Wu Clan

The Division of the Wu Clan

"On the Chinese continent, about 5000 years ago... When the old gods still dwelled in this land... It suddenly appeared, as if it were seeping out from the earth. It went on to slaughter without rest. It killed people, beasts, demons, and gods alike. Eventually its eyes were stained black by the blood of its victims. Its name was Wu Hei, the first Wu."
— The Origins of Wu Hei, compiled and redacted from the oral traditions of a certain region of China

The Wu Clan (呉 (ウー) 一 (イー) 族 (ズー) , Ū-Īzū; "Wú-Yīzú") is a Chinese clan of assassins and the Asia Mainland progenitors to the Kure Clan.

About

The Wu are a 5000-year-old clan of assassins, whose origins are derived from a legendary man named Wu Hei, who was said to be a relentless killer whose eyes became black after absorbing the blood of his victims. According to Nikaido Ren, the Wu Clan makes up a part of the Chinese underground core. 1300 years ago, the original Wu Clan divided into three. These three would become the modern Wu Clan, the Japanese Kure Clan and the Westward Faction. The modern Wu Clan remained in China and still mantain a cordial relationship with their Kure relatives.

The Westward Faction (征 (せい) 西 (せい) 派 (はい) , Seisei-hai) is the name given to the Wu who migrated to the occident. Presently, they are scattered around the world to increase their power and influence. So far prominent members originated from England, France, Italy and Russia. Although there are also faction members in the Middle East and Africa as well. Through Bergmann's rule, they have evolved to develop a larger frame. The Westward Faction has a belligerent relationship with the other two clans. Edward Wu was the leader of the Westward Faction, but since his death at the hands of Kure Raian along with four of the Wu Hei spares, Gilbert Wu, his son and clone, became the new leader after a fighting for dominance against Howard Wu's moderate faction.

Wu Clan Techniques

Guihun

Guihun (鬼 (グイ) 魂 (フン) , Guifun; lit. "Demon Spirit") is the Wu Clan's name for Removal. The technique allows the user to unleash their latent power by removing the psychological limits from their brain. Theoretically, anyone can remove their limits with this technique, but only the Wu and the Kure have bred for generations to unleash one's full strength without harming or killing one's self. The only known outsider who can use Guihun is Lu Tian, who was described as that one-in-a-million prodigy who can do so, though not without any physical consequence. Members from the Westward Faction have the added benefit of bulking up their already substantial muscles to an even greater degree.

Huisheng

Huisheng (回 (フイ) 生 (シュン) , Fuishun; lit. "Resurrection") is the "secret of secrets" of the Wu. This oral tradition was sealed away by both the Wu and Kure during the split, with only the Westward Faction still practicing it. The inculcation of the memories of a person into another person, Huisheng requires both a very young "connector" (or receiver) and a speaker who has a close blood relationship with them.

By telling every single event that happened in their lives repeatedly to their connector until their death, the speaker "brainwashes" the connector on a level where "the speaker's soul comes to dwell within the connector". It was through maintaining this connection for over 5000 years that Wu Hei lives on.

As it is more of a tradition than an actual ability, anyone can use it to transfer one set of memories to another vessel, such as Hayami Masaki, who was slowly connected to his deceased "brother" Meguro Masaki through it. There is also no set limit as to how many can receive a single individual's memories, though the speaker's personality may influence its practicality.

Ultimate Technique: Mount Tai North Star Eightfold Demolition Fist

The Wu Clan Ultimate Technique: Mount Tai North Star Eightfold Demolition Fist (呉 (ウー) 氏 (し) 絶 (びつ) 技 (ぎ) 泰 (たい) 山 (ざん) 北 (ほく) 斗 (とう) 八 (はち) 壊 (かい) 拳 (けん) Ū-shi Bitsugi: Taizan Hokuto Hachikaiken) is an ultimate technique that consists of eight, powerful consecutive punches.

Ultimate Technique: Thirteen-Fold Kill

The Wu Clan Ultimate Technique: Thirteen-Fold Kill is an ultimate technique that consists of a whip-like feint before delivering a powerful blow.

