Tatsuya Kondou

Tatsuya Kondou (近藤達也), also known as First Lieutenant Kondou, was the head of the Imperial Intelligence Bureau and the most powerful warrior in the Eastern Empire. After being saved by Emperor Rudra when he was suddenly transported to the Central World, he pledged his loyalty towards the emperor until the day he died.

Appearance
Tatsuya, a Saint blessed with an extraordinary lifespan, appeared perpetually youthful despite having surpassed the age of 90. His ebony hair, neatly trimmed and stylishly short, accentuated his aura of vitality. A palpable intensity emanated from him, as if he held the weight of countless experiences within his being. His eyes, devoid of emotion yet piercingly sharp, seemed to possess an uncanny ability to perceive the deepest truths.

In homage to his past, Tatsuya often adorned himself in the resplendent attire of a former Imperial Japanese Navy uniform—a tangible reminder of his dedicated service to a bygone era.

Personality
He was a cold, calculative pragmatist with a very serious demeanor. He was loyal to no one but the emperor, and would not hesitate to kill for the sake of the empire. That said, he held great pride in his swordsmanship and would respect powerful swordsmen even if they were his enemies.

Background
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Etymology

 * The name Tatsuya means "accomplished, reach, arrive, attain" (達) (tatsu) and "to be, also" (也) (ya).
 * Tatsuya's surname Kondou means "near, early, akin, tantamount" (近) (kon) and "wisteria" (藤) (tou/dou).