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Ijincheon (이진천), also known as the Sword Hunter, is the Executioner of the Silver Forest (一刀殺) of the Four Swordsmen and a former disciple of the first late Executioner, as his youngest pupil.
He was once known by the nickname of "The Incompetent One" due to his nonexistent abilities with the sword and being the weakest one of the Executioner's students [1], but he never once gave up on becoming a strong swordsman. This tenaciousness was enough for the Executioner to acknowledge and provide him with a chance to become strong as he was sealed away in Sword Purgatory, a realm ruled by spirits of swordsmen driven mad. By the time of his emergence, Ijincheon had already surpassed his master and quickly became one of the strongest warriors in the world as the second person to hold the title of Executioner.
Ijincheon was revealed to be the father of Hero Killer and her late older sister, Yeon [2] that was forced to abandon his daughters after deciding to choose their mother over them.[3]
Ijincheon was introduced in The Torch Arc, where he met with Yushin and learned about Yeon's death. Like his daughter, he set out to avenge her death as he traveled the world and occasionally showed up to protect Ihwa from the shadows as he protected her from the likes of Jintae Yang's attempt to steal The Torch and warned Engen, the Smiling Man that he will crush the villain and his ambitions should they bring about her death.
Following the Battle of Nostra, Ijincheon rescued Nenya, his daughter's adoptive little sister, after she was presumed dead. He would take her in and train her as his official disciple before the start of the War of Disbandment Arc.[4]
Appearance[]
Ijincheon is a tall, heavily muscular man with a pale gray complexion, his body covered in countless scars earned from years of battle. His face and arms bear the marks of a lifetime spent around blades, testifying to his experience as a warrior. He has dark grayish hair, messy yet somewhat formalized, with the front strands slightly angled away from his eyes.
His eyes feature pale red irises, separated into an inner and outer ring by a thin black border, a distinct trait inherited by both of his daughters.
For attire, Ijincheon wears a beige, medieval-style peasant shirt fastened at the front with string, along with mud-brown pants and dark brown boots that extend up to his knees. In his youth, he donned the standard uniform of the Executioner’s students.
A seasoned fighter, he carries an array of weapons, including Shards, multiple types of swords, and various armaments collected from past battles. His primary weapon is a large broadsword, which he wields with formidable skill.
Personality[]
Ijincheon is a straightforward and bold man, a trait his daughters both clearly and greatly inherited, as he shows little concern in facing the danger of the Hero Clan, Villains, or even the possibility of the Elders to protect Ihwa and avenge Yeon's death. He cares very deeply about his family, having a great amount of regret in leaving his daughters and showed potent rage after learning about Yeon's death to the point that he almost drew his sword against Yushin.
He would also warn Engen that he will utterly crush the Smiling Man and his ambitions should his plans for Ihwa bring her harm or death, but Ijincheon is realistic in his relationship with his children knowing that he has little right to meet with his daughter let alone fight along her side. This was shown when he didn't reveal his true identity to Ihwa after they accidentally met for the first time since she was a baby.
Ijincheon greatly respects the relationship between a mentor and student having cherished his late master, the Executioner, and showed a deep sadness for his teacher as he was near death. He scolded the likes of Jintae Yang for his disrespectful actions against his teacher, The Master of the Glassblade
Aside from that, Ijincheon is a first-rate warrior with the mindset to match it. Whenever in combat he maintains a complete focus on defeating or killing his opponent without a shred of remorse with ruthlessness that outpaces his daughter Ihwa's coolheaded coldness, first showing it when he gave out a greater form of punishment for Jintae when he forced the villain to blind himself and showed a complete lack of interest in how many lives may be lost in the face of Villains like Engen but he can be surprisingly merciful having spared lives of Jintae's Gang after seeing Sapphire's determination in protecting Jintae.
Ijincheon showing his envy towards Jintae's talent.
He also has an envious side having openly expressed it in his fight with Jintae after seeing the young villain's swordsmanship, wishing if he had such talent in his youth, he could've better protected those dear to him. As a swordsman, Ijincheon deeply understands the romanticism of wielding a blade, valuing the art of the sword despite possessing other extraordinary abilities. [5]
Battles & Events[]
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Etymology[]
- 이 (Lee, 李): A Korean surname meaning "plum tree," symbolizing resilience and perseverance.
- 진 (Jin, 眞 or 振 or 珍): Meaning "truth," "precious," or "flourishing."
- 천 (Cheon, 天 or 川): Meaning "heaven" or "river," symbolizing greatness or natural continuity.
Trivia[]
- Like his daughter Ihwa, Ijincheon likes collecting weapons, particularly swords, with his nickname showing it to be extensive.
- His Clan I Blade swordsmanship is pronounced "EE" as in bee. This is a reference to Kkulbeol, the writer of the series.
- The words 不忘絶對決斬 that were craved by Ijincheon and the others means Never forget the absolute resolve to sever. This phrase suggests a strong determination or making a critical decision without hesitation.
- Ijincheon is one of the most muscular male characters in the series.
References[]
- ↑ Episode 147
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 90
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 107
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 126
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 167
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| Four Swordsmen | |
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| Current | The Skysword of Yerim • The Executioner of the Silver Forest • The Last Knight of Rhodos • The Knight Commander of Avaarin |
| Former Members | Yushin • The First Executioner • Previous Knight Commander of Avaarin |