Saitō

Saitō (斉藤, Saitō) was formerly a second progenitor of the vampires and also served as an assassin in the Brotherhood of a Thousand Nights, later referred to as the Hyakuya Sect.

Appearance
Saitō is shown to have the appearance of a young man with a gentleman-like approach. He has short clean-cut black hair with bangs and dull black eyes. He wears a business suit that includes a white dress shirt, black dress jacket and pants along with a black tie.

Despite being a vampire, he does not have pointed ears.

Personality
As seen by the single appearance he has made, Saitō seems to have a cold sense of humor and attitude towards others, perhaps this being due to his nature as a vampire.

He is secretive and patient, going to great lengths to hide his true strength and identity.

He treated Mikaela Hyakuya gently and gave him money for ice cream. However, he treated Yūichirō Hyakuya with a cold nature, holding him against his will as he brought him to the orphanage. He also bluntly stated that Yu's home went up in flames and was also so hated by his own parents that they tried to kill him. Saitō then stated that in the Hyakuya Orphanage, everyone there was just as unwanted him therefore he would have a big, new family. It is difficult to ascertain his true nature.

History
Saitō was a former second progenitor among the vampires, but later due to unknown reasons he gave up his seat and became an assassin for the Brotherhood of a Thousand Nights. There, he worked with Mahiru Hīragi in the experimentation of the seraphs. They shared similar interest in opposing the Hīragi family itself. He delivers Yu to the Hyakuya Orphanage where Mika and Akane live on the night of the Apocalypse.

He is the one who convinced Mahiru to join the Thousand Nights, and later he betrays them after she does.

Volume 1
The English omnibus with volumes 1 and 2 comes out January 26th! Be sure to buy them!

Volume 2
The English omnibus with volumes 1 and 2 comes out January 26th! Be sure to buy them!

Volume 3
In chapter 3, the 6 p.m. news shows the fire at an apartment complex. A disheveled woman in her mid-twenties with long, silky black hair steps out of the crowd and screams for Yuichiro. She screams about a demon and says the fire should never be put out. She says the demon child should be killed immediately. She lights herself on fire, and firefighters tackle her.

Saito from the Thousand Nights appears and approaches the camera before the footage is cut.

Volume 4
Lacking information.

Volume 5
Lacking information.

Volume 6
Guren returns to his apartment to see Saito lounging on his sofa. They fight, and Guren accidentally cuts off Saito’s arm. Saito reveals he is actually a second progenitor who has been alive for over 1000 years. He asks Guren to kill his servants and join him.

Story: Vampire Reign
Thus far, he only appears in the flashback while taking Yu to the orphanage in chapter 22.

Natural Abilities
Being a vampire, Saitō is naturally far stronger and powerful than any human.As a vampire, he has immortality, eternal youth, immense strength, and rapid regeneration.

Being a former second progenitor as well as a member of the Progenitor Council, he is one of the most powerful vampires worldwide; he is also stronger than vampires who are of a lower rank. He is presumed to be stronger than Lest Karr and Krul Tepes due to his higher ranking in the council.

As a vampire and a noble, he also has the ability and permission to turn a human into a vampire.

In Volume 6 of the light novel, after Mahiru's transformation into a vampire, she attempts to kill Saitō with Shikama Dōji, but fails when the latter manages to block the cursed scythe with just two fingers. Mahiru notes that despite herself obtaining strength equal to a Third Progenitor, she's still unable to land a single hit on him.

It should be noted that he has yet to display his abilities as a vampire aside from slightly-greater-than-human strength and rapid regeneration.

Weapon
In the light novels, he uses chains covered with fuda and smoke coming from his body to fight Guren Ichinose.

Trivia

 * His favorite food is sandwiches.
 * He was formerly a second progenitor but gave up his seat due to unknown reasons.
 * Unlike most vampires we've seen so far, he's the only one without pointed ears.

Book 1

 * "It seems the future head of the Ichinose Clan is no pushover. But my, such a temper… A person just happens to board an elevator at the same time as you, and you attack without giving it a second thought..."—Chapter 3, Pages 60-61
 * "Very impressive, indeed. My poisonous mist should have paralyzed you by now… Don’t tell me you’ve been holding your breath this entire time?"—Chapter 3, Page 62
 * "My name is Makoto Kijima. I belong to the Thousand Nights."—Chapter 3, Page 63
 * "You have a lot to be angry about, Guren Ichinose… Believe me when I say you don’t have enough power to defeat the Hiragi Clan on your own."—Chapter 3, Page 65
 * "Here, Mikaela, take this money. The supermarket’s right over there.  I can trust you to buy the treats on your own, can’t I?"—Chapter 5, Page 91
 * "The kids at the orphanage all know me as their friendly Uncle Saito.”—Chapter 5, Page 91
 * "I don’t have a real name."—Chapter 5, Page 92
 * "Fine, have it your way. But do me a favor and call me Mr. Saito for now.  We don’t want to confuse young Mikaela."—Chapter 5, Page 92
 * "The Thousand Nights is dedicated to ensuring our country’s future. You may not be aware of it, Guren Ichinose, but if Japan continues on the path it’s on, it will face ruin.  The trumpets of the apocalypse are soon to sound."—Chapter 5, Pages 92-93
 * "If things continue on their current path, a viral outbreak will occur. Forbidden magics that no man was meant to meddle in will be unsealed, and our world will become one in which humans can no longer survive."—Chapter 5, Page 93
 * "War. It won’t be gods who spread this virus.  It will be man.  Humans.  And ones that you know very well.  The Hiragi Clan."—Chapter 5, Page 93
 * "The Imperial Demons are desperate to overtake the Thousand Nights as the leading magical syndicate in the country. In their panic, they have begun pursuing forbidden arts.  We are doing all we can to stop them.”—Chapter 5, Page 93
 * "Only ten days. In ten days, the war between the Thousand Nights and the Hiragi Clan will begin."—Chapter 5, Page 95
 * "Checkmate. When you meet your maker, tell him it was pride that was your downfall."—Chapter 7, Page 136
 * "Just my luck. I picked the worst spot to land.  There’s only seven people on the list of dangerous targets at this school, and I’m stuck handling two of them."—Chapter 7, Page 139
 * "It’s a long story. One of the students here betrayed the Hiragis.  This student has been selling secret magics to the Thousand Nights, behind the clan’s back…  The research project was an experiment we’ve been carrying out together with the student."—Chapter 7, Page 145
 * "Haha! Have it your way.  But you realize that Mahiru is still in love with you, don’t you?  The only reason she grew so strong, and betrayed her own family, was so that she could return to your side.  It was very brave of her, don’t you think?  All these years she’s remained true, working hard to be reunited with you.  Don’t you think it’s time you rewarded her devotion?  All she wants is for you to hold her again…"—To Guren, Chapter 7, Page 148
 * [Guren: "So the one who convinced Mahiru to betray her clan…"] Saito: "…was me.  She told me how she still loves you.  She wants to create a world where the two of you can be together.  She said she would do anything to achieve that goal.  Even sell out her own family."—To Guren, Chapter 7, Page 149

Quotes: Vampire Reign

 * "True, your old home did go up in flames. Not to mention you are now so hated even your own parents tried to kill you. But it's all okay now. In this orphanage, you'll find friends who're just as unwanted as you are. You'll have a big, new family."-- Saitō to Yūichirō Hyakuya, Chapter 22, "Taboo Krul"
 * "Needed or not, this will be your new home. It's the only place you can live. Welcome to the Hyakuya Orphanage, Yuichiro Amane."-- Saitō to Yūichirō Hyakuya, Chapter 22, "Taboo Krul"