Shamon

Shamon (沙問 (シャモン); Chinese pinyin: Shāwèn) is a fictional character in the Shaman King manga and anime series. He is the master of Lee Pyron and later on, he is made into Ichi-Johtoh, the leader of the Gohukuseitai, a Jiang Shi corps under the control of Tao Yúan.

Appearance
In his original human form, Shamon was an old man with a grey thin beard and mustache. After his soul was infused into a Jiang Shi body, he wears a white Chinese uniform and a white Chinese hat. His face is covered up by a cloth mask that only reveals his left eye.

Ruì Chòng Quán
Ruì Chòng Quán (鋭銃拳 Eijūken, lit. "Sharp Gun Fist"): Since it was invented by a weak woman, the style emphasizes flowing with the opponent's movements and using their strength against them. However, true to its name, the style has powerful strike attacks.


 * Bèi Dǎ (背打 (ベイダア) Beidaa, lit. "Back Strike"): Shamon attacks his opponent from behind.


 * Ruì Chòng Quán Ougi: Shuāng Chòng Quán (鋭銃拳 奥義: 双銃拳 Eijūken Ougi: Sōjūken; lit. "Sharp Gun Fist Secret Skill: Twin Gun Fist"): Shamon uses both of his fists to thrust-punch his opponent at once. It is called Ethereal Punch Double in the English dub of the 2001 anime series.

Dǎodàndào
Dǎodàndào (導弾道 (ダオダンドウ) Daodandou; lit. "Guided Ballistic"): After being made into a Jiang Shi with a young, modified body, Shamon is capable of emulating his student's style.


 * Huǒjiànjiǎo (火箭脚 (フォジャンキャク) Fojankyaku; lit. "Rocket Leg"): A thrust kick aiming up in the air to send an opponent flying.


 * Zhōujì Dǎodàn Jiǎo (洲際導弾脚 (ゾウジダオダンキャク) Zouji Daodan Kyaku; lit. "Intercontinental Guided Bullet Leg"): A downwards kick in the air to send an opponent crashing to the ground.


 * Hōngzhàjiǎo (轟炸脚 (ホンジャキャク) Honjakyaku; lit. "Bombarding Leg"): A flying kick to an opponent's face or body, which can send a target flying.

Past
Shamon was born on March 31, 1895, and later founded a school to teach Ruì Chòng Quán, a variation of the Chaolin Temple Style martial arts. He trained Lee Pyron and allowed him to become a master tactician in the art of combat. Pyron acquired many of his skills from him and used them to further his education and combat skills in the arena of film production. Pyron went on to become a famous movie star as well as a legendary fighter and combatant due to Shamon's training. However, Shamon's death left Pyron in a search to better of his skills, even without the presence of his great master.

Coming to Tokyo
After Pyron was brutally murdered by an unnamed hitman with a gunshot to the forehead, his corpse was used as a Jiang Shi for many years for the Tao family until he fought against Asakura Yoh in a relentless battle and was freed from the Jiang Shi control Talisman. Then, out of anger for what had happened to him, Pyron, later on, attacked Tao Jun, only to have Anna use her shamanic skill to summon Shamon from the other side and fight against his student. Shamon was able to defeat his student Pyron and release his mental anguish and internal suffering. As a result of this meeting between student and master, Pyron decided to serve Jun out of his own will and compassion to become an even more formidable foe.

Shaman Fights in Tokyo
After Tao Yúan located Shamon's spirit, he infused it with a Jiang Shi body to lead his deadly squadron of five half-animal warriors called the Gohukuseitai. He and the rest of the Gohukuseitai confront Yoh and his friends who came to save Tao Ren and quickly overpower them with quick moves. After Umemiya Ryunosuke and Usui Horokeu defeat and destroy four of the Gohukuseitai, Shamon himself joins the battle and quickly and easily defeats the two and then fights against both Ren and Yoh. It was only when Jun arrives that he is defeated by Lee Pyron, who splits Shamon's body in half with a single kick.

Anime/Manga Difference
In the 2001 anime series, Tao Yúan was also able to speak and see through the Jiang Shi and even empower him, using his own Furyoku.