The usual outfit of Byakuren, who has almost reached the end. Shigi, her halo, is the Palanquin Ship and Myouren Temple.
Holy Again
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Byakuren Hijiri. Now, let us ride atop Shigi's wings and go together to the place where everyone awaits us.
Introduction
If only I'd believed you back then... That light from the distant east came from you, didn't it? I'm Byakuren Hijiri, a traveling priest. The Flying Storehouse left by my brother was once shattered, sealed, and then restored to become the Palanquin Ship. It then transformed into our home, Myouren Temple. After the big incident erased everything, it ascended and became the halo at my back, Shigi. Now, I myself am the ship that will save everyone. Come, let us embark together to reunite with them all.
Purple Heart
I am still far from true enlightenment.
Blue Heart
I can't shake the feeling that one day, you might suddenly disappear.
Green Heart
When I lost my brother, I was utterly powerless, unable to undo what had been done. But things are different now...!
Orange Heart
We've been given a chance to start anew. This is the greatest blessing imaginable, and there isn't a single reason for me to give up now.
Pink Heart
In the past, my fear of death led me down the path of magic. Even now, death frightens me. But now, what I fear most is leaving my journey unfinished. Until the day I lead my companions once more and we find peace together in paradise... I will not allow myself to die.
Summer
Cooling off by meditating under a waterfall seems a bit extreme, no? With so many parallel worlds, surely there's a Gensokyo with an ocean somewhere... Let's head out and find it!
Login
Let's protect them all—humans, youkai, gods... even those who pray at the end of everything. There are things we don't know, but we have to keep moving forward.
Enhancement
I regained something. Just a little more... Yes, just a little.
Return
Murasa, Ichirin, Unzan, and even Nue often showed off their bullets. They were quite beautiful. Hehe.
Home 1
I'll return the Palanquin Ship to Murasa, bring Ichirin, Unzan, Shou, and Nazrin back aboard, then welcome Kogasa, Kyouko, Nue, and Mamizou into the fold... Ah, I can't wait.
Home 2
The members of the Divine Spirit Mausoleum and the other religious leaders had cause to come to Gensokyo. We're all the same. Let us reclaim them all, for I miss everyone dearly.
Home 3
How many times have I wished to throw myself into your arms? But I can't. Not yet. ...Ah, you heard me, didn't you? I was just praying.
Reaction 1
You look sleepy. Rest your head on my lap if you like.
Reaction 2
Is my lap really that comfy...? *pats head*
Reaction 3
...Myouren. At times like this, I think of you.
Task
They might not seem like it, but Mamizou and Shou are quite wise. If they were here, I'm sure they'd help you with your tasks. For now, I'll take a look.
Task Complete
Well done on finishing your task. Seems like you don't need a lecturing. Instead, have a reward... *pats head*
Mail
Kyouko did a good job handling letters and offerings like this. Here, this letter's addressed to you.
Errand Finished
Nazrin and Kogasa were so good at running errands. Let's go and meet the errand girls now.
Start of Battle
Let's voyage beyond cause and effect.
Mid-Wave
No matter how many times you're reborn, some things never change.
Victory
We can't yet reach paradise. But someday, we will.
Defeat
I won't give up over something so trivial.
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
Now, follow me. I won't
leave any of you alone.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
The paradise we seek is up ahead. There,
youkai and humans will live in harmony.
Spellcard 1 Casted
Myouren Temple: Pain of Separation's New Disciples
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
Now, let us become one again,
just as we swore we would.
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
This is no coincidence. We'll meet
over and over again... I know it!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Myouren Temple: Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Top Disciples
Last Word Chant 1
Come into full blossom, halo
at my back. I know you so well.
Last Word Chant 2
With your teachings in my heart, I move
forward. I'm coming for you, everyone...
Last Word Casted
Shigi - Lotus Flower of Life
Boost 1
Yes.
Boost 2
You're right.
Boost 3
Let's forgive them.
Graze 1
Yes.
Graze 2
Understood.
Graze 3
Let's pray.
Command A
I make a wish.
Command B
Now, once again.
Command C
I do this for you.
Command D
My heart is yours... Namusan!
Skill A
This is for you.
Skill B
Take my hand.
Shot A
Very well.
Shot B
Let's go.
Damage
Urgh.
Heavy Damage
I don't believe it.
Guard
It's no use.
Graze Activated
Do better.
Change to Rear
It's up to you now.
Change to Front
Let's do this.
Buff/Heal
Thank you.
Knocked Out
I won't give up. Everyone's waiting for me.
Voice Sets
Revived Youkai Monk
VA: Tanabe Rui
Salvation-Bringing Acharya
VA: Suzumoto Akiho
Awoken Magician
VA: Fujimoto Yuri
Character Information
Temperament: Hanare-gasa
Hanare-gasa (a Touhou LW original) refers to cap clouds that form above the summit of mountains. This is the temperament of Byakuren, who has endured endless cycles of death and rebirth in search of a way to combat the Lost Word Incident. After countless years of training in Makai, Byakuren attained the Sun's radiance, which never dims, not even in the shadow of the Moon.
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 alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence. Byakuren's temperament, however, has overcome its weakness to Moon Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of using magic (specializing in increasing physical ability) (Lost)
The ability of Byakuren Hijiri, who has almost reached the end (a Touhou LW original). Byakuren completely lost this ability due to a Lost Word. She is currently regaining it little by little, though not through restoring or replicating her old ability, but with a newly constructed original ability that formed a core to build upon. She has continued to travel across worlds to try and end the Lost Word Incident.
Perhaps few abilities are as deeply tied to the user's thoughts and beliefs as Byakuren's. As such, revealing the full scope of her ability risks exposing her flaws, foolishness, and regrets. After all, youth restoration and agelessness are forms of magic that enhance physical capabilities.
