Garzen

"Silver Dragon" Arsen, is a wandering , also known as a , that hails from the. Born as an orphan, Arsen was adopted and raised by the powerful and famous Sen Clan, who were known for producing exceptional swordsman. The clan's decision to raise Arsen was a fruitful one as his talent and skill for the sword was incredible, even amongst the clan's own prodigies and he was nurtured into becoming one of the future cornerstones of the clan.

To their disappointment however, Arsen initially only saw swordsmanship as a tool to survive and had no interest in carrying their legacy. However, his thoughts would soon change after meeting Sena, the next heir to the Sen Clan and Yosen, a legendary and skilled samurai of the clan who became his master. Despite possessing no talent for the sword, Sena trained harder than anyone and devoted herself to living up to her family name.

Her passion and love for the sword had an immense impact on Arsen, who came to respect and love swordsmanship because of her and wanted to learn as much as he could from Yosen, who was more than happy to teach Arsen the ways of a samurai. The three of them formed a close bond and became somewhat like family as Yosen became a father-like figure to the young Arsen while Sena acted like his elder sister.

Following the unfortunate death of Sena who died in his arms, Arsen swore on her grave that he would fulfill her dream of becoming the greatest swordsman in the world and inherited Shohei, her treasured sword. In order to accomplish that goal, Arsen bid farewell to his homeland after completing his training and now aims to travel the Grand Line in order to find and challenge wielders of the legendary swords dubbed as Meito in order to spread his name across the world and keep his promise to his late friend.

He currently has a bounty of 45,000,000.

Appearance
Arsen is a young man who appears to be in his early to mid twenties and possesses fair colored skin. His striking black hair is tied up in a small ponytail with one large bang at the front and smaller strands at the back and stands at around one hundred and eighty centimeters, making him rather tall. He has piercing crimson eyes and a scar on the left side of his face, a wound he was given during his duel against Hosen. Many people immediately identify Arsen as a samurai due to his appearance along with the sword he carries around.

On the topic of his outfit, Arsen dons a sleeveless white robe that is garnished with golden embroidery and a blue lining that adds a subtle-yet-striking look to the ensemble. On his biceps, a silver dragon chain surrounds his arms and in the center of the robe below his neck is a cross insignia that represents his family crest. There are slits along the front that show the matching black pants he wears that match his black open toed shoes. A black sash is seen around his waist that is accompanied by silver jewels and accessories that hang off the waist. Last but not least, Arsen's prized katana can be seen placed on the left side of his waist.

Having been trained in the way of the sword since birth and subjected to intensive training, Arsen possesses a toned and muscular physique and has been referred to as handsome by both men and woman because of his soft facial features.

During the events of Collecting Flowers, Arsen has changed his outfit and can be now seen wearing a sleeveless open collared jacket underneath a brown colored cloak with a hood. He still wears the silver dragon chain around his arms and since a few years have passed since arriving in Paradise, his hair has grown out a bit more and he has become slightly taller and more muscular.

Personality
Arsen has the disposition of a mature and confident young man who is calm and collected most of the time. He can be laid back during times of rest and relaxation but aggressively focused whenever he is in battle and facing whatever opponent stands in his way. As a warrior raised into a family of samurai, Arsen can be formal at times and addresses those unfamiliar to him with respect and courtesy. He was taught proper manners and to always show respect to everyone except those who do not return that respect back.

As an orphan, Arsen originally only saw swordsmanship as a means to survive and didn't have an interest in learning anything other than how to use it to feed himself. After meeting Sena and witnessing her passion for the sword despite having little talent for it, Arsen grew to love swordsmanship and even became enthralled with it. That passion, along with the death of his dear friend, turned Arsen into a different person who swore to fufill her dream of becoming tthe greatest swordsman in the world and he strives to obtain that title.

Because of that, Arsen is always seeking out new opponents to test his own strength against so that he can not only better himself as a warrior but also expand his knowledge on different techniques and styles. As such, he's not afraid to issue a challenge to those who he suspects to be powerful and is always welcoming new challengers. He’s fearless and meets every challenge he’s faced with head on and without hesitation.

As a fighter, Arsen actively seeks out new challenges and finds no greater excitement than fighting against powerful adversaries. During the heat of battle, Arsen can find himself becoming enthralled in a fight so much that he disregards his own safety to try and overcome his enemy, no matter how strong they may be. Arsen also possesses a sharp eye for both skill and talent as he can easily identify those who are skilled or may be holding back with just a few glances at their posture and aura. He can also identify exceptional swordsmen by how they take care of their weapons as he believes those who do not treat their swords with care are not considered “true swordsman”.

While he doesn’t show it, Arsen has a gentleness to him that is hidden deep down in his heart and he has shown that he has morals, sometimes assisting others even without a positive return for himself. He dislikes involving innocents whenever he’s engaged in a battle and has shown distaste towards those who carelessly involve uninvolved participants. That said, property damage is fair game as Arsen has shown no reservations towards destroying buildings and landscapes when he becomes engrossed in a fight.

Though rare, Arsen has shown a playful and teasing side to him every once and awhile. It’s not often you see it but during times of rest where he lets his guard down, he can showcase a friendly and joking attitude towards those who have earned his respect and favor. That said, becase Arsen doesn't have many people who can be called friends, he can be a bit awkward when chatting with those close in age to himself who seek his companionship as he's not acustom to hanging around allies for too long.

Despite being seen as level headed and mature most of the time, Arsen can be surprisingly stubborn and even a bit childish to those that annoy or irritate him. He’s not afraid to speak his mind to those people and will get in their face should the situation become confrontational. According to Yosen, Arsen’s master; it’s a part of his personality that remained from when he was still a child and will never change about him.

Past
Arsen was born in the New World and lived within the Wano Country as an orphan. With no parents or relatives, Arsen’s childhood was rough to say the least and he struggled to survive. Having no choice, Arsen resorted to stealing food and water and did whatever he could to live,  resolving himself to not die like a dog out on the streets. Having to constantly protect his life from those that would wish him harm due to his menace like behavior, Arsen found himself a weapon in the form of a wooden sword that was discarded and became surprisingly enthralled with it. With his newfound weapon, Arsen became something of a terror to the streets as he defeated anyone that dared to attack him and secured himself plenty of resources.

Several months later and after having gained quite a bit of confidence in his strength, Arsen boldly attempted to raid a passing carriage filled with supplies that belonged to a noble family. Unfortunately for Arsen, the carriage was being guarded by a member of the Sen Clan, a famous and powerful samurai family. Unaware of that however, Arsen recklessly ambushed the carriage and challenged the elderly swordsman who was amused by the young child’s challenge and accepted it. Charging in wildly, Arsen was unable to land even a single blow against the nimble elderly man who then proceeded to knock Arsen out with one blow. Instead of killing the unconscious Arsen or handing him over to the outraged noble, Yosen took responsibility for him and requested that he be allowed to do what he wants with him, expressing a subtle interest in the boy’s potential.

Having been taken to the compound of the Sen Clan, Arsen was naturally resistant towards the clan and tried to leave but Yosen reminded him that he’d be caught and thrown in jail after attacking a noble family’s carriage. Begrudgingly, Arsen accepted those words and asked what they wanted from him. Yosen explained that he saw great potential in him and wanted to adopt him into the clan, earning not just Arsen’s but also the clan’s discontent with that suggestion. Hosen, the leader of the clan, trusted Yosen’s judgment and allowed Arsen to study under the man, though not without warning Arsen that they would throw him back onto the streets if he didn’t show any results. Initially against the idea of joining the clan, Hosen’s warning annoyed Arsen enough that he promised he’d knock him off his seat when he was strong enough, earning Hosen’s amusement that a child would utter such bold words.

