Mikoto Kibitsu

Mikoto Kibitsu (キビツミコト, Kibitsu Mikoto) is the main male protagonist of the Peach Boy Riverside series. He has come to the Western Continent to kill any and all Oni that he encounters. He travels with a dog and a Oni named Melissa. He frequently runs into Sally on his journeys.

In the Manga, it is revealed that Mikoto is the son of a human woman and an Oni male named Gaki. He was entrusted to the village by Gaki after he ate his wife on accident. Though the village thought Gaki to be human, the village discovered a horn on Mikoto's head and tied him up to be publicly berated.

He apparently took his name from the original Momotaro of the Japanese folklore, who took him in and raised him. He decides to kill all ogres after Momotaro is killed by the Kishin. The original Momotaros sword and his talking dog are entrusted to him.

Appearance
Mikoto is constantly thought to be weak upon first encounters. He is young boy of average height and has dark, long hair and a very soft voice, due to which he is often mistaken as being a girl. In battle against Oni, he takes on a form of bloodlust that terrifies even those that care about him.

Personality
Mikoto has a nice personality and speaks softly to those around him. However, when in battle with an Oni, his bloodlust takes over and will enjoy killing any Oni without hesitation. He is deeply broken inside because of the death of the former Peach boy, who was his master.

Synopsis
Mikoto journeys to the Kingdom of Aldarake. He meets the princess Saltherine Aldarake, who asks him to hide her from the guards. Learning that he is a traveler, she invites him to stay at the castle and tell her about his journeys. Mikoto finds Aldarake to be a nice place, peaceful with kind people, but Sally finds it boring. The next day, Sally is surprised to learn that Mikoto is a boy. While walking around the castle, he sees Yaki, an Oni. He goes out and finds group of Oni led by Moki. He asks Moki if he was the one that destroyed the kingdom in the north and as Moki confirms, he cuts off his arm. Mikoto then proceeds and kill all Oni and then finishes Moki. Initially Sally wanted to go with him, but seeing all the dead Oni, she stops. Mikoto then continues on his journey with Dog.

Power & Abilities
Mikoto Kibitsu holds a long katana in his left hand and probably uses it to swing it at enemies at a swift of his blade. He is a skilled combatant and one of the most proficient at killing in the whole series. His daring looks also show that he’s probably the type of boy who takes matters into his own hands and would rather work solo instead of working in a team. His cold demeanour however attracts more comrades as they console him that he doesn’t have to do things alone, but the bright side about him is he doesn’t take things for granted and he always sees a bright future ahead for the future of his comrades. but let’s get onto his abilities.

Peach Eyes: Mikoto originally didn't have Peach Eyes. He got the them when Hiko (The Original Owner of Peach Eyes and the teacher of Mikoto Kibitsu) was killed by Magic/Law God Oni. Witnessing his master death he awakened his Peach Eyes and with the help of his Oni Power he was able to kill his teachers murderer. Also in the manga it is seen that Mikoto has 2 peach eyes while Sally has one and Make Him Strong as God Class Oni


 * Abilities

- Peach Eyes

- Oni Power

- Superhuman strength,

- Enhanced speed

- Enhanced agility


 * Techniques

Lotus Sword Dance : When he performs this move, lotus form around his blades enhancing its durability and speed. The lotus flowers act as a distraction while a flick of the sword creates a whirlwind of lotus flowers blinding the opponent. He uses this for drawn out battles.

Equipment
- Long Katana (previosly belonged to Mikoto's master Hiko)

Relationships
Saltherine Aldarake

Mikoto and Sally seems to be in good relationship. They both hold each other in high regard and will do anything to help if one of them is in danger. It appears Sally may has developed romantic feelings for Mikoto, as everytime they meet Sally blushes heavily and wonders what to say.

Trivia
According to Nihon Shoki, Hiko Isuseri-hiko no mikoto, son of Emperor Kōrei, took the name Kibitsu-hiko-no-mikoto (吉備津彦命) with 'Kibitsu-hiko' meaning 'powerful man of Kibi' after subjugating Kibi Province. In legends, the prince slays an oni called Ura, which may be the demonization of the Kingdom of Kibi, destroyed during the reign of Kōrei. Some suggest story of Momotaro stems from the legend of Ura thus making Okayama Prefecture, where Kibi Province was located, 'the birthplace of Momotaro'. Also, the prince is deified in Shinto shrines of Okayama and Hiroshima Prefecture.