Tennō Mikado

Mikado Tennō (天皇 帝, Tennō Mikado) is one of Japan's Four Great Sukeban and also the leader of Tenjō Tenge.

Early Life
Tennō Mikado's life was not a blessed one. The moment she was born, the entirety of the cosmos shifted, and in response, the Heavens themselves saw fit to intervene and curse her. However, it could not stop her name from being planted into the minds of her parents by the very Omniverse itself, for she was an existence destined to become great regardless of the path that she took in life. At the age of 6, Mikado was forced to witness the deaths of her parents while she could do nothing but watch as they were shot in a drive-by as a result of rising criminal activity.

Their deaths ingrained into her mind, Mikado fell into despair just as the Heavens planned and soon wished for the world to end, for it was not a world worth living in should such tragedies befall others merely by happenstance. Bending to her will, the Omniverse answered, but her existential weight was not such that totality would willingly collapse itself because of her desire. Instead, the Nothingness reached forth and marked her as one of its Chosen, granting her powers beyond belief. Emboldened by these abilities and the knowledge which flooded her mind, Mikado had restructured her goal. It was not the world that should end, but rather the tyranny of the Heavens.

Everything; Nothing
Utilizing the power of Nothingness and the power of her Qualification, Mikado ventured forth on a long and harrying journey to crush the Heavens that had taken her parents away from her. Unbeknownst to her, the Jade Emperor had planned for this occasion, as they were aware that the Will of Humanity would intervene had the Heavens chosen to intervene directly. Instead, they sought to make Mikado come to them, but it was an error that they would realize far too late. Arriving at the Ame-no-ten Shrine in Kyoto, Mikado opened up the celestial bridge which led towards the Heavens and challenged the gatekeepers directly, fighting her way through them with nothing but brute force and Nothingness.

Eventually, she was confronted by the forces of the Celestial Army itself. The longer she fought, the greater her martial prowess became, and soon, she overwhelmed even the infinite forces of the Heavens which the Jade Emperor brought to bear against her. Troubled by the strength of a sole mortal, the Jade Emperor directed the Twelve Heavenly Generals to wage war against her directly. Taking a perverse pleasure at the fact that she was angering the Heavens so much, Tennō Mikado simply dared them to advance with a shit-eating grin on her face.

Regicide; Deicide
Charging headfirst into the thick of the fight even against the Twelve Heavenly Generals and the best of the forces that they commanded, Mikado showed no fear or apprehension, only the cold fury that burned deep in her heart and the desire for revengeance. With nothing but her bare hands, she wrought the purest of destruction upon the Heavens and for twelve days and twelve nights thereon, the skies rained crimson. Although Mikado did not come out unscathed, she had managed to defeat the Twelve Heavenly Generals after a lengthy battle and advanced towards the Jade Palace, but before she could reach the enormous empyrean building, she had triggered an array set up by the Four Heavenly Kings.

Although the array was designed to seal and contain her for eternity as punishment for her crimes against the Heavens, Mikado managed to reduce the array to nothing utilizing her mastery over Nothingness and found herself confronting the Four Heavenly Kings themselves. Engaging in a bloody but brief combat, the Four Heavenly Kings proved less of a challenge to her than the Twelve Heavenly Generals as their complacent lifestyle had weakened their once mighty powers. Forcing them into melee combat and preventing them from using their powerful arrays, Mikado trounced each of the Four Heavenly Kings easily and kicked open the doors of the Jade Palace, confronting the Jade Emperor himself and the three other Heavenly Ministers who assisted him.

The battle that they fought was treacherous and shook the very firmament of the universe and shattered the Heavens themselves, baring their combat for all upon the Earth to see if they knew where to look in the night sky. For seven months and seven days the five of them fought without rest, and though such strain was sapping away at Mikado's mortal body, she managed to achieve victory by following the path of her Qualification, daring to attempt the riskiest acts in the hopes of hastening her victory. In the end, Mikado's battle-weary and bloody body stood atop four divine corpses even as she took from the Jade Emperor's still-hot corpse a glowing pendant which held the Fragment of Humanity attributed to Destruction. Now armed with such a powerful tool, the Three Pure Ones were forced to accept that she had inherited the titles to Heaven and was now—by all rights—simultaneously the Twelve Heavenly Generals, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the Four Heavenly Ministers all at once.

Return; Beginning
Although she could have inherited the Heavens, Mikado instead chose to relinquish her titles and the power of Nothingness, using the power vested in all of these to forge a new pantheon which would hopefully be a kinder force upon the world. With that single act, she left with nothing but a few battle trophies as well as her wine-red blazer which had a powerful "天" embroidered on the back through her sheer badassery. Descending back to Earth, Mikado decided to live a little and enjoy what life had to offer before setting off on her next big goal. Fighting the Heavens by her lonesome wasn't exactly her favorite choice of pastime and she had only done so due to the burning rage that she had held in her heart for so long.

