Mononobe no Futo's usual outfit. It features a white suikan, blue eboshi, and a skirt.
Master's Taoism Bunny
Rinnosuke says this rabbit costume raises Futo's fighting aura. Are the lights from some sort of artifact?
White Esoteric Igniter
Futo's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
Winter, Thy Name Is Water Phase
Futo's fancy winter outfit. "So, what dost thou think? I look fabulous, no?"
The Shikaisen from Ancient Japan
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I am Lady Taishi's closest of close advisors, Mononobe no Futo. Speak to Tojiko if thou wishes to convert... Hm? Thou dost not?
Introduction
I am Mononobe no Futo, a Taoist and the closest advisor of Lady Taishi, Toyosatomimi no Miko. Thou appearest to be an ordinary human. Tojiko is accepting applications if thy wish is to convert. Join now for three months of free tuition and a discount on medicinal cuisine―the ultimate remedy after training with spirit power. And as a bonus, thou shalt receive at-home training goods designed by Lady Taishi herself... Hm? Thou dost not wish to convert? Then why art thou here?
Purple Heart
Art thou also a fan of Lady Taishi? Yes, her charisma is emphatic.
Blue Heart
I also am currently training in senjutsu. However, I am more accomplished with the ancestral secret arts of mine clan.
Green Heart
I detest Buddhism. Yet, I hath no intentions of opposing Buddhism directly. We can merely best the religion in the bid for faith. With Lady Taishi on our side, our victory is assured.
Orange Heart
Art thou interested in the secret feng shui manipulating arts of Mononobe? Fortunately, ancient Shinto and senjutsu share similar origins. Thus, with these secret arts, I can somewhat save face in front of our students. Mayhaps mine secret arts are more potent than senjutsu?
Pink Heart
Feng shui is the art of interfering with ryuumyaku that flow in the earth. Ryuumyaku are rivers of qi, but I believe they were first created by the passage of dragons. Thus, caves and underground reservoirs are the withered remains of ryuumyaku... Does this help thee at all?
Summer
I was worried about the jiang shi girl because of this heat, but Lady Seiga happily gave me an explanation on preservative senjutsu. I didn't understand a single word she said.
Login
Salutations. I see that yet again thou hast some spare time. With the influx of students, we don't even have enough hands to manage the equipment. I beseech thine assistance!
Enhancement
Mine secret arts hath become more powerful! And mine senjutsu too, albeit just a little.
Return
That was a marvelous battle of bullets once again. Especially the part where I skillfully protected Lady Taishi!
Home 1
The noble and high-tech tools used in our dojo are Lady Taishi's precious treasures. Make sureth thee dost not break them accidentally.
Home 2
Hast thou seeneth Tojiko? How strange. Where could she hath gone? I broke Lady Taishi's precious vessel and wished to beseech her advice.
Home 3
I dislike Buddhism. But I quite like the folks of Myouren Temple. Especially Ichirin, whom I found to be a kindred spirit during a certain incident... We did also come to blows, though.
Reaction 1
Thou canst appreciate Lady Taishi's greatness, no?
Reaction 2
We could never manage the dojo without Tojiko.
Reaction 3
Apparently, the equipment used in the dojo is similar to artifacts or something.
Task
Oh, what's this? A task? Very impressive... Huh? I don't have to help, do I?
Task Complete
Oho, so thy task is complete, is it? ...What does that mean?
Mail
Wow, letters are important! It may be a bother, but make sure to read them thoroughly.
Errand Finished
Someone has returned. Hey, Tojikoooo! ...She's not here. I shall go out to welcome them back.
Start of Battle
If thou opposes Lady Taishi, then I shall deal with thee.
Mid-Wave
So weak. Lady Taishi need not be called for this!
Victory
Too easy. 'Twas a waste of plates. Mayhaps I should bring pots next time.
Defeat
Huh? I couldn't possibly be losing. This is bad...
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
The plates made by Ikagashikiono Mikoto,
the founder of Mononobe.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
To unleash the
power of 80 flat dishes.
Spellcard 1 Casted
Wind Sign: Miwa Plate Storm.
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
O Heavenly Taiyi Zhenren! Give me the
power of the Nine-Dragon Fire Net.
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
I should use
senjutsu more often...
Spellcard 2 Casted
Blaze Sign: Taiyi True Fire.
Last Word Chant 1
Let all who worship
the Buddha perish.
Last Word Chant 2
No more Mononobe nor Soga.
Only the reign of the Emperor!
Last Word Casted
Inferno Reformation
Boost 1
Hyaa!
Boost 2
Haaaaa!
Boost 3
This is a dance befitting a banquet!
Graze 1
There!
Graze 2
Take this!
Graze 3
I become stronger the more plates thy breaketh.
Command A
Leave this to me!
Command B
Worry not. I shall deal with this.
Command C
Yes. A wise decision.
Command D
This is the fusion of the Mononobe secret arts and senjutsu!
Skill A
Witness!
Skill B
I shall go all out!
Shot A
Burn!
Shot B
Shatter!
Damage
Urgh!
Heavy Damage
Uwaaah?!
Guard
Thine aim is poor!
Graze Activated
What a pleasant breeze.
Change to Rear
Please buy some time!
Change to Front
I have arrived!
Buff/Heal
I'm saved...!
Knocked Out
I was no match! How troublesome.
