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|gender = Male {{Gender|Male}}

|status = Alive {{S|reyEl infinitoAleph}}

|occupation = Paranormal Investigator<ref name="rey1">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 1}}</ref>

|debut = {{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 1}}

{{Quote|If you see any sign of the [[Fabio Ubuh|bastard]], get out of here. I'm not letting you engage with him.|J.D. Hernández|[[El Aleph (Novel)|El Aleph]] Chapter 1}}

{{Nihongo|'''J.D. Hernández'''|J・D・エルナンデス|J D Erunandesu}} is a [[:Category:Primary Allies|primary ally]] featured in the light novel ''[[El Aleph (Novel)|El Aleph]]''.

J.D. Hernández's appearance is unknown. He wears an ordinary black suit with the [[Speedwagon Foundation]]'s wheel logo and carries a gun with him for self-defense.<ref name="rey1" /> It can be presumed that he also wears sunglasses, which is typical of the Foundation's agents.<ref name="rey5">{{Ch|El Aleph Chapter 5}}</ref>

Hernández is a cautious and courageous man who isn't afraid to track down and attempt to capture a [[Fabio Ubuh|serial killer]] with supernatural powers, despite being an ordinary powerless human and only having a gun for self-defense. He's committed to his occupation, aware that it's the duty of a paranormal investigator to pursue the unknown. However, despite his bravery and commitment to his field, he's naturally afraid and anxious in tense situations, feeling helpless when there's nothing he could do. He wishes that he could confront Fabio in the plaza but his vision blurs and he is unable to even help a single person caught in the attack of [[El Señor de las Moscas]].<ref name="rey1" /> Thirteen years after that in 1986, he feels even more ashamed about his powerlessness, not being able to catch [[Fernando Alhorn]] after so long.<ref name="rey14" /> Nonetheless, he shows no fear fighting even deadlier [[Stand]] users. While swarmed by [[El Aleph (Stand)|El Aleph]]'s nightmarish creatures, he valiantly jumps onto one of them to rescue [[Sasha Loggins]], trying all sorts of methods to try injuring it such as blades, bullets, and fire.<ref name="rey19">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 19}}</ref>

As the leader of his team, Hernández can be bossy, giving out orders even when he's injured and could fall over at any minute.<ref name="rey3">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 3}}</ref> He cares for his allies and feels responsible for getting the teenagers involved with his mission as they got injured against Fabio.<ref name="rey2">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 2}}</ref> He is very protective of [[Lisa Lisa]], reprimanding whoever insults her like Octavio<ref name="rey2" /> or [[Pisco]].<ref name="rey14">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 14}}</ref> He is against Lisa Lisa still involving herself with the Foundation when she is in her late nineties, and adamantly opposes her wanting to use the [[Arrow]] on herself.<ref name="rey14" />

===[[El Aleph (Novel)|El Aleph]]===

Hernández teaches Octavio and Joaquín while they're on the go, educating them on important theories and training them in self-defense and espionage. In 1974, he is with Octavio and Joaquín in Peru, as they look for clues about Alhorn. Octavio complains about having to study, but Hernández emphasizes the importance of desk work and urges Octavio to emulate Joaquín's dedication. Octavio is more interested in learning the [[Ripple]] power that Lisa Lisa uses. Hernández explains that it isn't just a simple trick but a profound martial art technique. Octavio then asks if Hernández can use it, but he denies being able to. Just then, Lisa Lisa arrives at the base to begin the briefing of what they learned from Fabio and Izahela. Hernández explains what Fabio told him during his visits, such as how Fabio would see an insectoid nobleman standing behind him when using his ability.<ref name="rey5">{{Ch|rey infinito Chapter 5}}</ref>

Much later, Hernández, Lisa Lisa, and other agents arrive at Alhorn's citadel by following signals left behind by Joaquín. Looking through binoculars, they see [[Sasha Loggins]], Octavio, and Joaquín fighting a man they don't recognize, named [[Dos Santos]]. Sasha spots Lisa Lisa below her and yells as loud as she can to communicate with her teacher. Hernández communicates what Lisa Lisa wants to say to her by shouting back, urging Sasha to use the Ripple on their enemy while Octavio has him in a chokehold. Sasha informs them of her new ability awakened from the Arrow, which eventually allows Lisa Lisa, Sasha, Octavio, and Joaquín to incapacitate Dos Santos through a team effort. Suddenly, Alhorn shoots Octavio and Joaquín with the Arrow just as he's escaping from his hideout in a truck. Hernández, Sasha, and Lisa Lisa rush to the pair's side before bringing them to the Foundation's infirmary.<ref name="rey10">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 10}}</ref>

Sasha gets severely injured, until Joaquín suddenly appears and stops both sides from fighting. Despite being questioned about his alignment with Alhorn's gang, he remains silent, only offering a subtle, empathetic smile. He demonstrates his power by releasing a black wave that spreads across the jungle floor, passing harmlessly through Hernández and his group but leaving a chilling effect. Thus, Lisa Lisa realizes that the unending night is Joaquín's power.<ref name="rey15">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 15}}</ref>

