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Yagi, also known as Jagi, ranks as the third oldest among the four brothers adopted and trained in Hokuto Shinken. Ryuken adopted him after his parents died in a fire, making him the master's first foster child. Learning Ryuken intended to adopt more children, he fled the temple in anger, joining a biker gang led by Boss and Anna before returning. Ryuken later allowed him to train alone, but his methods—relying on weapons like shotguns and concealed needles and employing underhanded tactics—were deemed unworthy of Hokuto Shinken's honor code. This stemmed partly from jealousy towards his younger brother Kenshiro, especially after Ryuken named Kenshiro the successor instead of him.
Enraged by Kenshiro's designation, he confronted his brother, demanding he renounce the title. When Kenshiro refused, he attacked but was defeated. Kenshiro spared him, though the fight inflicted severe head injuries and disfigurement. To manage swelling and conceal his face, he used metal implants and wore a distinctive helmet. This trauma worsened his existing resentment and paranoia, fueling a singular hatred for Kenshiro. Seeking revenge, he manipulated Shin of the Nanto Koshū Ken school, exploiting Shin's secret love for Kenshiro's fiancée Yuria to convince him Kenshiro was unworthy. This led Shin to challenge, defeat, and kidnap Yuria.
He ruled as a ruthless gang leader, instilling fear and frequently executing followers in fits of rage. To defame Kenshiro, he deliberately scarred his own chest to replicate Kenshiro's seven scars and terrorized villages while impersonating him. His crimes included murdering Rei's parents and kidnapping Rei's younger sister Airi, whom he sold into slavery. This act set Rei on a vengeful path against the "man with the seven scars," believing Kenshiro responsible.
Kenshiro eventually tracked him to his fortress hideout. During a rooftop confrontation, he used gasoline to set the area ablaze. Kenshiro learned of his manipulation of Shin, unleashing immense anger that demolished part of the structure. He fought using a corrupted version of Nanto Seiken, criticized by Kenshiro as slow and insulting to Shin's style. Kenshiro deliberately prolonged the fight, dedicating specific strikes to victims: one for Shin, one for Yuria, one for the brothers Mako and Aki, and the final blow for his own fury. Kenshiro declared his death would be ugly to match his deeds. Before his body was obliterated, he taunted Kenshiro, revealing their brothers Raoh and Toki were still alive. Following his demise, he is often omitted from mentions of the Hokuto brothers.
In the *Legends of the True Savior* film series, particularly the *Raoh* chapters, he appears alongside Raoh witnessing Kenshiro's defeat by Shin. Raoh orders him to dispose of Kenshiro's unconscious body by throwing him off a cliff, promising him the position of Hokuto Shinken successor. Later, he holds Airi captive. When Kenshiro and Rei arrive, he attempts to deceive Rei into fighting Kenshiro. Their battle resumes on the rooftop, where he reveals his manipulation of Shin. Kenshiro's enraged punch destroys the metal device supporting his disfigured head. He discloses the location of Yuria and Shin before his body explodes.
Within the video game *Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise*, his campaign of impersonation and terror continues, leading him to the city of Eden with Airi. After losing custody of Airi, he encounters Lieutenant Targa. Recognizing a mutual desire for Kenshiro's demise, he allies with Targa. They orchestrate a trap using Rei and Airi as hostages to exploit Kenshiro's compassion. During the ensuing confrontation, Kenshiro withstands his attacks. Humiliated, he orders Targa's guards to kill the hostages despite their agreement, unaware they had been rescued. With no leverage remaining, Kenshiro defeats him brutally but leaves him alive so Rei can deliver final justice for his crimes against Rei's family. Abandoned by Targa, he perishes as his body succumbs to his injuries.
Enraged by Kenshiro's designation, he confronted his brother, demanding he renounce the title. When Kenshiro refused, he attacked but was defeated. Kenshiro spared him, though the fight inflicted severe head injuries and disfigurement. To manage swelling and conceal his face, he used metal implants and wore a distinctive helmet. This trauma worsened his existing resentment and paranoia, fueling a singular hatred for Kenshiro. Seeking revenge, he manipulated Shin of the Nanto Koshū Ken school, exploiting Shin's secret love for Kenshiro's fiancée Yuria to convince him Kenshiro was unworthy. This led Shin to challenge, defeat, and kidnap Yuria.
He ruled as a ruthless gang leader, instilling fear and frequently executing followers in fits of rage. To defame Kenshiro, he deliberately scarred his own chest to replicate Kenshiro's seven scars and terrorized villages while impersonating him. His crimes included murdering Rei's parents and kidnapping Rei's younger sister Airi, whom he sold into slavery. This act set Rei on a vengeful path against the "man with the seven scars," believing Kenshiro responsible.
Kenshiro eventually tracked him to his fortress hideout. During a rooftop confrontation, he used gasoline to set the area ablaze. Kenshiro learned of his manipulation of Shin, unleashing immense anger that demolished part of the structure. He fought using a corrupted version of Nanto Seiken, criticized by Kenshiro as slow and insulting to Shin's style. Kenshiro deliberately prolonged the fight, dedicating specific strikes to victims: one for Shin, one for Yuria, one for the brothers Mako and Aki, and the final blow for his own fury. Kenshiro declared his death would be ugly to match his deeds. Before his body was obliterated, he taunted Kenshiro, revealing their brothers Raoh and Toki were still alive. Following his demise, he is often omitted from mentions of the Hokuto brothers.
In the *Legends of the True Savior* film series, particularly the *Raoh* chapters, he appears alongside Raoh witnessing Kenshiro's defeat by Shin. Raoh orders him to dispose of Kenshiro's unconscious body by throwing him off a cliff, promising him the position of Hokuto Shinken successor. Later, he holds Airi captive. When Kenshiro and Rei arrive, he attempts to deceive Rei into fighting Kenshiro. Their battle resumes on the rooftop, where he reveals his manipulation of Shin. Kenshiro's enraged punch destroys the metal device supporting his disfigured head. He discloses the location of Yuria and Shin before his body explodes.
Within the video game *Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise*, his campaign of impersonation and terror continues, leading him to the city of Eden with Airi. After losing custody of Airi, he encounters Lieutenant Targa. Recognizing a mutual desire for Kenshiro's demise, he allies with Targa. They orchestrate a trap using Rei and Airi as hostages to exploit Kenshiro's compassion. During the ensuing confrontation, Kenshiro withstands his attacks. Humiliated, he orders Targa's guards to kill the hostages despite their agreement, unaware they had been rescued. With no leverage remaining, Kenshiro defeats him brutally but leaves him alive so Rei can deliver final justice for his crimes against Rei's family. Abandoned by Targa, he perishes as his body succumbs to his injuries.