Thus, Arsen’s training began under Yosen’s tutelage and many months passed as Arsen began learning from the master swordsman. It was sometime during his training that Arsen met Sena, the daughter of Hosen and the next heir to the clan, who would spy on him whenever he was training. They’re initial meeting went rather poorly as Arsen didn’t like Sena’s cowardly nature and Sena was initially scared of Arsen and didn't like how he didn't appreciate swordsmanship.

As an orphan who struggled to survive, Arsen couldn't understand Sena's thinking but that soon changed however when he witnessed how dedicated Sena was to her training despite possessing little talent for the sword. Yosen then explained to Arsen that despite Sena’s lack of talent, she trained harder than anyone to impress her father that shunned her and that her goal was to become the greatest swordsman in the world to prove him wrong. Sena's dedication soon began to rub off on Arsen and he became more and more intrigued by way of the sword, eventually gaining a passion for it himself. His relationship with Sena soon began to improve as well as he gained a great deal of respect for her and they became closer as they studied under Yosen together.

A few years passed and Arsen’s talent for the sword allowed him to shine amongst the younger generation, impressing even the most skilled members of the Sen Clan, including Hosen. However, the same could not be said for Sena who despite working hard, didn’t make anywhere near the same leap. It was made even worse when Sena was defeated by her juniors in front of the entire clan during an exhibition match, causing immense disappointment among the main house and led to Hosen stripping her of her title as heir to the clan.

Outraged, Arsen fought on Sena’s behalf but Hosen’s decision was final and wouldn’t budge, causing Sena to seclude herself away in her room. She refused to come out and Arsen began to worry for her and at the same time, he began harboring resentment towards Hosen for denying Sena’s hard work and effort to please him. That resentment came to a head when Arsen boldly challenged Hosen to a duel, demanding that if he won that Hosen would appoint Sena as heir again. Surprisingly, Hosen accepted and the two fought their duel in front of the clan, including Sena who learned of it and swiftly rushed to the scene. Though Arsen had improved a great deal and put up one hell of a fight, he was still not a match for the vastly more experienced clan leader who eventually defeated Arsen. Begrudgingly, Arsen accepted his loss but shouted at Hosen to acknowledge Sena if he could acknowledge a stranger like himself and claimed he had no right to call himself her father. Insulted in front of the clan, Hosen's anger got the best of him and he aimed to remove Arsen’s eye but was stopped halfway by Yosen who pulled Arsen out of the way. Sena also rushed to Arsen’s aid and the now bloody and scarred Arsen glared hatefully at Hosen, who left without a word.

Arsen was then taken to Yosen’s home and treated by the older man who scolded him for being reckless but Arsen didn’t care, claiming that Yosen had more of a right to call himself Sena’s father than Hosen. Touched by his actions and words, Sena weeped and apologized to Arsen as she blamed her own weakness for what happened. Arsen tried to dissuade her but her mind was set, believing that she had to prove on her own that she was worthy of her father’s inheritance. That night while Yosen and Arsen slept, Sena snuck out of the compound, bringing with her Shohei, the blade that belonged to her late mother and set out on a journey to make a name for herself to make her father acknowledge her.

The next morning, Arsen frantically looked everywhere for Sena but couldn’t find her, seeking the aid of the Sen Clan who he believed would also be worried about her. To his astonishment, there were those who didn’t care at all or showed minimum concern for Sena, almost as if they were glad she disappeared. Seething, Arsen marched into Hosen’s quarters and demanded an explanation but was restrained by the guards. Hosen didn’t look at Arsen and stated that Sena was a traitor for not only leaving without permission but for also taking with her one of the two treasured blades of the clan. Arsen couldn’t believe what he was hearing and berated Hosen for disregarding his own child and declared he was no longer a member of the Sen Clan, rushing out of the compound to search for his friend. Arsen spent weeks searching for Sena, following any clues he could find to locate the girl but to no avail. However, he struck gold as a passing merchant claimed to have spotted a young girl with a sword heading towards a lake on the outskirts of Wano. He learned that a frightening and wild Sea King lived within the lake’s waters and that the young girl had claimed she would defeat it. Wasting no time, Arsen ran towards the lake and just as he arrived and saw Sena, her waist was fatally wounded by the beast as Arsen screamed out to her.

Catching her, Arsen held onto the bloodied Sena and desperately tried to save her but the girl was no fool; she knew her fate. Gently caressing his face, Sena apologized to Arsen as she wished to become the strongest swordsman to not only impress her father but also to impress him. Reaching for her sword, Sena handed it to Arsen and asked that he take it and carry on her dream of becoming the greatest swordsman. Tearfully, Arsen accepted and watched Sena pass away in his arms as he glared hatefully at the Sea King that aimed to kill him next.

Grasping the blade called Shohei, Arsen proceeded to fight the Sea King and battled the monster in a frenzied and tearful state in honor of his deceased friend. Yosen eventually arrived at the scene along with a few other members of the Sen Clan, witnessing the scene of a bloodied and heavily injured Arsen carrying the corpse of Sena in his arms. Behind him was the fallen and slaughtered remains of the Sea King, a feat that impressed the older samurai who rushed to aid the exhausted Arsen that fell unconscious in Yosen’s arms.

The news of Sena’s death spread through the Sen Clan and also the incredible feat Arsen accomplished of killing the Sea King. While some grieved for the death of Sena, there were many who weren’t bothered by it and hoped Hosen would take a new wife and produce a new heir. Arsen ignored these talks and visited Hosen, who refused to look at Arsen and wished that Yosen had never brought him there as Sena had changed because of him and wouldn’t have done something so reckless if she never knew him. Arsen couldn’t deny that and blamed himself for not getting there in time. However, he blamed Hosen for pushing Sena to that point and that everything she did was in order to please him, causing Hosen to flinch but say nothing. Preparing to leave, Arsen was stopped by Hosen who threw the sword Sena carried to him, stating that he wished to no longer see that cursed sword and hoped Arsen would take it away.

Leaving the compound, Arsen visited Yosen and asked to continue his training. Unlike before however, Arsen showed a level of seriousness and determination he had never shown before and Yosen asked what his dream was. Arsen declared at that moment that he would carry on Sena’s dream of becoming the greatest swordsman in the world and would make her blade, Shohei, famous in all the lands. Smiling, Yosen accepted his resolve and began training Arsen as a full time student, intent on turning him into a great warrior.

Nearly a decade later and after having taught Arsen everything he knew, Yosen declared Arsen’s training complete and looked on proudly at the young boy who had now become a young man. With nothing left to teach him, Yosen instructed Arsen to travel the world and challenge swordsmen across the globe to hone his skills and learn of the other styles of swordsmanship that existed. With his new goal set, Arsen bid farewell to his teacher and paid a visit to Sena’s grave, apologizing for not being able to protect her when she needed him the most. Kneeling down, Arsen swore a promise on her gave; that he would become the greatest swordsman in the world someday and make her sword well known throughout the world. He also promised to return one day and give her father a beating, chuckling before he stood and left the Wano Country, intent on first traveling to the first half of the Grand Line; Paradise on his quest to become the greatest swordsman.

The Lone Swordsman Arc
Having arrived in Paradise from the New World, Arsen would begin his journey when he spots an island known as Seiza Village. In pursuit of a worthy challenge, Arsen visits the nearest tavern to gather information on any strong combatants on the island and learns of the Marine hero of the island; Kisara. Scoffing at the idea of a marine being called a hero on such a small island, Arsen is then confronted by several of the tavern’s residents who are hostile towards those who insult Kisara and attempt to surround him. Amused by the situation, Arsen proceeds to beat them effortlessly as the tavern they’re standing in is damaged from the battle. Arsen then leaves shortly afterwards and informs the bartender he’ll be in town for a few days as he couldn’t wait to fight against Kisara.

