Tongara

Tongara (トンガラ, Tongara) was the captain of Narinki's Private Squad. He was fatally injured by Evil Natural Water and finished off by Mad Doctor Fish.

Appearance
Tonagara was a tall man with short black hair and an angular face, with a defined jaw and forehead. His battle attire consists of a specialized black and white power suit.

Personality
Tongara was a level-headed and charismatic leader. He often wore a stoic and determined expression, but was no stranger to sly remarks and wit, and showed genuine fear for his life once captured by the Monster Association.

Having witnessed so many atrocities on the battlefield (and committing some himself), Tongara had a nihilistic outlook. He believed that heroism and justice were lofty ideals, and that only money really mattered. He had a skewed moral compass, content to do anything that would get him ahead. However, after spending time with Atomic Samurai's disciples, Tongara found his optimism briefly regenerated. He even endangered his own life by saving Bushidrill from Evil Natural Water. In his final moments he admitted that it was brash to suddenly fancy himself a hero, and resigned to his fate as a nameless casualty.

History
Few details are known about Tongara's past. As a member of a private military company, he had been a mercenary for many years before his role in Narinki's Private Squad, fighting in wars and black ops missions across the planet. During this time he saw just how rotten humanity can truly be. This led to him developing a morally apathetic outlook on life.

Monster Association Arc
Tongara was appointed as the team leader of Narinki's Private Squad by Narinki to save his son from the Monster Association. Narinki stated that if his squad retrieved his son, they would be paid very handsomely, so much so that even their grandchildren wouldn't have to work.

When Tongara and his team arrived at the hideout, they managed to kill two Mysterious Beings before being caught by G5 and brought before Orochi and Gyoro Gyoro. Tongara tearfully begged for mercy, explaining that he and his team were only in it for the money. Several monsters jumped to kill the mercenaries, but Royal Ripper stopped them so he could have the pleasure of doing it himself. He then dragged his blade across Tongara's face, creating an X shape. G5 intervened, telling Gyoro Gyoro that their battle suits were potentially powerful weapons, so Do-S suggested to make them love slaves. Tongara and the mercenaries were then brainwashed into Do-S' servants by the strikes of her whip, putting their suits into overdrive.

Before the Hero Association's invasion, Do-S ordered Tongara and the others to each kill at least one hero. During the invasion, Do-S and the mercenaries came across Atomic Samurai's disciples and engaged them in battle. Tongara's rifle was bisected by Iaian, forcing him to fight unarmed. Once Sweet Mask took over for the three disciples, he moved to behead Tongara and the rest in one fell swoop - however, the disciples returned and subdued them without any injuries. This also snapped Tongara out of Do-S' mind control, and he tearfully thanked Iaian. With Do-S defeated, Sweet Mask requested the disciples escort the mercenaries to the surface.

Tongara and the mercenaries pretended to still be love slaves that had captured the three disciples, but when other monsters became interested they were forced to reveal themselves and fight. Afterwards, Tongara explained to Iaian that they were not leaving yet because they wouldn't get paid unless they retrieved Waganma. It became clear that Tongara was not the heroic type, annoying Bushidrill. Impressed by Iaian's skills, Tongara offered him a position in his private military company, which he politely refused. Tongara continued to pretend to be a love slave to get into the Monster Association's vault, but it still didn't work and another fight broke out. Noticing Master Joe escaping, Tongara split up from his squad to pursue it alongside the disciples. He shot Master Joe to stop him from releasing Evil Natural Water, but the monster still managed to pull the lever. Now trapped hiding from Evil Natural Water, Tongara attempted to shoot its eyeballs only to be pierced in the chest by its water cannons. Upon noticing it aiming for Bushidrill next, he rashly shoved him out of the way, taking the brunt of fire before being carried away by Iaian and Okamaitachi. Once separated from the monster by rubble, the disciples laid the mortally wounded Tongara down and he urges them to escape without him. As the light faded from his eyes, Tongara derisively laughed at his own stupidity, and his body was washed away in Evil Natural Water and devoured by Mad Doctor Fish.

Abilities and Powers
As a member of Narinki's Private Squad equipped with new battle armor from The Organization, Tongara had impressive abilities. Together with the squad, he was able to pressure Atomic Samurai's disciples, who are S-Class material according to Fubuki.

Mercenary skills
When not using weapons, Tongara was very proficient in close-quarter combat and seemed to use a variety of power-based attacks based on physical strength. His experience on the battlefield against enemy soldiers disguising themselves as civilians also developed his reflexes, allowing him to instantly counter attacks from behind. He could also create versatile strategies to deal with a variety of situations, but due to his lack of experience with monsters he was taken by surprise and his plan to rescue Waganma was ruined by Do-S and her brainwashing powers. As a professional mercenary, Tongara was also able to fake his emotions and trick others through acting, even though vicious monsters such as Royal Ripper are not easily affected by it. He was also able to replicate the behavior of a typical love slave of Do-S despite having experienced such a status only once.

Physical Abilities
Enhanced Speed and Reflexes: As a trained mercenary, Tongara possessed superhuman speed and reflexes. This was shown when he managed to react to some of Evil Natural Water's high-speed jet streams, saving Bushidrill from the monster's deadly water bullets.

Equipment
Battle Suit: Tongara wore armor manufactured by The Organization provided to him by Narinki. The armor is even more advanced than the previous battle suits and allows him to fight top-ranking A-Class heroes.

Machine Gun: Tongara carried a machine gun with him and was relatively proficient in wielding it. The machine gun was destroyed by Iaian.

Hand Gun: Tongara carried an emergency hand gun in case of need.

Trivia

 * Tongara's name is based on tōgarashi, Japanese for chili pepper.