Gravestone

Johan Lindqvist
Profile
Alias	Gravestone King of the (Criminal) Underworld All-Father Boss (by his subordinates)
Race	Superhuman (mutate - super)
Alignment	Neutral Evil
Gender	Male
Age	43 years old
Birth Day	May 19th
Hair Color	Light Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Height	1m95cm
Weight	83kg
Personal Data
Birth Place	Stockholm, Sweden
Affiliation	Order of the End (founder and leader) Fuyonote Arts School (formerly)
Occupation	Crime Chief
Family	Unknown (deceased); Asami Daisuke (foster mother) Elena Rivers, Lucas Mercer, Owen Ross, Isabel Holloway (foster children; deceased)
Base of Operation	Underground Base (somewhere else in Europe)
Power Level	Low 5-B (Pre-Enhancements), 5-B (Post-Enhancement), up to 4-C w/ Earth Manipulation (Pre-Timeskip) | 3-C, up to at least 1-B w/ Chi Enhancements (Post-Timeskip)

This isn't a matter of power. And this isn't a matter of conquer and domination. No, not at all. I seek the power of the supernatural for my own personal gain. This is how life works. This is how everyone thinks.

Johan Lindqvist, also known as Gravestone and lots of other aliases, is a chief of crime known for his extreme influence in the criminal underworld and bold goals.

Appearance

Johan is an imposing tall adult man with a muscular build of a fair white skin. He has a long and straight light blonde hair that frames a chiseled jawline and sharp features, all set off by his blue eyes. His more casual attire is made of a grey winter coat, dark jeans, brown boots, and a winter cap.

However, his "chief attire" is a perfect reflection of his dominant and powerful nature. He favors a black formal suit that consists of a tuxedo, trousers, and shoes all in the same color. Over the suit, he drapes a grey furcoat. He is never seen without a cigarette in hand. Sometimes (to not reveal his identity publicy), he wears a sinister black mask that covers all of his head (except the hair).

Personality

Johan is a criminal mastermind of great repute, recognized as the "King of the Underworld". His persona is one of icy resolve, marked by calculated schemes and merciless methodologies deployed with determination. Unconstrained by ethical boundaries, Johan embarks on a relentless pursuit of his objectives, unflinchingly resorting to extreme measures to secure his dominion. His demeanor exudes a chilling confidence, a trait further accentuated by his penchant for taunting adversaries, systematically undermining their confidence and casting them as powerless figures in his shadow.

The crux of Johan's aspirations rests upon achieving absolute dominion over the criminal echelons. This vision encompasses a clandestine hegemony that he envisions casting over the very fabric of Earth's underbelly. His design pivots on leveraging the power of the supernatural, like Superhumans and Onis, to be exploited through the channels of trafficking and weaponization to further his grand design. For Johan, the ends fully justify the means, encapsulated by his readiness to betray erstwhile allies and imperil innocent lives.

The ominous specter of his ambitions takes a sinister turn when his failed plans compel him to cast a meteoric bane upon Earth, indifferent to the fate of its inhabitants. His convictions surge beyond the realms of arrogance or insatiable power lust, encapsulated by his assertion that this pursuit isn't fueled by a quest for "power". Rather, it's a testament to his unassailable capacity to act, driven by a compulsion to wield dominion over himself and his destiny, with indifference toward imposing rule over Earth.

In matters of loyalty, Johan's fidelity extends solely to a selected few, those who have proven indispensable in the theater of his criminal plans. In the precarious world he navigates, trust is a rare commodity, and treachery a swift response to those who dare to cross his path. Although devoid of a visible family or close confidantes, Johan's heart does harbor a softer corner for his most trusted counselors, valuing them as vital assets to his machinery. Instances of his disposition to severe alliances with liabilities in the grand tapestry of his schemes bear testament to the single-mindedness that fuels his pursuits.

Powers and Abilities

• Superhuman Physiology: Johan's narrative unfolds from a foundation of commonplace humanity, an unremarkable and powerless individual. Yet, ignited by an unyielding desire for empowerment and the pursuit of strength, he embarked on a transformative journey. In his early twenties, he enrolled at Asami's revered martial arts institution, where the teachings of chi and combat unfolded before him. His fervor, however, spiraled into unchecked aggression, leading to his expulsion. Determined to ascend further, Johan struck a deal with the supervillain Eskeleton, which made Johan's elemental affinity with chi enhance even more.
  • Enhanced Strength: Johan's physical prowess burgeons into a palpable testament of his might. Exhibiting a prodigious strength, he wields the capacity to hoist and transport weighty objects with remarkable ease. His fists possess the force to rend walls asunder and shatter even the sturdiest of barriers, casting him as an imposing force on the battleground. Rooted in the teachings of Asami's arts, Johan's combat proficiency burgeons. He confronted an enraged Rose and interdicted her assault during a parley, and later engaged in an unarmed altercation with Asami herself. Guided by the augmentation of chi and the harnessing of geokinetic prowess, he seamlessly ascends to feats of strength, nonchalantly shouldering island-sized structures.
  • Enhanced Speed: Within Johan surges a heightened movement speed that propels him to unparalleled velocities. He eludes the pursuit of commonplace vehicles and effortlessly sidesteps oncoming bullets. Fueled by the augmentation of chi, his speed evolves to match the pace of figures like Itta, a being attuned to velocities that can evade energy beams hurtling at speeds 500 times faster than light. In an audacious intrusion into the sanctuary of his erstwhile mentor, Asami, Johan's blitzes confound students and even the venerable Dae-Seong himself.
    • Enhanced Reflexes: Johan has great reflexes too, allowing him to react to and dodge attacks with incredible speed. He can easily avoid attacks from multiple opponents at once.
  • Invulnerability: Johan's constitution serves as an indomitable bulwark against overwhelming force, fortified both by his innate endowment and the annexed geokinetic abilities. His physique, bereft of augmentative "upgrades," readily absorbs the impact of bullets, explosions, and incendiary onslaughts. Guided by chi-infused enhancements, he confronts formidable adversaries head-on, defiantly withstanding Asami's great strength, Dae-Seong's and Kyomi's potent magical conjurations.
  • Enhanced Stamina: Endowed with boundless vitality, Johan embodies inexhaustible stamina that empowers him to sustain extended exertion unflaggingly. His capabilities allow him to traverse vast distances unrelenting and engage in prolonged combat, undeterred by the looming specter of fatigue.
  • Enhanced Agility: Johan's agility is honed to superhuman levels, allowing him to perform feats such as acrobatic flips, rapid directional changes, and precise, nimble movements with remarkable grace and dexterity.
  • Self-Sustenance: He possesses the ability to endure and survive in the harshest of environments without the need for conventional sustenance, demonstrating remarkable resistance to the vacuum of space and other inhospitable conditions. One example of this ability, is that during a fight with Asami, he was send into space but returned without any fatal injuries.
  • Chi Manipulation: As one of Asami's past students, he possesses a deep understanding of the flow of chi, allowing him to manipulate and control it to his will. He can use this power to enhance his physical abilities, heal himself or others, or even generate a powerful chi pressure to scare opponents down into submission (this pressure is able to flatten landscapes by just his presence). As said by Asami herself, Johan's control over chi is one of the most precises she even have seen, and if it wasn't by his aggressiveness, she would say that he was one of her best students.
    • Physical Augmentation: Johan can enhance his physical abilities to superhuman levels, allowing him to surpass his natural limits. He can increase his strength, speed, and reflexes to incredible levels. This power is what made him capable of matching of all the people mentioned earlier.
    • Chi Perception: Through chi, Johan is able to acquire a certain level of extrasensory perception. With it, he can have an augmented senses, be able to predict attacks, and sense things normal people wouldn't normally be able to sense. He can deduce cause and effect relations and create appropriate and effective countermeasures.
      • Hypercognition: When he trained under Asami's teachings, Johan learned chi to be focused on mental activity. As such, he can utilize his chi as a medium to perform complex mental operations beyond those of a normal human mind; making his mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience and the senses faster.
    • Non-Physical Interaction: Through his connection to the spiritual realm, Johan can sense the presence of supernatural beings, dispel illusions, and disrupt ethereal forces. This ability of his is potent enough to interact even with mystical spells and spatial barriers.
    • Earth Manipulation: Johan's elemental affinity of chi. With it, he has the ability to create, shape, and manipulate earth, allowing him to create earthquakes, control rock and soil, shape landscapes, and even cause landslides. Offensive uses of this power include extracting huge boulders from the ground and hurling it at the enemy at high speeds, impaling the enemy with countless spikes from the earth and in some cases creating giant golems or other creatures from earth and utilize them for combat. Defensive powers include shaping huge walls or barriers from the ground, creating an omni-directional wave of rocks/stone around the user to defend from all attacks and covering oneself with armor made from earth.
      • Magma Manipulation: Johan can also manipulate magma, allowing him to create molten rock and manipulate it to his will. He can create geysers of lava and control its flow, and even force mountains combust into lava, essentially turning them into volcanoes.
      • Meteor Summoning: His geokinetic abilities isn't limited to Earth's soil only. Both by creating meteors out of nowhere or by pulling them from outer-space, Johan has the ability to summon meteors, which he can use to devastating effect. He can create a meteor shower to rain down destruction on his enemies, or he can summon a single meteor to create a massive explosion. His biggest meteor could wipe out the entire planet if it wasn't destroyed.
      • Earth Mimicry: Johan can transform his body into earth, allowing him to become nearly invulnerable to physical attacks. He can move through the ground and attack opponents from below, making him a difficult opponent to defeat. Ryan (Hyper) hypothesized that if he wasn't defeated, Johan may could be able to "fuse" with an entire continent.
        • Geokinetic Regeneration: Johan can also use earth to heal himself, allowing him to recover from injuries and regenerate lost limbs. His regeneration was powerful enough to sustain multiple sword attacks from various mercenaries that tried to kill him in the past. He could even heal (although almost dying), after Asami used her "Double Impact" on him.
      • Plant Manipulation (limited): Johan can manipulate plants to a limited extent, allowing him to control their growth and movement. He can also use plants to ensnare his enemies, or create barriers to block their path.

