The Cockroach

"Who stands at the top of the bugs? Why, who else would you think? Only a bug would know what type of bug they are better than anyone else. Those who know exactly what bug they are, are also capable of knowing exactly their failings and overcome them. That is why this bug stands at the top of the others. How many could claim to have been born from nothing, to not even be a part of the world that carries on overhead, and evolve from their lower nature just so they can take part in it... so that they can conquer what used to stand in their way! The weakness of those satisfied with their stations in life disgusts Aziz to the point he cannot view them as anything but those undeserving of having their lives judged equally to his. You could all learn more from this cockroach then they could ever possibly learn from the rest of you. That is why they are the only ones deserving to stand under the banner of Aziz!"

Yuki Yuri

Normally, Aziz would only find entertainment in the strong, but Yuki Yuri appeals to him in ways he can't explain. Perhaps it's the fact that she almost willingly accepts whatever is pushed onto her, the way she panics over each and every little thing, or the fact that he's sure she's hiding some hidden potential behind her meek personality... but it really doesn't matter to him. Her existence makes others rely on her, and as long as they do so, they won't focus their efforts on better things like hindering his goals.
"The level of skill and coordination to trip on a perfectly flat surface... it's truly remarkable. Aziz does not think even he could replicate it even if he tried..."

Shigure

Shinka

One of the biggest disappointments within the City Between. As much as Aziz refers to people as bugs, he never actually expects them to turn into one. Someone who has the incredible power of a Kaiju inside them, and they choose to quite literally become an insect instead, insults and confuses Aziz to the point he can't even think of what to say about her. If he were to ever engage her in a fight, even humorously just to show the difference of strength between them, if she turned into a small creature and tried to fight seriously using her various transformations he'd be stunned for several seconds before turning and leaving. He wouldn't allow himself to stoop so low as to actually fight a worm.
"..."

Meliala

Despite Aziz's great declaration to fight against the heaven and earth, he had never been able to truly fight the Gods or their servants. Finding someone who could bring the fight to him and give him the taste of what he had missed out on his first life gives him a thrill he thought he couldn't ever find again. Aziz always speaks the truth, for every word is backed by the strength that makes Aziz everything he is. So if he declares he will fight the Gods, there is nothing to do except to wait for the moment that they decide to show their faces and challenge his march of conquest so he can take them down.
So, the Gods favour you... good, that's good for you... the Gods have never answered Aziz' calls, for they feared what he might do to them once they wander in reach. Cast them out of whatever paradise they decided to hide out in and set them before me! For I am Aziz, the Almighty! The fist which can reach even the stars themselves! I'll take these hands of mine, and tear them apart until only the stories of their departure from this earth remain!"

Chitragupta Kumari

They say that the Chitragupta Kumari radiates a sickly light, drawing on all manner of spirits who are pulled to her side by the allure of power. Aziz has seen Gods and lesser things attempt such plays of control, and despises them all the same. To deal in the lives of others, Aziz is no stranger, but all his exploits and achievements have been done with his own two hands. Leeching off the feats of another is a matter of disrespect and internal weakness. Aziz cares little for the supposed authority the exorcist offshoot has, for they've already grown so compliant with themselves that they no longer serve anyone, good or bad. Another obstacle that's sagged under the weight of time and human nature, no longer of any significance against Aziz.

Tsukuro

There's a certain level of respect levied by Aziz to those who know they are strong enough to take what they want. Who's to say that without his intervention that the weapon he wields would have ever seen the light of day. A weapon is made to be used, not to be admired from afar. That respect is nullified however by Tsukuro trying to make amends for doing so. There should be nothing that he should apologize for, in the opinion of Aziz. If Tsukuro put more of his efforts into making the blade his own instead of acting as though one day he'll have to return it, he'd be on a far better path than he currently is.
"This brat... if that blade could speak to you, it'd be thanking you for unshackling it from its prison. Don't be souring its freedom by threatening to put it back once you're through with it. Enjoy yourselves while it lasts instead of thinking how it ends."

Toshiko

"Aziz mentioned before the difference between those who treat the Divine Hand as a hammer, and those who realize its full potential... well it seems someone has decided to wield it like a battering ram. How absurd, using it like simple brute. If it weren't for the fact she wields its power now, I would have said the path of the Divine Hand would never reveal itself to such a unbecoming martial artist. All that power, wasted. Each movement is like a mountain falling from the sky, but it will never amount to anything if it takes years for it to reach you. The mere concept of the Divine Hand falling into commoner's laps is absurd, absolutely absurd... but it seems Aziz will have to reconcile that it is no longer the near impossible first step towards divinity as he once thought..."

