Ō Hon, known also as Wang Ben, stands as sole heir to Great General Ō Sen and the prestigious main Ō family line, tracing ancestry to the late Great General Ō Ki. Born in Qin, his mother Shu Kei perished during his birth amidst lingering rumors of infidelity and disputed paternity, fostering a lifelong distance from his father. Primarily raised by loyal family retainer Ban Yōu—who became both guardian and his future right-hand commander—Ō Hon first gripped a spear around age nine or ten after a rare encounter with Ō Sen. His father's cryptic advice to focus on the "center of his right half" ignited relentless training, persisting through physical pain and harsh elements. He entered the Qin military in his early teens as a 100-man commander, ascending swiftly. By the Coalition Invasion Arc, he commanded 2000 men, later reaching 3000-man commander rank. At twenty-five, he achieved the rank of General, leading the elite cavalry unit Gyoku Hou Army—later expanded into a full army—renowned for tactical brilliance. His early campaigns proved pivotal: he deployed siege towers during the Kourou (Wei) siege and earned temporary promotion to 1000-man commander in the Sanyou Campaign against Ren Pa. There, he clashed with Wei general Rin Ko, suffering injuries that forced his retreat. Though he later coordinated with rivals Ri Shin and Mou Ten in a joint assault on Rin Ko, his wounds prevented participation in the duel's climax. Ō Hon embodies disciplined ambition, viewing his rise to Great General as a dynastic obligation. Initially arrogant, he scorned commoners like Shin, convinced of inherent noble superiority. This fueled frequent rivalry, exemplified when he belittled Shin’s achievements and spear-thrust him during a Wei border skirmish confrontation. Battlefield experience gradually tempered his elitism; he came to acknowledge Shin’s capabilities, entrusting him with critical roles like the Choyou Campaign’s three-pronged assault. Despite a stoic, competitive exterior, he displays dry humor and profound loyalty—risking his life to save Ban Yōu and Ō Sen at Shukai Plains. His resolve remains absolute: he vows to "pierce through anyone" blocking his path, dismissing retreats as "cheap victories." Martially, Ō Hon ranks among his generation's strongest warriors. Trained since childhood in orthodox spear techniques emphasizing precision and speed to target vital points, his signature moves include Dragon's Talon (altering spear trajectory mid-thrust), Shadow Dragon's Talon (striking blind-spot targets), and Dragon's Nest (multi-directional strikes). After slaying Wei Great General Earl Shi in single combat at Choyou, he integrated destructive force into his style, earning recognition as a top-five spear user in the central plains. Statistically, he consistently leads the "Qin Three" (Shin, Mou Ten, himself), his strength peaking at 94, leadership at 89, and intelligence at 90 following the Western Zhao Invasion. Personally, he married Sai Ka after attaining general rank, fathering their first child Ō Ri—making him the earliest among peers to start a family. His relationships encompass complex, unspoken care for Ō Sen, a mentor-like bond with Ban Yōu, and a cordial friendship with Mou Ten, often sharing drinks. The Gyoku Hou Army's effectiveness stems from commanders like Kan Jōu—transferred from Ō Sen’s forces—whose tactical flexibility counters Ō Hon’s occasional recklessness, and the eccentric but gifted subordinate A Ka Kin.

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Ō Hon

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