Naofumi Iwatani (Spin-off)

Naofumi Iwatani (岩谷尚文) was summoned to another world to serve as the Shield Hero (盾の勇者), one the Four Legendary Heroes.

He was saved by the Spear Hero from the schemes of the King and the First Princess of Melromarc.

Appearance
Naofumi has short black hair that spikes in all directions and kind green eyes.

The armor he primarily wears is leather armor worn over his light clothing and green pants. Additionally, he wears leather gloves, leather boots, and a green cape.

The weapon in his possession is the Legendary Shield which was granted to him when he was summoned to another world.

Personality
He has a gentle nature, but his talent for business can make his comments and decisions seem dispassionate and calculating at times.

Background
He was a university student living in his family household alongside his younger brother. Whenever he wanted to save money, he would often visit the library, where he would one day find the Records of the Four Holy Weapons.

In the original timeline, he would be betrayed by his first companion, accused of a crime he never committed and his personality would become distorted.

Loop 1
As with the original timeline, Naofumi was persecuted by King Aultcray almost immediately after being summoned. However, this time Motoyasu called Aultcray out almost immediately. As a result, when it came time for companion selection, Naofumi was given 2 companions instead of 0. Later, Naofumi and the adventurers go to Erhard's shop get get chain mail. This chain mail is stolen by his companion Malty that evening and is given to Itsuki.

That morning, Malty rushes to Itsuki - claiming to have been raped by Naofumi. Naofumi wakes up with all of his stuff stolen and is dragged in his underwear to the throne room. Motoyasu saves Naofumi from his persecution by intimidating the others and the two leave the castle. They go to Erhard's shop again to get some more equipment after Erhard determines that Naofumi didn't do what the rumours claimed he did.

Motoyasu levels-up Kuro who, in turn, levels up Naofumi. While he is leveling up, Naofumi is approached by Melromarc assassins pretending to be Siltvelt emissaries. Naofumi decides to go with them and is killed while on the road.

Loop 4
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Trivia
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