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Jin Ōtomo is a character known for his deceptively carefree demeanor and immense skill as an onmyouji. Physically, he is recognized by his distinctive appearance, which includes a prosthetic right leg that often requires him to use a cane, and hair that has turned completely white following a particularly intense magical confrontation. He speaks with a notable Kansai accent, which adds to his often laid-back and mischievous persona.
His background is deeply rooted in the magical world. Before becoming a teacher, Ōtomo was a former member of the Twelve Divine Generals, an elite group of onmyouji, where he operated under the codename "The Shadow" due to his role in handling highly classified and secret missions. He was also a classmate of Zenjirou Kogure and Suzu Saotome, with the trio being famously known as the "Three Crows" during their academy days. Following a devastating encounter with the legendary and dangerous onmyouji Ashiya Dōman, during which he lost his leg, Ōtomo retired from his front-line duties and accepted a position as a homeroom teacher at the Onmyo Academy, a role he was recommended for by Daizen Amami.
Despite his wish for a quiet life, Ōtomo is a highly intelligent and formidable onmyouji whose abilities remain on par with active-duty practitioners. He is a master of Imperial-Style Onmyoudou and possesses extensive knowledge of magic that predates the common style, making him one of the most dangerous sorcerers in the story. His true strength is often concealed behind his unassuming and sometimes irresponsible attitude. He is an expert in using talismans and can perform a charm dance that follows the cycle of the Five Elements to bolster his spells. One of his most notable achievements is defeating Ashiya Dōman in a magical duel. Following this victory, he used the "winner's right" to bind Dōman into a food soul contract, making the legendary onmyouji his shikigami. Ōtomo also commands other shikigami, such as the dog spirit Zentarou, and the oni siblings Gozu and Mezu, who were borrowed from Dōman.
In his role as a teacher, Ōtomo is responsible for the class that includes the main protagonists Harutora Tsuchimikado, Natsume Tsuchimikado, Touji Ato, Kyoko Kurahashi, and Tenma Momoe. While he often appears quirky and lacking in responsibility, this facade hides a deep and genuine care for his students' safety, for whom he is willing to risk his life. He serves as a mentor and protector, particularly for Natsume. His key relationships are complex and multifaceted. He has a strained rivalry with Reiji Kagami, a former subordinate who was once mentored by him. His dynamic with Dōman evolves from a life-or-death battle to an uneasy alliance. However, this contract comes with a "curse" that subtly distorts his yin and yang harmony and affects his judgment, leading others to notice a change in his behavior.
After the resurrection of Yakou, Ōtomo becomes a fugitive, operating in the underworld of the onmyou world under the aliases "White Yatagarasu" and "Three Legs". He works to undermine the Onmyo Agency from the shadows, often dispatching Dōman as his primary agent while he acts from a distance. Despite his powerful alliances and abilities, Ōtomo is portrayed as a deeply human character who feels guilt, such as when he could not protect his students from immediate danger, and who is susceptible to the emotional weight of his past and his unconventional pacts.
His background is deeply rooted in the magical world. Before becoming a teacher, Ōtomo was a former member of the Twelve Divine Generals, an elite group of onmyouji, where he operated under the codename "The Shadow" due to his role in handling highly classified and secret missions. He was also a classmate of Zenjirou Kogure and Suzu Saotome, with the trio being famously known as the "Three Crows" during their academy days. Following a devastating encounter with the legendary and dangerous onmyouji Ashiya Dōman, during which he lost his leg, Ōtomo retired from his front-line duties and accepted a position as a homeroom teacher at the Onmyo Academy, a role he was recommended for by Daizen Amami.
Despite his wish for a quiet life, Ōtomo is a highly intelligent and formidable onmyouji whose abilities remain on par with active-duty practitioners. He is a master of Imperial-Style Onmyoudou and possesses extensive knowledge of magic that predates the common style, making him one of the most dangerous sorcerers in the story. His true strength is often concealed behind his unassuming and sometimes irresponsible attitude. He is an expert in using talismans and can perform a charm dance that follows the cycle of the Five Elements to bolster his spells. One of his most notable achievements is defeating Ashiya Dōman in a magical duel. Following this victory, he used the "winner's right" to bind Dōman into a food soul contract, making the legendary onmyouji his shikigami. Ōtomo also commands other shikigami, such as the dog spirit Zentarou, and the oni siblings Gozu and Mezu, who were borrowed from Dōman.
In his role as a teacher, Ōtomo is responsible for the class that includes the main protagonists Harutora Tsuchimikado, Natsume Tsuchimikado, Touji Ato, Kyoko Kurahashi, and Tenma Momoe. While he often appears quirky and lacking in responsibility, this facade hides a deep and genuine care for his students' safety, for whom he is willing to risk his life. He serves as a mentor and protector, particularly for Natsume. His key relationships are complex and multifaceted. He has a strained rivalry with Reiji Kagami, a former subordinate who was once mentored by him. His dynamic with Dōman evolves from a life-or-death battle to an uneasy alliance. However, this contract comes with a "curse" that subtly distorts his yin and yang harmony and affects his judgment, leading others to notice a change in his behavior.
After the resurrection of Yakou, Ōtomo becomes a fugitive, operating in the underworld of the onmyou world under the aliases "White Yatagarasu" and "Three Legs". He works to undermine the Onmyo Agency from the shadows, often dispatching Dōman as his primary agent while he acts from a distance. Despite his powerful alliances and abilities, Ōtomo is portrayed as a deeply human character who feels guilt, such as when he could not protect his students from immediate danger, and who is susceptible to the emotional weight of his past and his unconventional pacts.