Jinsaz

Jinsaz is the slash ship between Jinsei Kimura and Saz from the Cape of Spirits fandom.

Season 1
Jinsei and Saz's first interaction in the story is in episode 6. Jinsei along with Kanae and Flayvus see a figure in the trees, which turns out to be Saz, although his face is covered so Jinsei does not notice who is at first. Saz suddenly attacks them although Jinsei is able to break his sword. The two still fight and Jinsei starts wondering if it is Saz since he recognizes the attack pattern. Jinsei is able to knock Saz down, but Saz gets up, still determined. His helmet breaks and Saz's face is revealed. The two continue fighting, and this time Saz is able to knock down Jinsei. Although Saz does not do anything else and leaves, saying he'll come back when Jinsei is worthy or fighting him.

Season 2
In episode 31 (season 2 premiere), Jinsei is imprisoned and Saz goes to see him. Saz informs Jinsei that his trail will be in a few days, which Jinsei finds to be "absolutely useless information". Jinsei instead asks for a rematch between the two. Saz reasons that Jinsei is unarmed but Jinsei interrupts him and calls him an ass. Saz tells Jinsei how after finding out that he betrayed the emporer, Jinsei stopped being Jinsei to him. Jinsei then asks what he was to Saz. We get flashbacks and Saz explains how he thought he'd fight to defend the Empire under Jinsei's leadership, he thought that he would be Jinsei's Chief General, and that he would be proud to call Jinsei his Emporer, but now, that disgusts him. Jinsei is silent before saying that Saz would've made a great one.

Final Season
In episode 66 (finale season premiere), Jinsei and Saz's backstory is revealed. Due to a rebellion outbreak, Saz's parents died and so Jinsei's parents took him in. Jinsei and Saz meet for the first time and Jinsei tells Saz he feels sorry about what happened. Saz wipes his own tears and tells him that it was bound to happen considering his parents were in the military. In an attempt to cheer up Saz, Jinsei asked if he would like to show him and his sister some cool moves since Saz's parents were skilled sword fighters. Saz agrees and smiles while blushing. Saz says that although he didn't realize it back then, Jinsei somehow understood him a bit too well. He goes on to say that he wasn't very good at expressing himself, and Jinsei was probably the same.

We skip to when Jinsei's mother died. While practicing with swords, Jinsei breaks a sword asked himself why his mother had to leave him. Saz offers Jinsei another sword but Jinsei grabs the sword pulling Saz closer to him. Jinsei tells him that he'll never let this happen to his family ever again, "That includes you, Saz...Don't ever leave me, okay?"

We then skip again to when Jinsei and Saz have passed a test to finally start using sword coins. Jinsei and Saz make a bet where the first to break the sword coin would owe the winner a wish, or request.

Saz explained how Katsurou was the first person to break Jinsei's sword and how Jinsei was always arrogantly proud of whatever he did, and that Saz didn't like seeing that side of him. Saz says that it was clear Jinsei had become obsessed, whenever Jinsei failed to capture of defeat Katsurou, it felt like he was spiraling. Saz, tired of Jinsei's suffering because of Katsurou, had grown to hate Katsurou. Saz wanted to end the mission himself so that Jinsei would just return normal again.

We then see Jinsei tell Saz in the flashback that everything he does is for the sake of his family, and that whatever decision he decides to make in the future, Saz would understand. Saz says that he owes Jinsei's family a great deal but Jinsei tells Saz that "You don't owe me anything. I just want you to keep living." But Saz goes on to say that he will never understand why Jinsei decided to betray the empire, his family, Saz.

