Sulfurina Ryuu-san
Sulfurina is the personification of the Emerald Green Spring and sulfuric acid. She appears as a beautiful goddess, but her true form is a terrifying demon whose poisonous gas kills those who approach. She is a significant antagonist in the story.
Quick Facts
What is Sulfurina's true nature?
She is the embodiment of the Emerald Green Spring, a hot spring emitting deadly poisonous gas.
What is her appearance?
She appears as a beautiful goddess but transforms into a monstrous demon when people get too close.
What is the composition of the poisonous gas she emits?
Hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide.
How is her poisonous gas detected?
Silver can be used to detect the hydrogen sulfide in the gas.
What is Senku's nickname for her?
Ryu-san (or Sal in the English translation).
Why is she called Ryu-san?
It's a play on words; "ryusan" is Japanese for sulfuric acid.
What is the effect of her poisonous gas?
It's lethal to those who get too close.
How can one survive exposure to her gas?
By wearing a gas mask and remaining calm to avoid hyperventilating.
Description
Personality
Sulfurina presents a deceptive facade of a benevolent goddess, alluring those who approach. However, this is a carefully crafted illusion to lure victims closer to her deadly gas. Once her victims are within range, she reveals her true nature as a vicious and merciless demon, eager to claim their lives. Her actions are driven by the inherent danger of the poisonous spring she embodies, rather than any conscious malice.
Abilities
- **Poisonous Gas Emission:** Sulfurina emits a deadly gas composed of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide, capable of killing anyone who gets too close. - **Illusionary Appearance:** She can appear as a beautiful goddess to lure victims closer before revealing her true monstrous form.