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Born Tarōkichi Seki in January 1767 in Shinano Province, Japan, Raiden Tameemon possessed a unique physical condition: extramuscular bone tightening. This caused his muscles to grow uncontrollably, crushing his bones during basic movements like walking. By age five, through sheer determination, he developed the 100 Seals—a set of core muscles that suppressed his rampant growth to prevent self-injury. Feared as a monster by other children due to his immense strength, his mother encouraged him to use his power to protect the weak, instilling a deep compassion within him.
Devastated by the Great Tenmei Famine of 1783, he left for Edo at age 17 to become a sumo wrestler and raise funds for his village. Under the mentorship of Kajinosuke Tanikaze, he embraced sumo as the first arena where he could unleash his full strength without restraint. Debuting professionally in 1790 under the ring name Raiden Tameemon, he achieved unprecedented success, winning 254 of 264 official matches—a 96.2% win ratio, the highest in sumo history. His earnings revitalized his famine-stricken hometown, transforming public perception from monster to hero. As opponents increasingly feared his power, he sealed his most destructive techniques to avoid injuring others, competing with restrained strength for over 20 years without a single loss. Despite his dominance, he was never promoted to yokozuna (sumo's highest rank), retiring in 1811 at age 43.
In Ragnarok, the tournament deciding humanity's survival, Raiden represented humanity in the fifth round against Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Fused with the valkyrie Thrud via Völundr, his divine weapon manifested as the Mawashi of Flesh and Bone—tattoos and a sumo belt granting him full muscle control for the first time. This enabled advanced muscle manipulation: shifting mass to specific body parts to enhance strength or durability, such as concentrating power in his grip to crush Shiva's arm with the technique Wild Boar. His fighting style incorporated both conventional and forbidden sumo techniques, including the Yatagarasu, a palm strike that halted sound and destroyed two of Shiva's arms.
Initially viewing the fight as a solemn duty to free humanity from divine control—contrasting with Shiva's celebratory approach—Raiden rediscovered the joy of sumo as the battle intensified. He fought unreservedly despite severe injuries, including burns from Shiva's superheated attacks. His body deteriorated from the recoil of his techniques, particularly after using Yatagarasu, but he persevered with Thrud's support. Decapitated by Shiva in his final moments, his body remained standing—a testament to his physical prowess. He expressed gratitude to Thrud, who chose to share his fate due to her vow to stay with the man she loved.
Devastated by the Great Tenmei Famine of 1783, he left for Edo at age 17 to become a sumo wrestler and raise funds for his village. Under the mentorship of Kajinosuke Tanikaze, he embraced sumo as the first arena where he could unleash his full strength without restraint. Debuting professionally in 1790 under the ring name Raiden Tameemon, he achieved unprecedented success, winning 254 of 264 official matches—a 96.2% win ratio, the highest in sumo history. His earnings revitalized his famine-stricken hometown, transforming public perception from monster to hero. As opponents increasingly feared his power, he sealed his most destructive techniques to avoid injuring others, competing with restrained strength for over 20 years without a single loss. Despite his dominance, he was never promoted to yokozuna (sumo's highest rank), retiring in 1811 at age 43.
In Ragnarok, the tournament deciding humanity's survival, Raiden represented humanity in the fifth round against Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Fused with the valkyrie Thrud via Völundr, his divine weapon manifested as the Mawashi of Flesh and Bone—tattoos and a sumo belt granting him full muscle control for the first time. This enabled advanced muscle manipulation: shifting mass to specific body parts to enhance strength or durability, such as concentrating power in his grip to crush Shiva's arm with the technique Wild Boar. His fighting style incorporated both conventional and forbidden sumo techniques, including the Yatagarasu, a palm strike that halted sound and destroyed two of Shiva's arms.
Initially viewing the fight as a solemn duty to free humanity from divine control—contrasting with Shiva's celebratory approach—Raiden rediscovered the joy of sumo as the battle intensified. He fought unreservedly despite severe injuries, including burns from Shiva's superheated attacks. His body deteriorated from the recoil of his techniques, particularly after using Yatagarasu, but he persevered with Thrud's support. Decapitated by Shiva in his final moments, his body remained standing—a testament to his physical prowess. He expressed gratitude to Thrud, who chose to share his fate due to her vow to stay with the man she loved.