Uriel

Aziz believes with absolute certainty that this boy is no angel. A living vessel capable of containing their divine powers would be nearly unheard of, as even practices dealing with those matters have to pour vast amounts of Aura to create one suitable for a short period. That leaves Aziz to believe that the poor man is either demented or demonic in nature. Either are suitable fates for someone dabbling in powers beyond their capabilities. While the speculation about Uriel's true origins are amusing, so is the thought of presenting Andrew and his sect the body of one of their so called divine messengers.

Distorted Mirage

The only member of the Hunter's Lodge who doesn't seem to be as simpleminded as her fellow members, but that may be due to her early membership and the fact she involves herself with matters outside the lodge, which may have saved her from their personalities festering and spreading to her. In some ways the Distorted Mirage is the polar opposite of Aziz, willing to lend a hand to anyone who desires help, while Aziz only concerns himself with the strong. Even their fighting styles are complete foils, with the Mirage embodying the flow of Aura itself while Aziz relies on the certainty of strength that comes from his own body and martial prowess. It is obvious that they'd never get along, however it would bring Aziz some measure of mirth to learn that she's doing this to pay off her debts and not out of the kindness of her heart. It seems even the most heroic of the Hunter's Lodge is only looking out for themselves in the end.

Hayato Taida

The speed of Hayato's swordsmanship is nearly as unrivaled as his promiscuous nature, but Aziz doesn't consider himself even comparable to the laid back swordsman. The sting of their blade is nothing to the soul splitting attacks of Aziz, and if he's so confident that his blade will reach Aziz before his hand reaches Hayato's throat, than he'll be in for a sudden surprise. An even greater surprise however is the fact that from such an unexpecting man came about a fairly respectable group. It leaves Aziz wondering if there's some positive trait of Hayato he's overlooking, but try as he might, he simply cannot understand any appeal to that man that others may have for him.
"Aziz hopes he is not as quick to fall as he is to swing his sword, but the stories from previous acquaintances about his.. performance... it seems unlikely.

Maihime Amajiro

Someone who hasn't even mastered one weapon couldn't ever be a threat to Aziz. Like all armaments, they each fall short of Aziz' own body. Even with all that Maihime uses to amplify their power, it's simply putting a new coat of paint on worn out weaponry. Her status as a bodyguard is equally as laughable. The idea of conscripting her services to work in his stead, simply to see her fail to perform the most basic tasks he assigns to her, is as appealing as snapping her blades in twain and use the shattered pieces against her.

Kuiara Tamenai

The subject of Muramasa's current wielder never ceases to entertain Aziz. In a extraordinary feat, the legendary blade has chosen even poorer than its rival. A headstrong and reckless swordswoman who's only lasted this long by the virtue of her adaptable body. It's clear to Aziz that her blade will pass hands soon enough. The idea of obtaining such a weapon is an interesting prospect, but Aziz only believes in the strength of his own body. No blade could keep up, even if they were a blade of legend.
"HAH HAH! Show us a good time, Kuiara Tamenai! The only path for you is to wet the streets with blood until you finally fall, and I'm sure it will be a spectacle."

Lloyd

Aziz would normally consider those who hide behind others a weak coward, but when those others are copies of themself, it gets a bit more complicated. He has never met a user of the Mind-Splitting technique that is capable of being as annoying as Lloyd. A singular bug is easy enough to squash, but dealing with an infestation demands more attention to ensure not a single one escapes to propagate again. Individually, Aziz overwhelmingly outmatches Lloyd. His injection technique is only effective if his weapon were to successfully land, and Aziz physical capabilities eclipses even the strongest of swordsmen, which makes it all the more frustrating that someone could return from certain death by having second, third, forth, tenth chances. Eventually Lloyd's time will run out and leave Aziz the victor, but the time invested to deal with one measly bug would leave Aziz unsatisfied.

Yoichi Muto

Iori

There are times when you need a delicate hand to traverse through a situation steadily to make the correct choices, while other times such situations can only be solved through total overwhelming force. Iori stands out to Aziz as someone who's managed to reach an equilibrium. balancing her strengths on a razor's edge. Someone once said that the strongest are able to get rid of everything unnecessary, with the more you cut away, the purer what's left behind becomes, and there must be something true to be said about that when regarding Iori's proficiency with her technique. Aziz can appreciate someone who's trained themselves into becoming a blade, although they will never be as quick and sharp as him, but it is on a level that can be comparable to the difference of a masterwork sword and a sharpened pencil. The Six-Fingers have yet to disappoint with the quality of their recruits, as they are more than a cut above the rest of the weaklings Aziz has witnessed.

