Haruchiyo Sanzu

Haruchiyo Akashi (, Akashi Haruchiyo), also known as Haruchiyo Sanzu ( , Sanzu Haruchiyo), is the Vice-Captain of the 5th Division in Tokyo Manji Gang and is frequently seen as a supporting character in the whole series. In an alternate timeline, he becomes Bonten's No. 2.

Appearance
Haruchiyo is a young man with long rosy pink hair and slightly-droopy blue eyes with long eyelashes. He is usually seen wearing his Tokyo Manji Gang uniform, with a black mask and always has a calm look on his face.

As an adult, Haruchiyo has a long mullet that reaches to his shoulders and wears a blue purple formal suit. He no longer wears his black mask which reveals the two scars on both side of the corner of his lips. He also has a Bonten tattoo that can be seen on his right forearm.

Personality
As a teenager, Haruchiyo has a calm demeanor and rarely talks. He was extremely loyal and much nicer to those he follows and worships. However, it is later revealed that he is also quite manipulative and is exceptionally good at deceiving other people.

As an adult, Haruchiyo seems to be more extroverted, blunt, and loud. He is ruthless and displays psychopathic tendencies. Haruchiyo is also shown to be on many drugs, which is believed to have played a big part in his insane behavior and personality change. To this day, Haruchiyo is still extremely loyal and holds great admiration towards Manjiro Sano. He will not hesitate to cruelly kill off any traitors without mercy nor remorse.

Manipulation
Haruchiyo may appear to be a calm and trustworthy person, but is actually very manipulative. He was able to manipulate Mucho for a very long time and killed him after he betrayed his king Manjiro Sano.

Etymology

 * The name Haruchiyo means "spring" (春)(haru) and "many nights" (千夜) (chiyo).

Trivia

 * The mask he is often seen wearing was given by Yasuhiro Muto to cover up his scars.