Entry 23: The Blind Swordsman
Status
Name: Kenshi Takahashi
Title: The Sword Saint
Gender: Male
Eligible Class: Saber, Avenger
Height/Weight: Unknown
Attribute: Man
Alignment: Lawful Good
Traits: Humanoid, Riding, Male, Servant, Weak to Enuma Elish
Origin: Mortal Kombat
Parameters
Strength: C
Agility: B
Luck: B
Endurance: C
Mana: D
Noble Phantasm: D
Skill
Presence Detection [A]
The ability to detect other Servants and local mana sources. He can sense an opponent's presence by their energy or by hearing them. His sense of sight is spiritual in nature, meaning that he can sense the souls of living beings.
Protection from Arrows [E]
The ability to deal with projectiles, an increased defense against ranged attacks by predicting the projectiles' trajectories through exceptional means, such as hearing the sound of air being cut, or sensing the killing intent of the enemy. Using Sento Kenshi can deflect any projectile towards his enemy and can also absorb said projectile to restore a bit of his health.
Defender of Earthrealm [A]
While fighting enemies who threaten the Earth the user of this skill will receive a boost to all of their parameters. The greater the threat to the realm the greater the boost will be.
Mind over Matter [C]
The use of willpower to overcome physical problems. Kenshi possesses telekinesis, frequently using it to move objects and people with just a wave of his hand. He is capable of teleportation and levitation, further increasing his mobility. He can also use telepathy to project energy waves on enemies as well as read minds, project thoughts, and see visions of the future through his dreams.
Noble Phantasm
Sento [D] [Anti-Unit]
An ancient katana blade wielded by the blind swordsman Kenshi, it belonged to his long-lost ancestors, the warrior monarchs of both Asia and Europe in Earthrealm known as the Warrior Kings. Kenshi is capable of summoning sickle-wielding demons to fight in his stead; when doing so Sento will appear as if shattered. This weapon is integral to Kenshi as losing it will mean the loss of his "sight".
Bio
Takahashi Kenshi spent his early adulthood searching the world for worthy opponents. When the sorcerer Shang Tsung tricked him into retrieving the enchanted sword Sento from the Well of Souls, the result left Kenshi sightless. Humbled but with a new sense of purpose, Kenshi vowed to rid the realms of despicable creatures like Shang Tsung. He served Earthrealm admirably in the conflict against the Netherrealm and would continue to fight alongside his allies till the end of his days passing his knowledge and wisdom to the next generation.
An: a badass blind swordsman, what more could one ask for in a character? I want to clarify the bit of info regarding Sento.(spoilers) In MKX Scorpion attacks the special forces in an attempt to get to Quan Chi, during the battle he defeats Kenshi, separating him from his weapon, and states that without it he is vulnerable.
As stated in the lore when Kenshi was blinded it was Sento that guided him out of the tomb were it resided. Given Scorpion's statement it could mean that Kenshi's ability to "see" would be hampered or outright taken away. Although his other senses would be heightened due to his blindness it is never stated how well he could perform without its influence.
That's my theory on it anyway. With that said I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, stay tuned for more entries in the future, stay safe and have a wonderful day.