Majushin Ryouka

The Majushin are no strangers to Aziz, as he's crossed paths with their forces during his first campaign that ended in failure. Having stood beside and against them, he knows not to take them lightly, as to mess with one is to instigate the rest of the nest. Ryouka is just another one of the Majushin spawn, possessing little qualms about the lives of others or the morality of the practices they pursue. While he does not think it impossible to contract her services, he knows even better that those who catch wind of his plans would never allow it to happen, and simply getting her to yield to his command by force would only garner more trouble than its worth. Even if he were successful, the likelihood that she would cross him some other time would make an alliance even less tempting, as the Majushin are known for advancing themselves regardless of loyalties or emotion, a trait that's only bested by the Blue Oni. There are ways that Aziz can think of to involve her in his plans indirectly, as it doesn't matter which side a Majushin is on when they are always out for themselves.

Miko

Aziz has to wonder what kind of life Miko can be considered to have. They are both long past their fated expiration dates, but while Aziz is in a mortal body with the power to remedy his previous mistakes, Miko is shackled to an eternal immaterial undeath. Out of everyone, she stands to survive to see the City burn to the ground, unable to stop it. Once he's finished with his work, he may show her mercy and cleave her soul until it no longer has a choice but to move on.
"Doomed to forever watch as the world changes while you stay the same, but you do not look like you falter in the slightest. Do you cling onto the hope that a day will come where you'll be set free, or are you content with not moving on while the rest of humanity does?"

Aoi

Aoi strikes a cord within Aziz as someone who overstepped their hands and receive a grievous punishment in return. They still walk their own respective paths, but both expanded from their original courses to seek a better way to apply their abilities. Aziz still thinks she's too close-minded by returning to the life of an Exorcist and naturally sees her as a obstacle due to her work as an Overseer, albeit a very weak one, but he is not as vehemently opposed to her as he is with the rest of the weaklings. After all, anyone who's brushed with Death is someone Aziz can understand.
"It seems you are no stranger to losing your previous life, but as how Aziz lost his body, Aoi has instead lost her mind. Aziz prefers the circumstances of his second life, for at least he knows how to build from his prior failings."

Dazai

The Six-Fingers holds much more promise than what Aziz has seen of the Hellion Mob. Even their weaker members hold some promise, although mainly as capable fodder to shore up the difference in numbers between Aziz and the rest of the City Between. Dazai is the absolute minimum Aziz would expect from a butler, being able to perform their job competently while dealing with the nuisances beneath their master raising their own hand to deal with it. The professionalism and the composure that he displays shows that those at the higher reaches of the mafia are capable of keeping their own in line. Still, Aziz doesn't respect Dazai in the slightest, as those in service to another should only do so to gain the experience for when they grow into their own, and it doesn't seem to Aziz that this man ever intends to do so. A killer who allows themselves to be collared without complaint must have a story behind their actions, but it is a story that Aziz cares little to hear.

Tie Dao

Is it mere coincidence that the Hunter's Lodge draws together those who are barely above the creatures they hunt, or are they just returning to the wilds where they belong? He may eat, hunt, and live as he pleases, but he does nothing to rise above such base instinct. Savagery without purpose is nothing more than a regression of human condition, as his worldview is preoccupied with only the forests he prowls instead of putting himself towards something lasting or significant. It's not all that different from someone who sits inside their room day by day, never venturing from the comfort of their home. Fighting just to sate one's hunger is pathetic excuse to fight, as it is just a temporary condition which can easily be overturned. An ambition such as Aziz' could never be sated, not until each and every person declared as an obstacle against him is gone, and even still he would continue to fight, to ensure his victory lasts in all the eons to come.

Chi Shin'Nou

Aziz is incensed by Chi's cool attitude, finding her worldview insulting. To put yourself on the level of others, to put everyone on the same level, it's inconceivable. The lack of self respect and ignorance of the natural hierarchy of the world does more to incite his anger than any other individual he could come across, no matter their strength. He doubts he'd feel better by snapping his fingers and getting rid of her, as it'd do nothing to disprove the ideas she lives by.
"Tch, the worm in the guise of a person still chooses to believe that every being is equal? If she paid a moment of time to look around in the world she's in, she'd break that daydream immediately. It is easy to break someone's body, but my fists cannot so easily break the beliefs of another."

