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BYD · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:06 am Post subject: Takezo Kensei - regeneration

It appears that Takezo has something in common with Claire, He seems to be able to regenerate himself.

Payquage · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:23 am Post subject:

I wonder if Kensei knew he had this - I didn't quite catch it, but he said something about "next lifetime" to Hiro when he was shot. OTOH, that was mild compared to what I expected him to say if he thought he were dying as a result of Hiro's actions.

This could make Hiro and Kensei an interesting team.

BHustonM · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

I am going out on a shaky limb here... I dont think that Kensai has an ability. I know what we saw last night, but I also know what we did not see. When Claire was shot, her body pushed the bullet out as she was being healed. That DID NOT happen with the arrow in his chest (the one that Hiro did not pull out).

Remember when Hiro an Ando were in Vegas and the showgirl shot at them and hiro backed the bullet back into the gun? We discussed how he did that. It was mentioned then that there was shock on the girl's face as if she saw it happening. Some speculated that he simply sent the bullet back in time. What if Hiro sent Kensai's body back in time in a similar fashion and healed him?

If Kensai has regeneration, then I will be mad that Kring did not have his body push the other arrows out!!

MrMishima · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject:

I don't think it was Hiro, because he was surpised to see it happening himself.

stonegroove007 · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject:

Let's not forget, both Claire and Peter had to have offending objects removed from then before they regenerated. Granted, they both had objects in their brain, but didn't that particular arrow pierce his heart? Maybe it, too, had to be removed before he could heal up.

mattk25 · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject:

I was wondering why he didn't have to remove the arrow either for him to regenerate. I guess we'll find out if he really has a power or not, but at least that's what they want us to believe right now.

Jormengrund · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject:

To be honest, if you're going for a timeline Byd, then Claire has something in common with Kensei, since he's quite a bit older than she is at this point, being back in the 1600's, while she's in present day! lol

longhairdfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject:

I think it has a bit of a twist actually, not regeneration but resurrection. He died, then healed. I think he carries his wounds until he dies, then they heal, hence his alcoholism. To deal with the pains until his next death.

whodack · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject:

I think it's just plain simple regeneration, Claire-style. Kring mentioned that they would introduce characters with identical powers - and here they are.

West - Nathan
Claire - Kensei
Peter - ? (Claude mentioned "you're one of them", meaning others like him have existed.)

I think we'll see more duplicates in the future (or past, as the case may be Wink

).

SuperBoot96 · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject:

Squeaker · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:43 am Post subject:

I'm with Longhairdfreak on this one. I think he doesn't heal persay - I think he resurrects. That's why he said "Sorry, Carp. Maybe I'll be a hero next time around." Then he dies, and does his Doctor Who trick.

THIS would explain even better why the legend claims he cuts out his own heart. Maybe when he fought the 'dragon' he became so mashed up and wounded that he wasn't strong enough to continue. So he rrrips out his own heart - to die and be reborn anew!

That's so awesome...

mattk25 · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

Well if he does resurrect, he doesn't stay dead for very long. LOL!

Hercules67 · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:40 pm Post subject:

And here's MY BIG VOTE that regeneration is not Kensei only power.

If you follow the link in my signature, you will find that I have argued that Kensei is more like Sylar and he will learn new powers as he goes along.

I believe, Hiro inadvertently infected Kensei with regeneration (I Know, a far out theory)....

Payquage · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:16 am Post subject:

mattk25 · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject:

So after last night's episode it would appear he does have the ability to regenerate like Claire.