Walking down a busy street, Arsen is approached by a young child who is amazed at the rumors of his strength. Surprised to see that he has a fan, Arsen pats the child on the head but notices the boy’s mother approaching them as she apologizes for her son’s rude behavior. Assuring her that everything is fine, Arsen winks at the child and waves goodbye to him as the child is taken away by his mother. That encounter caused Arsen to feel a bit sad towards being unable to remember his own parents and just as he was reminiscing, a group of marines confront him as they are led by none other than Kisara and her squad.

Excited by her seeking him out, Arsen exchanges greetings with Kisara who asks him to surrender as she intends to arrest him for the damages he caused to the tavern. Arsen refuses to cooperate with her demands and taunts her to do something about it and in response, Kisara draws her blade with the clear intention of subduing him by force. Unsheathing his own blade, Arsen welcomes the challenge and the two begin face off in front of the spectators.

Clashing their swords against one another, neither Arsen nor Kisara is willing to give an inch as they surprise the other with how skilled they are. Breaking off from each other, Arsen compliments Kisara’s skill with the blade but hopes she has more to offer if she hopes to defeat him. Those words have a clear effect on Kisara who unleashes her secret technique that takes Arsen off guard as she lands a strike against his face. Believing she now has the upper hand, Kisara requests that Arsen surrender but instead, Arsen merely laughs at the idea and taunts her once more. Having figured out the technique after seeing it once, Arsen is able to completely turn the tide of the battle and breaks through Kisara’s technique, leaving her speechless as her outfit is sliced from Arsen’s blade.

Before the fight can continue any further however, a gunshot is heard in the crowd and everyone’s eyes turn towards a marine woman being held hostage by the pirate captain who had been captured by Kisara earlier. Having used their battle as a distraction to take a hostage, the man called Rogan threatens to kill the woman unless they allow him to take his ship back and leave the island. Having no choice, Kisara lets the man do as he pleases and even hands over her own sword per Rogan’s demand, who then notices Arsen and also demands that the samurai hand over the chain around his arm. Amused by the man’s greed, Arsen complies and tosses it towards Rogan who catches it but is unable to bear the immense weight of the chain as he sinks into the ground, his arm broken underneath the chain.

With the situation resolved thanks to Arsen, the villagers cheer him on and Arsen scolds Kisara for allowing herself to lose her weapon so easily. Imparting some words of advice to the young marine captain, Arsen awaits their rematch after she has grown stronger and leaves the island, continuing his journey to find more challengers.

Seeing Red Arc
Continuing on his journey, Arsen’s next stop would be a small unremarkable island known for its extravagant markets as he disembarks from the ferry and begins scouting the island. As he passes through the marketplace, a loud commotion draws his attention where he discovers a half Mink engaged in an argument with a store owner. Stepping in, Arsen would introduce himself towards the Mink and speak on her behalf, managing to get the store owner to cooperate peacefully. Taking note of the three swords strapped to Kaede’s waist, Arsen’s intrigue in the girl grows and he suspects that she is a skilled swordsman, leading him to challenge her to a friendly duel, which she accepts.

Changing locations, Arsen and Kaede arrive at an open grassland and bask in the serenity of the location before finally starting their duel as they face each other. Arsen makes the first move and is surprised when Kaede is able to counter his initial strike perfectly. The fight continues between the two swordsmen as neither of them can gain the upper hand against one another, leading to Kaede to use her Electro which takes Arsen off guard. Taking the fight a bit more seriously, Arsen unveils his more powerful sword techniques that force Kaede back and she’s pushed into a corner. It’s at this time that Kaede unsheaths her second blade and the fight grows more intense between the two of them.

Breaking off from the fight, Arsen acknowledges Kaede as a worthy opponent and releases his training restraints, intent on going all out. Taking a stance, Arsen unleashes a secret technique that lets him find an opening in Kaede’s guard but the fox Mink is able to dodge at the last second, saving herself from being dealt a deciding blow. Admitting defeat as she realizes that Arsen is superior to her, their duel comes to an end and Arsen helps the girl off the ground and expresses his respect for her ability to dodge his last strike. In response to Kaede pouting about her loss, Arsen teases her a bit and promises to give her a rematch the next time they meet as the two part ways.

Silent Blizzards Arc
Realizing that he would need a source of income for his travels, Arsen decides to become a bounty hunter part time as he heads towards Oborus Town that’s known for its outlaws and bandits. Grabbing the bounty of a random criminal wanted for 50 million berries, Arsen tracks him down and swiftly defeats him. He drags the unconscious body of the man towards a collection office and laments to the boss at being unable to find any noteworthy swordsman on the island and plans to leave soon.

Visiting a nearby bar to relax, Arsen sits at the front and orders a drink, content to let himself forget about his disappointing day. However, his senses are alarmed when he feels the presence of someone powerful enter the bar and he becomes curious as to the identity of the beautiful woman. His curiosity would only grow when he would feel the woman’s desire to kill aimed only at him, blocking her sword with his own when the woman unexpectedly lunged at him. Arsen would question what business the woman called Xana would have with him but instead of receiving an answer, he would be forced to engage her in a brief scuffle that leads to the both of them taking hits.

Recovering from her attack, Arsen would discover that Xana possesses logia class devil fruit powers and deem his current situation disadvantageous, fleeing from the bar in order to lead their battle away from innocents. To his astonishment however, Xana proceeds to encase the entire town in a frozen tundra and would have frozen him as well had he not blocked her attack with his signature sword technique. Annoyed, Arsen berates Xana for involving innocent people in their fight but she ignores him and continues her attack, her reasoning for wanting him dead still unclear. The two engage in a clash of both ice and swords as Arsen cannot hide his excitement at having his longing wish fulfilled by fighting against such a powerful adversary.

Xana proves to be far more skilled than Arsen expected and she manages to gain the upper hand at first but Arsen is able to use his experience and instincts to fend her off and even land a solid hit against her. This act causes Xana to acknowledge Arsen’s strength and she no longer holds back, deploying even more fearsome attacks than before. In retaliation, Arsen also stops holding back as he releases his restraints and the two exchange blows once more as the damage to the frozen town continues to grow. During one of Arsen’s attacks, Xana cleverly manages to freeze the samurai whilst in motion and trap him in an icicle prison. Realizing his mistake, Arsen swears to get even as he proceeds to summon his strength and break free from the prison, itching to start the next round with the ice woman.

Unfortunately, that opportunity would have to be postponed as while he was frozen, Xana had managed to kill the person who she had mistaken him for and bashly apologized for the misunderstanding. Unable to comprehend what had transpired while he was locked up, Arsen comically proceeds to argue with Xana about only receiving an apology despite her attempts to kill him and the two of them stubbornly retort to one another but eventually calm down and talk things out. Learning of what happened to Xana’s sister, Arsen recalls the death of Sena as he realizes the the two of them have more in common than he thought.

Disappointed that his fight abruptly came to an end, Arsen accepts Xana's offer to buy him a drink as an apology and the two of them leave to find a bar, having now gotten on more friendly terms as they put the past behind them.

Aquatic Arsenal Arc
Rumors of a Meito wielding swordsman would lead Arsen to travel to the Spring Island known as Musket. On a hot sunny day, Arsen is seen sitting in a small shop drinking water as he mumbles about being unable to find the rumored swordsman he had been hoping to meet. Deciding to leave the shop, Arsen immediately senses the presence of a powerful individual nearby at a local shop. Identifying the man as a marine that’s carrying a rather unique sword, Arsen deduces that he’s found the man he’s been looking for and approaches him with an excited expression.

