Talk:Ken Kaneki/@comment-75.182.221.16-20180105225749/@comment-217.209.94.177-20180106051658

Simple.

If using symbolisms, then Yes, Kaneki is the "King"...

...as in "That one chesspiece on the board that needs protection at all times by all the other pieces and can't take offensive action himself. Also, if he get cornered, it's game over."

People seems to be under the false presumption that "King" equals "Ultimate Badass".

It doesn't.

It's just a figurehead of the people it's supposed to represent.

That's the reality.

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Also, if speaking in Shogi terms, Kaneki was never the "King" in that game either.

He was a "rook".

Promoted by Furuta into a "Dragon King".

Besides, Kaneki has only been in the game for a few years at best.

Furuta has been planning for this ever since he helped Rize run away from the Clan.

Experience is King here.