The Kamijou Faction (上条勢力 Kamijou Seiryoku?) or Kamijou Party is a "new group" which technically does not exist in any tangible form. However, the possibility of the "faction" becoming a proper entity is "feared" by certain individuals in the magic side such as Etzali (initially) of the Return of the Winged One, since it might destroy the actual balance of power between the magic and science [1]; the group "violates the regular rules"[Citation needed] existent in current organizations since "it's composed" of espers, magicians and regular people who were allied with Touma, contrary to most organizations that use only magicians, only espers or only people unrelated to either side in their operations.
Initially the group is mentioned by Etzali and after that,[2] its name is never mentioned by any other characters except Lessar as the story progresses, so the name can be considered as non-canon, but the individuals' connection with Touma are canon.
Background
Excluding Index, Touma meets his allies unexpectedly, and they help each other in many situations. Their connection with Touma were formed due to many reasons such as they have feelings for him (Misaka Mikoto and Itsuwa), they have respected him (Stiyl Magnus and Kanzaki Kaori respected him for saving Index), their lives were saved by him (Himegami Aisa and Lessar), they were encouraged by him despite they were not human (Misaka 10032 and Kazakiri Hyouka), and changed their ways of living after being defeated by him (Accelerator and Hamazura Shiage).
Etzali pointed out that the most troublesome thing about the group was that they took radical actions in order to solve problems and thus "couldn't be ignored", Etzali also pointed out that every member allies himself to the group out of their own volition, beliefs and conviction, and thus they would never betray Touma, can't be bribed out of the group and would not switch sides regardless of the consequences. He references on how the faction will survive even if Touma dies, as the bonds between the various members can't be dissolved.[3]
Allies
The individuals below are not 'members' but rather people who were connected with Touma. Most of these people used to lead difficult lives or have problems that they could not handle, such as in Index's case, being a container of the 103,000 grimoires.[4] Moreover, some of these people have been previously antagonistic towards Touma, such as Kanzaki Kaori.[5] However, Touma helped them even if they refused his help, because of him, their lives were changed and they had become trustworthy allies which helped Touma in battle or other situations (except in his unlucky peaceful daily life and his homework). They are also grateful to Touma and believed in his strength. One of the evidences is confirmed, like his friend Tsuchimikado Motoharu who once warns Aleister that if he wants to use Touma for his unknown but selfish plans, Touma will break down Aleister's illusions.[6]
Their relationships with each other in the story are normal (sometimes in a comedic way) when it is peaceful. But when a crisis occurs, they seriously helped each other so they can return to those peaceful days.
- Index
- Misaka Mikoto
- Tsukuyomi Komoe
- Aogami Pierce
- Stiyl Magnus
- Kanzaki Kaori
- Himegami Aisa
- Misaka 10032 (and by extension, all the other remaining Sisters)
- Tsuchimikado Motoharu
- Accelerator
- Kazakiri Hyouka
- Orsola Aquinas
- Tatemiya Saiji (and by extension, all the other members of the Amakusa Church)
- Itsuwa
- Fukiyose Seiri
- Agnese Sanctis (and by extension, all the other members of the Agnese Forces)
- Lucia
- Angelene
- Leivinia Birdway (and by extension, all the other members of the Dawn-Colored Sunlight)
- Mark Space
- Patricia Birdway
- Last Order
- Hamazura Shiage
- Lessar
- Sasha Kreutzev
- Kuroyoru Umidori
- Thor
- Cendrillon
- Fräulein Kreutune
- Shokuhou Misaki
- Kakine Teitoku (Beetle 05)
- Othinus
Individuals like Etzali, Sherry Cromwell, and Vento of the Front were never seen helping Touma, but they used to fight him and they were defeated by him. After that, they changed their ways of living and had their own reasons for providing support.
Abilities and Powers
One of the dangerous attributes of the so called group is the diversity of the individuals involved with it. Most individuals possess unique powers or ability which makes them noteworthy or infamous in their respective sides.
- Kamijou Touma possesses the Imagine Breaker which can nullify anything related to the supernatural, and other mysterious powers as shown when he fought against Fiamma of the Right.
- Index possesses 103,000 grimoires inside her, making her a Majin candidate and sought after by many magicians.
- Misaka Mikoto possesses the Railgun ability, which makes her the Number 3 Level 5 esper in Academy City and the most skillful electromaster.
- Kanzaki Kaori is a Saint, which there are only twenty of them in the world.
- Tsuchimikado Motoharu is a Magician-Esper hybrid, the only successful one in the world.
- Himegami Aisa is a gemstone and possesses the ability "Deep Blood," which attracts and kills vampires.
- Accelerator is the most powerful Level 5 esper in Academy City and he wields at least Angel-class powers when in his "Awakening" state.
- Kazakiri Hyouka is an AIM Field Manifestation (Artificial Angel), which is at least an Angel-class.
- Last Order, clone of Misaka Mikoto and administrator of the Misaka Network, is used to summon AIM beings (Fuse=KAZAKIRI and Aiwass).
- Hamazura Shiage is a Level 0 who defeated Mugino Shizuri, the Number 4 Level 5 in Academy City. He also has allies in Skill-Out and ITEM.
