Ryōmaru Sagara

"I don't know what you're talking about... The strong kill the weak, that's why it is suicidal for a weak person to walk the path of martial arts. Your master should have taught you that first. A person can only truly become strong with a powerful body and an unbreakable heart. Fighting isn't about protecting people, it's about fighting for one's pride! As long as you continue delude yourself with your lies, you will never defeat me!"

- Ryō speaking to Minato Kuramoto, during their fight.

Ryō Sagara (りょう相良, Sagara Ryou) is a student at Karakura High School, and is the top disciple at one of Japan's most famous karate dōjōs. He is viewed as the most popular student in both aforementioned institations, and was formerly a childhood friend of Minato Kuramoto. Ryō is one of the nine Jinki Fragments, and trains under one of the L'Obscurité members, Noriaki Ueshiba. He is often characterized as Minato's main rival in the series.

Quotes

 * (To Minato Kuramoto) "‎All martial arts are built upon the premise of conquering your opponent. Saying that you'll use it to "protect" someone is just ludicrous sentimentality! I guess you just haven't realized it yet. Even by protecting someone, it only means you're killing someone else so that another may live. It's hypocritical to the point of being hilarious. Minato, you were naive back then, and you're naive now! Give up. Your martial arts can't help you now!"