In chapter 67 we cut back to present time where Jinsei along with others try to prove to the Empress who really brought the downfall of the Emporer. Jinsei bluntly says that Rhylus is dead and how he had tampered with the gauntlets to hurt others, but Rhylus ends up being alive, causing a fight with everyone. Saz sees that Jinsei has upgraded his Regalia and is now worthy of fighting him. Saz doubles himself using his spirit coin and the two fight. Saz asks Jinsei why Katsurou is his spirit coin and Jinsei tries to explain but Saz interrupts him, saying that Jinsei will not be leaving again. Katsurou suddenly attacks Saz and the two fight, Katsurou is able to knock both of Saz's coins off his glove and the fight ends when Kanae calls out to Jinsei and he leaves on the ship.

In chapter 72 Saz finds out that Jinsei was right about Rhylus and the Empress requests him to go find Jinsei.

In chapter 73 we see Saz wake up at Mapulehu Village. Pisca explains to Saz how Jinsei found him after Seven and him picked up a distress signal coming from the Empire Palace. Pisca tells Saz that Jinsei took off without even notifying anyone. We then see Kanae and Weret walk by Jinsei outside of where Saz wakes up in. Kanae jokes about how Jinsei looks anxious, "like some dude waiting for their partner to give birth or something." Kanae admits that she's never seen him like that and wonders about the history between Jinsei and Saz. Back where Saz is, Jinsei and Marius have entered and they talk about how Saz was able to get his Regalia to level three. Pisca suggests that Saz helps Jinsei get his Regalia to level three and Marius agrees. Jinsei also jokingly agrees, "since you like criticize my Regalia abilities." Saz tries to deny this but then remembers how he did in fact tell Jinsei that he doesn't understand his Regalia's powers. Still, Saz refuses to strengthen Jinsei's bond with his Regalia, Katsurou. Although in the end the three are able to convince Saz.

In chaper 75 after Jinsei and Saz's training, Flayvus comes up to Jinsei telling him about how one of the Spirit Coins started to act strange. Suddenly, an explosion happens and Flayvus and Jinsei switch bodies. The reaction was caused by a Spirit Coin named "Da Ji" and Da Ji requests Flayvus in Jinsei's body to seduce someone into making a Spirit Contract with her, at first she chooses Marius, but in the end decides to choose Saz to be seduced. Jinsei is strongly against this idea and tries to force Da Ji to choose someone other than Saz (it doesn't end up working). While Marius, Weret, Kanae, Flayvus, and Jinsei are talking about the situation, Saz happens to walk in. Flayvus (in Jinsei's body) attempts to talk to Saz and Jinsei (in Flayvus's body) grabs his arm and tells him "Don't." Jinsei decides to talk to Saz himself. While Jinsei is trying to talk to Saz in Flayvus's body, Flayvus walks up to them and puts his arm around Saz's shoulder, making him blush. Flayvus attempts to "seduce" him, asking him if he's interested in a "new shiny Spirit Coin" while Jinsei is crouching, covering his face in misery not being able to watch Flayvus's attempts at "seducing" Saz. Saz declines and later on is able to find out that Flayvus isn't actually Jinsei, grabbing his shirt and about to attack him, believing that he is another one of Apophis's (Rhylus) puppets.

Da Ji talks to Falyvus in the spirit world and she ends up deciding to make a contract with him instead of Saz. Da Ji kisses Saz on the forehead and leaves, telling Saz to "take care of blondie (Jinsei)".

Later on, Jinsei tells Saz that Marius informed him about Saz's wounds that were inflected by Apophis. Jinsei tells Saz that he's also worried. Saz sarcastically is in disbelief that the "great" and "powerful" Jinsei would actually be worried about others and Jinsei just says that he's just glad that Saz is finally talking to him without wanting to fight him. Saz blushes at this and changes the topic, asking about Flayvus and Jinsei switching bodies. Jinsei tells Saz that it would be wise to just wipe his memories of anything that happened during that time. Saz questions why, asking "Was it too...beneath you?" Jinsei asks what Saz means by this but Saz just says "Never mind." Suddenly, Saz pins Jinsei against the wall under Apophis's control. Saz says that he didn't mean to and thinks to himself how he just had no control over his limbs just then.