Sneaking up behind him, Arsen scares the young marine and apologizes as he explains that he was drawn in by the blade that the man carried. Introducing himself, Arsen discovers that the name of the blade the man carried was called Isonade, a famed sword that Arsen had been searching for. Arsen would then challenge the marine captain to a duel but would be rejected as the marine was on duty and couldn’t fight him unless he was a threat. Left with no other choice, Arsen mentally apologized for his actions as he proceeded to unsheath his blade and aim his signature sword attack towards Drake, who blocked it and tried to dissuade Arsen. His pleas would be useless as Arsen wouldn’t take no for an answer and after telling the civilians to evacuate, Drake would take his stance as the duel between the two swordsmen would begin.

Arsen would make the first move by dashing in to slash at Drake’s waist but would be parried by the skilled marine who also showcased his ability to perform martial arts. The two would clash with their feet as Arsen also possessed experience in close combat without a weapon and a shockwave would erupt from their clash of legs that sent them both backwards. The battle would grow more fierce as Arsen unleashed his powerful sword techniques and with Drake displaying his mastery over Fishman Karate that he combined with his swordsmanship. Not expecting Drake’s power to be so great, Arsen would be sent smashing into a building after blocking the marine’s water infused attack. Realizing that he could no longer hold back against such a fearsome opponent, Arsen would once again remove his restraints and showcase his full strength against Drake.

With his weights removed, Arsen’s speed had increased to the point of being able to take Drake off guard and force the marine to not underestimate him any longer. The fight would continue as Arsen soared high into the air and would send a barrage of air slices towards him. In retaliation, Drake would rocket towards him by placing his sword into his own mouth and aiming to impale the airborne Arsen. Summoning an incredible amount of strength in his arms, Arsen unleashed a powerful sword slash towards the approaching Drake who split his attack into two as he attempted to block Arsen’s sword slash and would be forced to finally unsheathe his sword and no longer hold back.

Managing to evade Drake’s twin water swords whilst in mid air, Arsen would return to the ground once more as excitement bubbled within him at forcing Drake to draw his blade. Before they could engage any further however, a marine squad under the command of Drake arrived on the scene and surrounded Arsen. Disappointed that their fight would be postponed, Arsen would ask Drake what his dream is and would state his own dream of becoming the greatest swordsman in the world to fulfill a promise he made. Before Drake could order his capture, Arsen would disappear from the battlefield with his unrestrained speed as he promised Drake they would meet again for a rematch to determine who was stronger.

Bait and Slash Arc
The Summer Island of Guarana would be Arsen’s next stop as rumors of a Meito being spotted on the island would lead him there. After spending an unknown amount of days on the island, Arsen would find the person he was looking for when he discovers a battle taking place between Cruz Ted, the Meito wielding swordsman and Donnie, a marine captain. After watching Donnie defeat the man so easily, Arsen would express his disappointment at how weak the swordsman was and approach Donnie with the intention of taking the famous sword known as Tenken. However, Donnie would refuse to hand over the sword and even taunt Arsen in the process, annoying the samurai who was itching to fight for the blade as a battle erupted between the two.

Managing to avoid Arsen’s swift blade slash, Donnie would showcase his Zoan type Devil Fruit powers and take the form of a humanoid bird as he charged at Arsen. He managed to block Donnie’s powerful beak as a shockwave erupted from their colliding attacks and aimed to slice the bird man apart with his blade. Unexpectedly, Donnie managed to disarm Arsen by snatching his sword with his mouth and forced the samurai to rely on his hand to hand skills as he managed to land a devastating uppercut to the marine’s jaw by copying the movements of Xana, who he had battled previously. Retrieving his weapon back, the battle would continue as Donnie would showcase even more power than before and even managed to blow Arsen back by flapping his incredibly strong wings to create a powerful gust. Left with no choice, Arsen would acknowledge Donnie’s strength and once more remove his restraints, claiming that the battle had only just begun.

With his weights now removed, Arsen would take back control of the fight as he began to overwhelm Donnie with his increased strength and speed. However, Donnie’ s transformed state managed to persevere and he aimed to finish Arsen off whilst the samurai was airborne with a rising nose dive straight into his body. Once again recalling a previous encounter, Arsen would unleash a new sword technique that was inspired by Drake’s own technique that would be strong enough to knock Donnie unconscious whilst in mid flight. However, Donnie’s body continued forward despite being knocked out and managed to collide with Arsen’s sword, the power behind his attack strong enough to dislocate Arsen’s shoulder in the air.

Realizing his only option was to smack him away, Arsen coated his fist with Armament Haki and proceeded to punch Donnie, breaking the collision as that attack managed to reawaken the marine. Now separated, Arsen would fall through the sky with his dislocated shoulder and was heading straight towards his death but managed to save himself by throwing his sword towards the ground and flipped through the air, using the embedded sword as a foothold during his descent. However, what Arsen found peculiar was the marine’s intention of trying to save him when he was falling. That act would change the swordsman’s opinion of Donnie as he fixed his dislocated shoulder and asked for the Marine’s name after he had reclaimed Tenken and hung it in his mouth. After receiving his name, Arsen would leave Donnie with a message for a certain marine he had met before and also a warning as he proceeded to use his haki and unsheathe his sword in an instant, giving Donnie a thin paper cut as he warned him to not get full of himself. Entrusting the sword Tenken to the now frightened Marine, Arsen would take his leave as he continued on his journey.

The Silver Lining Arc
Arsen would be next spotted on an unknown island in Paradise leaving an inn in the morning as he laments on being unable to find another famous sword wielder in the area. Departing for the ferry that would take him off the island, he would notice a commotion going on in the middle of the bustling street and would decide to check it out. Arriving at the scene, Arsen would find numerous men running away from someone and as he wondered who it was, said person would appear before him, claiming herself to be a bounty hunter by the name of Pearl. Excited at the prospect of being targeted by a bounty hunter, Arsen would cast doubt towards the rather unattractive woman’s strength as she continued to flirt with him. Hearing the sound of the ferry departing soon, Arsen would try to leave but found himself dodging Pearl’s net attack as she revealed herself to be a devil fruit user.

The battle began between the two as Pearl attempted to capture Arsen with her net like powers but Arsen repelled her advances by chucking a gigantic rock at her, wary of her powers. The rock would send her flying backwards but she managed to deflect it back at Arsen, who sliced the large boulder with minimal effort and taunted the enraged Pearl who was growing impatient. Unable to contain her fury, Pearl launched one of her more powerful techniques towards Arsen who swung his sword with incredible force and managed to completely overwhelm Pearl’s attack, the shockwave of his attack slamming into nearby buildings as they collapsed on top of Pearl.

Realizing that Arsen’s strength was far greater than she could match, Pearl offered Arsen a deal as she pulled out a Den-Den Mushi. She claimed that she already alerted the marines before their fight had started and they would arrive soon, giving him the option of either being captured or being able to escape if he kissed her. Arsen seemingly accepted the deal and stood in front of Pearl, asking her to close her eyes and just as she was about to kiss him, Arsen stuffed the back of his sword into her mouth with an amused smirk. Claiming that he was a bit “shy”, Arsen would flick the top of his sword with enough strength to send Pearl backwards as the rubble collapsed on top of her.

With the battle concluded, Arsen would make his escape on the ferry as he briefly thought about how weird of an opponent Pearl had been, soon falling asleep on the ship as he drifted onto his next destination.

Memories of a Distant Dream Arc
Arsen’s journey through Paradise would continue as he arrived in an unnamed Kingdom following the trail of supposedly a Meito wielder. His search would come up empty but before he can leave, Arsen spots a rather mysterious tent with numerous customers leaving it, gossiping about a supposed fortune teller. Although skeptical of anything involving some mystical arts, Arsen doesn’t have any other leads and has some spare time and thus, enters the tent. Standing before him would be a cloaked figure, seemingly a woman, who utters the Arsen’s name before he could introduce himself, alarming the samurai who becomes intrigued by how she knew it.

