Samuru Asaemon

"What is your blade directed at? At the past? At the revenge for your parents? As long as you don't learn to point your sword to your opponent's heart, you will never win this, or any battle."

- Sagaya speaking to a younger Samuru during training

Samuru Asaemon (浅右衛門サムール, Asaemon Samūru), nicknamed Uyamausha (敬う者, lit. The Revered One) by the Santōjin, is a rōnin hailing from the, once a recognized member of the influential Asaemon Clan, serving even as a bodyguard to it's leader.

A series of obscure incidents urged Samuru to abandon his clan, gaining a status akin to the of the Shinobi world. Pursued by various bounty hunters commissioned by the elders of his clan, Samuru was forced to actually flee into this world, saying to even have defeated the legendary Santōjin trio along his way. The said group is still tracking him, determinant to regain their honor and bring Samuru to justice.