Jei is his superbly dark and evil self yet here his darkness shows some substantial shades. He is relentless in his killing and doing his "work" even to the point of claiming a new sword with his powers. Yet when he turns to strike down Keiko he stops noting the Gods see no evil in her and even admonishes her to leave before the flames kill her. In doing so he gains our respect and understanding that there is more to him than just being an evil killer. Keiko even must sense this for as she has lost everything and has no hope or thought for her future she chooses to follow the dark man who has in his own way just set her free. Very powerful writing and art all found within a " funny animal comic" book. This is what makes Stan's series stand head and shoulders above much of the mainstream.