Paul Ichijou

Paul Ichijou (一条ポール) is a student of Izumogakure Academy. Paul was created as the "Ultimate Life Form" (究極生命体 Kyūkyoku Seimeitai) by Professor Gerald Gekko. His purpose was to provide ways of developing cures for deadly illnesses that had no cures, namely for Gerald's granddaughter Maria Gekko, but he was captured and put into stasis by the military when he was deemed a threat to humanity. Fifty years later, Paul was released by Lyon to help him conquer the world by using the power of the Ten Tails but persuaded to help save it from Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's Return.

Appearece
Paul Ichijou is described as someone with a charming visage, has a handsome aura that stands out and perfectly matches the description of a "young and handsome warrior" in the archaic fashion. He stands near 180cm in height with a thick set of shoulders, compact waist and slender legs. As described by his schoolmates, he is a man whose physical appearance is popular with the ladies.

Personality
Masaki has a strong fighting spirit especially towards his considered rival, Paul Gekko.

Early Life
Fifty years ago, a top-secret project known as "Project Naruto" had begun on the Space Colony Yuki. Led by Professor Gerald Gekko, it was a government-sanctioned initiative to create "The Ultimate Lifeform," an immortal being that could be used for the benefit of the nation, likely in a militaristic fashion. While Gerald had initial misgivings to the purpose of the research he was assigned to, he realized that his results might be able to save his granddaughter, Maria. Suffering from the incurable disease Apoptosis, Maria only had a short time left to live, and Gerald was willing to do whatever it took to save her life. Going against his worries of stepping into territory man had no business playing with, the professor immediately began work, hoping that he could apply any newly-gained knowledge to find a cure to N.I.D.S. Even with the resources at his disposal, Professor Gerald was unable to make significant progress. Without alerting anyone, Gerald decided to plea to the stars for help, contacting the Dark Gaia offered to assist Gerald in his quest. He offered his blood - which ended up being the key to perfect the ultimate lifeform - in exchange for the Biometal Model J. Once brought to life, Paul Ichijou immediately befriended Maria, and they became close during their short time together. Gerald, meanwhile, ensuring that the Eclipse Cannon - an extremely powerful laser built into the Yuki - was compatible with the Ten Chaos Emeralds, so that when they did return humanity would be able to defend itself instead of bowing to their whims. However, Gerald's progress was ruined when it was leaked to ZAFT how he was able to create the successful prototype. What happened next was nothing short of madness, as G.U.N. troops descended onto the ARK, causing chaos and confusion wherever they went. Immediately they went after the Bio Obito, which they thought was the successful "Project Naruto" prototype, and in the process of putting the creature into stasis lost quite a few soldiers. From there they went about doing damage control, shutting down everything, getting everyone off the Yuki, and killing those who resisted if need be. Knowing that the ZAFT forces would be there at any moment, Maria convinced Paul to enter an escape pod, her final wish to him that he give the people on the planet Dens a chance to be happy. Wishing him goodbye, Paul could do nothing as he watched the ZAFT soldiers storm into the lab, firing a shot which would forever change the Shinobi's life.