A skilled warrior cursed with immortality after killing 100 samurai. He vows to kill 1,000 evil men to achieve redemption and end his eternal life, eventually partnering with Rin.
Manji acts as Rin's protector and pursuer when her revenge reaches Araya's household.
Manji and Rin encounter Araya Kawakami, one of the men responsible for the assault on Rin's mother. When Araya attacks, Manji comes to Rin's rescue an...
Manji becomes involved in the encounter with Magatsu because of the larger revenge campaign against the Ittō-ryū.
Taito Magatsu is a target of Rin's vengeance and encounters Rin and Manji after attempting to leave the Ittō-ryū.
Shizuma is both a physical threat and a source of information that advances Manji's search.
Shizuma reveals Manji's weakness, and Manji later receives information about the whereabouts of the central Ittō-ryū leader after settling the score w...
Makie challenges Manji's assumptions about weakness, violence, and whether an opponent must be killed.
Manji spares Makie when she appears too weak to pose a threat, but later fights her fiercely. Makie's departure from the Ittō-ryū follows the battle.
Sabato functions as an obstacle on Manji's broader path toward confronting the Ittō-ryū.
Manji and Rin's encounter with Sabato Kuroi occurs as they pursue information and enemies connected to the Ittō-ryū.
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