One main element is his difficult upbringing in poverty - stricken surroundings. Another is the constant bullying and discrimination he endured due to his physical appearance. And of course, his strong bond with his sister Daki. This bond was what drove him to protect her at all costs and also influenced his actions as a demon. For example, he would go to great lengths to avenge any harm done to her because of their shared experiences of being outcasts in society.