What will happen to Tou?

[God Buggy]

As the invasion of Han is underway and my glorious boi Tou is about to whoop some ass, I'm wondering: what will ultimately be his fate in the story?

Now, reading some stuff, I found that

Spoiler

Historically, after conquering Han, he became a governor.

Do you think this is the same path Hara has in store for him? Or he has something else in mind, involving future wars/conquests?
Will Tou find death on a battlefield like his master?
Etc.

Give your thoughts on what the future might hold for him.

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[Bullet]

Retirement.
He's already trying to teach the young gen so at some point he'll be like they are ready and leaves the rest to them.

 

[Pirao]

He'll stay in Han, he may appear sometimes in panels telling us "Tou is posted defending the border against x" like Moubu has been used most of the time since coalition, but I don't think he'll get more panel time than that.

 

[RayanOO]

I think the plot is building up for him to have special relationship with Han and I think after conquering it he will stay there to rule it and govern it in Seis name

 

[TheKnightOfTheSea]

He'll end up

Spoiler: History spoilers

Chief of Military after Shouheikun betrays and may end up crippled or killed by Kouyoku

 

[Rumble]

Kou Yoku will retire him.

 

[God Buggy]

He'll end up

Spoiler: History spoilers

Chief of Military after Shouheikun betrays and may end up crippled or killed by Kouyoku

Imo, if Tou is to be defeated...

Spoiler

I could see it happening at the hands of three characters, at least more so than maybe someone else.

First option: Gohoumei. The guy has repeteadly pointed at Tou as someone Wei should take care of. If Hara really wants to give the prime version Homei that super massive hype that would befit Wei's strongest commander in history, him defeating Tou would be absolutely huge.

Second option: Kouyoku. I guess...an hypothetical Great General Kouyoku could maybe pull this off. Kouyoku will really have to make massive strides to make this even possible lmao. Idk. We would have to see if Hara really intends to follow through with his parallels with Qin's young gen.

Third option: Karin. It could also be the case, Karin defeating a "mentor" of the new gen and showcasing her tremendous power in the Chu wars, for her to later be defeated by...Mouten imo.

 

[Cichy]

He'll probably move to politics due to neccessity. Qin has a lot of great military talents, but not enough trustworthy and competent governors as evident in the recent chapter.

The way I see it Tou was always sort of a placeholder within 6GG. He doesn't have the same burning ambition as other members and candidates. For many years he was ok with living within Ouki's shadow and even after his promotion he was giving the spotlight to new generation to nurture their talent.

 

[TheAncientCenturion]

The Tau are irrelevant lol

 

[MarineHQ]

Yoku will happen.

 

[God Buggy]

Yoku will happen.

Way way way too weak.

Not like Jiaga.

 

[MarineHQ]

Way way way too weak.

Not like Jiaga.

Tou would never dare to duel the Goat

 

[SakazOuki]

You want the funny answer or serious answer

 

[God Buggy]

You want the funny answer or serious answer

Yes

 

[SakazOuki]

Yes

Funny answer: Yoku retires Tou
Serious answer: the Han arc ends with Tou as Rakugoat’s personal assistant

 

[PlasmaSnake]

Imo during the final Han battle against Rakuakan or whoever he'll win but get injured, like lose an arm or an eye, and he'll retire and chill. Maybe showing up from time to time to comment on whatever war's going on

 

[Koro]

I'd like him similar to ouki that had rule his own land.
1. Kanpishi has gone, regeneration of 'wise'man is needed. Tou understands that.
2. Stupid kanyou official is needed to be changed. Tou, From 'temporary lord' to 'official lord'. Tou's Face mean it
3. Drop the title to open up 4 spots.
Heki / Kyoukai 😒
4. Qin need Strong Man to guard the Strategic Area on the Map.

 

[Rumble]

Serious answer: the Han arc ends with Tou as Rakugoat’s personal assistant

Address.

 

[Daniel]

Second option: Kouyoku. I guess...an hypothetical Great General Kouyoku could maybe pull this off. Kouyoku will really have to make massive strides to make this even possible lmao. Idk. We would have to see if Hara really intends to follow through with his parallels with Qin's young gen.

Out of the three scenarios that you listed in your post, this one has the highest chance of it coming to fruition. Even during the coalition arc Kou Yoku arguably managed to hold his own during their (Kou Yoku vs Tou duel) clash of blades and judging from the mess Tou's hairdo was in after, I don't think Tou held back all that much in that duel either.

So by the time Kou Yoku gets to great general he should be > Tou at the very least. His military career progression parallels Shin after all.