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Hajime Tsukishima is a sergeant serving under Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi in the Seventh Division of the Imperial Japanese Army. He is a short but thickset and muscular man with a dark buzz cut, dark eyes that have a slight greenish tint, and stubble on his chin. His most distinctive physical traits are two lines under his eyes and a short, flat nose, features he inherited from his mother. Like other soldiers of the Seventh Division, he typically wears the standard military uniform with a hooded coat over it. He also bears a scar on his abdomen from protecting Tsurumi during an explosion at the Battle of Mukden.
Tsukishima is a very serious, diligent, and dependable individual who dutifully follows orders and is unfailingly polite to his superiors. He is fully aware of Tsurumi's manipulative and deceptive nature, yet remains extremely loyal to him. Tsukishima considers his own life to have little value and believes that after years of assisting Tsurumi's plans, he is too far gone to turn back, leaving him with no choice but to continue his duty and watch the events unfold. He is brutal and efficient in combat, willing to get his hands dirty to achieve the necessary results. Despite his stoic demeanor, he has shown that he cares for his comrades, offering words of consolation to Genjirou Tanigaki after a reprimand and showing concern for others when he is able.
Tsukishima was born as the son of a murderer and had a miserable childhood, constantly fighting against those who bullied him on the island where he grew up. His father was despised, and his mother was absent from his early life. A girl in his village who was also teased for her curly hair treated him kindly and called him by his first name, Hajime. When the Sino-Japanese War began, Tsukishima was drafted, and upon returning alive, he was promised an escape from his difficult life.
Tsukishima serves as Tsurumi's right-hand man and is one of the most level-headed members of the Seventh Division, which is filled with eccentric and unstable individuals. He often acts as the straight man, trying to manage the chaos caused by his comrades, including Lieutenant Tsurumi and Second Lieutenant Otonoshin Koito. He acts as a mentor and guide to the young and impulsive Koito, who frequently calls out for Tsukishima. His role in the story expands significantly during the raid on Abashiri Prison and the subsequent pursuit of the escaped prisoners and the hidden Ainu gold into Karafuto. Throughout the narrative, Tsukishima's loyalty to Tsurumi is tested, and his interactions with characters like Saichi Sugimoto reveal a pragmatic and sometimes grim worldview.
In terms of abilities, Tsukishima is a formidable opponent in close combat, possessing significant stamina, endurance, and lower body strength, often preferring to attack with powerful kicks. He is also skilled with a rifle, particularly the Arisaka Type 30, and is a capable marksman. Additionally, he is fluent enough in Russian to hold conversations with native speakers, though he may struggle with highly complex expressions.
Tsukishima is a very serious, diligent, and dependable individual who dutifully follows orders and is unfailingly polite to his superiors. He is fully aware of Tsurumi's manipulative and deceptive nature, yet remains extremely loyal to him. Tsukishima considers his own life to have little value and believes that after years of assisting Tsurumi's plans, he is too far gone to turn back, leaving him with no choice but to continue his duty and watch the events unfold. He is brutal and efficient in combat, willing to get his hands dirty to achieve the necessary results. Despite his stoic demeanor, he has shown that he cares for his comrades, offering words of consolation to Genjirou Tanigaki after a reprimand and showing concern for others when he is able.
Tsukishima was born as the son of a murderer and had a miserable childhood, constantly fighting against those who bullied him on the island where he grew up. His father was despised, and his mother was absent from his early life. A girl in his village who was also teased for her curly hair treated him kindly and called him by his first name, Hajime. When the Sino-Japanese War began, Tsukishima was drafted, and upon returning alive, he was promised an escape from his difficult life.
Tsukishima serves as Tsurumi's right-hand man and is one of the most level-headed members of the Seventh Division, which is filled with eccentric and unstable individuals. He often acts as the straight man, trying to manage the chaos caused by his comrades, including Lieutenant Tsurumi and Second Lieutenant Otonoshin Koito. He acts as a mentor and guide to the young and impulsive Koito, who frequently calls out for Tsukishima. His role in the story expands significantly during the raid on Abashiri Prison and the subsequent pursuit of the escaped prisoners and the hidden Ainu gold into Karafuto. Throughout the narrative, Tsukishima's loyalty to Tsurumi is tested, and his interactions with characters like Saichi Sugimoto reveal a pragmatic and sometimes grim worldview.
In terms of abilities, Tsukishima is a formidable opponent in close combat, possessing significant stamina, endurance, and lower body strength, often preferring to attack with powerful kicks. He is also skilled with a rifle, particularly the Arisaka Type 30, and is a capable marksman. Additionally, he is fluent enough in Russian to hold conversations with native speakers, though he may struggle with highly complex expressions.