A renowned ronin hired by Shigezô to oppose Zatoichi. Though they are destined enemies, they form a bond as fellow outcasts. Suffering from terminal tuberculosis, he seeks an honorable death in combat and drags himself from his sickbed to duel Zatoichi after learning of a planned ambush.
The central figure whose terminal illness and quest for honor propel the narrative forward.
A distant social connection formed through shared exposure to the feudal underworld.
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