Stepping forward, Arsen would request to have his fortune told and the cloaked figure would then proceed to reveal the secrets and regrets that Arsen carried with him, shocking the young man who became convinced that she possessed some sort of devil fruit power. The cloaked figure would then reveal herself to be a Mink along with the Meito wielder he was searching for and would show off her sword that she inherited from her grandmother. Not only that, she also knew the location of an even stronger swordsman that she would only divulge if Arsen proved himself to her, a task that the samurai was more than willing to undertake.

Changing locations for their friendly duel, Arsen would begin the fight quite aggressively and note that the fortune teller called Vixen was a rather skilled user of the Gentle Blade style. After their brief exchange of swords, Arsen would boast about being able to counter the Electro ability possessed by the Minks with Armament Haki and that he hoped she had more to show him. Vixen then went on to claim that if Arsen managed to knock her sword out of her hand, then she’d concede the match to him. Accepting those terms, Arsen went on to unleash his signature attack that knocked both her and her sword backwards, winning the match.

Rushing over towards her, Arsen would reach his hand out to help her up but would find that the fox mink would electrocute him as a form of “payback” when she grabbed his hand. Having won the fight, Vixen revealed the location of the wielder of Durandal, who could be found in the Lulusia Kingdom. After exchanging a friendly farewell, Arsen set his next destination for the mysterious kingdom.

Silver and Gold Arc
Weeks later, Arsen would finally reach the Lulusia Kingdom and disembark from the ship, his goal to find the one who Vixen had spoken of. Having been given only the clue of finding someone called the “Fairy Godmother”, Arsen would travel through the town asking of such a person. To his surprising luck however, he would find them rather quickly as he would come across a beauty shop being run by said person. Entering the shop, Arsen would be welcomed by Armani D. Atlas, the owner of the store and the one he had been looking for, who questioned why he had come to her store. A bit surprised that the famous swordsman was a woman, Arsen introduced himself and then proceeded to challenge her to a duel.

Unexpectedly however, Atlas would use the power of her devil fruit to stab Arsen in his waist and transform him into a woman. Angered by the change, Arsen would threaten Atlas who went on to explain the benefits that woman possessed over men in battle and wanted Arsen to experience that. Transforming himself back into a man, Atlas would then accept Arsen’s challenge and even offer to train the swordsman who she believed was too narrow minded and focused on only using the Strong Blade style. Leaving the shop, Atlas would escort Arsen towards the back of the store as they took their positions and prepared to face one another. Arsen noted how much weaker he felt after being turned into a woman and even struggled to carry his heavy training weights on his arm.

The battle began in earnest as Atlas made the first move and with his graceful movements, fired off an air slash towards Arsen who retaliated with his own. However, the power behind Arsen’s slash was noticeably weaker, no doubt as a result of his loss in muscle mass as a woman now. Clashing once more, Arsen finds himself unable to overpower the now male Atlas with his smaller frame and goes on the defensive. Atlas explains to Arsen that he can’t fight like he did before with his new body and proceeds to send Arsen flying into a wall with one of his more powerful techniques. Emerging from the rubble, Arsen accepts that Atlas is right and that if he wanted to win this fight, he would have to accept what he was and overcome his reluctance to use the Gentle Blade style because of the memory of his deceased friend.

Releasing the restraints binding him, Arsen embraces the Gentle Blade style and focuses on using his speed and agility to overwhelm Atlas and take back control of the fight as he had finally overcome his weakness. As the fight continues, Arsen questions Atlas’ identity and the man explains that he was a former marine who became a revolutionary after she learned of how corrupted the World Government and how Arsen reminded him of his son. Though sympathetic towards Atlas’ plight, Arsen still intended to defeat him as he had made a promise to his friend to fulfill her dream. Taking a stance, their final clash began as Arsen unleashed his new Gentle Blade technique and Atlas guarded himself with his own move and moments passed before Atlas’ weapon flew from his hand and he fell onto his knees, defeated.

Despite having won, Arsen praised Atlas from the bottom of his heart as the man and returned his fallen weapon back to him, thanking him for teaching him such an important lesson. With the duel over. Arsen requested for Atlas to change his body back to normal, which the revolutionary did without complaint and even mentioned the existence of another Meito wielder that Arsen would want to challenge. Thanking him once more, Arsen would stay a few more days on the island before continuing his journey, no longer bound by his past.

Exploring New Grounds Arc
Following the rumours of a potential Meito being spotted, Arsen’s travels would lead him to Kyuka Island; a vacation island. Having no luck finding the rumored weapon or its wielder, Arsen’s hunger would lead him to visit a nearby restaurant. Ignoring the various sets of eyes now directed towards the customers due to his rather famous reputation and nickname, Arsen would order a drink before being approached by a blonde haired woman.

Introducing herself as a Sea Tuber by the name of Caime, she would then request an interview with him for her channel. Initially skeptical as to what he would be doing for the interview, Arsen would change his tune when Caime mentioned being able to prepare a duel for him with a powerful companion she was travelling with. No longer needing to be convinced, Arsen would accept and the two made a promise to meet at a different location within an hour. Before Caime could leave however, Arsen would showcase his skill and impress Caime as he prevented a perverted older man from groping her from behind as he pointed his sword right at him, demanding that he should leave.

After an hour, Arsen arrived at the designated rendezvous which turned out to be a rather fancy restaurant and joined Caime and her friend known as Charles Vane at their table. Exchanging greetings, Arsen would answer a few of Caime’s questions and explain his reasoning for travelling and challenging other warriors as a way to grow strong enough to accomplish his dream. Arsen also learned of Vane’s past and why he was also travelling with Caime and what he wanted to accomplish, earning the swordsman’s respect. Eventually, Arsen would bring up the duel he was promised and while Vane was unaware of Caime’s deal and complained, he ultimately relented and agreed to it as Caime used her devil fruit powers to take them to a new location to begin their fight.

The battle between Arsen and Vane began as the samurai dashed in first and aimed to slash at the weaponless martial artist. However, Arsen would find that Vane was more than experienced in fighting against an opponent unarmed and was able to surprise him with his aggressive fighting approach. Utilizing the fighting style known as Dai Densetsu, Vane punched the air in front of him to create a tremendous force of air pressure that blew Arsen back. It was only thanks to Arsen’s incredible reflexes he was able to save himself from colliding with a nearby pillar and having gotten a feel for Vane’s strength, Arsen unleashed his own wind based attack that managed to deal some minor damage to the warrior.

Their fierce clash only grows more intense when Arsen removes his restraints to counter Vane’s powerful compressed air punch with a powerful sword thrust that ends up wrecking the mirror world. As the dust clears both Arsen and Vane have received injuries and before their battle can proceed, Caime interrupts and suggests ending the fight there before it can get out of hand. Though reluctant, both Vane and Arsen agree but are then surprised by the sudden arrival of an unexpected newcomer who is apparently a close friend of Caime and Vane.

Introducing herself as Banderas Silver, she excitedly praised Arsen’s strength and discusses with Caime about how he passed their test. Deciding to “borrow” his sword, Silver proclaimed Arsen as a member of their group known as PRIDWEN as Arsen stared in disbelief, seeking out an answer from Caime. She has no issues with it and explains that they were secretly testing him in order to see if he was strong enough to join their organization that they created in order to protect each other as they all aim to accomplish their own goals. Caime also states that they already recognize Arsen as a close friend and that while he doesn’t need to join or travel with them, they hope that he will have their back and they will have his.

Scratching the back of his head, Arsen is a bit flustered and overwhelmed by the sudden invitation and isn’t used to socializing with others close to his own age. He doesn’t officially join but he gives them his own Vivre Card after receiving one from Vane who trusts Arsen enough to welcome him to their precious homeland of Kamekame. Amused at the antics of Silver who proclaimed Arsen as her new friend, the four of them walked back through Caime’s mirror that returned them to the real world.