Byakuren's younger brother, Myouren, was a great monk, and his death struck fear into her heart. For those unfamiliar with Buddha's teachings, "shiku" is one of the Four Sufferings and refers to the suffering of death. Byakuren could not overcome this form of suffering through the teachings of Buddha, and none felt the sting of her failure more keenly than she did. She knew it meant she was a failure of a Buddhist monk. She also knew that her use of magic and her self-serving alliances with youkai to sustain that magic were acts of heresy. In a way, being denounced by humans and sealed away in Makai may have been a relief. So, after countless years had passed, her disciples coming to free her from Makai undoubtedly felt like salvation.
Byakuren's existence so far has been wrought with kleshas―negative mental states that bring about suffering. This includes the times she betrayed herself and her salvation at the hands of her disciples. Within the microscopic world sealed off by the Lost Word, she was destined to live alongside her kleshas forever. The only one capable of saving her was her brother, but surely there was no way he could ever appear before her.
Shigi
What was once the Flying Storehouse, the Palanquin Ship, and Myouren Temple has now transformed into something entirely new. It no longer has a physical form and is instead the embodiment of "the place Byakuren and her disciples called home." Given Myouren Temple's name and the fact its structure originated as the Flying Storehouse, it's clear it has some connection to Myouren, Byakuren's younger brother, but the details remain unclear.
As for Shigi, while its name comes from a geographical location in the outside world, its connection to Byakuren is uncertain and a source of much speculation. It has been suggested that its name may actually be pronounced "Shinki," not "Shigi," but that, too, is uncertain.
Attacks
Agonizing Samsara
The Spread Shot of Byakuren Hijiri, who has almost reached the end (a Touhou LW original). She takes inspiration from her pestilence god disciple in this attack. At first glance, a pestilence god and Buddhism might seem like an odd combination. Surprisingly, however, their origins share certain commonalities. Why not let a pestilence god become a deity who protects Buddhism? Given this one's ferocious fists, Byakuren must be glad to have her as a disciple.
Bullets
Swirling Agony
Swirling Desires
Swirling Suffering of Birth
Swirling Suffering of Aging
Swirling Suffering of Sickness
Swirling Suffering of Death
Secret Paramita
The Focus Shot of Byakuren Hijiri, who has almost reached the end (a Touhou LW original). She takes inspiration from her nue youkai and bake-danuki disciples in this attack. These two unidentifiable youkai seem perfectly suited to perching on the high beams of the youkai temple. It's possible that they aren't in training and just happen to spend their time there, though. The legendary nue youkai stays because she feels indebted to the temple's head priest while the bake-danuki simply does so because temple-life suits her. However, both are greater youkai, so when the time comes, they will (probably) prove to be mighty allies.
Bullets
Unknown Flying Object
Unknown Flying Storehouse
Unknown Flying Treasure
Unidentifiable Flying Object
Unidentifiable Flying Storehouse
Unidentifiable Flying Treasure
Myouren Temple: Pain of Separation's New Disciples
A Spell Card of Byakuren Hijiri, who has almost reached the end (a Touhou LW original). She takes inspiration from her new disciples in this attack. Something remarkable about Myouren Temple is how it continues to gain youkai disciples over time. Welcoming newcomers serves as proof that the temple remains steadfast in its mission to save youkai. Even if a potential disciple seems incompatible with Buddha's teachings, the temple welcomes them with open arms. Simply having them act as a student of Buddhism is a good enough starting point.
Bullets
Pain of Separation's Forgotten Umbrella
Pain of Separation's Tree Spirit
Pain of Separation's Yamabiko
Pain of Separation's Deep Ravine Echo
Pain of Separation's Paper Umbrella
Pain of Separation's Umbrella
Myouren Temple: Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Top Disciples
A Spell Card of Byakuren Hijiri, who has almost reached the end (a Touhou LW original). She takes inspiration from her veteran disciples in this attack. Even after all those years, they never forgot Byakuren Hijiri. They escaped the Underworld and attempted to break the Makai seal, hoping to set her free. Youkai tend to be individualistic creatures, so for these youkai to have demonstrated such fierce loyalty and cooperation over an extended period is truly remarkable. That only goes to show just how deeply they cared for Byakuren.
Bullets
Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Disciples
Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Ship Phantom
Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Youkai Mouse
Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Youkai Tiger
Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Mikoshi Nyuudou
Pain of Unfulfilled Desires' Nyuudou User
Shigi - Lotus Flower of Life
The Last Word of Byakuren Hijiri, who has almost reached the end (a Touhou LW original). According to outside world legends, it was the great Prince Shoutoku who spread the faith of Bishamonten. Myouren inherited this faith, maintained it with fervor, cultivated great virtue, and aided in the salvation of countless people. His deeds were genuine, and so it comes as no surprise that he is revered as a saint in the outside world. The original intent behind spreading Buddhist teachings is irrelevant. What matters is that Myouren undoubtedly carried forward the bright future Prince Shoutoku envisioned. Salvation is something far beyond human comprehension.
Bullets
Lotus Flower of Life
Large Lotus Flower of Life
Enormous Lotus Flower of Life
Ultimate Lotus Flower of Life
Divine Lotus Flower of Life
Buddha's Lotus Flower of Life
Skills
Skill: Grand Acharya
Acharya simply means teacher, and at Myouren Temple, Byakuren teaches her disciples.
Skill: Magic Priest
Monks who run their own temple are also known as head priests, and there's no doubt that Myouren Temple belongs to Byakuren.
Skill: Great Magician
Teachings other than those of the Buddha are labeled magic. However, some souls can only be saved with magic.
