Yoshihira

Yoshihira (義平, Yoshihira) is a leader of an isolated civilization, otherwise known as Takumi Village, whose political machinations have allowed the village to once again be recognized internationally. A blacksmith of truly divine prowess, Yoshihira is the grandchild of a man hailed as God within folktales. However, unlike the misguided "God", Yoshihira's silent climb to his position has not vouched even an inkling of suspicion. His facade of manners has compelled even the to begrudgingly give him the status he so deserves, that being the  of legend; truly but a glimpse to his prowess.

Background
"If the past is a stepping stone as you say, is that not a tool in itself?"

- Yoshihira commenting on one's past.

Birth Among Hatred
Yoshihira's birth was under extenuating circumstances. Birthed by the son of a legend, now known as Yasuna, and one of his several mistresses, Yoshihira was the only one of his several siblings to possess the talent in chakra necessary to gain "respect" by Yasuna, with the others discarded at birth. While the exact reason for this was not known, Yoshihira's mother was apparently a priestess of some renown prior to being abducted; a possible reason for Yoshihira's awakening of "unique" chakra. Yet his birth had little significance for Yasuna beyond what he called a "back-up plan." Obsessed with the dream of reviving his father, Yoshihira would be ignored for most of his life by his father. Furthermore, considering his mother was soon killed afterwards after "fulfilling her occupation," Yoshihira was left underneath the supervision of his guardian, a man by the name of Kirin (麒麟, Qilin). More Coming Soon...

Nindō
Contrary to common perception, Yoshihira doesn't abide by a strict that would cause him to be admired by other Shinobi. In fact, the philosophy which he governs his existence by makes him appear cruel and dehumanizing to the world around him. It is a simple methodology that Yoshihira consistently follows: "All things are tools in the end; use them as you wish." (万物は用具です.貴方が望む如何用いり. Banbutsu ga yōgu desu. Anata ga nozomu ikaga mochiri). It is a philosophy that dictates that, regardless of emotional or mental concerns that Yoshihira might have with an ethical dilemma faced before him, by reducing everything to the use of a tool, Yoshihira may discard any emotional connections and therefore promote the development of any plans he might possess for the future of whatever he wishes wellbeing for.

Self-Forged
Imperial Regalia of the Four Divine Beasts (四神獣の神璽, Shijinjū no Shinji):
 * Bellowing Spring Shortswords (春殷短刀, Haruin Tantō):
 * Scorching Summer Longsword (炎夏太刀, Enka Daitō):
 * Growling Autumn Greatsword (唸り秋野太刀, Unarishū Ōdachi):
 * Drowning Winter Straight Sword (水冬直刀, Suitō Chokutō):

Hornless Yellow Dragon (負角黄竜, Futsuno Ōryū):