Yomazu

Yomazu is one of the lesser-rank members of the Dark Guild, Grimoire Heart. Caprico is his boss. Unlike the rest of the lesser-rank members, however, he and his partner Kawazu are formidable opponents. 

Appearance
Yomazu is a tall man with a face that resembles that of a dog or goat. However, he is more dog-like in that he doesn't have goat horns. He wears a full set of samurai armor, including a kabuto helmet. His member stamp is on his breastplate. His sword is tied to his left hip.

Personality
He is confident in his abilities and fairly cocky in battle. He views the members of regular guilds as weak because they are willing to abide by the "suffocating" rules set by the Magic Council. However, he is prone to disclosing too much information. He let out in front of a downed Gajeel that the rest of Grimoire Heart would be coming soon, which effectively revitalized him for another round of battle. Later, after being threatened by Erza, he disclosed all the intentions of Grimoire Heart.

S-Class Trial arc
Yomazu and his partner Kawazu attack Tenrou Island first. They find Levy McGarden and make quick work of her, but she is saved by Gajeel Redfox. Yomazu states they are sent to "Poach all the Fairies on this island". He releases his attack Gou, which makes the surroundings so loud so that Gajeel and Levy cannot hear. Levy uses her Solid Script: Silent to silence Gou, much to Yomazu's surprise; so much that he screamed in disbelief. Gajeel, who is now able to hear, punches Yomazu. After, Yomazu is able to cut through Gajeel's iron dragon scales with Zan. He then uses Kan to pierce right through Gajeel. While Gajeel is down, Yomazu then uses Narukami to hit him again. With Gajeel down, he tells Kawazu that if they are this weak, they can defeat them. However, he lets it slip that his whole guild is coming, prompting Gajeel to have Levy run off and warn the rest of Fairy Tail about Grimoire Heart's arrival. Yomazu made to chase after her, but was stopped in his tracks by Gajeel, who then received rejuvenation from Levy in the form of a word of Iron that he immdiately consumed, replenishing his strength. Yomazu is then shocked to find Gajeel getting back up to battle him and Kawazu.

He and Kawazu continue to do battle against Gajeel, with the Iron Dragon Slayer slowly but surely becoming overwhelmed by the Dark Mages' combination attacks. Gajeel suddenly manages to defeat Kawazu, but not before leaving himself open. Yomazu manages to stab Gajeel through his metallic arm with his sword, but Gajeel breaks the sword's blade penetrating his metallic arm, shocking Yomazu once more. Gajeel then uses his secret technique, Karma Demon Iron God Sword and defeats Yomazu and his partner before collapsing from his wounds and exhaustion. Erza, Juvia, and Levy then arrive at the scene and Yomazu laughs at the fact that the main force was getting ready to arrive at any moment.

He is then violently confronted by Erza and he spills the beans on Grimoire Heart's goal. He informs them that the legendary black Mage Zeref, who was alive 400 years ago, is on the island, albeit in a slumbering state. He then informs them of the sheer power of the Seven Kin of Purgatory and shocks them when he says that one of the seven was already on the island.

Equipment
Samurai Katana: Yomazu carried a katana with an elaborate oriental-style hilt as his choice weapon. He used this in conjunction with his Orient Solid Script to manifest his words to induce Magical effects. It was later destroyed during his fight with Gajeel; Yomazu had completely pierced Gajeel's iron arm with the katana, but Gajeel wrenched it out, breaking the blade into two pieces and rendering it useless.

Samurai Armor: Yomazu wore a samurai armor complete with a helmet that provided him additional defense, though Gajeel was still able to damage him. The entire armor was destroyed by Gajeel's ultimate attack.

Magic and Abilities
Holder Magic User: His fighting skill is enough, when working in conjunction with his partner Kawazu, to immobilize and render Levy McGarden helpless, nearly killing her, had not been for Gajeel Redfox's intervention, and to momentarily beat Gajeel himself; a noteworthy feat, given that Gajeel is considered an S-Class level Mage.


 * Orient Solid Script: (lit. Solidified Body Words of the East) is a Holder Type Magic utilized by Yomazu. Like Solid Script, Yomazu can create word in the air which are transformed into various effects.


 * Bō:(防ぼう): This word creates a strong defensive wall in the form of a kanji that is powerful enough to remain intact after being hit by Gajeel's Iron Dragon Roar.


 * Gō: (轟 ごう): This word creates a deafening sound that drowns out all other sound making it nearly impossible for the enemy to hear anything else. Can be canceled out with "Silent".


 * Kan: (貫 かん): This word creates a beam of energy, which pierces his opponent.


 * Kasha: (加沙 カシャ): This word allows Yomazu to use his Dark Sword: Narukami spell.


 * Zan: (斬 ざん): This word creates many air blades. This Magic is strong enough to cut Gajeel's Iron Dragon Scales.


 * Sword Magic: With his katana, Yomazu is able to use sword magic.


 * Narukami: (暗黒剣 鳴咬 lit. Biting Echo): This technique creates a dark wave from his sword, which can cut everything on his path, including Gajeel's Iron Scales. Yomazu called this technique also Dark Sword.


 * Tsuranuki: (貫 lit. Penetrate): This technique makes Yomzau's blade longer and powerful enough to pierce Gajeel's Iron Scales.

Master Swordsmanship: Yomazu also possesses sword-based abilities: he wields a katana, and his swordsmanship is enough for him to keep on par with Gajeel's Iron Dragon Slayer powers, even managing to wound him at close range without the use of his oriental Solid Script Magic.

Major Battles

 * Gajeel Redfox & Levy McGarden vs. Kawazu & Yomazu

Trivia

 * Kawazu and Yomazu match the shaded figures in chapter 131, page 10, possibly making their debut much earlier than realized.