Shinsuke

Driven by the desperate need to provide for his mother, this resourceful thief first crosses paths with Fuu after a chance street encounter. His life takes a dangerous turn when a botched pickpocketing attempt targets a powerful drug smuggler, leading him to accidentally acquire a stash of opium powder. Though introduced as a common criminal, his struggle for survival highlights the harsh realities of life in the world of Samurai Champloo.