A young attendant who serves Zatoichi sake and harbors romantic feelings for a local woman. Zatoichi gives him money to escort the girl to safety, unknowingly revealing his own protective attachment. Matsu later recognizes the blind swordsman's silent sacrifice, highlighting the emotional undercurrents of the story.
Matsu serves as the narrative observer who witnesses Zatoichi's actions and interprets his final choices.
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