Notable Members

Founder

Wu Hei

Mainline Wu

Wu Xing (Head)

Westward Faction

Alan Wu (Deceased)

Edward Wu (Head; Deceased)

Gilbert Wu (Current Head)

Willem Wu

Other Members

Fabio Wu
Fabio Wu (ファビオ・呉 (ウー) , Fabio Ū), also known as The King of Brutality (残虐 (ざんぎゃく) 王 (おう) , Zangyaku-ō), was a member of the Westward Faction, and one of the four clan members who served as 'spares' for Wu Hei's spirit. He, along with Edward and Solomon, engaged Kure Raian in a three on one duel. In the ensuing fight, he was ran through from behind by Kure Erioh with a sword, but managed to stay alive. Shortly afterward, he was pierced in the throat before getting split in half by the same sword, finally killing him. Fabio's brother was killed by Kure Erioh, causing Fabio to hold a grudge against him. Fabio also killed Wu Xing's uncle. Fabio's Guihun release percentage was 100%.
	Characteristics
	Kanji:	ファビオ・呉 (ウー)
	Romaji:	Fabio Ū
	Epithet(s):	The King of Brutality (残虐 (ざんぎゃく) 王 (おう) , Zangyaku-ō)
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	43
	Height:	207cm (6'10")
	Weight:	154kg (340lbs)
	Birthday:	August 17th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Worm (Indirectly) Westward Wu
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Unnamed brother Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 139

Solomon Wu
Solomon Wu (ソロモン・呉 (ウー) , Soromon Ū), also known as The Fist-Breaking King (破 (は) 拳 (けん) 王 (おう) , Haken-ō), is a member of the Westward Faction, and one of the four clan members serving as 'spares' for Wu Hei's spirit. He, along with Edward and Fabio, engaged Kure Raian in a three on one bout, before facing Raian alone after Fabio's death and Erioh and Xing's arrival. He was soon knocked back to Edward's side by a powerful strike from Raian, where he resumed the fight alongside him. After Edward downed all three of their opponents, he reprimanded Solomon for not being strong enough, giving him a knife to finish them off. Erioh then proceeded to decapitate Solomon with his own knife, ending his life. Solomon had the habit of belittling every relative of his if they died.
	Characteristics
	Kanji:	ソロモン・呉 (ウー)
	Romaji:	Soromon Ū
	Epithet(s):	The Fist-Breaking King (破 (は) 拳 (けん) 王 (おう) , Haken-ō)
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	43
	Height:	222cm (7'3")
	Weight:	199kg (439lbs)
	Birthday:	October 16th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Worm (Indirectly) Westward Wu
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 139

Howard Wu
Howard Wu (ハワード・呉 (ウー) , Hawādo Ū), also known as The Conquering King (征服 (せいふく) 王 (おう) , Seifuku-ō) was a member of the Westward Faction, and one of four clan members who served as 'spares' for Wu Hei's spirit. He was also the older brother of Edward Wu and the uncle of Gilbert Wu. Howard was noted to be acquainted with Erioh and the Wu Clan. Despite their clans' falling out, there was a mutual respect left intact. After the deaths of his brother Edward and the other spares, he attempted to take control of the Westward Faction with the other moderates of the Clan. However, he was opposed by Gilbert and his allies, forcing him to enter a brief deadly battle for dominance over the Clan. In the ensuing fight, Howard was killed by Gilbert. Howard favored the use of a dao attached to a rope in combat, and was able to spin it so fast it even suppressed the sound of whistling wind, allowing it to take foes by surprise. His swordsmanship was described as at 'the peak of huamnity.'
	Characteristics
	Kanji:	ハワード・呉 (ウー)
	Romaji:	Hawādo Ū
	Epithet(s):	The Conquering King (征服 (せいふく) 王 (おう) , Seifuku-ō)
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	59
	Height:	214cm (7'0")
	Weight:	175kg (386lbs)
	Birthday:	August 9th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Younger brother) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Nephew) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148

