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{{Fighting Style Infobox
|title           = Baoh (Parasite)
|image           = [[File:Baoh_parasite.png|{{ImageSize}}]]
|ja_kanji        = 寄生虫バオー
|ja_romaji       = Kiseichū Baō
|engname         = Baoh (parasite)
|debut           = [[Baoh Chapter 1]] {{1stm}}; [[Baoh Chapter 3]] {{Full}}
|user            = [[Ikuro Hashizawa]], "Baoh" Dog
|focus           = Baoh Armed Phenomenon, Superhuman Strength, Regeneration
|colors          = Baoh
}}
{{Quote|'''Baoh''' is the most formidable biological weapon our organization has created!|Dr. Kasuminome, {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 1}}}}
The {{Nihongo|'''"Baoh" parasite'''|寄生虫バオー|Kiseichū Baō}} is a worm-like creature, featured in [[Baoh: The Visitor]].

Created by [[Dr. Kasuminome]] as a bio-weapon under the orders of the Dress Organization, the Baoh parasite is the origin of [[Ikuro Hashizawa]]'s fighting abilities as {{Nihongo|'''"Baoh"'''|バオー|Baō}}, and of the {{Nihongo|'''Baoh Armed Phenomenon'''|バオー{{Ruby|武装現象|アームド・フェノメノン}}|Baō Āmudo Fenomenon}}.

==Appearance==
The Baoh parasite, in its larval stage, takes the form of a long, segmented worm of indeterminate evolutionary origin. Between its sixth and seventh bodily segment, a thin tendril emerges from the left side of its body, and trails down past the length of it.

==Summary==
The parasite is stated to be a product of "artificial evolution", by means of a special drug which allowed the manipulation of genetic material within cell nuclei; and the exposure of over a hundred different species of animals to extreme environmental conditions (e.g. extreme temperatures, minimal or limited oxygen, etc.). The survivors of these experiments, having adapted to their environment(s), would then reproduce. Resultantly, their offspring would be stronger due to the development of neoplasms reflective of their parents' biological and environmental adaptations.<ref name=":1">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 4}}</ref>

Of what is known of the parasite's life cycle, it parasitizes the arteries leading to the brain.<ref name=":1">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 4}}</ref> It is said to be able to live up to 110 days in its larval stage, before growing into an {{W|imago}}. Subsequently, it lays its eggs inside of its host's body. Upon hatching, these larvae will tear their way out of the host's body, and disperse into the wild.<ref name=":2">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 3}}</ref>

The parasite itself also demonstrates a level of intelligence beyond what its appearance may entail, being capable of learning new information independent of its host<ref name=":3">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 7}}</ref> while in control of their body.

==Abilities==
{{Nihongo|'''Baoh Armed Phenomenon'''|バオー{{Ruby|武装現象|アームド・フェノメノン}}|Baō Āmudo Fenomenon}}: By measuring the level of {{W|adrenaline}} produced by their host's adrenal medula, Baoh is capable of detecting when their Host is personally in danger. Subsequently, it will transform their host into a '''"Baoh"''', and subsume their consciousness (likened to "mental anaesthesia") in order to assume direct control of their bodily functions. In this state, their Host's cellular tissues are altered by a chemical secretion administered through the bloodstream, granting them a number of superhuman abilities, not including the individual {{Nihongo|'''"Phenomenon"'''|フェノメノン|Fenomenon}} forms of attacks. Chief among them are superhuman strength and agility; regeneration; and the use of an unique extrasensory organ, the '''"Tactile Sensor"'''.

