Nenji Kashiwazaki

Nenji Kashiwazaki, known as Okina, is a formidable fighter and strategist who wields steel tonfa and once declined leadership of the Oniwabanshu in favor of Aoshi. After serving as an intelligence agent in Kyoto, he retires to the Aoiya, where he raises Misao. Even in old age, he retains a sharp mind and access to the Oniwabanshu's information network.