Talk:Ozpin/@comment-32541097-20180206011816/@comment-5430952-20180208020017

@Fubuki

Wow, when you put it that way, it makes Ozpin's fate sound truly dire, either way he breaks down in some fashion. Though I wonder if he'll strive to become the dominant personlity to avoid the risk of Oscar losing his mind. As you said, this is a lot for a 14-year-old boy to handle, possibly too much. And if Ozpin does replace him, it begs the question of how many other host personas he's overriden for the sake of his mission. It would definitely paint him in a truly darker light if it's the case.

@Blackjedi45

As for your original question, I would guess that Professor Ozpin was in his fifties, no more than sixty, before CInder killed him. He was already fully gray by the time of Volume 1, and was the headmaster in Team STRQ's day, the youngest ever. I doubt the Vale Council would allow some novice to run such a prestigious school, though considering what Raven revealed in "Known by its Song", it's obvious Ozpin wasn't going to allow that to stand in his way. Which is why I question if he would've stepped down per the Council's wishes had things not gone to pot in Volume 3. Considering how long he's been fighting for Remnant's sake, I would say no, someone like him wouldn't let anything stand in his way. Anything.