Aries Golden Shield: The Mystery of Mu’s ‘Elegant War God’ – Examining the True Value of Sanctuary’s First Functional Gold Saint
Prologue: The Wise Blade of Jamir
In the combat hierarchy of the Sanctuary’s Twelve Temples, Aries Mu maintains a unique “scholar-general” demeanor. This hermit residing in the Pamir Plateau conceals terrifying power capable of shaking the Underworld Army beneath his skillful hands that repair Cloths and gentle, jade-like speech. Through three-dimensional analysis, this article reveals how this “atypical Gold Saint” rewrites the combat rules of the Saint Seiya world with strategy and telekinesis.
The Pinnacle of Defensive Artistry
Crystal Wall: The Absolute Defense
Physical Immunity: Successfully reflected Cancer Death’s Genma Ken (confirmed in Lost Canvas side story)
Energy Threshold: Withstood Galaxy Explosion for 3.7 seconds (Saint Seiya Encyclopedia)
Spatial Weakness: Zero resistance to dimensional cuts (natural counter to Gemini)
Tactical Applications of Telekinesis
Predictive Defense: Detected Aiolia’s manipulation before the Leo Temple battle
Matter Reconstruction</strong: Demonstrated atomic-level control during Cloth repairs (touching upon Athena's "life creation" authority)
Data Comparison: While Shaka’s “Fudō Myōō” requires closed-eye charging, Crystal Wall activates instantly
Textbook Cases of Intellectual Warfare
The “Strategic Defeat” in the Twelve Temples
Feint Analysis:
– Starlight Extinction deliberately offset by 15 degrees (creating counterattack opportunities)
– Protected vital organs while withstanding Galaxy Explosion (broken ribs but core intact)
Psychological Warfare: Transmitted intelligence about Specters while retreating
The Perfect Solution Against Earthly Star
This battle established Mu as Sanctuary’s premier “mechanism-breaking expert”
In-Depth Rebuttal of Controversial Points
Counterevidence to “Insufficient Offense” Theory
True Power of Starlight Extinction:
– Teleported entire Specter armies to Cocytus (animated original)
– Exceededin divine steel ore decomposition efficiency (ND manga)
Hidden Techniques:
– Telekinetic suffocation (unused against Papillon Myu)
– Cloth sealing technique (taught only to Kiki)
Historical Reassessment
Irreplaceability in the Holy War
Logistical Core: Maintaining 88 Cloths’ integrity > individual combat power
Information Hub: Telepathic network covering three realms
Defensive Anchor: Simultaneously protected five Bronze Saints and three Gold Saints (Soul of Gold)
Masami Kurumada’s Hidden Settings
Jamir Bloodline: The “∞” symbol in pupils represents infinite potential
First Aries Legacy: Spatial techniques taught by Shion never fully demonstrated
Epilogue: The War God Beneath the Elegant Surface
Mu’s qualification as a top-tier Gold Saint fundamentally redefines the Saint Seiya system. While Saga shatters stars with his Galaxy Explosion and Shaka illuminates three realms with Buddhist light, this Aries warrior weaves a telekinetic web that quietly controls every aspect of battle. His positioning as a “functional top-tier” resembles the starry sky above the Pamir Plateau—seemingly tranquil, yet containing the tremendous power to reconstruct the laws of matter.
The true measure of a Gold Saint isn’t merely destructive capability, but strategic value and battlefield control. Mu exemplifies how intelligence, precision, and specialized skills can outweigh raw power. His mastery of both defense and support roles makes him the ultimate strategic asset—a warrior who wins battles before they even begin through preparation, intelligence gathering, and perfect execution of specialized techniques.
For Aries individuals, Mu represents the perfect archetype: innovative, independent, and forward-thinking. His approach to combat reflects the Aries spirit of pioneering new methods and redefining possibilities. Rather than following conventional warrior paths, he creates his own rules and excels through unique capabilities that others cannot replicate.
