Keizo Arashi

Keizo Arashi, or Benkei (べンケイ), was a founding member and captain of Black Dragon who is currently an executive of Brahman.

Appearance
Benkei is a tan, tall, muscular, and fierce-looking man. He sports a crew cut with a full beard. He has wide, unblinking eyes, a grimace, and a prominent nose. He has piercings on both his ears. He appears to have curve-striped tattoos on both side of his chest.

As a teenager, Benkei's did not have his beard, and his hair was dark, fashioned in a cornrow. He wore the Black Dragon uniform.

As an executive within Brahman, Benkei wears a more decorated version of the gang's uniform, one with lotus designs on its sleeves, and a tank top underneath.

Personality
Benkei has a no-nonsense personality, prioritizing objective above trivial matters. He greatly values the original ideals of Black Dragon and will confront anyone who sullies them. His loud admonishment of his comrades is a source of comedic relief within the series. When in battle, Benkei is very hot-blooded.

History
Before creating Black Dragon alongside Wakasa Imaushi, Takeomi Akashi and Shinichiro Sano, Benkei used to be the leader of Ragnarok, the gang that controlled Kanto’s West Side. As of now, he is an executive of Brahman.

Authority
In his teenage years, Benkei was the leader of one of the strongest gangs in his time, giving him immense authority over a large part of Kanto. Now, as a leader of Brahman, he has influence over one the three current strongest gangs.

Fighting Prowess
With his muscular frame, Benkei can deliver punishing blows to the opponent as well as weather their strikes, unfazed. As a one of Black Dragon's first captains and the leader of Ragnarok, he is implied to be a legend in terms of fighting ability and reputation. Together with Wakasa, they were able to effortlessly defeat about 100 of Rokuhara Tandai's men.

Etymology
• The surname Arashi means "rough" (荒) and "master" (師)

• The name Keizo means "be delighted" (慶) and "three" (三)