems to be fish and chips.
 * Hogotsu's name was actually created by pure experimenting with kanji after Perchan taught the author how kanji works and how some kanji can mean the same as two different kanji. The author was originally trying to get a name that means "He Who Guards the Universe". However, the kanji that the author used caused the name to be too long and, as such, he began to try alternative kanji. Eventually, while working, he accidentally used the kanji for One and thus, the name Hogotsu was created.
 * Hogotsu's status are: