Eiken is one of the Mt. Reikaku bandits in Genrou Den. In Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play, he is Tasuki's enemy and wrongful leader of the bandits.
Personality[]
Having sported a personality to match his equally unappealing features, Eiken was a perverted drunk with anger issues. Although he might have appeared to be dimwitted, it has been debated whether his plan to overthrow Tasuki was smart and bold or just a stupid drunk fantasy to begin with. His actions, while fueled by either rage, lust, or envy, could have been attributed to his constant inebriation and seemingly the lack of basic education. Much like a child, he was prone to throw temper tantrums, whine when he did not get his way, and crumble in the face of defeat.
Story[]
Genrou Den[]
Eiken first appears in Genrou Den, Tasuki's light novel. He is shown to be a power-hungry man who is determined to take over the role of Mt. Reikaku's then-leader, Hakurou. He makes peripheral appearances throughout the novel, but he schemes are not revealed in full until the original series.
Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play[]
Eiken and the bandits
Search for the Suzaku Seven arc[]
After Tasuki leaves Mt. Reikaku to find a cure for Hakurou's illness, Eiken patiently waits for the leader to pass to take up command of the bandits. He steals the blessed Tessen, a diamond fan that had the ability to conjure flames and turns the bandits against Tasuki, who was named as Hakurou's successor. Eiken's tyranny sends Tasuki into hiding, with only Kouji knowing his exact location.
When Nuriko, Hotohori, and Miaka are captured by the bandits, Eiken orders his men to take Miaka to his quarters. Meanwhile, the other two warriors are mistaken for women and forced to serve the bandits drinks. Before the bandit leader can assault Miaka, he is stopped by Nuriko and Hotohori before they are all ambushed by a cloaked figure. This figure is soon revealed to be Tasuki, who takes Miaka, believing he can hold her for ransom. In a rage, Eiken attacks the fleeing bandit with the Tessen, allowing Nuriko and Hotohori to escape and look for their Priestess.
Soon, Tasuki and the rest of the party return and battle Eiken and the loyalist bandits. Tasuki takes back what is rightfully his and defeats Eiken.
Sanbou Den[]
After his exile from the Mt. Reikaku bandits, Eiken retreats to join their rival: the Mt. Kaou bandits. There, he gathers an impressive force to attack his former gang. He plans to kill Tasuki and claim dominance over the two mountains.