Iku

Nothing threatens Aziz, but no one is above the primordial force that is Time. Aziz can conquer Death and the Emperors, but even he knows his time is limited. For as long as he lives, he is unstoppable on this earth, but one day his soul will waver and yearn to return into the emptiness it came from. Not everyone can resist the call of reincarnation forever, no matter how much they try. Iku serves as a irritating reminder of the timeframe he has to accomplish all that he's set out to do, and chooses to engage with her as little as possible. He doubts she'll ever be able to catch him to use her tricks, but there's no reason to sour his mood by laying eyes on her.

Senguru-No-Sumire

Aziz cannot imagine letting others inhabit his body, as unlike her who does it out of duty and to grow her strength, those who latch themselves to the name and power of Aziz would only do so to his detriment. He stands proud of the strength he's cultivated within himself, and is no stranger to using others to his benefit, but to do so in such a personal way leads him to think that it's cheap method which will lead to future ruin, despite acknowledging the difficulties and skill needed in handling a multitude of spirits in different magnitudes. She is someone who mystifies him as an emptiness without true ambition, being more like a leaf on a tree than an insect. Something that goes through life without drive.
"Is there truly a Seguru-No-Sumire, or merely a vessel which calls itself such. Would anyone even know?"

Moros Redsilk

In such a cutthroat world, it is surprising that Xana would have let blood stop her from culling all those who could possibly impede her ambitions, but seems she's found a way to make him completely subservient to her without any usage of techniques. As to whether it was through fear or admiration, it cannot be determined. Aziz would be impressed by how many flock to Xana's side, but they are still all too simply weak to do more than making it easier to massacre them all at once. Moros is a bore to him however, as it is too easy to dispatch him and too easy to rile him up to get any enjoyment out of it. He is someone who cannot get stronger from his own merits, no matter what he may try, as he'll always rely on others to take the easy way.

Yamata no Mizuki

A drug dealer who concerns themselves with such things as morality, does she really belong in Red Light? Of course she does, as where else would she get the power and prestige that comes with peddling her paltry product. If the idea of people getting themselves into harm's way due to her actions were enough to halt her completely, she wouldn't be here, now would she? Stand proud then, just as to how she stands behind her mix of tonics and toxins. If there are those willing to dose themselves into eternal slumber, then there should be no shame in supplying that oblivion for them. The same seekers of short-lived satisfaction would have never posed a threat to Aziz in the first place, therefore he doesn't care whether they live or die by someone else's hand.

Ootori Tsugumi

Her skill with the staff is curious. She is of no notable note, no formidable strength behind her strikes, but it's the accumulation of experience behind that stick of hers which gives rise to her status from a mere germ to a simple bug. Regardless of how many opponents she's fought before, it's not enough to prepare her for Aziz, as he's fought far stronger opponents far more than she could imagine. Considering her previous failings, it doesn't seem likely that she'll be able to advance any further than she already has. It seems she'll just have to continue her legacy as the eternal loser, but it seems she already accepted her life of loss with grace.

Femurman

Femurman is someone Aziz has heard much about, leading to quite the disappointment when the stories of his resilience and martial prowess turned out to be much more underwhelming than they made it out to be. Aziz can't help but to think that the only reason Femurman has persisted for this long was due to never facing someone who actually knew what they were doing, as he can only see the easily exploitable gaps that make up their style.
"A bird can only move so freely outside of a cage. In Aziz' presence, such freedom is not easily permitted. What will you look like when your wings are clipped? No more as clumsy are you are now, in the opinion of Aziz."

Azami

Not the first gifted burnout Aziz has witnessed, and certainly won't be the last. If it weren't for her cripplingly weak resolve, her habit to blast away anything in her way regardless of their strength would be a valuable asset. Unfortunately Aziz cannot even trust her to do that right, since she'd need to be fueled on booze to get her on board with such an idea, and could be swayed to any side as long as anybody showed even a shred of kindness. It might be a sort of blessing in disguise, as she's more likely to impede whatever group mistakenly takes the chance to recruit her into their ranks.

Kenshin Go

It seems he's well aware that the only performance he can play resides only in smoke and mirrors, the sparks of passion being smothered out long ago, but it seems he's under a delusion even stronger than his own technique. The idea that one day he'll be able to find his reason to continue. Aziz can't help but to laugh at such a sight, for it is a tale as tragic in its futility. The longer he waits, the more he'll find his spirit shaved away, bit by bit. If it weren't for the fact that he held some measure of potential, he would have been just as well off as Joe White, sitting around while others soar on by.