Leon Soryu emerges as the primary antagonist in the series' second season, later shifting to a supporting protagonist role in the third. As Aqua Force Clan Master, his Vanguard circle manifests in indigo. His personality centers on detachment and initial self-interest, showing concern only for close companions Jillian and Sharlene Chen. His core motivation drives him to restore the Aqua Force clan's prominence through any means, including alliances with antagonistic forces like Void during the Asia Circuit. This obsession stems from his family history: The Soryu lineage once governed Cray's Seven Seas empowered by Aqua Force until their connection faded, causing exile and near-extinction on a remote island. A prophecy foretold a child "embraced by the wind" who would restore their legacy, a role Leon claims.
He possesses a supernatural connection allowing him to sense or command "the wind," initially conflated with or enhanced by PSY Qualia during the Asia Circuit. This ability persists post-liberation from Void, enabling him to generate breezes or gusts at will. It guides his perceptions during cardfights, such as gauging opponents' resolve or emotions. After defeat by Aichi Sendou and freedom from Void, his demeanor evolves toward calmness and approachability, with increased value for friendship. He actively aids others against Reverse, freeing Kenji Mitsusada and allies during the Link Joker conflict, marking his shift from isolation to cooperation. Despite this growth, he retains fierce strategic intensity in battle.
His appearance features blond hair, purple eyes, and attire reflecting heritage: early Hong Kong-style white suits with blue stripes, later V Series depictions show him younger in blue jackets/pants with black trim, gold accents, and white dress shoes. As a cardfighter, he exclusively uses Aqua Force decks. Season 2 strategies emphasize multiple attacks culminating in finishers like Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom or Blue Storm Supreme Dragon, Glory Maelstrom. Season 3 shifts to resting units and break riding Last Card, Revonn or Blue Wave Dragon, Tetra-drive Dragon for pressure. G series decks incorporate Wave abilities and Blue Wave sub-clan units. His signature ride chants invoke wind, sea, and justice: "Behold! Wash away all vice in the flow of furious flood. Its name is righteousness! I ride! Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom!"
His battle record includes victories against Daigo at Card Shop PSY, Team Q4 (with Sharlene) in VF Circuit Hong Kong finals, Toshiki Kai during Asia Circuit, Asaka Narumi, Eru Nakagami, and Kenji Mitsusada in High School Circuit. Losses occur against Aichi Sendou in Asia Circuit finals, Ren Suzugamori in High School Circuit finals, and Chrono Shindou during G Quest tournament. He defeats a Reversed future version of himself in Tatsunagi Tower. Later, he trains Naoki Ishida on his private island facility, defeating him repeatedly while acknowledging his growth. He participates in pivotal battles against Link Joker, including the sanctuary confrontation where he receives a fragmented Link Joker seed symbolizing clan integration into Cray. During G series, he reappears as Clan Master in Magallanica for G Quest tournament, joins defenses against GIRS Crisis and Stride Gate threats using units like Anger-Boil Dragon, and maintains his island facility.