Voice Sets
One of the Powerful Clans
VA: Aoki Shiki
Shikaisen-In-Training
VA: Fairouz Ai
Mononobe Secret Arts Successor
VA: Kusunoki Tomori
Character Information
Temperament: Ame-arare
Ame-arare (a Touhou LW original) refers to rain and hail, or the hail of objects, such as arrows or bullets. This is an apt temperament for Futo, who wields a bow and a banquet's worth of plates. Futo is endowed with Fire Phase, with her love of change, and Star Essence, as she is a woman of action.
The formless and passionate Fire Phase resists Wood Phase, because wood feeds fire, but it is weak to Water Phase, because water dampens fire.
The diverse and uncooperative Star Essence resists the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence, but it is weak to the charming and arrogant Sun Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of manipulating feng shui
This is Mononobe no Futo's ability as a practitioner of ancient secret arts and a Taoist. It seems her ability mostly derives from the secret arts of ancient Shinto, which could also be called Mononobe secret arts. Feng shui refers to the wind (feng) and water (shui) as well as the entire flow of qi in nature. The concept of manipulating this flow is also present in the senjutsu of China. This connection is also evident in the design of Futo's attire and how her plates are colored to match the Five Phases.
Futo is still currently learning senjutsu as a Taoist, but it seems she is proficient enough to use senjutsu in some of her Spell Cards. Her feng shui philosophy may have paved the way for the later development of onmyoudou. Futo must have thought that ancient Shinto arts and Chinese senjutsu were harmonious philosophies that complimented each other.
On the other hand, she is opposed to the Buddhist religion that also came from the continent. Presumably, this is why Futo is so skilled with using fire above all other types of qi in nature. (Because temples and Buddhist statues are made out of wood...) However, she has not been involved in much direct and open conflict with Myouren Temple since the incident was resolved. In fact, she was one of the people who agreed with Miko's plan to maintain the outward appearance of spreading Buddhism amongst the populace. Mononobe no Futo is no simple-minded human.
Attacks
Liuren Holy Fire
Mononobe no Futo's Spread Shot. She attacks with senjutsu said to have been passed down by a hermit and goddess of Taoism. Futo says she is still learning senjutsu, but she seems to be exceptionally skilled at fire senjutsu. However, this attack could also be a secret technique of the Mononobe clan merely disguised as senjutsu.
Bullets
Touda
Suzaku
Rikugou, Kouchin, Seiryuu
Kijin
Tenkou, Daion, Genbu
Taijou, Byakkou, Tenkuu
Standing Mountain
Mononobe no Futo's Focus Shot. She attacks with senjutsu said to have been passed down as a gift from an ancient emperor of China. Futo says she is still learning senjutsu, but it seems she can still use techniques like these that do not involve fire. Since she can manipulate the earth with this technique, maybe it could be used for urban development... Was this the reason why the onmyouji of the past learned onmyoudou?
Bullets
Gate of Opening, Gate of Rest
Gate of Life
Gate of Injury, Gate of Closing
Gate of Scenery
Gate of Surprise
Gate of Death
Wind Sign: Miwa Plate Storm
Mononobe no Futo's Spell Card. A whirlwind of plates surrounds her as she charges into her target. According to legend, the ancestor of the Mononobe clan, Ikagashikoo, offered plates to the gods. Also, Oomiwa Shrine on Mount Miwa, built by Ikagashikoo, is said to be the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan.
Bullets
Plate Storm
Mononobe's Feng Shui (Water)
Hard Bisque Fired Plate
Eighty Flat Dishes
Mononobe's Feng Shui (Fire)
Big Bisque Fired Plate
Blaze Sign: Taiyi True Fire
Mononobe no Futo's Spell Card. She attacks with fire that is most likely a product of senjutsu. Taiyi Zhenren, the preeminent god of Taoism, is known to possess an artifact of dragons called the Nine-Dragon Fire Net. This is a pretty amazing Spell Card if it is truly based on that artifact. However, it is concerning how little hesitation Futo has in regards to setting things aflame.
Bullets
Nine-Dragon Fire Net Flames
Flames of the North Star
Nine-Dragon Fire Net Flames
Purple Forbidden Enclosure Radiance
Northern Pole Radiance
Tenjin Radiance
Inferno Reformation
Mononobe no Futo's Last Word. She attacks with flames that burn so hot they could completely change an era. The Taika Reforms (inferno and Taika are homophones in Japanese) were a set of changes to the governmental structure in Japan that were supposedly enacted in the seventh century. The Mononobe clan and the Soga clan were fierce rivals. However, the Mononobe clan had already been destroyed by the Soga clan at this time, and the Soga Clan was eliminated during the Isshi Incident, which marked the beginning of the Taika Reforms. So the day when the Mononobe clan's grudge was settled was also the day that spelled the end of the age ruled by powerful clans.
Bullets
Isshi Incident
End of the Powerful Clans
Era Name Reform
Government Reform
Imperial Proclamation
Establishment of the Ritsuryou System
Skills
Skill: Nigihayahi Blessing
The Mononobe clan's ancestor from the Age of the Gods was said to be a skilled helmsman. And his boat was apparently the Ama no Iwafune.
Skill: Bowyer's Blood
It is said that there was a skilled archer in the Mononobe bloodline. However, the details are unclear.
Skill: Dunjia Divination
An ancient art of divination that originated in China. Seiga Nyan Nyan is probably the one who taught this art to Futo.