Coincidentally, she had birthed a legend on the very same day that she chose to rest and take up skateboarding, learning the skill nearly instantly and mastering it only moments later. It was then that she noticed a young girl who had watched her skate the vert in awe and admiration. Feeling a little generous after all she'd gone through, Mikado threw her blazer to the girl and gave her a few encouraging words. Little did she know that girl would one day become the greatest skater of all time, surpassing even Mikado herself, for it was none other than Jameijin Kirako.

Bonds; Justice
After returning to Hokkaido, Mikado's heart sunk with dismay as she realized the state that her beloved hometown had fallen to during her absence. Crime rates were soaring for an unknown reason, and it was only when the root of all this was eliminated that she would be able to prevent others from suffering the same fate that she had during her childhood. Angered by the ineptitude of the police forces and the inaction of the government, Mikado resolved to do something about the situation herself, starting a street gang known as "Tenjō Tenge."

Soon, she would realize that there was a far greater underpinning to these criminal activities than she saw on the surface, and the deeper she delved into the criminal underworld, the worse she saw. However, this time she would not be alone. Joined by her tight-knit gang that was really more akin to a family, Mikado and her companions confronted a large host of supernatural entities and criminal organizations which were interconnected to similar incidents occurring throughout the whole of Japan.

Before long, word of the legendary Tenjō Tenge gang spread throughout the Hokkaido region and the police doubled their efforts in order to form a stronger bond with the street gang and better protect the citizens of Japan. Similarly, Mikado's gang began growing exponentially as well. Not only did her legendary strength attract followers in droves, but also the values that the gang stood for and the fact that many of Hokkaido's youth wished to protect the streets that they cherished. It was later that Tenō Tenge would have their encounter against the true origin of these supernatural occurrences and the criminal organizations themselves, bringing their activities to a screeching halt just as the other regions of Japan did as well.

Space; Time
While central Japan was being plagued by the acts of Scheheradule XIII and the PHEW, Tennō Mikado and Tenjō Tenge had their own troubles to deal with in Hokkaido. The sudden appearance of an extradimensional entity who announced itself as Calendus XII threatened the safety of those around Mikado and her gang, forcing them to overcome the Fifty-Two Tribulators that Calendus XII sent forth from his floating flagship to wreak havoc and force parts of the region into strange timeloops which would lead to the eventual deaths of those trapped within. While fighting Calendus XII and his forces, Mikado would discover that this was but a part of the massive plan which Scheheradule XIII intended for Earth, causing her to double the efforts of Tenjō Tenge in the hopes that the Kansai Krusaders would defeat Scheheradule XIII in Kyoto before she triggered the Final Scenario. Although Tenjō Tenge and Mikado emerged victorious before the Kansai Krusaders managed to finish off Scheheradule XIII, the triggering of the CRAP brought them great distress and annoyance until the interdimensional threat was finally quelled. Afterwards, Mikado enjoyed a moment of solace before Time reared its ugly head.

Although Mikado and the other Sukeban of Japan had been dealing with separate issues during the PHEW, they and their companions were forced to come together during the WAIT in order to put a stop to Time's plans. Mikado was no different, though she opted to delay joining with the other Sukeban in favor of engaging Time's lieutenants alone to lighten the weight put upon their forces. As one of the "Six Great War Powers" as determined by Time itself, Mikado was targeted heavily by Time and its forces, which strengthened her resolve to weather the storm alone. Armed with her incredibly combat prowess, Mikado was able to defeat each obstacle that Time sent in Mikado's direction before she finally chose to rendezvous with the three other Great Sukeban of Japan at the Edge of Time, sacrificing her Right of Divine Knowledge in order to destroy Time's ability to see all possible outcomes simultaneously. She then temporarily passed on her Fragment of Humanity to Kirako so that it would be amplified to an unfathomable proportion as Kirako sallied forth to do battle with Time, emerging victorious.

Following Time's defeat, Mikado enrolled in Kansai University despite residing in Hokkaido due to her newly forged bonds with the other Great Sukeban of Japan. Although she must travel from Hokkaido to Kansai daily, Mikado doesn't mind much so long as she has an opportunity to chill with her friends and her gang every day. However, the creation of the entity known only as "K" and the prospect of Humanity's Last Test still hangs over her head, forcing her to continue keeping her gang in fighting shape to prepare for what horrors still await Earth in the deep beyond.

Personality
Both calm and driven, Mikado is something of a fiery genius. Though she rarely shows her excitement, Mikado prefers to remain cool even during the most heated of situations, stating that it "makes her look cooler" when it appears as though she breezes by a tense conflict effortlessly. Despite her tomboyish attitude, she also shows off a more gentle side, enjoying a wide range of activities like knitting and sewing or even fashion design when she is not busy formulating a meticulous plan in order to achieve her goals.

Whenever Mikado is truly riled up though, she lets herself go and wears her emotions on her sleeve, grinning widely as she takes on any challengers regardless of the risk to herself. In this state, none are capable of holding her back until she manages to complete her goals even if she would die. However, she places the lives of her friends and those she calls "family" above her own and will prioritize their safety over her goals should she be forced to.

