Tahu As A Knight And A Trailblazer
Ironically, Tahu Mistika seems to have attracted a lot of flame. The targets for the burnination seem to mostly be the mask, which has been claimed to look both like a ninja's mask and a knight's helm, and his shield.
I can't really address the complaint about the ninja, except for the rumor that ninjas can exotically use fire, but a knight represents Tahu very well. In the Middle Ages, a knight was seen as a symbol of power, protection, and heroism. All descriptions that can be aptly set to Tahu.
Even now, we look back to knights as heroes, hence the term, "knights in shining armor." And out of all the Nuva, Tahu is the hero out of all of them, the one who would go to the greatest lengths to protect and fight for what he believes in.
Tahu's weapon isn't a shield. If it is, then it's the most mediocre shield that I've ever seen. I don't see how it can block anything. Besides, he has a Hau.
It can't be a shuriken either. Not only is it oversized, but if he throws it, he won't have a weapon.
I personally believe that it's a spinning blade, a buzzsaw, a vegetation cutter. Not only is that useful in a swamp, but it fits Tahu's persona.
Think about it: A weapon like that is extremely powerful, but it's dangerous to everyone, including the user. Just like fire (also, it can easily clear away foilage, just like fire). And just like something only someone who is that willing to take risks would use. Such as Tahu. The cutter fits him perfectly.
The rest of his body is also fitting on him. Jets produce fire, don't they? I personally think it's the best option for Tahu there is. Also, look at the claws on his legs. Now look at this, specifically the flames in the middle:
(Thanks, Emzee! )
This is an argument that I expect to come against: "There are tons of Toa of Fire. Just because it describes fire doesn't mean it describes Tahu!"
In a way, it does. Tahu is the original Toa of Fire. When you say Toa of Fire, doesn't Tahu, the spirit of fire come to mind first?
In my honest opinion, Tahu Mistika represents fire very well. And fire by extension, represents Tahu.
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