Jiwu

Jiwu (ジウ) is the personal bodyguard of Masayuki and the former ninth-ranked of the Imperial Guardians' Double 0 Numbers.

Appearance
Jiwu is on the shorter side among the members of Team Lightspeed. She has pale hair and eyes, and is regarded as having an expressionless face. Her face remains expressionless when she reveals her true self in battle, but it's accompanied by a cold and sharp atmosphere.

Her daily attire as part of Masayuki's party consists of a dress with a high collar, detached sleeves, long socks, and light boots. She is frequently seen wearing a cloak with a pointed hood.

When she goes all out, she equips the jet-black armor bestowed to her by Emperor Rudra. This attire consists of a chest plate with built-in dual shoulder guards and a cape worn over a dark undershirt. She also wears a set of bracers and greaves.

Personality
Jiwu is shrewd and level-headed, possessing the judgement and skills to maneuver around various situations and environments. She is aware of her shortcomings but does not lose sight of her strengths and plays to them well wherever she can, even covering for her allies shortcomings when warranted.

While playing the part of Masayuki's party member, she gave the impression of a zealous ally who had blind faith in her leader.

Background
Jiwu approached Masayuki's party, Team Lightspeed, out of curiosity after hearing rumors about them. Upon meeting Masayuki, Jiwu disparaged the youth, labelling him a scumbag that waved around the mantle of “Chosen Hero”. Jiwu began to worship Masayuki over time, with Masayuki himself dismissing it to the influence of his Chosen One working on her. In truth, however, she was ordered by her direct superior, Damrada, to guard him, approaching him via a different route than Bernie, who was also given the same orders – though the two weren't aware of each other's identity until much later when their covers were blown. With her healing magic, Jiwu quickly become an integral part of Team Lightspeed.