Despite his initial apprehension toward displaying affection for his new comrades, he comes to appreciate the bonds he makes with them and finds himself grateful for having their individual strengths to rely on. With time, due in large part to the efforts of Puck, Guts ceases his solitary struggle and solicits the help of fellow travelers, slowly fostering new companionship with them. His reclusive nature and hostility toward those attempting to connect with him stem from a fear of creating new emotional attachments fear of making precious new companions akin to the comrades he lost to the Eclipse. On his two-year hunt, Guts becomes largely self-centered and anti-social, indifferent to the suffering of others and detesting those whom he deems weak. He leaves behind a regressed Casca for two years to embark on his warpath against demonkind. Įventually, Guts is able to overcome his apprehension toward camaraderie, grateful for the companionship of his new group members.Īfter surviving the Eclipse, Guts grows vindictive, wanting nothing other than to hunt down and slaughter any apostle he encounters, and, more importantly, exact revenge on Griffith and the God Hand. Upon realizing this, he begins devoting himself to honing his craft and fighting ever stronger adversaries, having a newfound purpose in life through this. The swordsman then embarks on a journey of self-discovery, in which he comes to acknowledge his lifelong bond with and passion for the sword. His precariousness slowly develops into individuality upon meeting Griffith – someone whom he eventually seeks to stand beside as an equal, rather than be looked down on by. As a blank slate, he often finds himself seeking validation from those he respects most, content so long as 'one person way'. In his formative years, Guts is devoid of true purpose in life, killing as a child mercenary merely as a means to survive. Even as his inner darkness festers deep within him and its temptation becomes increasingly harder to resist, he retains his empathy and compassion, refusing to discard his humanity.

In spite of his guarded, brooding exterior, he shows a more easygoing, compassionate side around the people he trusts, appearing markedly less unsociable and distant, though still retaining his dry candidness. This is a consequence of enduring waves of suffering and numerous betrayals since his youth, as nearly all highlights of his life have, in time, become lows. Known for his air of austerity, Guts is a gruff, cynical man holding an overall bleak outlook on life. Guts is a man in constant conflict with his own inner darkness, which manifests as the ever-tempting Beast of Darkness. Have I ever before wielded a sword so heavy? But what grows worse daily is the pressure not to die. He in time realizes protecting his regressed lover is more important to him, as well as something he cannot do alone, and thus puts aside his quest for revenge while fostering camaraderie with new companions. Following the horrors of the Eclipse prompted by Griffith, Guts embarks on a two-year war against the God Hand and apostles, becoming increasingly embittered on his one-track quest for retribution. He eventually becomes dissatisfied with clinging to Griffith's dream and departs from the band in pursuit of his own.

Guts, renowned as the 'Black Swordsman', is a former mercenary and branded wanderer who travels the world in a constant internal struggle between pursuing his own ends and upholding his attachments to those dear to him.Īt one time driven solely by his will to survive, Guts finds purpose in life upon joining the Band of the Falcon, greatly helping in the faction's storied successes during the Hundred-Year War as captain of the band's raiders.

Embarks on a two-year hunt for apostles, gaining repute as the 'Black Swordsman' Įven if you force back what was lost, it still won't be the way it was.

Single-handedly slays 100 Tudor troops.

Plays a crucial role in ending the Hundred-Year War as the Band of the Falcon's raiders captain.

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