Ō Hon is the only son of Ō Sen, a prominent Qin general, and Shu Kei, a noblewoman who died during his birth. Rumors of potential infidelity suggested he might not be Ō Sen's biological son, though this remains unconfirmed. Raised within the prestigious Ō family's main estate, he received tutelage from the old family aide Ban You, who taught him military strategy, tactics, and martial arts. Ban You became a father figure and later served as Ō Hon's right-hand man in the Gyoku Hou Army. He began spear training around age nine or ten following a rare interaction with his father, who instructed him to "start from the center of his right half." This spurred Ō Hon to relentless, grueling practice regardless of conditions. He enlisted in the Qin military as a 100-man commander in his early teens, later forging a close friendship with Mou Ten. Initially arrogant and dismissive of commoners, Ō Hon firmly believed nobility signified inherent superiority. He openly disdained the lowborn commander Ri Shin during their early encounters. This evolved into a fierce rivalry, with Ō Hon gradually acknowledging Shin's capabilities. He deeply respects hierarchy and reacts fiercely to insults against Qin's king, Ei Sei. Ō Hon's combat prowess centers on orthodox spearmanship honed since childhood. His signature techniques include the Dragon's Talon, manipulating the spear to alter its trajectory mid-strike; the Shadow Dragon's Talon, a variant targeting blind spots; and the Dragon's Nest, creating multidirectional attacks resembling multiple spears. After slaying the legendary Wei spearman Earl Shi, he incorporated destructive power reminiscent of his opponent's style. By the Battle of Shukai Plains, Ban You ranked him among the central plains' top five spear users. He participated in pivotal campaigns: - **Sanyou Campaign**: Temporarily promoted to 1000-man commander after Qin's battalion commanders fell, he collaborated with Shin and Mou Ten to duel the Zhao general Rin Ko before severe injuries forced his retreat. - **Coalition Invasion**: As a 2000-man commander defending Kankoku Pass with the Tou Army, he saved Mou Ten from the Chu commander Kou Yoku, earning a field promotion to lead half of Tou's forces. - **Choyou Campaign**: He devised the strategy to capture Choyou without reinforcements, leading the Gyoku Hou Unit alongside the Hi Shin and Roku O Mi units. There, he killed Earl Shi, adopting elements of his spearmanship. - **Western Zhao Invasion**: Commanding the Gyoku Hou Army at Shukai Plains as a general, he killed the Zhao veteran Gyou'un and protected his father, Ō Sen, from flanking attacks. Key relationships include: - **Ō Sen**: Their dynamic is strained but involves mutual, unspoken care, demonstrated when Ō Hon risks his life to defend his father. - **Sai Ka**: Married after his promotion to general; they have a son named Ō Ri. - **Ri Shin**: Their rivalry matured into grudging respect, leading Ō Hon to entrust critical missions to Shin's unit. - **Mou Ten**: A longtime friend and ally with whom he socializes and strategizes. - **Kan Jou**: Initially distrusted as Ō Sen's assignee, their bond deepened following mutual rescues on the battlefield. Ō Hon aims to become a "Great General of the Heavens," viewing China's unification as a historical imperative. He rejects incremental victories, seeking only major triumphs to etch his name in history. This drive sometimes manifests as recklessness, though he evolved into a more collaborative leader who values allies like Shin and Mou Ten.