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Creed Diskenth

Creed Diskenth (クリード ディスケンス, Kurīdo Disukensu), is the former leader of the Apostles of the Stars and a former member of Chronos. He serves as the main antagonist in Black Cat, playing a crucial role in the story as Train Heartnet’s obsessed former comrade and greatest enemy.

A highly skilled and dangerous assassin, Creed possesses a twisted ideology, believing that he and Train are destined to reshape the world together. His obsession with Train drives him to manipulate, kill, and create chaos, making him one of the most unhinged and formidable foes in the series.

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Appearance in anime

Creed Diskenth was once an assassin working under Chronos, where he became infatuated with Train Heartnet, seeing him as a kindred spirit and the ultimate killer. Unlike Train, who followed orders without personal ambition, Creed harbored grand delusions of power, believing that he and Train were special individuals above the rest of humanity.

His obsession led him to grow increasingly unstable, and his radical ideas clashed with Chronos’ strict rules. Eventually, he abandoned Chronos, forming the Apostles of the Stars, a group of powerful individuals who shared his vision of overthrowing the existing world order.

However, when Train began changing after meeting Saya Minatsuki, Creed saw her as a corrupting influence that would ruin Train’s potential as the ultimate assassin. In a twisted effort to “free” Train from her influence, Creed murdered Saya, hoping that her death would bring Train back to his true nature. Instead, this act cemented Train’s hatred toward him, turning him into Creed’s greatest enemy.

Now, as the leader of the Apostles of the Stars, Creed seeks to reshape the world in his image, all while obsessively trying to bring Train back to his side.

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Appearance

Creed has long silver-white hair and piercing green eyes, giving him a mysterious yet menacing look. He wears a regal, high-collared white outfit with gold embroidery, symbolizing his god complex and belief that he is above ordinary humans.

Despite his elegant and aristocratic appearance, his expressions and body language often reveal his unhinged nature, as he frequently smirks, laughs maniacally, or exhibits extreme emotional shifts.

As his power grows, his physical appearance becomes more inhuman, especially after he enhances himself with nanomachines, further reinforcing his descent into madness and god-like delusions.

Personality

Creed is charismatic, manipulative, and deeply obsessive, driven by delusions of grandeur and a twisted sense of justice. He sees himself as a revolutionary leader, believing that the world is corrupt and must be purged of weakness. Unlike Train, who eventually finds purpose in protecting others, Creed believes that true strength lies in destruction and domination.

His defining trait is his dangerous obsession with Train Heartnet, whom he views as his equal and destined partner in reshaping the world. This obsession causes him to act irrationally, committing horrific acts under the belief that they will “save” Train from weakness. His murder of Saya is a prime example of his delusion, as he truly believes he is doing Train a favor.

Beneath his charm and confidence, Creed is deeply unstable, prone to fits of madness, laughter, and erratic mood swings. His lack of empathy makes him incredibly dangerous, as he will murder anyone who opposes him without hesitation. Despite his intelligence, his obsession with Train blinds him, ultimately leading to his downfall.

Role in the Story

  • Murdering Saya Minatsuki
    Believing that Saya was corrupting Train, Creed brutally murders her, expecting Train to revert to his former assassin self. However, this act has the opposite effect, pushing Train to fully reject his past and vow to stop Creed at any cost.

  • Forming the Apostles of the Stars
    After leaving Chronos, Creed gathers a group of powerful individuals who share his vision of destruction. The Apostles of the Stars oppose both Chronos and the world government, aiming to overthrow the existing order and create a world ruled by the strong.

  • Hunting Train Heartnet
    Creed continuously seeks to bring Train back to his side, believing that Train belongs with him. He sends assassins after Train, attempts to force Train into battle, and even offers him power, but Train rejects him every time.

    Final Confrontation with Train
    As Train and his allies close in on the Apostles of the Stars, Creed becomes more erratic and desperate. After consuming nanomachines to enhance his body, he becomes near-immortal, making him an even greater threat. However, Train ultimately defeats him without killing him, proving that he has fully embraced his new path as a sweeper.

Relationships

Train Heartnet
Creed’s obsession with Train is the driving force behind much of Black Cat. He sees Train as his equal, his destined partner in reshaping the world, and refuses to accept Train’s rejection of violence. His desperation to “bring Train back” leads him to commit horrific acts, including the murder of Saya. Train, in turn, hates Creed for his actions, seeing him as beyond redemption.

Saya Minatsuki
Creed viewed Saya as an obstacle, believing that she weakened Train’s potential. He murdered her in cold blood, expecting Train to return to his assassin ways, but this act only made Train more determined to change.

The Apostles of the Stars
Creed commands a loyal following, but he sees most of his subordinates as expendable pawns. Many members, particularly Shiki and Echidna, question his obsession with Train, but they follow him out of fear or admiration.

Chronos
As a former member, Creed hates Chronos and seeks to destroy them, believing that their control over the world must be broken.

Trivia

    • Creed’s name means “belief” or “doctrine,” reflecting his cult-like ideology.
      • His weapon, Imagine Blade, is one of the most unique and deadly weapons in Black Cat.
      • His obsession with Train borders on romantic, making him one of the most possessive and unhinged villains in anime.
      • His erratic laughter and sudden mood swings make him unpredictable and terrifying.
      • His final defeat symbolizes Train’s complete break from his past.

    Legacy

      • Creed Diskenth is one of Black Cat’s most complex and chilling antagonists, embodying the dangers of obsession, power, and unchecked ambition. His manipulative charisma, unpredictable nature, and relentless pursuit of Train make him a truly memorable villain.
        • Though he is ultimately defeated, his impact on Train’s journey is undeniable, cementing him as one of the most influential figures in Train’s transformation from assassin to hero.