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Inori Hakkai is a supporting character who serves as the deputy supervisor of Building Five at Nanba Prison. He is a Chinese man of an impressive physical stature, standing 220 centimeters tall and weighing 120 kilograms. His appearance is distinctive: he has a brown complexion, sharp golden eyes that are often outlined with yellow makeup, and spiky, dull brown hair. He possesses a pair of large, protruding teeth that resemble tusks, along with unkempt stubble on his chin and dark, tusk-shaped earrings. Inori wears a modified version of the standard Nanba guard uniform, typically leaving his jacket and shirt collar open and adorning his shoulders with a yellow cloth fastened by a silver hoop.
Originally, Inori was a member of a minor criminal organization before being recruited by Samon Gokuu. Although he initially had little interest in becoming a prison guard, he was moved by Samon's personal request and agreed to work under him. Inori is a man of stark contrasts, as his public persona is that of a lazy, frivolous, and irresponsible individual. He is notorious for neglecting his duties to indulge in a wide array of gambling activities, including mahjong, horse racing, pachinko, and buying lottery tickets. He is often found slacking off, reading adult magazines, and even encouraging newer guards to do the same, which sets a terrible example and regularly draws the ire of his supervisor, Samon Gokuu. He is also considered messy and perverted, with habits such as littering his failed lottery tickets around the prison.
Behind this careless exterior, however, lies a man of immense pride and a stubborn sense of personal responsibility. He is fiercely proud of his physical strength and is not afraid to boast about it, though he takes little pride in his actual job as a guard. This pride and stubbornness drive his core motivation: a willingness to bear the consequences of his actions completely alone. This trait is most clearly demonstrated during the incident involving the escape of the inmate Enki Gokuu. Believing himself to be responsible for the escape after sharing information with Enki about other prisoners, Inori takes drastic measures. He feigns a betrayal of Samon and Building Five, locking up his fellow guards to prevent them from interfering, and goes to confront Enki alone to atone for his mistake, even at the cost of his own life and limb.
Inori's most significant relationship is with his superior, Samon Gokuu. While Samon personally requested Inori as a subordinate and believes in his potential, he is perpetually frustrated by Inori's lazy and unprofessional conduct. Their bond is severely tested during the Enki Gokuu incident. Inori pretends to betray Samon, calling him weak, but Samon ultimately sees through the act, realizing Inori is trying to protect him and take the blame himself. When Inori is gravely injured and loses an arm while fighting Enki, Samon declares that all of Inori's responsibilities are also his own, vowing to make amends, and the two fight together with a renewed and powerful trust in one another. After Enki's death, Inori comforts a grieving Samon, showing a deep and positive turn in their relationship. Inori also shares a notable bond with the inmate Qi, as the two have a similarly laid-back and lazy attitude toward life.
Throughout the story, Inori participates in significant events, such as the New Year's Tournament, where he competes in a mochi-pounding contest and is ultimately defeated by Yamato Godai. He also provides information to the high-risk inmate Enki Gokuu, which inadvertently contributes to the escape plot that later defines his character arc. In terms of abilities, Inori is a highly formidable fighter. His combat style is described as direct and forceful, akin to a human battering ram, which matches his impulsive and prideful nature. He is physically strong enough to serve as a guard in one of the most secure prisons and is fearless in the face of powerful adversaries. Inori has a deep love for fighting and spicy food, and he harbors great dislikes for meetings, studying, early mornings, and, most notably, tomatoes. His name and design, including his tusks and boarish traits, along with his laziness and hedonism, are a direct reference to the character Zhu Bajie from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Originally, Inori was a member of a minor criminal organization before being recruited by Samon Gokuu. Although he initially had little interest in becoming a prison guard, he was moved by Samon's personal request and agreed to work under him. Inori is a man of stark contrasts, as his public persona is that of a lazy, frivolous, and irresponsible individual. He is notorious for neglecting his duties to indulge in a wide array of gambling activities, including mahjong, horse racing, pachinko, and buying lottery tickets. He is often found slacking off, reading adult magazines, and even encouraging newer guards to do the same, which sets a terrible example and regularly draws the ire of his supervisor, Samon Gokuu. He is also considered messy and perverted, with habits such as littering his failed lottery tickets around the prison.
Behind this careless exterior, however, lies a man of immense pride and a stubborn sense of personal responsibility. He is fiercely proud of his physical strength and is not afraid to boast about it, though he takes little pride in his actual job as a guard. This pride and stubbornness drive his core motivation: a willingness to bear the consequences of his actions completely alone. This trait is most clearly demonstrated during the incident involving the escape of the inmate Enki Gokuu. Believing himself to be responsible for the escape after sharing information with Enki about other prisoners, Inori takes drastic measures. He feigns a betrayal of Samon and Building Five, locking up his fellow guards to prevent them from interfering, and goes to confront Enki alone to atone for his mistake, even at the cost of his own life and limb.
Inori's most significant relationship is with his superior, Samon Gokuu. While Samon personally requested Inori as a subordinate and believes in his potential, he is perpetually frustrated by Inori's lazy and unprofessional conduct. Their bond is severely tested during the Enki Gokuu incident. Inori pretends to betray Samon, calling him weak, but Samon ultimately sees through the act, realizing Inori is trying to protect him and take the blame himself. When Inori is gravely injured and loses an arm while fighting Enki, Samon declares that all of Inori's responsibilities are also his own, vowing to make amends, and the two fight together with a renewed and powerful trust in one another. After Enki's death, Inori comforts a grieving Samon, showing a deep and positive turn in their relationship. Inori also shares a notable bond with the inmate Qi, as the two have a similarly laid-back and lazy attitude toward life.
Throughout the story, Inori participates in significant events, such as the New Year's Tournament, where he competes in a mochi-pounding contest and is ultimately defeated by Yamato Godai. He also provides information to the high-risk inmate Enki Gokuu, which inadvertently contributes to the escape plot that later defines his character arc. In terms of abilities, Inori is a highly formidable fighter. His combat style is described as direct and forceful, akin to a human battering ram, which matches his impulsive and prideful nature. He is physically strong enough to serve as a guard in one of the most secure prisons and is fearless in the face of powerful adversaries. Inori has a deep love for fighting and spicy food, and he harbors great dislikes for meetings, studying, early mornings, and, most notably, tomatoes. His name and design, including his tusks and boarish traits, along with his laziness and hedonism, are a direct reference to the character Zhu Bajie from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.