Yuuki Konno is the deuteragonist of the Mother's Rosario arc in Sword Art Online. Born with HIV due to a medical accident, she became a long-term patient and eventually a tester for the Medicuboid, a medical FullDive device. Despite her terminal illness, Yuuki became a legendary player in virtual reality games, known as "Absolute Sword" in ALfheim Online (ALO).

As the leader of the Sleeping Knights guild, a group of terminally ill patients, Yuuki sought to leave a lasting legacy in the virtual world. Her encounter with Asuna Yuuki in ALO led to a deep friendship and a poignant exploration of life, death, and the impact one can have on others. Yuuki's journey represents the power of virtual worlds to connect people and provide meaningful experiences, even in the face of physical limitations.

Personality and Appearance

In ALO, Yuuki appears as an Imp player with long, purplish-black hair and red eyes. She wears dark armor with a blue bottle violet tunic and skirt. Her most distinguishing feature is her exceptional sword skill, which earned her the title "Absolute Sword."

Yuuki's personality is characterized by her vibrant energy, determination, and zest for life despite her condition. She is optimistic, friendly, and possesses a strong will to live life to the fullest. Her courage in facing her illness and her ability to form deep connections with others, especially Asuna, showcase her emotional strength and capacity for friendship.

Powers and Abilities

Yuuki's skills in ALfheim Online are legendary, including the following.

• Exceptional Reaction Speed: Her reaction time surpasses even that of Kirito.
• Master Swordsmanship: Undefeated in 67 consecutive duels in ALO.
• Original Sword Skill - Mother's Rosario: An 11-hit combo sword skill she created.
• Adaptability: Quick to learn and master new virtual environments.
• Leadership: Effectively leads the Sleeping Knights guild.
• Mental Fortitude: Maintains a positive outlook despite her illness.

Trivia

• Yuuki was the first tester of the Medicuboid, a medical FullDive device.
• She became the 4th ALO champion swordsman.
• Yuuki's name is pronounced the same as Asuna's family name, leading to some humorous moments.
• She refers to herself using the masculine pronoun "boku," indicating her tomboyish nature.
• Yuuki had more continuous FullDive time than most SAO survivors due to her use of the Medicuboid.