White-Clad (Fire Force)

The White-Clad are an organisation that features in Fire Force.

History

The White-Clad (Japanese: 白頭巾, Hepburn: Shiro Zukin) were a cult of religious zealots who followed the teachings of the Evangelist. Their origins dated as far back as the formation of the Tokyo Empire following the Great Cataclysm (大災害, Daisaigai). The White-Clad had existed in secret within Tokyo where they enacted their masters plans in bringing forth another Cataclysm. Some Infernals were sent to Earth like Yona to gather worthy followers for their cause. Yona kidnapped Raffles I and shape shifted into him as the founder of the Holy Sol Temple, giving the White Clad limitless control over the new religion. It was his mission to gather worthy followers for their hidden organization from the public for his cause when he was Raffles I. To that end, the White Clad have spent decades gathering exceptionally powerful pyrokinetics and various followers into their ranks to spread their influence and find the Pillars needed for their ultimate goal. By Year 186 both Charon and Haumea were a part of the White-Clad. Following the Evangelist's predictions and orders, they were able to locate the Third Pillar and abduct him. The Third Pillar would later become the Commander of Knights of the Ashen Flame. In the Year 194, The Ashen Flame Knights were responsible for the mass Infernal outbreak in Asakusa. The following year, a member of the group was turned into an Infernal and the newly formed Company 8 responded to handle the situation by extinguishing him. A red cross was left at the scene, which was quickly taken by a company operating in Asakusa.

The White-Clad agent, Rekka, had been using the Fire Bugs in an attempt to find a person who possessed the Adolla Burst. If the child was incompatible, they would be turned into an Infernal and extinguished. Focusing on testing children and manipulating Fire Soldier Tamaki Kotatsu into being his accomplice, Rekka was able to find a boy who survive his process and developed pyrokinesis. Before he could continue, Tamaki was able to signal Rekka's location and Shinra Kusakabe arrived to capture him. During their battle, Rekka realizes that Shinra also possesses the Adolla Burst and confesses that the organisation he works for serves The Evangelist and plans to turn the world into a star. Two members of the Ashen Knights witness Rekka's defeat following his capture, Arrow fires an arrow at Rekka's chest, killing him before he could reveal anything to the Fire Force. Arrow also attempts to impale Karim Flam, but manages to sever Foien Li's arm instead. Unable to visually locate the Fire Officers, and having their position exposed, the two retreat, having accomplished their objective. Commenting that the "Nativity Flame Festival" has begun throughout Tokyo, the White-Clad also create and release several Fire Giants across Tokyo to draw the attention of each Fire Force Company. Neither Arrow or her partner, Haran, learn of Rekka's discoveries.

Overview

In appearance, the White-Clad were distinguished by their all-white uniforms which were emblazoned with the symbol of the cross that was used by the god Sol or adorned with icons of the Sun. The exact shape of their uniform was different between members and divisions with some even having more unique garb. Typically, they had masks or veils that concealed their faces or or eve blindfolds.

Leadership of the cult was headed by a figure known only as the Evangelist (伝道者, Dendōsha) who was seen as a holy individual.

Other figures that were important to the organization were the Pillars (柱, Hashira) who were pyrokinetics that had an Adolla Burst.

Such individuals were sought out and recruited to join the ranks of the White-Clad. Their importance led to them being assigned one of the White-Clad's best warriors to serve as their Guardian (守リ人, Mori Bito). Guardians were highly protective of their assigned Pillar an tasked with protecting them.

Many of their members consisted of pyrokinetics and included third-generation fire users.

Divisions within the organization included:

• Butchers :
• Great Cataclysm Execution Specialist Force :
• Knights of the Ashen Flame (灰焔騎士団, Kaien Kishidan) : a division of knights and warriors who were led by Shō Kusakabe whilst the groups leader was Haumea.
• Knights of the Purple Smoke (紫煙騎士団, Shien Kishidan) : a division of knights and warriors who were under the leadership of Ritsu.

