Yeah it’s an impressive feat for sure, that’s why I ranked Akou close to the Heavenly Kings, but I still feel it is weaker hype than the Heavenly Kings.
Look at Riboku’s hype for Akou: Riboku praised Akou by saying that Akou could’ve been the leader of a large army were he not under Ousen
Then look at Renpa’s hype for Genpou for example: Renpa praised Genpou by stating that Genpou could’ve lead the entire Zhao military
Do you see the difference? Akou is a high tier General flirting with top tier. The Heavenly Kings are true top tiers who have successful showings even against the Qin 6 and the Zhao 3. Granted I think Akou has potential to reach or maybe even surpass Heavenly King level, I don’t see EOS Ousen’s right hand man being beneath each of Renpa’s 4 commanders but I can only comment on what we have currently lol.
I think Akou by himself would’ve defeated Kisui and Batei if it’s any consolation lol.
Is it better to have the 4HK than 4 Akou ? That’s sure. They are more versatile and complementary from each other.
But it’s also better to have the 4HK than 4 Gyou Un even if I think Gyou Un is a monster.
But individually AKou is not really behind them.
Yeah Genpou is smarter than Akou but physically the guy is weak.
Kaishibou is at least as strong as Akou and likely even a little bit stronger.
Rinko has Rindou offensive formation and personal strength.
And Kyou En is a master archer and has great offensive.
All HK have different assets while being good in almost all areas.
Akou doesn’t really have one big asset but he is extra solid in every areas : he has a great offense. He can have a great defense. And he can fight on his own physically.
Akou is a great all arounder.
And the HK are not top tiers, they are solid high tiers. Tou or Ousen or Kanki can snack them all.
And once again I think in different situation A Kou can win or lose against the HK. But he seems overall at their level.
If you have to choose only one guy to be your vassal between Kyou En, Kaishibou, Rinko, Genpo and Akou who do you choose ?
I will maybe not choose Akou but I wouldn’t discard that idea right away. With Akou you have someone who can cover all the bases.
Offense :
Defense :
Personal martial might :