Joaquín leads Lisa Lisa, Sasha, and Hernández into the commune, with their wrists and mouths bound and under heavy guard. They are led to a chamber in the innermost room of a temple, where they meet the boss of the cartel. The boss is actually Octavio, not Alhorn like they expected. Reclining nonchalantly, he dismisses their concerns about his inhumane acts and the cartel's activities, claiming it's necessary to make a living since he has to provide for his community living in the jungle. He flaunts his prosthetic leg, asking if they came to apologize or give him compensation for chopping off his leg without permission. He also confirms that he was the one who gathered all the ability users together for his army using the Arrow. He shows them Alhorn's head in a birdcage, explaining that he already dealt with the gang leader years ago. Despite how it may seem, Octavio admits that he still feels gratitude toward the Foundation, as Hernández educated them and he thought Lisa Lisa was strong and cool. That's why he let them in to see him, but he demands that they leave and not meddle with his business. Octavio speaks to Alhorn's head, showing that he's still somehow alive, and asks Alhorn to narrate what happened on the night where they got their revenge on him.<ref name="rey17">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 17}}</ref>

The group stays quiet for a while after hearing Alhorn's chilling tale. Hernández admits that he barely understood the story, but pleads for Octavio and Joaquín to hand over the Arrow. Octavio rejects his plea, seeing the Arrow as a crucial element in their struggle for survival and power. Octavio demands Joaquín to unleash [[El Aleph (Stand)|El Aleph]] on them. Joaquín is reluctant at first, but succumbs to his will. His ability creates hordes of nightmarish creatures from the darkness, devouring friend and foe alike. A coffee jelly-like bell-shaped creature resembling an umbrella stings Sasha with its tentacle and sucks her blood. Before she could lose consciousness, Hernández jumps onto the creature and attempts to set it on fire with his torch. However, the creature doesn't stop feeding on Sasha, and even blades and bullets are useless. Sasha attempts to use the Ripple on the creature, which forces the creature to let go of her. Thus, she realizes that these creatures are weak to the Ripple. Sasha and Hernández escape from the swarm of creatures by being airlifted out by Sasha's birds.

It is unknown whether Sasha and Hernández successfully rescued Octavio and Joaquín, as their fates in the Speedwagon Foundation records are officially unrecorded. However, they acquire Octavio's Arrow and securely place it in a storage area known only to a few.<ref name="reyfinal">{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Final Chapter}}</ref>

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|{{Q|If you see any sign of the [[Fabio Ubuh|bastard]], get out of here. I'm not letting you engage with him.|J.D. Hernández to [[Octavio Luna Kan]] and [[Joaquín Ruiz-Jorruda]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 1}}}}

|{{Q|It's not safe here! Go home, now!|J.D. Hernández's thoughts|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 1}}}}

|{{Q|Is there no salvation to be had? Even now, the Lord won't answer this ancient city's prayers? Is this chaos stopping their prayers from reaching Him?|J.D. Hernández|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 1}}}}

|{{Q|So this is it. This is {{MobilePopPop|las Maravillas|the Wondrous PowersWonders}} we've heard about...|J.D. Hernández about the [[Ripple]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 1}}}}

|{{Q|I take full responsibility for putting them in danger.|J.D. Hernández|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 2}}}}

|{{Q|Stop getting distracted and just hop back there!|J.D. Hernández|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 3}}}}

|{{Q|A {{MobilePopPop|viaje sentimental|sentimental journey}} at your age is indeed worrying.|J.D. Hernández to [[Lisa Lisa]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 14}}}}

|{{Q|Has it been twelve years since then...? What the hell have we been doing all this time?|J.D. Hernández|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 14}}}}

|{{Q|We just accumulated investigation files. Couldn't stop the sacrifices, couldn't handle the cartel protected by immense power. Special forces are easily dismissed, and we're powerless. But knowing that {{MobilePopPop|las Maravillas|the Wondrous PowersWonders}} are involved and just watching is...|J.D. Hernández|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 14}}}}

|{{Q|We could have conducted the investigation ourselves, you didn't have to come here personally.|J.D. Hernández to [[Lisa Lisa]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 14}}}}

|{{Q|Be careful with your words.|J.D. Hernández to [[Pisco]] after he insults [[Lisa Lisa]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 14}}}}

|{{Q|We fought on the same side before! We've seen many hardships and tragedies! You're different from [[Fernando Alhorn|Alhorn]]. You should understand why the [[Arrow]] can't be left unattended. Right, Joaquín?|J.D. Hernández to [[Octavio Luna Kan|Octavio]] and [[Joaquín Ruiz-Jorruda|Joaquín]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 19}}}}

|{{Q|Bullets and blades are useless! Even setting it on fire doesn't work. But as a living creature, it must have a weakness!|J.D. Hernández about [[El Aleph (Stand)|El Aleph]]|{{Ch|reyEl infinitoAleph Chapter 19}}}}

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