They were known to make use of Bugs (蟲, Mushi) that after infecting a human turned them into an Infernal.

The White-Clad were known to operate within the Netherworld (地下, Nezā) that was the abandoned forbidden former underground train network beneath Tokyo.

Members

• Evangelist (伝道者, Dendōsha) : the mysterious female figure who was the leader of the White-Clad.
• Shō Kusakabe : a young white haired boy who was stolen from his home as a baby when his mother became an Infernal and it was learnt that he was the Third Pillar.
• Haumea (ハウメア, Haumea) : a blonde haired woman who was a Third Generation pyrokinetic and possessed an Adolla Burst whose power was an Electric Shock User allowing her to manipulate electricity with her being the Second Pillar. Her abilities allowed her to send messages to others remotely, send blasts of electricity from her hands and to control the bodies of other people.
• Dr. Giovanni (Dr.ジョヴァンニ, Dr. Jovan'ni) : a male wearing a plague mask and a top hat who was a Second Generation pyrokinetic with him having led Special Fire Force Company 3 as their captain until he was revealed as being a member of the White-Clad.
• Arrow (アロー, Arō) : a female with a scar on her face who was a Third Generation pyrokinetic capable of manifesting flaming bows and arrows that she could control to achieve various effects. She was the Primary Vice-Commander of the Knights of the Ashen Flame and assigned as the Guardian to the Third Pillar Sho Kusakabe.
• Yona (ヨナ, Yona) : an inhabitant of Adolla who crossed over into the world long ago with him being a Third Generation pyrokinetic who had the ability to emit heat from his hands and sculpt flesh allowing him to change the features of people. Long ago, he was noted to had killed Raffles I and assumed his identity and those of the successor emperors of the Tokyo empire whilst enacting the Evangelists plans.
• Inca Kasugatani (因果 春日谷, Inka Kasugatani) : a female with short pink hair who was a Fourth Generation pyrokinetic where she could sense when fire was manifesting and later could trigger remote explosions. Initially, she used this to steal from homes where she was the notorious Fire Thief but later came to be discovered to be the Fourth Pillar where she willingly joined the White-Clad after they recruited her.
• Sumire :
• Rekka Hoshimiya (烈火星宮, Rekka Hoshimiya) : a male with short-dark hair who was a Third Generation pyrokinetic where he was sent to infiltrate Special Fire Company 1.
• Haran :
• Flail :
• Mirage (ミラージユ) : a male Third Generation pyrokinetic whose ability allowed him to manipulate the heat in the air to create mirages and illusions. He was a member of the Knights of the Ashen Flame and a former member of Special Fire Force Company 3.
• Assault (アサルト, Asaruto) : a male Third Generation pyrokinetic whose ability Crimson Bullet allowed him to manifest fiery missile projectiles from his limbs.
• Charon (カロン, Karon) : a black male with white hair who was a Second Generation fire wielder who served as the bodyguard of the Second Pillar Haumea.
• Ritsu (リツ) : a female with short light green hair who was a pyrokinetic with the ability Necro Pyro and was known as the Necromancer Maid of the Underworld. She came to be assigned as a Guardian to the Fifth Pillar Inca where she used her powers to create powerful Infernals from corpses.
• Orochi (オロチ, Orochi) : a female with short green hair who was a Third Generation pyrokinetic whose ability was Medusa Whip that manifested as a fiery cat o' nine tails whip capable of cutting through most targets. She was a member of the Knights of the Purple Smoke where she was stationed in the Nether until she was killed by Juggernaut.
• Dragon :

Notes

• The White-Clad were created by Atsushi Ōkubo where they featured in the setting of the Fire Force universe.

In other media

Television

• In Fire Force, the White-Clad appeared in the setting of the anime television series adaptation.

Appearances

• Fire Force:

External Links

• Fire Force Wiki Entry

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