Natsume Chikage

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Natsume Chikage (夏目千景)
Alias(es)	Sanqianli — pen name suggested by Natsume Ruri 126 127
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	16 14
Affiliation	Moonlight Academy; Collection Club 16 293
Occupation/Role	Student; novelist; shogi competitor; kendo competitor; former Coffee Shop employee 112 445 546
Status	Active 625
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Initial panel	1	Strength 4, Agility 4, Spirit 5, Constitution 5, Charisma 9. Collecting three special equipment items grants one attribute point.
First attribute point earned	28	Registers a third piece of special equipment; the collection requirement resets after each reward.
Mental 6; Constitution 7; Charm 11	159	Constitution enhancement causes painful shedding and physical reconstruction; Charm rises alongside it.
Mental 7	185, 190	Raises Mental after accepting Mido Orihime's kendo challenge; later status confirms Mental 7.
Strength 5	190	Increases naturally through morning training.
Agility 5	219	Increases through running and continued exercise.
Constitution 8; Charm 12	235	Further Constitution growth gives him a more ethereal appearance and raises Charm again.
Constitution 10; Charm 14	361	A major physical evolution grants exceptional durability, recovery, endurance, and basic gas exchange through his skin.
Agility 6	364	Gains greater speed, flexibility, dynamic vision, reaction time, and fine motor control.
Constitution 11; Charm 15	511, 512	Constitution enhancement triggers extreme regeneration and leaves him intensely hungry afterward.
Mental 11	563, 564	His qi becomes denser; he can sustain telekinesis for over two minutes, form tangible qi constructs, and activate sword aura.

Background / History

Natsume Chikage is a successful man who transmigrated into the body of the original Natsume Chikage, a boy who died by suicide after his father’s company went bankrupt and the family fell into poverty. Left with the original Chikage’s younger sister, Ruri, he resolves to support her while adapting to their reduced circumstances. 1

Soon after arriving, he discovers a panel that identifies special equipment, stores registered items, and awards attribute points for every three items collected. His first discoveries include Young Boy’s Painful Diary and the Dust-Covered Chess Manual, beginning his long-term pursuit of equipment and self-improvement. 1 9 14

He enters Moonlight Academy, where his appearance rapidly attracts attention, but he remains focused on earning money, protecting Ruri, recovering family keepsakes, and buying back their former home. 16 125 456

Chikage becomes a prominent competitor in the Rising Star Shogi Tournament despite having little formal experience. His victories bring him substantial prize money, public attention, professional recruitment offers, and eventually a championship win. 116 233 454 579

At Konoe Hitomi and Mido Orihime’s urging, he begins kendo training shortly before the Dragon Flag Tournament. His extraordinary learning speed allows him to surpass experienced practitioners almost immediately, and he ultimately wins the Dragon Flag championship as Moonlight Academy’s sole active competitor. 196 198 409 445

Appearance

Chikage is a tall, refined boy whose already striking appearance becomes increasingly otherworldly as his Constitution and Charm rise. He is noted for his clear skin, balanced musculature, calm bearing, and an aura that makes him stand out even in ordinary clothes. 1 159 361 512

• Tall, with a straight and well-proportioned frame. 188 372
• Refined facial features and an unusually composed presence. 1 18
• Lean, smooth muscle definition rather than a bulky build. 100 361
• Develops a pale, resilient, almost translucent complexion after higher Constitution enhancements. 361 512
• Often wears a cap and black-rimmed glasses to avoid recognition after becoming famous. 463

Personality

Chikage is calm, polite, and mature beyond his apparent age. He usually avoids conflict, treats people respectfully, and does not flaunt his accomplishments, even when facing opponents who underestimate him. 16 151 336

His strongest motivation is responsibility toward Ruri. He refuses Kondo Miyuki’s tuition support because he wants to provide for his sister himself, and he repeatedly prioritizes the goal of buying back their former home. 125 456 579

Although he attracts frequent romantic attention, Chikage does not assume that every girl around him likes him and is reluctant to act presumptuously. He values genuine compatibility over superficial standards. 280 374

He has a practical, acquisitive side regarding special equipment, but he does not pursue every item recklessly; ownership requires the holder’s consent, and he often waits for a suitable opportunity rather than forcing the issue. 10 166

Abilities & Skills

Attribute Panel

Chikage possesses an internal panel created from the mysterious orb he encountered before transmigrating.