Notably, however, it is shown that a host (namely Ikuro) is capable of developing a sufficient bond with the parasite as to utilize Armed Phenomenon while otherwise in control of his body and not transformed.<ref name=":3">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 7}}</ref>
===Basic Powers===
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = Superhuman Strength and Agility
|JPN       = 
|Romaji    = 
|User      = All Baoh
|Debut     = 
|AImage    = 
|Desc      = Hosts of the Baoh parasite demonstrate exceptional strength and agility due to an enhanced musculoskeletal system. A dog who had been a Host for one month was capable of making cracks in {{convert|48|mm|inch}} glass. Additionally, Hosts have demonstrated the ability to leap several meters straight in the air, as well as cling to walls and throw stones hard enough to kill on impact.<ref name=":2">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 3}}</ref>
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = Hardened Skin
|JPN       = 
|Romaji    = 
|User      = All Baoh
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 3}}
|AImage    = 
|Desc      = The host's skin is rendered superhumanly durable, able to deflect small arms fire at point-blank, and even shield the Host (in the case of [[Ikuro Hashizawa]]) from the damage inflicted by a head-on collision with a vehicle. This hardening is reinforced by an accumulation of the waste products, generated by the '''Baoh Meltedin Palm Phenomenon''' fluid - protecting against its own corrosive effects.<ref name=":4">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 5}}</ref>
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = Suspended Animation
|JPN       = 
|Romaji    = 
|User      = All Baoh
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 1}}
|AImage    = 
|Desc      = When the parasite or its Host ceases pulmonary respiration, such as when fully submerged in water, it undergoes a state of apparent death, and ceases aging. It can maintain this state theoretically for an indefinite amount of time, allowing it (and/or its host) to live up to hundreds of years without requiring sustenance or oxygen. Notably, the Host does not need to transform in order to make use of this ability.
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = Regeneration
|JPN       = 
|Romaji    = 
|User      = All Baoh
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 2}}
|AImage    = 
|Desc      = The host's body is able to live even after having vital body parts amputated. It will regenerate, ejecting any foreign objects (e.g. bullets) from the body via muscular contractions, and the body parts can reattach themselves upon contact. Hosts may use their blood to heal non-Hosts as well. However, Hosts can still die if their brain is destroyed, and the Baoh parasite subsequently incinerated.<ref name=":2">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 3}}</ref>
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = Tactile Sensor
|JPN       = 
|Romaji    = 
|User      = [[Ikuro Hashizawa]]
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 3}}
|AImage    = Tactile_sensor.png
|Desc      = Superseding ordinary senses of sight, hearing, and smell, Baoh is gifted with a '''Tactile Sensor''' on their forehead, which allows them to perceive all animal emotions (e.g. "murderous intent", "sadness", etc.) as a sort of "scent". This sense may be disturbed by means of special compounds, as demonstrated by [[Dordo]]. The maximum effective range of this sensor is unknown, but is shown to faintly detect enemies several meters away from the Host (as in the case of {{UN|Martin's Master}}).<ref name=":1">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 4}}</ref>
}}
====Armed Phenomenon====
{{See also|Ikuro Hashizawa#Baoh Armed Phenomenon}}

{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = '''Baoh Meltedin Palm Phenomenon'''
|JPN       = バオー・メルテッディン・パルム・フェノメノン
|Romaji    = Baō Meruteddin Parumu Fenomenon
|User      = [[Ikuro Hashizawa]], "Baoh" Dog
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 2}}
|AImage    = Baoh_Meltedin_Palm_Phenomenon.gif
|Desc      = Allows a Baoh to secrete a special corrosive fluid (synthesized from their own bodily fluids<ref name=":4">{{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 5}}</ref>) from their skin, dissolving anything from human flesh, glass, or even metal. This has been shown capable of melting objects together (such as a handgun with a human hand), rendering both inoperable in the process.
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = '''Baoh Reskiniharden Saber Phenomenon'''
|JPN       = バオー・リスキニハーデン・セイバー・フェノメノン
|Romaji    = Baō Risukinihāden Seibā Fenomenon
|User      = [[Ikuro Hashizawa]]
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 3}}
|AImage    = Baoh Reskiniharden Saber.gif
|Desc      = By manipulating the hardened skin tissue at both of his wrists, Baoh is capable of producing two blades that can cleanly slice through nearly any material. Baoh is also capable of using a ranged variation, known as {{Nihongo|'''Saber Off'''|セイバーオフ|Seibā Ofu}}, wherein he is able to launch the blades towards opponents at a distance. [[Kars]]'s Light Blade was based on this attack.
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = '''Baoh Shooting-Bees Stinger Phenomenon'''
|JPN       = バオー・シューティングビースス・スティンガー・フェノメノン
|Romaji    = Baō Shūtingu Bīsusu Sutingā Fenomenon
|User      = [[Ikuro Hashizawa]]
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 4}}
|AImage    = Baoh_Shooting-Bees_Stinger_Phenomenon.gif
|Desc      = Through altering the chemical composition of his own hair follicles, Baoh is capable of shooting off needle-like darts of hardened hair which spontaneously combust upon contact with another creature's body heat.
}}
{{Tech|Part=Baoh
|Name      = '''Baoh Break Dark Thunder Phenomenon'''
|JPN       = バオー・ブレイク・ダーク・サンダー・フェノメノン
|Romaji    = Baō Bureiku Dāku Sandā Fenomenon
|User      = [[Ikuro Hashizawa]]
|Debut     = {{Ch2|Baoh Chapter 9}}
|AImage    = Baoh powa.gif
|Desc      = By linking his nerves and muscle cells together in a similar fashion to an {{W|electric eel}}, Baoh is capable of producing and emitting a high-voltage electric current of 60 thousand volts from his body - enough to power a laser cannon which had been severed from its power supply.
}}

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