Collecting Flowers Arc
Sometime had passed since Arsen arrived in Paradise and despite still possessing a low bounty, he has become quite famous for his swordsmanship in the Grand Line. He would be found on in a tavern, enjoying a drink as he observes the various rookies who are aiming to head to the New World and make a name for themselves. One particular woman however would garner his interest; a woman called Ruby Rose who strutted into the bar and was seeking powerful allies to join her crew. Arsen immediately knew the woman was stronger than she appeared and watched in amusement as she demonstrated her strength by brutalizing two criminals that dared to mock her.

After she had managed to intimidate the entire restaurant, a woman calling herself Coi and apparently Rose’s sibling would reveal herself as she stood next to her sister. Intending to introduce himself, Arsen and the rest of the inhabitants of the bar would be surprised at the arrival of an incredibly tall giant called Meiji. Having overheard her, Meiji expressed interest in joining Rose’s group and he would be led outside by Rose who intended to test him first. Arsen followed the duo, unable to miss such a promising fight between rookies and hid himself as the battle between Rose and Meiji began.

While Arsen watched the battle with intrigue, Rose would notice his presence in the area and directly call out to him even whilst fighting against Meiji. Surprised at first, Arsen would advise Rose to keep her eyes on the battle but Rose refused and showed far more interest in Arsen than she did in Meiji. Eventually, the battle had to be stopped as Meiji hadn’t impressed Rose enough and the spotlight soon turned to Arsen who sighed as he was forced to enter the conversation. Arsen would introduce himself to the two of them and vice versa, with Rose even recognizing him and wondering why someone with his reputation was doing on the island. Explaining himself, Arsen would notice Rose’s eagerness and excitement to fight him, bringing up her earlier bout with Meiji and whether she’d like to finish that first. Rose however rejected any notion of wanting to fight Meiji again as she had her sights firmly set on him and challenged him. Having gained an interest in her himself, Arsen accepted her challenge and the two began their duel.

Yosen
Yosen is Arsen’s master and someone that Arsen also sees as a father figure, having grown up without parents. Arsen met Yosen as a child still out on the streets and was defeated by him when he tried to attack a carriage that belonged to the Sen Clan. Seeing potential in the boy, Yosen took him in and vouched for his latent ability, allowing Arsen to be formally adopted by the Sen Clan and train under him. He was the one who also gave Arsen his name when he didn’t have one.

Yosen taught Arsen not only how to wield a sword but also the essentials of how to read and write and thus, their relationship can be seen as parental because of that. Arsen owes Yosen his life as he believes he would have eventually died out on the street either from starvation or from picking a fight with the wrong enemy had he not met Yosen. Arsen thinks of Yosen as a strict master and always shudders when he recalls the nightmarish training the man put him through.

Even after Arsen decided to leave the Sen Clan, Yosen still trained the boy and was the one to inspire him to carry out Sena’s dream of becoming the world’s greatest swordsman.

Hosen
Hosen is the head and leader of the Sen Clan and was the one that approved of Arsen’s adoption into the clan after hearing of his potential from Yosen. As head, Arsen treated Hosen with adequate respect and admired him for his skills but grew to resent the man for his refusal to acknowledge his daughter Sena’s efforts. This resentment even led to a duel between the two where Hosen, infuriated by Arsen’s claim of him being unsuited to be Sena’s father, gave Arsen that scar over his left eye.

When Sena left the clan on a dangerous journey to prove herself to her father, Arsen was shocked when he discovered neither Hosen nor the clan was out searching for her themselves. These actions removed all respect and admiration Arsen had for him and after Sena’s death, Arsen confronted the man and decided to abandon the clan who had abandoned Sena. Having been given Shohei by Hosen who no longer wanted to see the blade that reminded him of both his deceased wife and daughter, Arsen left without a word and since then has yet to speak with Hosen again.

To this day, Arsen still hasn’t forgiven Hosen and promised on Sena’s grave that he would defeat Hosen in honor of her once he became strong enough.

Sena
Sena was a close childhood friend of Arsen and the one who gifted him with his current sword, Shohei. The two of them met when Arsen was adopted into the Sen Clan and began his training under Yosen, who was also in charge of training Sena. Initially, they didn’t get along well as Sena’s shy and timid nature irritated Arsen who would constantly hide and observe him while Sena found Arsen’s aggressive nature to be scary and kept her distance. One day however when Arsen one day discovered Sena training her heart out late at night, he was informed by Yosen of her family’s disappointment in her and how she pushed herself in order to become the greatest swordsman in order to gain her father’s approval. Seeing how dedicated she was towards that goal made Arsen develop a level of respect for Sena and he became less hostile towards her.

The more time passed, the closer they became as Sena also stopped being afraid of Arsen and admired how strong he was for his age, even admitting she was jealous since she was older than him. Arsen eventually grew to become fiercely protective of Sena as shown when he challenged Hosen to a duel when he had stripped her of title as the heir of the clan. When Arsen was defeated and had even been scarred because of her father, Sena felt immense grief and guilt over it and resolved to prove her worth on her own. This reckless decision resulted in her unfortunate death and as she died in Arsen’s arms, she revealed that it wasn’t just her father whose approval she wanted but also his. Passing on her mother’s sword to Arsen, Sena died with a smile on her face as her loss devastated the young Arsen who had just lost his first and only friend in the world.

Sena’s death had an immense impact on Arsen who inherited Sena’s dream of becoming the strongest swordsman in the world, having also vowed on her grave to also defeat her father when he became strong enough to do so.

Aurgelmir Xana
Arsen and Xana initially got off on the wrong foot when the latter attempted to kill the former in a bar after she had mistaken him for a slave trader who was responsible for enslaving her beloved sister. It was an intense battle that nearly destroyed the town they were in and resulted in the town being frozen over as a result of Xana’s devil fruit powers during their fight. The misunderstanding was eventually cleared up when Xana encountered the real culprit and killed him before her fight with Arsen had escalated any further. Though he wasn’t a fan of Xana trying to sweep her attempt to kill him under the rug with a simple apology, Arsen did eventually forgive her and the two reconciled after she bought him a drink.

The two are now on friendly terms and admire the other for their strength and skill in battle, with Arsen even trying to copy her fighting style as he had found it to be rather effective. Having gone their separate ways, they both eagerly await the day they cross paths once again.

Charles Vane
Arsen and Vane were introduced to each other after Caime promised Arsen could have a duel with a strong opponent in exchange for an interview with her. They were both immediately able to sense how powerful the other was and gained a subtle level of respect for each other as they discussed their goals and aspirations. That respect only grew during their friendly battle when they both showed off what they were capable of and their resulting clash almost destroyed the mirror world Caime had summoned them too.

Arsen proved himself worthy enough to Vane to warrant the man to extend an offer to join his family, even stating that he had wished the samurai had been with them when their homeland had been attacked. Vane even trusts Arsen enough to lend him a Vivre Card of their home and promised to aid him whenever he needed help, hopinhg that the reverse was also true. Arsen shared similar feelings as he greatly respected Vane and gave him his own vivre card, admitting a bit shyly that he considers them his friends and would lend his help whenever they needed it.

Though they do not travel together at the moment, Arsen and Vane look forward to the day they can meet again as they both wish to conclude their battle that had been post poned.

Monroe Caime
Arsen’s first encounter with Caime came at a bar where she approached him and requested an interview with him. Being a Sea Tuber, Arsen’s rising reputation had garnered her intrigue and she wished to do an exclusive with him. Caime’s ability to market herself and lure Arsen in impressed the samurai, who after being promised a duel with a formidable opponent, agreed to the interview. Arsen even went so far as to impress Caime by scaring off a pervert who aimed to grope her when her guard was down.

It was later during their interview where Arsen would also meet Vane, Caime’s companion, who was also the opponent she had promised he could spar against. During their meal, Arsen expressed his compliments towards Caime’s dress and she complimented his own appearance as the two seemed to hit off immediately.

