Araya Kawakami

This mask-maker is an Ittō-ryū swordsman deeply burdened by a dark secret he desperately tries to hide from his son, Renzo. His past involves a horrific act, and his relationship with his son is fraught with unspoken tension. He features prominently in the narrative of On Silent Wings, ultimately facing a tragic end, which triggers a confrontation with Renzo and Manji, revealing painful truths about his history.