Kumawaka

Kumawaka (熊若, Kumawaka), properly regarded as Yoshihira (義平, Yoshihira) is the current of Takumi Village and an exceedingly accomplished Blacksmith.

Once a proud contributor to the 's military resources, his devotion wavered as he began to observe the state of the world spiraling once more into chaos. Kurozome had monopolized the citizenry, and from religion undoubtedly came extremists. Kumawaka, an opportunistic soul, vehemently sought out the Black Crown for his own agenda. Unable to place his faith in the wavering, he coerced one of the extremist faction's members into meeting him and enabling him to supply weapons powered by the.

This man, and this encounter, had been the birth of Kumawaka. Stealing both the life and identity of this Black Crown member, he monopolized the creation of the current firearms its common membership utilizes, and thus ensured the sanctity of his village for the duration of this growing conflict. Of course, Kumawaka is a man of foresight. He knows very well the instability of any religious faction, and thus continues to supply the Shinobi Union with both their necessary tools and anonymous information of the Black Crown's movements.

Truly, Kumawaka is an enigma. Perhaps he is the picture of the conniving fox all should seek to escape? Or, could he be so devoted to his duty that even morals cannot compel him on the path of false honor?