Nicotine Caffeine

Nicotine Caffeine (花諷院 和仲, Kafūin Nikochin) is a character introduced into the Samurai Shodown series in Samurai Shodown II. Similar to Neinhalt Sieger, he was dropped from the character lineup after his introduction and is then limited to mostly cameos or background story appearances.

Story
He is the chief priest of Koka-in (a pun on "Cocaine"), a temple deep in the mountains of Hida, and former master swordsman who taught Haohmaru and Genjuro Kibagami. He once exorcised many demons in his prime but became a monk after he was defeated by a "certain evil one" (implied to be Mizuki Rashojin). He leaves his temple in order to save his disciple from demons. He returns home after Mizuki's defeat and continues to offer sage advise to Haohmaru on his visits. Shiki's child, Mikoto, is raised in his temple.

Personality
In spite of being a wise elder, Nicotine takes life lightly. He has an enormous heart and is often seen smiling, even when fighting.

Powers

 * Summoning Magic - Using his magic sealing cards, Nicotine can summon a variety of mystical creatures.
 * Summon Fire Bat - He can summon a bat entirely composed of fire.
 * Summon Electric Wolf - He can summon a wolf entirely composed of electricity.
 * Summon Asura - He can summon an Asura demon, also composed of fire.
 * Multiple Attacks - He can deliver several attacks with his staff in an amazing speed.
 * Poison Breath - He can blow a small poisonous cloud of poison.

Fighting Style
He fights with a wooden staff and magical sealing cards. Of these cards, he can send projectiles from a high or low angle, confusing players as to which position they should block. The character also possesses a move that can reverse controller movements for a time. Because of his small stature, his attack range is short, though largely effective when once in range.

Music

 * Mayoi Kiri - Samurai Shodown II

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown II
 * Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden - NPC
 * Samurai Spirits: Tenkaichi Kenkakuden