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Tasuku Ryuenji's childhood was marked by "The Disaster," a tragic event where he lost his family and first met his future buddy monster, Jackknife Dragon. Rescued by the Buddy Police, this trauma propelled him to join their ranks young, driven to prove his independence from adult sheltering and champion children's right to self-determination. Using a Dragon World deck featuring Jackknife Dragon and the "Star Pulser" core gadget for flight via their Sky Circle buddy skill, he swiftly apprehended criminals. Despite his youth earning him recognition as a top officer, his insistence on acting as an adult and frequent defiance of orders hinted at deeper vulnerabilities.
His path took a dark turn when Kyoya Gaen corrupted his sense of justice, leading him to join the antagonist group Disaster as "Purgatory Knight." Adopting a cold, hostile demeanor, he wielded a Darkness Dragon World deck with Purgatory Knights Leader, Demios Sword Dragon, as his buddy and dark armor as his core gadget. He embraced Kyoya's ideology blaming adults for global problems and viewing children as powerless, fueled by self-hatred over failing to save his family during The Disaster. This phase culminated in a confrontation exposing his identity, plunging him into profound shame and temporary self-loathing where he believed himself unworthy of Jackknife. Jackknife's encouragement restored his resolve, though guilt over his actions as Purgatory Knight lingered.
Seeking redemption, Tasuku trained with Armordeity Dynamis in Dragon World. This resulted in a significant evolution: he transitioned to a Star Dragon World deck featuring cybernetically enhanced "Neodragon" monsters, while Jackknife evolved into Star Guardian Jackknife and later Star Dragoner Jackknife. This deck utilized interstellar weapons and radiant designs, reflecting his renewed justice. Concurrently, he temporarily stepped back from active Buddy Police duty to focus on studies but continued supporting allies like Gao Mikado and investigating threats. His bond with Jackknife deepened into a familial relationship where each would sacrifice for the other.
Rising to become the high-ranking Commissioner of the Buddy Police, Tasuku's experiences honed his strategic acumen, though occasional airheaded tendencies persisted, like misinterpreting names or overlooking practical limitations. His core protective nature and willingness to defy authority to help others remained central, evident when infiltrating Disaster-controlled areas or aiding peers despite official restrictions. His rivalry with Gao evolved into a mutually respectful friendship, emphasizing their shared growth and dedication to buddyfighting's positive spirit.
His path took a dark turn when Kyoya Gaen corrupted his sense of justice, leading him to join the antagonist group Disaster as "Purgatory Knight." Adopting a cold, hostile demeanor, he wielded a Darkness Dragon World deck with Purgatory Knights Leader, Demios Sword Dragon, as his buddy and dark armor as his core gadget. He embraced Kyoya's ideology blaming adults for global problems and viewing children as powerless, fueled by self-hatred over failing to save his family during The Disaster. This phase culminated in a confrontation exposing his identity, plunging him into profound shame and temporary self-loathing where he believed himself unworthy of Jackknife. Jackknife's encouragement restored his resolve, though guilt over his actions as Purgatory Knight lingered.
Seeking redemption, Tasuku trained with Armordeity Dynamis in Dragon World. This resulted in a significant evolution: he transitioned to a Star Dragon World deck featuring cybernetically enhanced "Neodragon" monsters, while Jackknife evolved into Star Guardian Jackknife and later Star Dragoner Jackknife. This deck utilized interstellar weapons and radiant designs, reflecting his renewed justice. Concurrently, he temporarily stepped back from active Buddy Police duty to focus on studies but continued supporting allies like Gao Mikado and investigating threats. His bond with Jackknife deepened into a familial relationship where each would sacrifice for the other.
Rising to become the high-ranking Commissioner of the Buddy Police, Tasuku's experiences honed his strategic acumen, though occasional airheaded tendencies persisted, like misinterpreting names or overlooking practical limitations. His core protective nature and willingness to defy authority to help others remained central, evident when infiltrating Disaster-controlled areas or aiding peers despite official restrictions. His rivalry with Gao evolved into a mutually respectful friendship, emphasizing their shared growth and dedication to buddyfighting's positive spirit.