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Heihachi Shindo
Heihachi Shindo
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Heihachi Shindo (進藤 平八, Shindō Heihachi) is a character in Hikaru no Go. He is the grandfather of Hikaru Shindo.

Appearance[]

He is an elderly man.

Personality[]

He is encouraging to Hikaru.

History[]

He won many Go tournaments.

Plot[]

Beginning Arc[]

At the very beginning of the story, Hikaru Shindo goes to the shed of his grandfather and stumbles upon a go board where he meets Sai for the first time.

In the manga, Hikaru plays his very first Go game against his grandfather. However, as a beginner he takes a long time following Sai's instructions and finding the right coordinates on the board, leading Heihachi to quit out of impatience.

Internet Go Arc[]

Hikaru eventually convinces his grandfather to buy him a Go board.

Sai vs Meijin Arc[]

After learning that Heihachi's shed has been raided, Sai tells Hikaru to find the Go board. Hikaru is surprised to see that Sai's bloodstains on the Go board are starting to disappear.

Go[]

He is strong, having many trophies.

Relationships[]

Hikaru Shindo[]

He loves his grandson very much.

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