Kikutsune

Kikutsune (キクツネ, Kikutsune) is one of the Six Shinshou members whose face was revealed preceded by Harunawa and the second to do so. He is the Shou of Kisaru.

Appearance
Kikutsune has tanned skin and light blonde hair. His hair sticks up in two points giving him a fox like appearance; his hair reaches slightly below his waist. His eyes are a shade of olive green. His face was covered by a mask, like the other members of the Six Shou, but he removes it in Chapter 125. After removing the mask and ceremonial cloak, he dons a light colored red top that is open in the back and black pants that are similar to leggings. He wears a long scarf wrapped around his waist. His top has beads embedded that loop around his torso. He wears armor in various spots around his body.

Personality
Kikutsune appears as a cheerful young man who finds humor in situations that are serious. However, whenever angered he shows his true colors and reveals his darker personality as a haughty, cruel young man. Since being turned into a demon by his conflicted emotions he has become malicious and finds enjoyment in others's pain. He has no problem executing the innocent and is amused by their fear of him.

Kikutsune has two fatal flaws, he is both boisteous and impulsive. He hates to sit still and observe others since he enjoys stirring up trouble and being involved in the contest for emperor. The other members of the Six Shou appear weary of his impulsiveness and this has led to him arguing with his higher-up Shim. Kikutsune hates for those he deem inferior to challenge him, an example is Hiruha and Yataka's Zokushou. His hubris leads him to destroying anyone who dares to rebel against him, he wishes for his kingdom's civilians to obey his every whim or else face punishment or execution. He fails to take caution against those he misjudges as his ship getting damaged is a example.

History
Kikutsune used to be a harp-player in ancient Roman times.

Amawakuni/Japan Arc
Amawakuni

Kikutsune was at Himeou's ceremony where Arata was to replace her, but he is not shown.

Kadowaki Arc
Kikutsune is introduced with the other member of the Six Shou examining Himeou's aging body. They are disturbed that she is still alive, and calculate ways of getting rid of Hinohara. They choose to send Harunawa over to replace Kadowaki in his absence. Kikutsune offers Kadowaki advice on awakening Orochi.

Muroya Arc
He reappears with the other Six Shou, discussing with Shim about Kadowaki's lack of skills. While the Six Shou (excluding Shim who is with Kadowaki) articulate ways to defeat Hinohara, he is the first to state his boredom with the slow progression and has decided to enter the emperor contest as a means of easing his boredom since events have become "slow". The Six Shou seem annoyed with this action; but nevertheless they agree with Kikutsune and decide to also join the submission contest. Isora agrees to join Kikutsune's goal since the two consider themselves allies.

As his introduction to Kadowaki and Arata, he attempts to blast them with his airship. Both boys are able to block this attack which amuses him. He discussed with Isora on what his next plan will be.

While Okima is contacting Yataka to bring his airship to Haniyasu, Kikutsune got in their way blasting their airship and they were forced to halt.

He reappears when Hiruha tries stealing Hinohara's Hayagami, Tsukoyo. Kikutsune injured Rami, who deflected his attack from striking Mikusa. Kikutsune is the reason for Hiruha's betrayal by feeding him lies of how to save his deceased friends and family's souls. By doing this, he controlled Hiruha's mind with his whistle ability if Hiruha disobeyed Kikutsune then he would cause him pain. He then revealed to Arata's group the Six Shou are the true culprits of Sata's berserk. After seeing Rami strunk down, Hiruha furiously went after Kikutsune,but Kikutsune pulled out his Hayagami and fatally wounded Hiruha while coldly stating he can join his comrades and thus Hiruha died. He was utterly disgusted when Arata successfully pulled out Tsukuyo from the bowl realizing this time was also a failure. While thinking of a plan to kill Arata by using the souls to distort space, he was interrupted by Okima and Aoi attacking his airship. Kikutsune was furious and released Kisaru's attack at Yataka's airship. His Kamui destroyed Yataka's airship and killed everyone on it except Okima and Aoi who submitted to Yataka before dying. He disappeared afterward.

It is revealed he was called away from the battle by Shim, he quickly reprimends Kikutsune for his foolish actions. He complained to Shim about giving up the notion of relying on Kadowaki's submission battle. Shim then calmly reminded him about their ambitions of returning to their original world. Kikutsune and the other four members intently listen to Shim's full instructions.

Kikutsune Arc
Arata and company choose to go to Kikutsune's territory to avenge the deaths of Rami and Hiruha. When Kikutsune is shown he is lounging around his palace discussing with Isora how he is aware both Arata and Kadowaki are coming after him. He is amused by these turn of events. While both teenagers are traveling to his territory, Kikutsune is busy sending his fox spirits out to attack villages throughout Amawakuni.

Abilities
Kisaru (奏吼, Kisaru)

Relationships

 * Shim: Both men bump heads with issues concerning Arata Hinohara. Shim keeps an eye on the development with Arata and Kadowaki; while Kikutsune hates the slow buildup of action. He does quiet down whenever Shim commands him to do such.
 * Isora: One of the other members of the Six Shou. Kikutsune considers Isora a close ally and even mentions if Isora doesn't work with him on awakening Orochi he would be troubled. Isora is not shown speaking to Kikutsune due to he had a mouth covering, but he does communicate him with his telepathy. It is unsure on what Isora thinks of Kikutsune.

Trivia

 * After Rami, he is one of the few characters with dark tanned skin.
 * He can control fox spirits, one of the foxes wraps around his side later in the story.