The yokai he killed was part one of the ones trying to kill him
The student he broke could be broken without causing permanent damage
Who said "like Akira?" If it was Seimei then isn't it odd that he doesn't know anyone else's name but knew Akira's? It was too perfectly timed if he said it.
This is a guy who knows the future so were these "needed" actions?
OR
B. He's desensitized by seeing the future that he's basically numb but not completely without compassion/empathy
His actions in the previous section as well as the fact that he felt yokai could be taught and "placed" the person who could accomplish that
He also placed someone trustworthy by his side (Suzaku)
He also kept the shutendouji from being eradicated for his future self
He probably knew when he'd die and that's why he asked Suzaku to watch over Douman at that time
It would depend on his motivations but this guy is clearly not full villain. If he was, wouldn't he use his abilities to live? Gain immortality or truly ignore everyone around him instead of being an onmyouji people come to for help?
Ok so is Abe no Seimei possibly:
A. playing the villain
The yokai he killed was part one of the ones trying to kill him
The student he broke could be broken without causing permanent damage
Who said "like Akira?" If it was Seimei then isn't it odd that he doesn't know anyone else's name but knew Akira's? It was too perfectly timed if he said it.
This is a guy who knows the future so were these "needed" actions?
OR
B. He's desensitized by seeing the future that he's basically numb but not completely without compassion/empathy
His actions in the previous section as well as the fact that he felt yokai could be taught and "placed" the person who could accomplish that
He also placed someone trustworthy by his side (Suzaku)
He also kept the shutendouji from being eradicated for his future self
He probably knew when he'd die and that's why he asked Suzaku to watch over Douman at that time
It would depend on his motivations but this guy is clearly not full villain. If he was, wouldn't he use his abilities to live? Gain immortality or truly ignore everyone around him instead of being an onmyouji people come to for help?