Second Prince

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Second Prince (二皇子)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Imperial Royal Family; later works alongside Uchiha Hikaru in divine-beast affairs
Occupation/Role	Royal prince, former claimant to the Imperial Throne, and later an entrusted participant in divine-beast management
Status	Deceased; killed by Uchiha Hikaru after their final confrontation 1904
First Appearance	1664

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Body	1903	Manifests the Golden Body, an ultimate martial art associated with enlightened monks; his strength and aura rise, but the form cannot withstand Uchiha Hikaru’s attacks 1903 1904

Background / History

The Second Prince originally competed with the First Prince for the Imperial Throne. He maintained a court of subordinates and attempted to exploit a mole within the First Prince’s faction, while the First Prince regarded his actions—including attempts on his life—as a serious threat 1665 1667.

After being captured by the First Prince and Uchiha Hikaru, he admitted that he had not prepared for war as their father had wished. The First Prince imprisoned him, later describing the confinement as a warning rather than an attempt to execute him 1677 1678 1790.

He escaped the Imperial Palace through a window leading to an illusory forest, but Uchiha Hikaru found and returned him. During the search, Hikaru confiscated the prince’s ice-like blade and outer garment; the Second Prince was subsequently banished temporarily 1688 1694 1695.

The First Prince eventually tested his brother’s reliability by sending him on investigations with Uchiha Hikaru. The Second Prince gradually became involved in the hunter village, ancient talismans, and the protection of divine beasts. He contributed historical knowledge, discovered unusual patterns, and developed a more cooperative relationship with both his brother and Hikaru 1702 1711 1738 1743.

Following the First Prince’s approval, he was given an opportunity to prove his judgment and gain authority. He helped organize divine-beast summoning and later took responsibility for observing and reporting changes among the beasts 1762 1768 1811.

By the time he obtained the divine beasts’ items, the Second Prince had become closely associated with their younglings and management. However, his growing ambition later concerned both the First Prince and Uchiha Hikaru 1872 1892 1896.

During his final conflict with Hikaru, he attempted to use his bloodline power to control divine beasts and was swallowed by them. He later emerged in his Golden Body, attacked Hikaru directly, and was ultimately killed after being overwhelmed in combat 1901 1903 1904.

Personality

Initially, the Second Prince is ambitious, proud, and calculating. He can endure grievances in silence while waiting for an opportunity to retaliate, and Uchiha Hikaru considers him difficult to read because of his outwardly gentlemanly behavior 1672.

He is also impulsive and inexperienced outside palace life. He repeatedly relies on Hikaru for protection and direction during expeditions, though he gradually learns to acknowledge Hikaru’s superior judgment rather than insisting on his own 1706 1722 1730.

His experiences with the hunters and divine beasts make him more responsible and resolute. He comes to value cooperation with the First Prince, shows concern for his country, and chooses to face dangers rather than retreat from them 1743 1811 1842.

Abilities & Skills

Golden Body

The Second Prince can manifest a golden-bodied martial form that significantly enhances his physical presence and aura.

• His strength rises noticeably upon activating the form 1903.
• The form is recognized by onlookers as an ultimate martial art associated with enlightened monks 1904.
• It fails to protect him from Uchiha Hikaru, who deflects his attacks and fatally injures him 1904.

Divine-Beast Knowledge and Management

Through expeditions with Uchiha Hikaru and the hunter village, the Second Prince develops practical knowledge of divine beasts and their containment.

• Identifies ancient patterns and contributes information from old records 1711.
• Knows that certain divine beasts are of the highest tier and understands the danger of failed seals 1770.
• Assists with summoning operations and takes responsibility for monitoring changes among the divine beasts 1768 1811.
• Possesses the younglings of the Five Great Divine Beasts, though their power has not yet reached a high level 1892.
• Attempts to use his bloodline power to control divine beasts, but the attempt ends with him being swallowed 1901.

Political and Historical Knowledge

Despite avoiding politics in his youth, the Second Prince has broad exposure to travel, historical texts, and royal-family lore.

• Helps recognize unfamiliar inscriptions and patterns that Uchiha Hikaru cannot identify alone 1711.
• Understands the history of the Imperial Palace and the Former Emperor’s constructions 1784.
• Later receives responsibility from the First Prince to demonstrate his decision-making ability 1762.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ice-like blade — A small blue-glowing weapon capable of cracking the ground and opening a deep fissure; seized by Uchiha Hikaru after the prince’s recapture 1694.
• Special outer garment — An unusual garment with unspecified special properties; given to Uchiha Hikaru after the search 1694.
• Speed shoes — Shoes used to cover distance quickly; the Second Prince gives them to Uchiha Hikaru during their journey 1739 1780.
• Self-defense stone — One of two identical stones given by the First Prince for protection during investigations 1720.
• Divine-beast items — Eventually obtains all of the divine beasts’ items and is instructed to safeguard them 1872.

Relationships

• First Prince — Older brother, throne rival, jailer, and eventual political partner. Their relationship improves after Uchiha Hikaru mediates between them, though suspicion returns when the Second Prince’s ambition grows 1677 1743 1896.
• Uchiha Hikaru — Initially an enemy with a serious grudge against the prince; later becomes his guide, protector, and ally during divine-beast expeditions. The Second Prince eventually becomes Hikaru’s subordinate, but their relationship ends in a fatal confrontation 1667 1755 1904.
• Father Emperor / Former Emperor — His father. The Second Prince recalls being indulged and insufficiently taught practical life skills, while also believing that his father withheld important knowledge from him 1705 1784.
• Village Chief — Hunter-village leader who assists the prince and Hikaru with divine-beast matters; the Second Prince respects his expertise and later asks to accompany him while he tends the beasts 1732 1890.
• Five Great Divine Beasts — The Second Prince is connected to their younglings and divine-beast items, making their growth central to his later authority and ambitions 1872 1892.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Struggle for the Imperial Throne

• Competes with the First Prince and employs spies within his brother’s faction 1665 1667.
• Is captured, confesses his lack of war preparation, and is imprisoned 1677 1678.
• Escapes, is recaptured by Uchiha Hikaru, and is temporarily banished 1688 1694 1695.

Investigation and Reconciliation

• Is assigned to accompany Uchiha Hikaru on investigations as a test of whether he can return to the First Prince’s confidence 1702.
• Assists in discovering ancient markings, a talisman, and hidden passages connected to divine beasts 1711 1719 1720.
• Rebuilds cooperation with the First Prince through Hikaru’s mediation 1743.

Divine-Beast Authority

• Earns an opportunity to prove his decision-making ability and seeks support from the northern village 1762.
• Participates in divine-beast summoning, containment, and long-term observation 1768 1811.
• Acquires the divine-beast items and becomes associated with the Five Great Divine Beasts’ younglings 1872 1892.

Downfall

• His rising ambition prompts the First Prince and Hikaru to seek a counterbalance through the Imperial Palace’s Guardian Spirit 1896.
• Loses decisively to Hikaru, attempts to control divine beasts through bloodline power, and is swallowed 1901.
• Returns in his Golden Body, challenges Hikaru again, and dies after being overwhelmed 1903 1904.

Notable Quotes

“Instead of being afraid, it’s better to face challenges head-on.” 1842

“I have their younglings with me, but their abilities haven’t reached any particular level yet, Uchiha Hikaru.” 1892