Kaun

Kaun (, Kaun) is one of Takemikazuchi’s shinki.

Appearance
Kaun is a man of above average height with a square jawline and a close-trimmed goatee, but in the present he appears clean shaven. Like all of Takemikazuchi's shinki, he wears Shinto priest robes, and his hair is mostly loose with some locks pulled back into a ponytail at the back of his head.

As a vessel, Kaun takes the form of a sheathed katana. The hilt is blue and the sheath is red with gold ornamentation; he also has a red uwa-obi.

Personality
Kaun is loyal to Takemikazuchi, to the point that he didn't complain even while he was nearly broken in battle. He otherwise seems friendly toward others and diligent, shown by how he views Kiun as absent-minded.

History
Kaun was the first shinki that the current Takemikazuchi named himself. He did so against the wishes of the Un-clan elders, but was allowed to keep Kaun under the stipulation that he would not be told about the reincarnation.

Volume 9 (35)
Chapter 35: Kaun is present in his vessel form as Takemikazuchi's katana, although he is not introduced or named as a human.

Volume 16 (61 - 63)
Chapter 61: Kaun appears again in his vessel form for the majority of the chapter. Kaun's human form is also revealed, standing behind Kiun while Takemikazuchi warns him not to damage the Near Shore.

Chapter 62: Kaun gets upset when Yukine and Yato mock them, but settles down when Kiun tells them that they should show respect and avoid belittling their enemies.

Chapter 63: Kaun watches on with concern as Miun tends to Saiun, who has sustained a cut to his abdomen.

Volume 17 (67 - 68)
Chapter 66: Koki's blade cracks slightly when he is blocked by Yato wielding Sekki. Kiun urges Takemikazuchi to use his lightning, since Kaun is in danger of breaking. Kaun flinches, but doesn't say anything to object to the situation.

Chapter 67: Koki nearly shatters completely during an attack, and he sustains cuts to his forehead, right forearm, and abdomen. Yato uses Sekki to toss Koki out of Takemikazuchi's hands. Miun looks over her shoulder, shocked, while she is drawn by Takemikazuchi and Kaun collapses.

Shortly later, Saiun holds Kaun in his lap after the latter is nearly shattered by Sekki. Yato remarks that Takemikazuchi's shinki are no longer following him.

Chapter 68: Takemikazuchi reverts Kaun to his human form, along with Miun and Saiun. He bows on his knees and tries to apologize for not being of use, but is interrupted by Sekiun who says the three of them have nothing to be sorry for. Kaun continues holding his abdomen, where he is bleeding heavily. Takemikazuchi sends him home with Sekiun, Miun, and Saiun.

Volume 19 (75)
Chapter 75: Kaun is present in his vessel form when Takemikazuchi arrives at Kofuku's house. He helps in performing Yukine's second Ablution. He has sympathy for Yukine, who he calls a "poor kid". After the ablution is complete, Takemikazuchi commends him, Miun, and Saiun, and sends them home.

Volume 20 (80)
Chapter 80: Kaun comes with Takemikazuchi to help fix Kofuku's roof. He asks Saiun whether it's really okay to set foot in the home of the goddess of poverty, to which Saiun remarks that doom is already upon them.

Volume 21 (82)
Chapter 82: When Takemikazuchi is attacked by Yato and Kazune, he summons Kaun, Miun, and Saiun to defend himself. Kaun and the others inform him that Kiun didn't respond to his call because he was sleeping.

Trivia

 * The character used for his name, ka, refers to a question mark.