Sakai Tokikaze
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| Kanji | 坂井時風 |
| Rōmaji | Sakai Tokikaze |
| Other Names | Samurai Boy (By Alexandrov) Father (By Hina and the children) King of Abyss Legendary Red Baron Blink Baron Code 002 Demon (By Erin and Zwei) Zombie (By Schmelman) |
| Statistics | |
| Count | 507,025 (base) 3,042,150 (5x empowered) 5,246,639 (10x empowered) |
| Species | Human (Modified) |
| Age | 300+ |
| Family & Relatives | Unnamed grandmother Schmelman Bach (adoptive father-in-law, epilogue) Licht Bach (adoptive brother/son-in-law, epilogue) Tsukina Farrow (wife, deceased) Hina Farrow (daughter) Rina Bach (granddaughter, epilogue) |
| Affiliation | 13th Special Military Forces School (formerly) Non-Killing Army (formerly) Abyss Special Service New Class A |
| Occupation | Trainee Solider (formerly) Lieutenant Colonel (formerly) King Legendary Red Baron |
| Debut | |
| Manga | Chapter 13 |
| Anime | Episode 12 |
| Portrayal | |
| Japanese | Ishikawa Kaito |
| English | Ricco Fajardo |
Sakai Tokikaze (坂井時風, Sakai Tokikaze), also known as the “King of Abyss” (アビスの王, Abisu no Ō), is a significant character in the Plunderer series. He is the adoptive brother of Licht Bach and the biological father of Hina. Tokikaze is one of the Seven Legendary Red Barons, elite warriors known for their immense strength. He is specifically recognized as the “Blink Baron” (瞬撃の撃墜王, Shungeki no Gekitsui-ō), a title translated differently across various adaptations, including “Ace of Swift Strikes” by Yen Press and “Ace of Sudden Strikes” by Funimation.
Personality

Appearance in Manga
Tokikaze is calm, composed, and highly disciplined, embodying the mentality of a warrior who has mastered the art of the sword. Unlike Licht, who carries a more emotional and guilt-ridden burden, Tokikaze often appears more detached and reserved, keeping his true thoughts hidden beneath his quiet attitude.
However, beneath his stoic exterior, Tokikaze is deeply protective of those he loves, particularly his daughter, Hina, and his adoptive brother, Licht. His strong sense of duty and responsibility drives his actions, though he is often torn between his past allegiances and personal emotions.
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Appearance
Tokikaze has black hair with blue undertones and blue eyes, giving him a striking and intense appearance. His attire consists of a white coat worn over a black formal Japanese school uniform, which reflects his disciplined and commanding presence.
Abilities and Power
Tokikaze is one of the most powerful individuals in Plunderer, possessing extraordinary combat abilities as a Legendary Red Baron. His count, which reflects the number of loved ones he has killed, initially stands at 507,025 but skyrockets to 3,042,150 after his bloodlust gene awakens. As he loses his sanity during the final war between the Althea Royal Guard and Special Service, his count reaches an astronomical 5,246,639, making him one of the most formidable beings in existence.
Blink Strike (瞬撃, Shungeki, Yen Press: Swift Strike)
As a Red Baron, Tokikaze’s body has been genetically enhanced, granting him superhuman speed and agility. His ability, Blink Strike, allows him to move and attack at incomprehensible speeds, making him nearly untouchable in battle.
Speed Cutting
Following the Baron surgery, Tokikaze’s speed-oriented abilities evolved into a more combat-focused version of his adoptive brother Licht Bach’s Speed of Flash. Instead of merely moving faster than the speed of light, Tokikaze can unsheathe his sword and attack at light speed. After 300 years of training in the Abyss, he further refines this skill, surpassing even Licht’s Flash, as demonstrated when he easily overpowers him with superior swordplay.
Dimensional Slicing
Tokikaze’s unparalleled speed eventually allows him to slice through space and dimensions, enabling him to kill enemies even if they attempt to escape into their own Ballot-created dimensions. This is first shown during his reunion with Licht, where he effortlessly eliminates a Special Service agent despite the latter hiding in a separate reality.
Master Swordsmanship
Prior to the Abandonment War, Tokikaze was already a highly skilled swordsman, specializing in Iaido, a style emphasizing swift and precise sword draws. Upon enrolling in the 13th Special Military Forces School, he was placed into Class A under Schmelman Bach and personally trained by him, significantly improving his abilities. After spending 300 years in the Abyss, his mastery of the sword reaches an unprecedented level, allowing him to easily dominate his opponents with near-unparalleled precision and technique.
Bloodlust
As a Red Baron, Tokikaze possesses the ability to amplify his count by activating Schmelman’s bloodlust genes. However, the higher his count rises, the greater the risk of losing his sanity. When activated, Bloodlust also grants him invulnerability to radiation generated by high-speed movement, making him impervious to environmental damage caused by his own abilities.
Omnicidal Slashing
Under the influence of Nikola’s control drug, Tokikaze’s bloodlust fully takes over, causing his count to skyrocket. In this state, he begins slashing indiscriminately, devastating everything around him. His attacks are so powerful that he reduces an entire forest to a desert in an instant. This ability also enables him to unleash omnidirectional slashes that manifest with an omnipresent effect, making them nearly impossible to avoid.
Slashing Aura
When Tokikaze completely loses his sanity, he generates a lethal energy field that continuously slashes everything within its radius at light speed. Anything caught within this field is instantly cut apart, making him an unstoppable force of destruction.
Flight
In a flashback, Tokikaze is shown to possess jet boots, granting him the ability to fly and maneuver effortlessly in midair, further enhancing his combat mobility.
Relationships
Licht Bach (Rihito Sakai)
His adoptive brother and former closest ally. Their tragic conflict and eventual reunion are central to the series’ emotional depth.
Hina
His biological daughter, though she is initially unaware of her heritage. Tokikaze’s desire to protect Hina becomes one of his greatest motivations.
Other Red Barons
As one of the seven Legendary Red Barons, Tokikaze shares a complicated history with the other Aces, particularly those who followed the government’s will.
Schmelman Bach
The creator of the Red Barons, whose manipulations and control played a key role in shaping Tokikaze’s fate.
Legacy
Sakai Tokikaze’s tragic past, powerful abilities, and emotional conflict with Licht Bach make him one of the most compelling and pivotal figures in Plunderer. His role as both a rival and a protector adds layers to the story’s themes of redemption, duty, and the true cost of power. Whether viewed as a hero, a villain, or a lost soul seeking atonement, Tokikaze remains an unforgettable force in the series.
