Itsuki Kawasumi, the Bow Hero, hailed from a world where supernatural abilities defined one’s worth. Born with the power of "Accuracy," which guaranteed all ranged attacks struck true, he enrolled in a school for the gifted only to face ridicule for his "low-tier" skill. Ostracized, he sought refuge in video games until a fatal truck accident transported him to another realm as one of four legendary heroes.
Driven by a hunger for validation forged through childhood bullying, Itsuki clung to a warped sense of justice, prioritizing recognition over true virtue. He toppled corrupt nobles and rescued villages not from altruism but to feed his hero complex, often escalating crises—like triggering famine by deposing a tax-collecting lord—to maximize his acclaim. His insecurities flared around Rishia Ivyred, a meek party member whose presence mirrored his own vulnerabilities, leading him to sabotage her after she surpassed him during a wave crisis by framing her for theft and expelling her.
Manipulative alliances defined his relationships. Party members flattered his delusions of grandeur, while Malty’s schemes pitted him against Naofumi Iwatani, the Shield Hero, whom Itsuki accused of theft and brainwashing. These clashes awakened his Pride Series curse, amplifying his aggression and self-righteousness.
The Spirit Tortoise incident shattered his facade. Betrayed by his party and exploited by Malty, Itsuki faced defeat at Rishia’s hands before Naofumi intervened. Broken, he relinquished his pride, pledging loyalty to Naofumi and seeking redemption through apologies and atonement. Yet *The Reprise of the Spear Hero* reveals a backslide: manipulated by Malty once more, he embraces a destructive role akin to Motoyasu’s past folly.
As the Bow Hero, Itsuki wielded wind and earth magic alongside skills such as *Sleep Arrow* and *Saint Arrow Rain*. His curse series, *Rechtsfanatiker* and *Alleinherrschaft*, traded rationality for fleeting power. Ultimately, his Legendary Bow abandoned him, bestowing its strength on Rishia as the Vassal Projectile weapon during their clash.
Itsuki’s legacy oscillates between redemption and relapse, a cycle of craving validation and grasping for genuine heroism. Historical accounts credit his role in saving the world yet omit any legendary deeds, leaving his tale etched in unresolved contradiction.