Age

28

Birthday

May 5

Horoscope

Taurus

Height

182 cm

Weight

80 kg

Hair

White

Eyes

Red

Affiliations

White-Clad
Knights of the Ashen Flame

Occupation

Assassin
Butcher

Abilities

Third Generation Pyrokinetic
Crimson Bullet (Iron Blood)

Nickname(s)

The Blood-Stained Assassin

Manga Appearances

Fire Force Chapter 29

Anime Appearances

Fire Force Episode 19

Assault is an antagonist affiliated with the White-Clad, specifically serving as a member of the elite unit known as the Butchers. Often referred to by the moniker "The Blood-Stained Assassin," he is a former executioner specializing in annihilation missions. He is introduced during the Netherworld arc as a highly capable combatant tasked with intercepting and eliminating members of Special Fire Force Company 8.

As a Third Generation pyrokinetic, Assault employs an ignition ability known as "Iron Blood." This power allows him to generate and manipulate iron created from his own blood, shaping it into hardened projectiles that function similarly to missiles or bullets. His combat style is defined by precision marksmanship and suppressing fire, and he frequently utilizes the surrounding environment to ricochet shots for tactical advantage.

Despite his combat proficiency, Assault displays a specific vulnerability when engaging Tamaki Kotatsu. During their encounters, her "Lucky Lecher Lure" phenomenon triggers an involuntary physiological reaction in him, causing him to lose composure and withdraw from the fight. This recurring interaction prevents him from completing his assassination objectives, neutralizing his lethal capabilities solely when facing her.

Following his initial failure, Assault undergoes a self-imposed isolation regimen dubbed the "Iron Wall of Training." He attempts to desensitize himself to suggestive imagery to overcome his weakness. He reappears later to challenge Tamaki again, believing he has immunized himself against her distraction, but is ultimately defeated when the encounter deviates from the specific scenarios he prepared for.

Assault functions as a recurring obstacle for Tamaki, shifting from a serious lethal threat to a figure of situational irony. His role serves to deconstruct the "unstoppable assassin" archetype by juxtaposing his high-level combat skills with a trivial, non-combat weakness that repeatedly undermines his mission success.