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Shishio Makoto :: The Wrapped One

·  Background: His body is totally burned over and he wears bandages all over his body. He was burned years ago by the Meiji government and he wishes to overthrow the government and become Japan's leader under his rule. He controls the Juupon Gatana (Ten Swords) and was the one who raised Seta Soujiro and taught him that "The strong live and the weak die". His sword skills are just as good as Kenshin's, though he can only fight for fifteen minute spans otherwise his body will overheat and kill him because he can't sweat.

First Appearance: ???

Seta Soujiro :: Heaven's Sword

·  Background: You wouldn't think he was deadly by looking at him. He's always very polite and smiling and looks very innocent when in fact his power's nearly unmatched, even by Kenshin. He was brought up harshly by his extended family forced to work day and night and nearly killed by how harshly they treated him. One night, he found the burned Shishio Makoto and helped Shishio hide and provided him with food and bandages. His family found out and decided to kill poor little Soujiro because he was betraying the family. Right before they do though, Soujiro cracks and uses Shishio's sword and kills off his family. After that, he never showed any emotions at all besides happiness. Shishio took him in as his pupil afterwards and taught him how to fight.

·  First Appearance: ???

Komagata Yumi :: Shishio's Lover

·  Background: She is Shishio's lover and worships him. Though she's on his side, she does feel compassion for Kenshin and his group and fears for Shishio's life and stays with him till her death. While she doesn't attack or anything, she's a very powerful woman at heart and kind, though she does act rather cold sometimes.

·  First Appearance: ???

Yukyuzan Anji :: Priest

·  Background: Like most of the others, his past is really sad. He used to be a priest who believed in non-violence and took care of four children, one of whom was a teenage girl who he fell in love with. The village they lived in turned against them because of the religious movements against the temple and one night when Anji was out meditating, the temple was burned to the ground along with the four children. Anji ran back trying to save them, but he was knocked unconcious by the men who burned the temple down and when he woke up, he was too late. He went crazy with hatred and since then has wanted to stop the Meiji government.

·  First Appearance: Episode 38

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