• Detects special equipment and displays each item’s quality, effect, and synthesis conditions. 9 10
• Registers equipment only after he obtains ownership from its holder. 10 92
• Awards one free attribute point for every three registered special equipment items. 28 92
• Allows equipment to be stored and equipped through the panel. 28 151
• Attribute enhancement causes severe pain and physical or mental transformation. 100 159 511

Shogi and Board Games

Chikage is an exceptional shogi player with an adaptable style, rapid calculation, and the ability to switch between offensive and defensive play.

• Defeated professional and title-holding players despite beginning the tournament as unranked. 336 454
• Won against Mido Orihime, a women’s fifth-dan player regarded as an elite shogi talent. 506 507
• Defeated Tendō Ryūji, the Eternal Dragon King, and won the Rising Star Shogi Tournament championship. 576 579
• Declined professional mentorship and Shogi Association recruitment because he does not want shogi to become his career. 233 336

Shogi Saint Set

After collecting the Dust-Covered Chess Manual, Sealed Shogi Board, and Sealed Shogi Pieces, Chikage synthesizes the Shogi Saint Set. 9 92 511

• Grants extensive knowledge of numerous board games. 511
• Allows him to never lose a board-game match. 511
• The component equipment respectively grants exceptional shogi aptitude, 30% faster shogi thought speed, and a chance to unsettle opponents through silence. 9 92 511

Kendo and Swordsmanship

Chikage displays extraordinary physical learning ability, rapidly mastering footwork, suburi, distance control, and combat rhythm after beginning kendo training. 196 197

• Defeated Dragon Flag champion Horie Kenichi, sixth-dan Arai Kotaro, and seventh-dan dojo owner Kojima Yoshinobu during instructional sparring. 198
• Defeated Moonlight Academy Kendo Club members, including captain Sugiyama Hideki. 216
• Won forty consecutive victories at the Dragon Flag Tournament before entering the final. 437
• Defeated Sakamoto Takashi, the Reiwa era’s strongest kendo prodigy, by countering Returning Swallow with True Returning Swallow. 442
• Won the Dragon Flag championship. 445

Sword Saint Set

Chikage synthesizes the gold-quality Sword Saint Set from the Rusty Wooden Sword, Water-Song Kitchen Knife, and Dragon Flag Championship Cup. 446 537

• Zanshin Field — increases his innate speed fivefold for three seconds, with a fifteen-second cooldown. 446 537
• Kendo Talent — increases his aptitude in kendo by 2000%. 446
• Invisible Slash — releases an invisible cutting force at will; using a physical weapon greatly increases its power. 446 537
• Instantly deepens his understanding of swordsmanship and corrects flaws in his muscle memory. 537

Physical Enhancement

His rising Constitution, Strength, and Agility grant him superhuman physical ability.

• Constitution 10 grants immense endurance, recovery, impact resistance, and the ability to sustain basic functions through skin-based gas exchange. 361
• Agility 6 improves his flexibility, reaction speed, dynamic vision, and precise bodily control. 364
• He learned baseball pitching rapidly enough to throw a 158 km/h fastball with control after less than an hour of instruction. 300
• He is capable of defeating multiple kendo opponents in succession while maintaining substantial stamina. 422 436

Mental Enhancement and Qi

Higher Mental attributes develop Chikage’s spiritual and psychic abilities.

• At Mental 11, his qi becomes dense enough for telekinesis lasting more than two minutes. 563 564
• Can condense qi into visible, tangible shapes such as hands and tentacles. 564
• Can trigger the Sword Saint Set’s sword aura through qi. 564

Future Eye

Chikage can receive brief visions of immediate future events.

• Foresees Akita Sana slipping while handling a seasoning jar. 584
• Uses the warning and Zanshin Field to catch her and the falling jar before she is injured. 584

Writing and Drawing

Chikage is a successful novelist despite initially being treated as an academically unremarkable student.