Following the conclusion of Arsen and Vane’s sparring match,. Caime revealed to Arsen their desire to recruit him into their group known as PRIDWEN. Despite knowing him for less than a day, Caime along with Vane and their ally Silver expressed their admiration for his fighting ability and genuinely considered him a worthy friend. Though he was still overwhelmed by the sudden invitation, Arsen admitted that he too had grown to think of them as friends and hoped that they would hold onto his Vivre Card as a sign of their friendship.

Like Vane and Silver, Arsen considers Caime a friend and has respect for her well versed speaking ability to convince others, hoping to meet her again someday.

Banderas Silver
Arsen became acquainted with Silver when the latter showed up after the former’s battle with Vane inside Caime’s mirror world. Arsen would find the girl, almost mistaking her for a boy, to be rather peculiar and very childlike. When Silver announced their group’s intention of recruiting Arsen, the man was flabbergasted and found that Silver was someone hard to keep up with when it came to conversation.

Though he didn’t officially accept Silver’s invitation, he did admit that he considered their group close enough to be called friends, which excited Silver who celebrated with Caime about making a new friend.

Arsen finds Silver to be rather amusing and wishes to meet her again after the group went their separate ways.

Kisara
When Arsen arrived in the sea of Paradise, the first island he visited was Seiza Village and there, he heard rumors of a marine captain called Kisara who was considered a hero to the inhabitants. Though he initially dismissed her, Arsen became vaguely intrigued as to how strong she was and planned to find her to challenge her to a duel. He would later get his chance after Kisara personally came to arrest him after he had caused a disturbance when he had beaten up several dozens of thugs. It was during their duel that Arsen grew to respect Kisara’s skill with the sword and recognized her as a capable fighter but was also disappointed as he expected more from her and showed that he was without question the stronger of the two.

After Arsen had saved the life of Kisara’s subordinate from an escaped prisoner, he lectured her about giving up her weapon to the enemy so easily and that if she had more confidence in herself, she would have been able to save her friend. Kisara took those words to heart and was not only humbled but also had her motivation to become stronger restored, vowing to become strong enough to defeat Arsen the next time they met.

As it stands, Arsen looks forward to how much stronger Kisara can grow and Kisara herself sees Arsen as her goal to surpass and even demanded that he not lose to anyone until the day she defeats him, showing a rivalry between them.

Donnie
Donnie is a marine Captain that Arsen encountered when he visited Guarana and one of the few marines that Arsen respects. Having come to the island in search of the wielder of the sword known as Tenzen, Arsen would instead meet Donnie who had already subdued the owner and wished to confiscate the weapon for the marines. Believing such a weapon would be wasted on them, Arsen demanded Donnie to relinquish the sword to which Donnie refused, leading to a skirmish between the two.

The battle was intense and Donnie even managed to force Arsen to remove his training weights, proving that he was a capable fighter and a dedicated soldier towards his mission. This newfound respect would lead to Arsen allowing Donnie to keep the weapon, but not before showcasing his true strength towards the marine as a parting gift, frightening Donnie who realized how powerful Arsen truly was.

As it stands now, they’re on respectable terms and Arsen wishes to meet the marine again to see how he’s treating the weapon he was allowed to keep.

Armani D. Atlas
Atlas is a revolutionary who temporarily acted as a teacher for Arsen when the latter had tracked down the former in the Bijin Kingdom thanks to Vixen. Having been told of Atlas’ skill with the sword, Arsen wasted no time in finding the man but would be surprised when he discovered that Atlas was actually a woman, or at least was at the moment thanks to his devil fruit powers. Before he could figure that out however, Atlas transformed Arsen into a woman and lectured him on being unable to understand the strength of a woman, deciding to teach him himself as he turned himself back into a man.

Leading the samurai to an empty area, the two began their duel and Arsen realized immediately the difference between his new body and his old one and was unable to muster the same strength he had before. It's soon revealed that Arsen’s reliance on the Strong Blade style and refusal to use the Gentle Blade style was what made him incomplete as a swordsman. It’s only after Arsen accepted and moved on from Sena’s death after listening to Atlas’ own story that he was able to turn the tides and eventually defeat Atlas by showcasing his mastery over the Gentle Blade style.

Arsen respects and admires Atlas greatly for teaching him what he refused to learn from his first master and wishes to repay the debt he owes the revolutionary someday.

Physical Abilities
Thanks to the training he endured under Yosen, Arsen has come to possess superhuman strength, speed, and endurance that far surpasses that of most normal human beings. The training Arsen endured was said to be, according to him, beyond “nightmarish” and apparently almost killed him many times. No matter how tough the training was however, Arsen persevered and didn’t give in and the result was that he gained incredible physical gifts that allow him to perform superhuman acts of might and agility. Arsen’s physical strength is easily one of his most noteworthy abilities and a key component to his status as a Strong Blade user. During his training, Arsen would constantly lift and carry heavy objects much bigger than himself which rapidly developed his muscles to hold incredible power. A testament to Arsen’s physical strength is the fact that he is able to effortlessly carry around the silver dragon chain strapped to his arms that when removed are heavy enough to sink into the ground and create giant craters. Arsen’s inhuman strength is also what allows him to swing his sword with enough force to create razor sharp air projectiles capable of slicing through buildings as if they were made out of paper. Even whilst frozen within an enormous block of ice and unable to move, Arsen was capable of mustering enough physical strength to forcibly break the ice and free himself.

In battle, Arsen has frequently demonstrated that he possesses noteworthy speed and agility that is comparable to the monstrous strength he holds. This is only shown however when Arsen removes the dragon chain strapped to his arms that weigh a considerable amount. Arsen’s natural speed is so great that it allows him to perform such high speed movement that he can temporarily disappear in a flash, similar to the technique known as Soru. Even while surrounded by marines and confronting a marine captain, Arsen’s speed allowed him to not only overwhelm Drake but also evade capture by traversing a sizable distance within seconds. His reflexes are also impressive as he’s been shown to be able to counter opponents who possess their own incredible speed such as Alder Kaede. In his fight against Kisara as well, Arsen was able to counter her Soru sword slash technique after seeing it done once and pulled it off only because he possesses superhuman reflexes.

Arsen has also shown to possess remarkable endurance and stamina, being able to endure severe wounds and serious injuries and continue fighting. This was first displayed during his battle against Aurgelmir Xana when even after she had stabbed him in his waist and used her devil fruit powers to freeze his joints to wear him down, he was able to fight through it and land a solid blow against her. Even when he was slammed into numerous buildings made of stone, like during his battle against Drake when the former sent him flying with his fishman karate, Arsen emerged from the rubble relatively unharmed and still capable of fighting at his optimum level.

Swordsmanship
In his quest to become the greatest swordsman in the world after inheriting the dream of his late best friend, Arsen has become world renowned as being an incredibly skilled and powerful swordsman. Having been trained by Yosen, a legendary swordsman belonging to the Sen Clan, it comes as no surprise that Arsen has been shown to be exceptional even among the best swordsmen within the Grand Line. The Sen Clan, who are infamous for producing capable samurai, were in awe of Arsen’s rapid growth and considered him to be a prodigy that very rarely appears.

His reputation across the vast seas of the Grand Line has skyrocketed due to him challenging the most renowned swordsman within Paradise and the New World. Whether they’re pirates such as Aurgelmir Xana or Alder Kaede or even marines like Kisara or Francis Drake; Arsen has fought against countless swordsmen with incredible skill and has proven himself to each one.

