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The '''[[wikipedia:Asura (Buddhism)|Asura]]''' (修羅 ''Shura'') are the warrior caste of the [[Land of Asura]].
The '''[[wikipedia:Asura (Buddhism)|Asura]]''' (修羅 ''Shura'') are the warrior caste of the [[Land of Asura]]. Asura receive a strict [[wikipedia:Agoge|spartan upbringing]], learning only how to fight and kill. Only 1% of Asuran boys reach adulthood. Most of them are known to be not very bright and prone to be reckless in battle.
Asura receive a [[wikipedia:Agoge|spartan upbringing]], learning only how to fight and kill. Only 1% of Asuran boys reach adulthood.


: Despite the fact that most Asura are completely heartless and brutal, there are some Asura who still have some kindness and humanity in them like [[Nagato]], his men and [[Hyoh]] (before his corruption).
Despite the fact that most Asura are completely heartless and brutal, there are some Asura who still have some kindness and humanity in them like [[Nagato]], his men and [[Hyoh]] (before his corruption). Initially they were depicted an unbeatable killers. A [[Nameless Asura]] was able to kill [[Akashachi]]'s entire 100 man crew of pirates and mortally wounded [[Falco]]. However, it is possible that the Nameless Asura is a rare exception.
: Initially they were depicted an unbeatable killers. A [[Nameless Asura]] was able to mortally wound [[Falco]].
 
: After Kaioh's death, the Asura were wiped out by the Hokuto army and the rebel villagers.
After Kaioh's death, the Asura were wiped out by the Hokuto army and the rebel villagers.


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