Powers and Abilities
As the Holder of Destruction and a former Chosen of Nothingness, Tennō Mikado is an incredibly powerful existence to contend with, even setting aside her monstrous feat of not only defying, but actually conquering the Heavens themselves and having once possessed the ability to master all things due to having already mastered all things retroactively. With the power to suppress even the Jade Emperor himself and a presence that overpowers even all of the Omniverse when fully unleashed, it would not be wrong to say that Tennō Mikado exists on another level herself. As of 2077, Mikado has been placed on an international monitoring list due to the unfathomable power that she wields.

Holder of Destruction
Gained as a result of conquering the Heavens and wresting this once-sealed Fragment of Humanity from the fingers of the Jade Emperor, Mikado is capable of wielding the power of Destruction to a frightening degree that surpasses all levels of mastery seen in other Holders. With the power of Destruction, Mikado is capable of increasing her strength to such a degree that a mere flick would send ripples through multiple multiverses and is even capable of shifting or disrupting causality. Using her perfect mastery of Destruction, Mikado can also erase or restructure concepts, defying logic and Omniversal laws on a mere whim. However, as with all Fragments of Humanity, the maximum power of Destruction waxes and wanes in strength depending on the threat that the whole of humanity faces at the time.

Qualification of Potential
Normally a useless Qualification, Mikado possesses the ability to accomplish whatever she desires. However, this does not allow her to instantly accomplish her goal, only that she will be shown the quickest path to doing so. The Qualification does not consider difficulty in its evaluation, only that the path shown is indeed the briefest should the wielder of the Qualification manage to accomplish the tasks set before them. It is not a power capable of showing how the task can be accomplished, only which tasks must be accomplished in order to reach the goal. Despite its uselessness, Mikado largely depended on this Qualification during her childhood, using the strength of her body and the quickness of her wit in order to conquer the tasks set before her. She holds this Qualification in high regard as it was this power which allowed her to defeat the Jade Emperor.

Physical Abilities

 * Martial Arts: While Mikado still possessed her Right of Divine Wisdom, she exploited it to its maximum effect, learning all forms of martial arts upon first exposure to them. As a result, Mikado is a master combatant capable of seamlessly blending and utilizing all fighting forms into the perfect expression of violence.
 * Surfeit of Primordial Strength: Once the Right of Divine Strength, it evolved into the Surfeit of Primordial Strength after Mikado rightfully obtained it from the Jade Emperor. This Surfeit grants her strength that surpasses the entirety of the Heavens and beyond due to her legendary act of conquering the Heavens as a mortal. As a result of this, her body is also strengthened to a nigh-indestructible degree, lest her own strength rend her body asunder.
 * Skateboarding: An artist on the vert and a skateboarding maestro, Mikado's skateboarding prowess surpasses nearly all others. Despite her acquisition of the skill through the Right of Divine Wisdom, she cannot surpass Jameijin Kirako in this aspect.
 * Cooking: Exploiting her Right of Divine Wisdom, Mikado is capable of creating culinary art that no human could ever hope to achieve in their lifetime. However, she still cannot surpass Hachiya Yozara in making burgers.
 * Encyclopedic Knowledge: Mikado possesses eidetic memory and thus, was capable of utilizing the Right of Divine Wisdom to its maximum potential, memorizing a great wealth of mundane and esoteric knowledge as a result of doing so.
 * Other Skills: Mikado is also a master of a great number of skills as a result of exploiting the Right of Divine Wisdom, including but not limited to: sewing, smithing, driving, drawing, piloting, swimming, sprinting, hairdressing, mechanics, etc.
 * Unbreakable: Mikado's willpower cannot be shattered even by the Overgod itself, sharing similar qualities to Kirako's own willpower.
 * Enormous Pressure: Although it is mostly suppressed, Mikado is capable of emitting a massive pressure or killing intent which forces all those around her to stop moving or pause in action. However, those that are strong of mind are capable of resisting this pressure, though they are still capable of sensing her overwhelming power.
 * Unmatched Existential Weight: Mikado's existential weight is such that the Omniverse warps to accommodate her should she set her mind on a certain path, causing her surroundings to shift and change depending on her wants and needs at the time. Essentially, this provides Mikado an inhuman amount of luck which dwarfs all others, but it is not a power that is infallible, as it cannot go against skill of the highest order.
 * Badassery: Mikado is capable of harnessing the universal force of Badassery to produce minor effects such as causing her sukajan to billow in an unseen wind or "evaporate" her vest and shirt, replacing it with a simple sarashi wrap over her chest and allowing her to display her fire-hot rock solid abs. She is also capable of utilizing it to create visual effects such as flames, sparks, or other such luminous entities whenever necessary.

Former Powers and Abilities

 * Chosen of Nothingness: Being a Chosen of Nothingness, Mikado was vested with the power to create Nothing at will and reduce things to nothingness so long as she fully understood her target. However, such a power was corrupting and slowly reduced the user to nothingness as well, causing her to discard it once she had defeated the Jade Emperor.
 * Right of Divine Knowledge: A Right that is normally only possessed by the Jade Emperor, Mikado gained this Right after defeating the Jade Emperor in single combat, allowing her to instantly master nearly any skill by having already retroactively mastered it through manipulating causality. After the events of the WAIT, this Right was destroyed in order to disrupt Time's pan-timeline omniscience.