she is often seen drinking sake, even on the battle field (she could drink several barrels of sake in one day). karura wields a massive black blade (personally designed to not break, not dull and not need resharpening), which is so ridiculously large and heavy that no one else can lift it. she uses it in conjunction with her superhuman strength to deal tremendous damage to her enemies. the name karura (迦楼羅, 迦樓羅, or 迦留羅), also known as garuda and garua, comes from the hindu and buddhist myth of the man-bird deity. her weapon can be said to be a powerful limiter on her body, for when she throws it down to fight under her own power, she is blindingly fast. at the end of the series she and touka become famous wandering mercenaries.