Abilities

• Master Combatant: Johan stands out as a top-tier fighter, capable of facing even the toughest opponents with ease. His skills come from years of training in various martial arts and fighting styles, which have shaped him into a master of physical combat. His expertise allows him to dodge attacks with smooth precision, countering moves with calculated and powerful strikes.
  • Martial Arts Mastery: Trained under Asami, Johan is a master of martial arts. At her school, he learned a wide range of styles, including karate, judo, muay thai, and many others. These teachings have blended together to create his own unique fighting style. Using his martial arts expertise, Johan can turn his enemies' own momentum against them, making their attacks work in his favor.
• Genius Intellect: Johan's sharp mind sets him apart as a master tactician. His ability to quickly analyze situations and form effective plans makes him an expert at getting what he wants. His knowledge spans many fields, from history and politics to science and technology, giving him the tools to outsmart opponents both in battle and in intellectual challenges. His intellect is so advanced, that he alone can manage his "empire of crime" that roots all around the world with little effort, with a great charisma that manages to deal with even the most dangerous criminals.
  • Psychological Mastery: Johan has a talent for manipulating others, using his charm and eloquence to control those around him. He has a deep understanding of people's motives and can easily influence them. Whether through subtle persuasion or outright deceit, Johan is skilled at using others as pawns to achieve his goals, never hesitating to use psychological tactics to get ahead.

Weaknesses

• His chi isn't infinite, and he may be overloaded with pain if he relies on chi too much.
• While using his Earth Mimicry ability, Johan becomes more vulnerable to chi more than usual.

Techniques & Movements

• Thunderclap
  • Type: Attack Technique
  • Description: Johan gathers his chi into his hands, then slams them together, creating a powerful shockwave that is capable of knocking back opponents or causing damage to nearby objects. This technique can be used at close range or from a distance.
• Earthquake Stomp
  • Type: Attack/Support Technique
  • Description: Johan slams his foot onto the ground, causing a localized earthquake that can knock back opponents, create fissures in the earth, or cause objects to fall. This technique can also be used to create cover or barriers from incoming attacks.
• Shadow Step
  • Type: Defense/Support Movement
  • Description: Johan moves so quickly that he appears to teleport short distances. This technique allows him to dodge attacks, move quickly through a battlefield, or close the distance between him and an opponent for a surprise attack.
• Burning Fist
  • Type: Attack Technique
  • Description: Johan imbues his fists with magma energy, creating a fiery aura around them. When he lands a punch, the target is hit with a blast of heat and flame that can cause burning damage. This technique can also be used to melt through obstacles or weaken an opponent's defense. He stated that, at full power, he could blow up the planet from the inside.
• Earthen Barricade
  • Type: Defense Technique
  • Description: Johan utilizes his geokinesis to create a great, thick and durable wall of earth, which he can use to protect himself and others from oncoming attacks. The wall can be shaped and sized to his liking, and can be made to either fully block off an area or provide partial cover. Johan can also make the wall more resistant to certain types of attacks by imbuing it with his magma energy.
• Terra Spike Assault
  • Type: Attack Technique
  • Description: Johan thrusts his hand into the ground, causing a series of enormous stone spikes to erupt from beneath the earth, piercing through his opponents with unstoppable force. This technique can be used to impale multiple enemies at once, creating a deadly zone of defense around him.
• Lava Torrent
  • Type: Attack Technique
  • Description: Johan taps into his magma manipulation abilities to unleash a raging river of molten lava towards his adversaries. This searing torrent is capable of causing widespread destruction, incinerating foes and reducing obstacles to ashes. Its heat can also create a scorching battlefield, making it treacherous for anyone to navigate.
• Granite Skin
  • Type: Defense Technique
  • Description: Johan encases his body in a layer of solid granite, significantly enhancing his durability and resistance to attacks. In this state, he becomes almost impervious to physical harm and can withstand immense force. While his mobility is reduced, his offensive abilities remain intact.
• Magmatic Fusion
  • Type: Attack Technique
  • Description: Johan melds the powers of earth and magma into a devastating fusion. This fusion grants him temporary control over both elements simultaneously, enabling him to unleash fiery eruptions within earthen constructs, creating a volatile combination that magnifies his offensive capabilities.
• Terra Sentinel
  • Type: Support Technique
  • Description: Johan utilizes his earth manipulation to construct a formidable stone golem, which stands as an unwavering sentinel on the battlefield. The golem is programmed to guard and defend, allowing Johan to focus on offense while the sentinel stands vigilant, blocking attacks, and counterattacking when necessary.
• Meteor Strike
  • Type: Attack Technique
  • Description: When using his meteors, Johan can choose to concentrate the impact of the summoned meteor into a single point of devastating force. He then channels the meteor's energy through his body and strikes the ground with a powerful blow, causing a massive explosion that can decimate anything caught in its blast radius. The explosion can also cause shockwaves that can knock enemies off their feet and disrupt their movements.
  • Limitations: This technique requires a great deal of energy and can leave Johan weakened or even unconscious after use.

