Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ban (斑) |
| Alias(es) | Asura of the Battlefield, Man Who Laughed Madly, Ender of Chaotic Times, Seeker of Peace |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Affiliation | Celestial Court, Sun Moon Empire |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | Ch. 55 |
Background / History
Xu Ban is the son of Xu Feng and Huo Yutong, born into the earliest, most primitive era of the Douluo Continent long before Martial Souls, Spirit Rings, or the God Realm existed 55 56. Unlike his siblings, he was sent into the past with no elders, teachers, or advanced resources to guide him, enduring a harsh and isolated upbringing 56. He was adopted and trained in lethal martial techniques by a fierce mercenary named Reid 56.
During his youth, Reid rescued Ruti, a noble girl who fell from the sky, and she eventually joined them 56. Ban and Ruti grew close through their travels, married, and had children 58 59. Ban later participated in rescuing Ruti's mother, Shanice, from an ancient ice-seal in the Far North, defeating a powerful Nine-Headed Dragon using his Mangekyo Sharingan and Susanoo 59 60.
Appearance & Distinguishing Features
- Inherited his mother's unusual eyes, which mutated into the Sharingan 56.
- Wears an antiquated trench coat and bandages when utilizing his ocular powers 3 59 60.
Abilities & Skills
Ocular Powers & Intangibility
- Possesses the Sharingan and Mangekyo Sharingan, allowing him to perceive enemy movements, copy techniques, and cast genjutsu 57 59.
- Can turn entirely intangible during combat, allowing him to strike opponents while remaining untouched 59.
Susanoo
- Can manifest a massive blue skeletal and muscular giant (Susanoo) capable of devastating underground terrain and overwhelming formidable beasts like the Nine-Headed Dragon 59 60.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
Relationships
- Xu Feng — Father 55 56
- Huo Yutong — Mother 55 56
- Ruti — Wife 58 59
- Reid — Adoptive master and mentor 56
- Paul — Father-in-law 58
- Shanice — Mother-in-law 60
- Norn and Noyan — Brothers-in-law 58 59
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Primitive Era Survival: Raised in the earliest age of the Douluo Continent without modern cultivation systems, developing elite combat skills and awakening the Sharingan 56.
- Marriage and Family: Marries Ruti, becomes fiercely protective of her, and embarks on a dangerous expedition to the Far North to rescue his mother-in-law, Shanice 58 59 60.