Theory:Takezo Kensei

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Theory	Citations	Notes
Takezo Kensei is the hooded individual who killed Kaito.	None	- This is highly unlikely considering Kensei has supposedly been dead for quite some time. + Takezo has showed some form of regeneration. Perhaps this extends to aging, making him near-immortal. + If that above theory had some definite truth to it, it would explain why Kaito Nakamura and Yamagato Industries had such a big thing for Kensei- they were old friends! + Another thing, that might also explain how Linderman had the original Kensei sword in the first place, because if Kane/Kensei was in the old timers Heroes group with Angela and Kaito Nakamura, he would have also been with Linderman. • When Kaito sees the hooded killer he says, "I never would have thought it would have been you." • Also, in Distractions, when Hiro tells his dad that he needs his sword, Kaito seems to show disdain towards Takezo, as though he had known him and maybe they had fallen out somewhere between Kaito reading Hiro stories and the present. + The pieces of a picture with The Symbol on them are the logo of Takezo Kensei. File:KaneHoodedKillerCompare.jpg + The resemblance of Kensei, both body size, and facial, are very similar. - The actor for the hooded killer could be a stand-in for the actual character or a stuntman. - Only one pool of blood is shown under Kaito Nakamura's body. - If some of this blood is Takezo Kensei's, and he got up and walked away, he would have left a somewhat empty space where his body lay before he regenerated. - The process of regeneration usually takes about five to ten seconds in the Heroes universe. Ando ran to the edge of the rooftop and saw Kaito's body alone only a split second after he and the hooded killer fell off the roof and hit the ground. If the hooded killer is indeed Takezo Kensei, Ando would most likely have seen him.
Takezo Kensei is the ancestor of Claire.	None	+ They both have the power of rapid cell regeneration. - The Sanders family and Claire's biological "family" show that ancestry has no direct impact on the type of power one will have. + They both have blonde hair - possibly a result of genes being passed down.
Takezo Kensei's ability is longevity.	None	+ In Godsend, we learn that he is born in 1584. Hiro goes back in time to 1671 and finds Takezo who doesn't look like he is 87 years old. + He was shown to have died after being shot with three arrows, but came back to life. • Takezo Kensei is confirmed to have the power of rapid cell regeneration. However, this could work in the same way as longevity, given that the aging cells and tissues and whatnot would heal themselves due to Kensei's ability.
Takezo Kensei's ability has a side effect: Kensei's personality changes each time he is revived.	None	+ Kensei's dying words to Hiro were: "Maybe I'll be your hero the next time 'round." - It appears Kensei didn't know that he had the power of rapid cell regeneration. He could really have meant reincarnation in a different form. + Kensei's dying words in Kaito's tale were "Here is my love". + If this theory is accurate, it might explain how Kensei could become Kane. - His personality didn't seem to change afterwards. He still showed interest in wanting to be rich and not take his destiny seriously.
If the theory about Hiro being the Dragon of Kiso Mountain is true, then Takezo Kensei and Yaeko might travel along with Hiro to the future.	In the Sword Saint Chapter 4 Part 2 video, one of the professors say that after Kensei ripped out his own heart, nobody knows what happened after that. The professor guesses that Kensei and Yaeko might have travelled along with the Dragon of Kiso Mountain, and they were "never to be seen again".	+ Kensei might be so helpless and condemned to his "conscience", that he might even go to the future with him.
Takezo Kensei is the ninth founding member of The Company.	None	+ In "Lizards" Noah Bennet says that there are a series of 8 paintings done by Isaac Mendez. These could be the death of 8 of the founding members of the Company by the ninth member, Takezo Kensei. • 9 is an important number in Heroes. + The Symbol is first used by Kensei, and has since been adopted by the company, as well as others.
Takezo Kensei's actual power is postmortem regeneration.	None.	+ When Hiro pulled the arrow out of Kensei's chest he seemed to die first and then regenerate. - In Kindred he is shown to cut his arm and it regenerated without him expiring.
Takezo Kensei is still alive.	None.	• If this is true, then he could be Kane.