In chapter 79 we see Jinsei and Saz training again. Katsurou points out that Saz seems to have something personal against him (it is heavily implied that Saz is jealous of Katsurou) and Jinsei agrees, saying that he thinks his injury has been throwing off his movements.

We then see Kanae and Weret walking together, and Weret mentions how Saz brings out another side of Jinsei. Kanae looks over to Weret and says "You've noticed it too, right?" and says how Marius, Pisca, and Jinsei have been eyeing Saz like a hawk, but Jinsei in particular...Kanae assumes that Jinsei must be worried. The two then notice Saz yelling at Jinsei to stay away, saying that something is wrong with his limbs and how he can't control them. Despite Saz telling Jinsei to stay away, but Jinsei doesn't, yelling back at him how it was stupid to try and hide something like this when he knew it was going on. Kanae and Weret restrain Saz but Saz is able to break through and pins Jinsei to the ground, choking him. Saz says that he thinks Apophis is after Jinsei's Spirit Coin and that he'll have to summon his Regalia. Jinsei refuses, not wanting to hurt Saz. Saz yells at him, telling him that he's going to kill him at this point. Jinsei tells Apophis to come out and fight him himself. Saz falls and Jinsei catches him, worried.

Jinsei asks Saz if he's alright but Saz ignores the question, apologizing to Jinsei. Jinsei tells him it isn't his fault but they have other things to worry about, that being Apophis.

After the fight with Apophis, Saz finds Jinsei. Jinsei talks about how Katsurou hasn't responded to Jinsei since. Saz tells Jinsei that Katsurou might need time to recover from the traumatic information he just learned and Jinsei tells him he's right. He then tells Saz to come down and sit with him. Jinsei thanks Saz for helping Katsurou but Saz tells Jinsei it was only to help out him. Jinsei tells him he still appreciates it and then goes on to talk about how he realized he didn't actually know Katsurou very well and only saw him as weapon, he then apologizes for talking about him remembering that Saz dislikes Katsurou but Saz interrupts him and says that he's changed and is starting to rely on his allies more, and in return they seem to trust him. He continues saying that the way Jinsei is even worried about Katsurou speaks volumes. Saz tells him if he wants to reach level 3 he'll need to trust Katsurou more, "his partner". Jinsei responds saying that Saz is his partner too and apologizes for how he has treated him in the past. Saz tells Jinsei to shut up and that he should be the one apologizing. "...I should've given you the benefit of the doubt...since I promised you I'd always stay by your side."

- Saz to Jinsei

Jinsei says "...We're pretty shit at communication, aren't we?" and Saz agrees. Jinsei starts laughing and Saz stares at Jinsei, blushing. When Jinsei stops laughing Saz turns his face away, still blushing. Jinsei then asks Saz to stay by his side until the end.

In chapter 82, Weret informs Saz that the professor requests them to gather at his place. While walking, Weret jokingly asks if Saz has made up with Jinsei yet and if he's not trying to strangle him anymore. Saz doesn't find it funny and Weret tells him she's just teasing. Saz. while blushing, then tells her about what Jinsei told him last night about staying by his side saying that he's not too sure what to make of it. Weret then shakes Saz's hand and tells him "Congratulations. You have my blessings." Saz doesn't understand but they get interrupted by Flayvus.

General Marius informs them that they will have to defeat Apophis, with or without Jinsei's level three. Jinsei says that he is still not able to talk to Katsurou and so Khaibit, Saz's Regalia, helps him talk to Katsurou in the spirit world. To bring him to the spirit world, Khaibit grabs Jinsei's hand which seems to make Saz a bit jealous.

Later on, Saz asks about what happened with Katsurou in the spirit world but Jinsei tells him that he won't be using his Regalia's level three. Saz asks him "...what if it's necessary to defeat Apophis." and Jinsei tells Saz to trust him. Saz tells Jinsei that he trusts him and he should know that he won't be alone. Jinsei tells him that he knows because he has all of them by his side this time. Saz blushes and smiles.