Quotes

Uhuhuhuhu, dear little Rose... You haven't changed anything since that day, huh? Even though you appear to be a rough and powerful woman now, you're still that traumatized little girl deep within... But, I don't want to do anything to you now. I'm here to make a deal. You help me take down these little horned bastards from Japan, and I give you anything you wish in return. How does it sounds?

Hmpf, what a tricky little guy you are, kid... I never knew that a child could be that powerful... wait, who I'm lying to? I know exactly who you are, Kim Dae-Seong. An adult man that forced himself to think he's a child in all possible senses. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Ms. Asami! Master! No time no see, right? Hahahaha! My time here in your school was one of the best moments of my life! Too bad you are such a softy... tsk, I would be your greatest pride if it wasn't for that. What a shame.

AHAHAAHAHAHA!! You all think I didn't won?! Expect for the worse! Problems aren't solved, they are "temporally disabled"! I bet in the future, all of you will be at HUGE trouble!

Trivia

• Johan, being a criminal boss and a geokinesis user, can be said as a reference to characters like Tombstone (Marvel Comics) and Titan (Invincible).
• The Order of the End (his organization) is so influential around the world, that is believed that, at least 40% of all the world's most infamous criminals, are/were (indirectly or directly) related to them.
  • Johan believes that all countries in the world has at least 2 members in his organization.
  • Not related to it's members outright, but Dae-Seong was indirectly warning his allies about the upcoming and inevitable fight with them; but because of his typical "liar nature", no one believes him and thinks he's a crazy boy.
• Rose's biological father (who was a businessman back then) was killed by Johan's organization, due to him owning some debt with the organization.
• Johan's favorite food is cinnamon buns.
  • His least favorite one is anything with chocolate (as he is allergic to it).
• The alias "Gravestone" was inspired by a childhood experience Johan had in an old cemetery. It was there that he first felt a sense of power and control, and the imagery of a gravestone stuck with him as a symbol of dominance over life and death.
• He stated that he has contacts with some politicians around the world, showing that he may have a certain control even towards some countries.
• He is completely xenophobic and thinks that any other race (other than humans) is inferior to him.
  • Other than the potential benefits that their abilities may give him, this is one of the reasons he wants to weaponize the oni race so badly.
• He hates hot climate, and that's why his personal room within the OOTE's headquarters is made of a permanent and durable ice.
• Johan has an affinity for classical music, particularly compositions from the Romantic era.
• He is a connoisseur of fine wines and often hosts private tastings for his inner circle, pairing wines with gourmet meals.
• In the end, actually, Johan has no actual plans.
  • Everything he did was simply because he developed a hatred to Asami and anything related to her. And the reason of this hatred is that she could never realize or admit his own potential simply for the sake of him being "violent", which, for Johan, is completely nonsensical.
• Apart from his powers, Johan is known for wielding a customized cane with a concealed blade.
• His preferred brand of cigarettes is a rare and expensive blend that he imports from a secret supplier.
• Johan's trust issues extend to even his closest associates. He maintains a network of spies and informants within his own organization to ensure loyalty.
  • This fear of betrayal stems from a childhood incident where he was deceived by a supposed friend.
• He harbors a fascination for vintage and antique cars. His private collection includes rare automobiles from different eras.
• Johan's moral descent took a darker turn when he attempted to defy his own ruthless reputation. In an unexpected twist, he chose to foster four orphaned children, driven by a misguided desire to break free from the malevolence tied to his rivalry with Asami.
  • However, tragedy struck when a rival criminal organization, aware of Johan's vulnerabilities, targeted and orchestrated the untimely demise of each foster child.
  • The one responsible to killing them is a very powerful, master of curses, oni called Otakemaru. And that's the reason Johan has grudge against onis in general.
  • This harrowing experience further solidified Johan's belief that vulnerability was a fatal liability, intensifying his resolve to wield absolute power and eradicate any semblance of weakness in his life.