Unlike most swordsmen who focus on either the Strong Blade or Gentle Blade, Arsen has mastered both swordsmanship styles and incorporates both of them into his fighting style. Prior to his duel with Armani D. Atlas however, Arsen relied more on the Strong Blade style as the memory of his dear friend who used the Gentle Blade style prevented Arsen from using it himself. Once that restraint had been unlocked, Arsen fully accepted the Gentle Blade style as a part of himself and has created a unique style that utilizes the strengths of each one to overwhelm his opponents, as seen when he emerged victorious against the more experienced Atlas during their duel.

Arsen’s immense physical abilities allow him to amplify the cutting power of his swordsmanship and allow him to produce razor sharp air projectiles from the sheer power of his swings. These swings are even further enhanced when Arsen removes his heavy weights and is capable of drawing and sheathing his blade in the blink of an eye. His precision is noteworthy as well as he was capable of slicing an extremely thin and barely noticeable sword line towards Donnie’s throat before the marine could register what had even happened. His speed when drawing his blade is so great that he's capable of creating an after image of himself while his real body is already preparing his next move, as shown during his fight against Kaede. It’s only thanks to the training Arsen received that gifted him with superhuman strength and speed that have allowed his swordsmanship to reach such incredible heights. He's even capable of shaping his attacks into the forms of ferocious animals as seen when he unleashes his signature technique which involves creating a dragon shaped air projectile.

Ittoryu
Ittoryu (Meaning "One Sword Style") is a swordsman fighting style that Arsen employs and has completely mastered. Arsen's master and father figure Yosen bequeathed his teachings of the One Sword style to Arsen who has made it his own. As both a Strong Blade and Gentle Blade user, Arsen is skilled enough to freely alternate between the two styles and uses Ittoryu to utilize both of their strengths. He mainly uses Ittoryu to slash apart his enemies with his blade, either through direct contact or by firing his signature air projectiles. His skill with Ittoryu is great enough for him to cross blades with other noteworthy single blade swordsman such as Francis Drake, Armani D. Atlas , and Aurgelmir Xana and not lose any ground. Having trained in Ittoryu for decades, Arsen can feel the blade as if it is an extension of his own arm and can accurately throw the blade and land on its hilt even whilst falling through the air, a display of his battle instincts and talent.

Arsen's skill with Ittoryu has become so proficient that he's even mastered and improved upon one of the unique forms of Ittoryu; Ittoryu Iai (Meaning :One Sword/Blade Style Re-Sheath:). Ittoryu Iai involves drawing the blade from its sheath in one swift motion to maximize the speed of the swordsman's draw. Arsen has taken it a step further and adds in his own monstrous strength to the draw, allowing him to perform slashes that are capable of tearing through iron or even cutting through clouds miles away in the sky. These advanced techniques however can only be released when Arsen removes his weights and releases his full strength.

Adaptability
Perhaps his greatest strength; Arsen’s ability to improve himself by learning from others is one of the most dangerous and feared aspects of his battle prowess. As an orphan out on the streets, Arsen was forced to watch other people and observe how they lived and survived day to day. This eventually became a habit for the samurai who learned how to take what worked for others and make it his own. Yosen, his master, gave Arsen the task of travelling the world for this exact reason, wanting the boy to exploit his gift and learn from the vast sea of different swordsmen that existed within the world.

This ability was first displayed during his fight against Aurgelmir Xana when Arsen took note of the woman’s flexibility when attacking with her sword and showed off his own acrobatic like swordsmanship when he used it against Donnie. He’s even been shown to be capable of creating brand new techniques that are improvements of other people’s signature attacks, as shown when he used one of Drake’s techniques and combined it with his own to create a new attack.

Kenbushoku Haki
Arsen is a wielder of Kenbushoku Haki and mastered the basics of it from his master, Yosen during his training. He first displayed his ability to wield this form of Haki during his battle against Aurgelmir Xana when he sensed her strong presence entering the bar without even turning around to look at her. He also used it during their brief skirmish when Xana had mistaken him for the slave trader who had sold her sister into slavery and used Kenbushoku to dodge and anticipate her strikes. The full extent of how much of this form of Haki he has mastered is still unknown but so far, he has displayed a proficient enough level for it to be a useful asset in battle.

Busoshoku Haki
Arsen has shown to possess mastery over Busoshoku Haki, having learned it along with Kenbushoku during his training with Yosen. Among the forms of Haki he currently possesses, Arsen has shown more reliance on Busoshoku as opposed to Kenbushoku. As a swordsman, Arsen mainly uses this form of haki to coat his silver blade with Busoshoku Haki to increase both its cutting power and density. However, he’s had no issues with coating only his arms and legs with this form of Haki, as seen during his battle against Alder Kaede where he countered the Mink’s Electro by coating his arms with Busoshoku. Against Xana, Arsen’s Armament Haki was strong enough to penetrate her logia-class powers and directly wound her.

When combined with his Ittoryu swordsmanship, Arsen’s slashing power and speed can grow exponentially as seen when he was able to slash across Marine Captain Donnie’s neck while also slicing apart the clouds above him in the blink of an eye.

Shohei
Shohei (翔平 Shouhei, Japanese for "Peaceful Glide") is a katana Meito blade belonging to the grade and Arsen’s treasured sword. The sword originally belonged to Sena, the heir to the Sen Clan and daughter of Hosen, the clan’s head. She was given the sword as a memento of her mother who had died from an illness and valued it more than anything else in the world. Before her unfortunate death, Sena would then hand the blade to Arsen, who inherited not only Sena’s weapon but also her dream of becoming the greatest swordsman in the world. The sword is an incredibly precious and sentimental item for Arsen, who believes that Sena’s spirit inhabits the blade and wishes to make it well known throughout the world as the weapon carried by the strongest swordsman alive.

The katana's width and height is slightly above average and weighs as much as any other normal katana. However, due to it being forged by an exceptional blacksmith, the blade is incredibly sharp and dense, capable of slicing through most objects without resistance. Due to its density being refined to such a high degree, the blade can be drawn at inhuman levels of speed, which Arsen utilizes with his swordsmanship style. It’s sharpness and precision are also first class as Arsen has been shown to be able to slice apart the center of tree leaves as they fall to the ground without disturbing any other part of the leaf.

Arsen’s connection and bond with his blade is so strong that he’s been shown to be able to somewhat communicate with it. The explanation of how he’s able to do so is still unknown but there have been instances where Arsen can feel his blade speaking to him when in battle and can tell when it senses a strong and worthy opponent is before him. This was first shown during his battle against Francis Drake where Shohei seemingly rattled in Arsen’s hands at the prospect of fighting against Drake’s own Meito blade; Isonade.

Dragon Chain
The Dragon Chain is an accessory Arsen wears on his arms that is meant to act as a restraint of sorts for his incredible strength. Yosen, Arsen’s master, believed that Arsen would grow stronger if he carried incredibly heavy weights all the time and so he had the dragon chain crafted specifically for the young samurai. When Arsen left on his journey, Yosen instructed him to never remove them unless he deemed his opponent strong enough to warrant taking them off. As such, Arsen has only removed his weights against formidable opponents that Arsen considers worthy enough to face at his full strength.

The chain is shaped like the claw of a dragon and made of a special kind of steel. As a result, it’s incredibly heavy; so heavy in fact that when Arsen drops it on the ground, it’s capable of caving in solid ground from the sheer weight. Those who have faced Arsen in battle usually cannot believe that he can fight while carrying such a handicap and are in awe of his physical strength.

Trivia

 * Arsen's appearance is based off of an OC that the author created while playing FFXIV.
 * The name "Arsen" is taken from the word "Arsenal", which fits the character's continued growth as he learns from others and uses their teachings to create a never ending arsenal of techniques.
 * The name was also inspired by the famous Persona, Arsene, from the video game; Persona 5.
 * Arsen's favorite color is silver, like his epithet.
 * The katana that Arsen wields, Shohei, shares the same name as his Japanese Voice actor; Shouhei Komatsu.
 * Almost every image used on this page was commissioned by the author.