Aoi

Often mistaken for the legendary Laughing Man, this individual was merely the catalyst for the persona's widespread fame. Following a pivotal confrontation with Serano triggered by a mysterious, untraceable file, his true role in the incident came to light during a raid on Section 9. Though he orchestrated the initial chaos, he remains a secondary figure to the true mastermind behind the digital phenomenon, leaving the ultimate origin of the conspiracy an unsolved mystery for Aramaki.