Kagehisa Anotsu

As the formidable leader of the Itto-ryu, this cold and pragmatic swordsman seeks to establish a dojo focused solely on lethal combat rather than rigid tradition. Though often perceived as inhuman, his shrewd nature hides a complex depth, evidenced by his mercy toward Rin. Raised by an abusive, disgraced grandfather, he wields the devastating Kabutsuchi, a Nepalese-style axe, alongside a secondary sword. Alongside peers like Manji, he commands his school with unmatched, prodigious skill.