They are all suddenly transported to a mysterious flying place by Apophis. While they are fighting, Kanae kisses and confesses to Weret before jumping down with Flayus, Jinsei, and Saz. Kanae jumps down, covering her face in embarrassment while Jinsei and Saz catch her. Kanae says that Jinsei is annoyed because he just lost a bet they made before the mission, she then tells Jinsei it's his turn (implying they made a bet to see who could confess to their crush first). Saz asks Jinsei what she means but he looks away blushing.

During the intense battle with Apophis, Saz falls down after protecting Jinsei from Apophis. Jinsei reaches out to Saz and says "Hey you bastard...You promised me...You promised you'd stay by my side." Saz with the little strength he had left, reaches out to Jinsei telling him that his original duty was to protect Jinsei and his family.

Jinsei holds Saz's hand and looks down with a desperate expression. Seeing all his friends, Jinsei finally decides to use his Regalia's level 3 and defeats Apophis.

6 months later in episode 89 (series finale), we see Jinsei and Saz practicing fighting with their swords. Saz easily breaks Jinsei's sword but Saz accuses Jinsei of choosing a cheaper sword on purpose. Jinsei asks Saz what his request is since Jinsei lost the bet. Saz stays quiet and looks away while blushing. Jinsei seems to have figured out Saz wants but Saz starts walking away. Jinsei asks if Saz is upset, and Saz says he isn't. Jinsei still apologizes for being away too long and suggests that Saz should come with him next time but Saz refuses. Jinsei asks Saz why but as Saz is explaining, Jinsei puts a hand on Saz's face and says he doesn't like Saz's new look (Saz has an eyepatch). Before Saz can finish his sentnece, Jinsei interrupts him again saying that he can't see both of Saz's "pretty eyes" anymore. Saz calls him gross and tells him to get his hands off while blushing but Pisca's daughter interrupts their bickering.

Saz tells Jinsei to follow him because he had to show him something. While walking, Jinsei wonders if what he's doing is enough or if he's just running away from his supposed role as an Emperor. Saz reassures Jinsei, telling him that Jinsei has never backed down from a goal, and the difference now is that he asks for help this time. Saz tells Jinsei that Emperor or not, he's proud of him. Jinsei blushes at this then changes the topic to Saz's request. Saz tells Jinsei to forget it and to come back with a better sword next time but Jinsei pulls him into a kiss. "Not like you need to tell me anyway."

- Jinsei to Saz after their kiss

Jinsei hugs Saz and thanks him for staying by his side. Saz hugs him back and smiles.

Fanon
Jinsaz is the most popular ship within the fandom. The ship began when fans started noticing the tension between the two and when it was revealed that they were childhood friends, making them childhood friends to rivals to lovers. Also with the author teasing the ship on twitter, fans suspected the two were going to get together. As the story progressed, more scenes hinted at the two having romantic feelings for each other and when Jinsei and Saz finally kissed in the finale, fans were extremely happy. Although some were not happy with the couple, either because it was "gay" or because it felt forced. The author has acknowledged this and confirms the two are a thing and tells people to "deal with it". The ship is rivaled with Jinsei x Kanae, Jinsei x Katsurou, and Saz x Sumire, although Jinsaz still remains the most popular as the author has debunked all the three other ships, saying that Jinsei, Kanae, and Katsurou only have a deep plantonic bond and confirming that Saz is gay. On Ao3 the ship has a total of 6 works, being the only and most written ship in the Cape of Spirits fandom.

Fandom
FAN FICTION

Jinsei Kimura/Saz tag on AO3

Trivia

 * The author has confirmed that Saz is a very jealous person
 * We can see this especially with Katsurou or when Khaibit holds Jinsei's hand
 * Saz is gay and Jinsei is pansexual, they are both demi
 * Their hair colors, yellow and purple, are complementary colors.