- Leivinia Birdway, the leader of the magic cabal Dawn-Colored Sunlight, powerful enough to be compared to a Saint.
- Kuroyoru Umidori is a Level 4 with the Bomber Lance ability, was once part of Dark May Project and is a cyborg.
- Thor is the second strongest member of GREMLIN, able to fight equally with a Saint.
- Fraulein Kreutune, an immortal being which posseses strange powers.
- Shokuhou Misaki is the Number 5 Level 5 esper of Academy City and the strongest telepathy user.
- Kakine Teitoku (Beetle 05) is the actual Number 2 Level 5 esper of Academy City.
Chronology
Toaru Majutsu no Index
Index Arc
- Main article:Index Arc
Touma meets Index, and later meets Stiyl and Kanzaki. Kanzaki revealed Index's continous memory loss to Touma. Touma revealed the 'truth' to Stiyl and Kanzaki and they combined their efforts to save Index. After that, Index, Stiyl and Kanzaki changed their opinions about Touma. Index learnt about Touma's memory destruction so she tried to help him remember and later confessed her feelings to him while held back her tears. However, Touma managed to fool her.
Deep Blood Arc
- Main article:Deep Blood Arc
Touma and Index meets Himegami Aisa. Index managed to persuade Touma to keep Sphynx. Touma 'meets' Stiyl and learnt about Aureolus Izzard and Aisa's secret. Aureolus Izzard reveals his plan and his past which involved Index. Touma defeated Aureolus Izzard and rescued Aisa. In the end, Aisa started to develop feelings for Touma.
Sisters Arc
- Main article:Sisters Arc
Touma meets Misaka 10032. Later, he come across Misaka 10031's corpse and meets the Sister Clones. Touma later found out Misaka's dark secret and managed to convince her not to fight Accelerator. Touma managed to stop Accelerator from killing Misaka 10032. The real Misaka later arrived to see the battle. Misaka and the Sister Clones managed to help Touma in order to defeat Accelerator.
Angel Fall Arc
- Main article:Angel Fall Arc
Touma and Index temporary leave Academy City and headed for the beach. The next day, Touma meets his father. However, Touma noticed everyone's appearance have changed except him. Touma later meets Misha who attempted to eliminate him but Kanzaki and Tsuchimikado made it in time to stop her. They explained to Touma about the Angel Fall and Tsuchimikado revealed that he was a member of Necessarius. The next day, Touma is looking for the culprit and came across his family photo. Knowing his father's appearance has not changed, Touma searched for him and soon confront him at the beach. However, he doesn't know anything about the Angel Fall. Misha soon appears but Kanzaki arrived in time and revealed Misha's true identity. While she faced Misha, Touma and his father reached and entered their house and Tsuchimikado suddenly appears. Tsuchimikado revealed the truth and knock out Touma and his father. Tsuchimikado completed his spell and destroyed Touma's parent's house. In the hospital, Tsuchimikado revealed his true nature and abilities to Touma. Finally, Touma gets to see his mother's true face.
Three Stories Arc
- Main article:Three Stories Arc
Etzali says that his superiors considered a threat to Kamijou Faction. The arc would mark the first time the name Kamijou Faction is mentioned.
World War III Arc
- Main article:World War III
While they were in the military truck in Russia, Lessar says that she doesn´t accompany Kamijou to become part of the Kamijou Faction.
Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index
Hawaii Invasion Arc
- Main article:Hawaii Invasion Arc
Leivinia manipulates the science side part of the Kamijou Faction in order to draw the true members of GREMLIN out.
Ichihanaran Festival Arc
- Main article:Ichihanaran Festival Arc
Touma demonstrate his power and influence over his alliance by having them complete the ingredients needed to stop Fräulein Kreutune from eating a human brain as well as stop GREMLIN and Ollerus' group from using her for their plans. Here, Hamazura Shiage trusts Touma's orders despite lacking information, allowing for Touma's goal to be achieved.
Meanwhile, the most obvious demonstration of Touma's influence itself is showing off to Leivinia Birdway, as she prepares to shoot him, on how he is not alone, which is then promptly followed by Misaka Mikoto and Thor using their powers to give Touma time enough to recover and fight Leivinia again, despite busy fighting powerful opponents themselves.
Trivia
- There are evidences that in the Magic Side mages and organizations believe that this faction is very dangerous and influential; while others want to join.
- Etzali was one of the first to point out the danger that the so called group represents, regardless of that he ended up "allying" himself with the ideas faction.
- After Lessar mentioned the 'Kamijou Faction', she said that she does not want to be a part of it. However, she did not abandon Touma and kept on assisting him during his journey to save Index. Her journey with Touma is solid evidence that she is one of Touma's allies.
- Since Touma ends up related to several influential people, one could say that the faction has several resources. For example: Third Princess Villian , Elizalina , President Roberto Katze , Oyafune Monaka , or Kaizumi Tsugutoshi .
References
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel 05 Chapter 2 Part 16
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 18
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 05 Chapter 2 Part 16
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 01
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 04
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 24