Klaas Wu
Klaas Wu, also known as The Slasher Demon, was a young assassin from the Westaward Faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Gilbert Wu. Along with Gilbert, Willem and their allies, they took on Howard Wu's team to decide who was going to rule the Westward Faction. Klaas was the first one to die, killed by Howard himself. Klaas was the only one in Gilbert's gang able to release Guihun at 100%.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Slasher Demon
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	25
	Height:	201cm (6'7")
	Weight:	139kg (306lbs)
	Birthday:	September 3rd
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Gilbert's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Edgar Wu
Edgar Wu, also known as The Dismemberer, was an assassin from the Westward Faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Gilbert Wu. He and his allies took on Howard Wu's allies to decide who was gonna lead the clan after Edward Wu's death. Edgar was killed by Howard soon after. Edgar seemed to be very skeptical about the released percentage in Guihun, considering it only "a number".
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Dismemberer
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	24
	Height:	216cm (7'1")
	Weight:	169kg (372lbs)
	Birthday:	November 30th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Gilbert's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Fighting Style:	Armed combat
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Asko Wu
Asko Wu, known as one of The Twin Demons with his older brother Art Wu, was an assassin from the Westward Fection of the Wu Clan and an ally of Gilbert Wu Asko and Art joined Gilbert and his allies in their fight against Howard Wu and his supporters. In the fight, the twins died fighting against Howard's allies.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Twin Demons (with his brother Art)
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	21
	Height:	184cm (6'0")
	Weight:	81kg (178lbs)
	Birthday:	February 2nd
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Gilbert's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Fighting Style:	Armed combat
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Older Twin brother) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Art Wu
Art Wu, known as one of The Twin Demons with his younger brother Asko Wu, was a young assassin from the Westward faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Gilbert Wu He and Art joined Gilbert and his allies in his fight against Howard Wu and his supporters for the leadership of the Westward Faction. He and Asko were killed by Howard's allies in the fight.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Twin Demons (with his brother Asko)
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	21
	Height:	184cm (6"0")
	Weight:	81kg (178lbs)
	Birthday:	February 2nd
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Gilbert's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Fighting Style:	Armed combat
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Younger Twin brother) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Mikhail Wu
Mikhail Wu, also known as The Bloody Demon, was an assassin from the Westward Faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Howard Wu. Mikhail and Howard's allies took on Gilbert Wu's gang in a battle to decide the next leader of the Westward Faction. Along with his allies, Mikhail was killed by Willem Wu.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Bloody Demon
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	72
	Height:	200cm (6'7")
	Weight:	137kg (302lbs)
	Birthday:	July 6th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Howard's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Richard Wu
Richard Wu, also known as The Glittering Demon, was an assassin from the Westward Faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Howard Wu. He and Howard's allies fought against Gilbert Wu's gang to decide the next leader of the Westward Faction after Edward Wu's death. Richard was later killed by Willem Wu.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Glittering Demon
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	68
	Height:	206cm (6'8")
	Weight:	152kg (335lbs)
	Birthday:	June 15th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Howard's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Angelo Wu
Angelo Wu, also known as The Plague Demon, was an assassin from the Westward faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Howard Wu. Angelo and Howard's allies fought against Gilbert Wu's gang tp decide the next leader of the Westward Faction after Edward Wu's death. Angelo was later killed by Willem Wu.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Plague Demon
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	61
	Height:	218cm (7'2")
	Weight:	181kg (399lbs)
	Birthday:	May 24th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Howard's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Bertrand Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)
	Omega Debut:	Chapter 148 (Omega)

Bertrand Wu
Bertrand Wu, also known as The Ancient Demon, was an assassin from the Westward Faction of the Wu Clan and an ally of Howard Wu. Bertrand and Howard's allies fought against Gilbert Wu's death over the leadership of the Westward Faction. Bertrand was killed in battle by Willem Wu. Bertrand always had a hard time fighting against his own clan members.
	Characteristics
	Epithet(s):	The Ancient Demon
	Status:	Deceased
	Age:	102
	Height:	187cm (6'2")
	Weight:	90kg (198lbs)
	Birthday:	October 10th
	Gender:	Male
	Affiliations:	Westward Faction (Howard's side)
	Occupation:	Assassin
	Relatives:	Alan Wu (Unknown relation) Angelo Wu (Unknown relation) Art Wu (Unknown relation) Asko Wu (Unknown relation) Edgar Wu (Unknown relation) Edward Wu (Unknown relation) Fabio Wu (Unknown relation) Howard Wu (Unknown relation) Gilbert Wu (Unknown relation) Klaas Wu (Unknown relation) Mikhail Wu (Unknown relation) Richard Wu (Unknown relation) Solomon Wu (Unknown relation) Willem Wu (Unknown relation) Wu Hei (Ancestor) Wu Xing (Distant relative) Kure Clan (Distant relatives)

Trivia

• Like the Kure Clan, the Westward Faction members have a recurring theme in their epithets. Their's is the kanji for King (王 (おう) , Ō) for the Wu Hei backups, and Demon for the majority of the family members.