• His manuscript, The Devotion of Suspect X, earns competing publishing offers and an unusually high royalty share. 112 113
• Signs a contract for Snow Country and later completes the novel. 248 463
• His writing can strongly immerse readers, aided by his special equipment. 488
• Begins drawing as a complete beginner but progresses at an abnormal rate through instruction, his learning equipment, and enhanced attributes. 250 252 258

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Shogi Saint Set — grants unmatched board-game knowledge and guarantees victory in board-game matches. 511
• Sword Saint Set — grants Zanshin Field, enhanced kendo talent, and invisible slashes. 446 537
• Replicating Hand — creates one effectless replica of each acquired special item; copies disappear after a month away from their primary user. 492 532
• Collector-Grade Fighting Magazine — reveals an opponent’s weaknesses and adapts its displayed targets to Chikage’s subconscious intent. 201
• Amber Bastion Stone — creates a sturdy one-second defensive effect with a fifteen-second cooldown. 167
• Poker Face Ring — suppresses visible emotion and creates an unreadable expression. 396
• Pseudo-Talisman — dispels slight negative bodily effects. 530
• Sports Watch — increases exercise efficiency by 15%. 253 257
• Eager-to-Draw Brush — special drawing equipment gifted to him by Kaga Resaki. 147 257
• Thief’s Master Key — opens any simple door once per day. 557

Relationships

• Natsume Ruri — younger sister and Chikage’s foremost priority; the siblings rely on each other after their family’s collapse. 1 125 486
• Konoe Hitomi — Mido family associate, kendo supervisor, and frequent companion; their relationship becomes increasingly familiar and playful. 194 397 435
• Mido Orihime — Moonlight Academy student council president and formidable shogi rival; she views Chikage as uniquely human in her distorted perception. 85 507 533
• Fujiwara Aoi — Coffee Shop coworker and classmate who becomes openly protective and increasingly affectionate toward him. 1 135 237
• Saionji Nanase — desk neighbor, Collection Club companion, and childhood acquaintance; her family supports her feelings for Chikage. 16 92 478
• Yukimura Suzune — classmate and Collection Club companion; she guides his drawing practice and often shows subtle concern or jealousy. 17 250 369
• Tsukishima Rin — upperclassman and shogi student; she confesses her feelings by kissing his cheek. 189 492
• Kaga Resaki — Ruri’s classmate and drawing partner who often stays with the Natsume siblings; she grows attached to Chikage and supports his ambitions. 188 257 597
• Furukawa Masahiro — former Dragon King who recognizes Chikage’s shogi potential and repeatedly offers mentorship. 116 157 336
• Kondo Miyuki — friend of Chikage’s late father who treats the Natsume siblings warmly and attempts to assist them. 10 125 328
• Natsume Tsubae — estranged older sister and legal guardian who performs her duties without meaningfully supporting the siblings. 130 210
• Natsume Yuma and Natsume Taizo — main-family relatives attempting to bring Chikage and Ruri back for the family’s interests. 470 558 598

Story Role / Major Arcs

Transmigration and Collection System

Chikage awakens in the original Natsume Chikage’s body, learns of the family’s bankruptcy and the original boy’s death, and discovers the equipment-collection panel. 1

Moonlight Academy and Early Shogi

He enrolls at Moonlight Academy, joins the Collection Club’s circle, begins gathering special equipment, and enters the Rising Star Shogi Tournament to earn money. 16 24 92

Novelist Debut

Chikage submits The Devotion of Suspect X, negotiates an exceptional publishing contract, and begins establishing himself as the author Sanqianli. 112 113 127

Rising Star Shogi Tournament

He progresses from an unknown, unranked participant to a feared tournament contender, defeating players such as Tanabe Yuto, Suzuki Takayuki, Mido Orihime, Watanabe Toshiya, and Tendō Ryūji. 180 279 506 454 576

Dragon Flag Tournament

After only a brief period of kendo training, Chikage enters the Dragon Flag Tournament as Moonlight Academy’s one-man team. He sets consecutive-win records, defeats elite schools, defeats Sakamoto Takashi in the final, and claims the championship. 409 424 437 442 445

Natsume Main Family Conflict

As Chikage’s fame and value rise, the Natsume main family repeatedly attempts to reclaim him and Ruri. Chikage rejects their offers, refuses to become a tool for arranged marriage, and prioritizes his independent life with Ruri. 470 558 598

Notable Quotes

“I'm strong. Stronger than anyone here. I won't lose.”
— Natsume Chikage 435

“It’s because I—want to buy back the house my family lived in before we fell on hard times.”
— Natsume Chikage 456

Trivia

• Chikage’s Charm rises automatically alongside major Constitution increases. 159 235 361 512
• He initially tries to maintain a low profile because of prior experiences with obsessive fans, but his shogi and kendo achievements make this increasingly difficult. 189 463
• Although he receives professional shogi offers, his immediate priority is financial independence and restoring his family home rather than pursuing a professional career. 233 456 579
• His former Coffee Shop job becomes untenable because fan attention disrupts both his work and daily life, leading him to resign. 546