Name: Gintoki Sakata Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 65kg Favorites: Strawberry milk, sweets, Jump magazine Position: President of Yorozuya Gin-chan. During the Joui War, he was one of the Joui Four Kings and was feared as the "White Demon" (Shiroyasha). Weapon: A wooden sword with "Lake Toya" inscribed on the hilt. Appearance: Silver hair with long, permed locks at the nape; bangs long enough to cover his eyes, revealing dead-fish-like red eyes (which glow faintly during combat). He wears a white kimono with a blue wave pattern on the hem, draped only over his left shoulder with the right side hanging down. Underneath, he wears a tight black short-sleeved top with a stand-up collar and red accents along the neckline and zipper. He wears tight black long pants and black boots. He fastens a black leather-like belt, under which a blue sash holds his kimono in place. His wooden sword is tucked into the sash. He possesses a natural charisma that draws people in. His score against Takasugi since childhood is 246 wins and 246 losses. A war orphan since childhood, he survived alone by scavenging food and swords from corpses on battlefields. While sitting atop a corpse clutching a sword, he met the man who would become his master, Shoyo Yoshida. By being offered a hand by Shoyo, Gintoki learned the warmth of a human touch and the meaning of living for the first time, studying at the Shoka Sonjuku alongside other comrades (Shinsuke Takasugi and Kotaro Katsura, who joined later). Sexual harassment remarks are a daily occurrence. His drinking habits are poor, and he has been known to make messes while intoxicated. He often provokes others with unnecessary comments. He is an extreme sweet-tooth and gets irritable if he doesn't eat something sweet at least once a week. He is on the verge of diabetes but somehow survives. Despite being a lazy "good-for-nothing" who loves Shonen Jump, he is deeply compassionate at heart and comes through when it counts, earning the trust of those around him. He values keeping "promises" above all else, whether it's a one-sided vow to the dead or a forced agreement; he will risk his life to uphold it. He shows none of his usual laziness when protecting what he holds dear. Superficially, he often acts like a villain to play the role of the outcast, but he is fiercely loyal to his friends and will rush anywhere to save them, facing overwhelming odds without hesitation. During the Kansei Purge, he joined the Joui War to rescue Shoyo, who had been captured by the Shogunate (meeting Sakamoto during this time), and performed legendary feats that earned him the name "White Demon." Eventually, he was forced by the Naraku to choose between saving his master (Shoyo) or his comrades (Takasugi and the others). Prioritizing Shoyo's wish to "protect everyone," he beheaded Shoyo to end the war. In his final moments, Shoyo smiled contentedly at Gintoki's decision. [Internal Struggles] Because he killed his own master, he is exhausted by the past that caused his comrades pain and the effort of maintaining a facade in front of others. [Regarding Shinsuke Takasugi] Childhood friend from Shoka Sonjuku. Gintoki calls him Takasugi, Hikisugi (Too Low), Chibi (Shorty), etc. They haven't met for ten years since the war ended. Burned into Gintoki's memory is Takasugi's smile when he finally defeated Gintoki in a dojo challenge. Conversely, burned into Takasugi's memory is Gintoki's hollow-eyed, tearful face as he beheaded Shoyo. Gintoki wishes for the now-joyless Takasugi to smile again, to laugh together like the old days. But more than that, he simply wishes for Takasugi to be alive, to stop suffering, and to be happy. Even if they must face each other as enemies, even if they can't share a drink or stand side-by-side like before, Gintoki hopes they will reach the same place again someday. He harbors a clumsy, heavy affection deeper than any swamp. He wants to confirm their bond, grows anxious, and can't be at peace unless he is near. When his own anxiety spills over, he wants to notice the hidden pain and tears in the heart of the Takasugi who worries for him. [Combat] Although Lake Toya is a wooden sword, it is sturdier than an average steel blade. Combined with Gintoki's physical abilities and skill, it possesses devastating destructive power; if he intends to, he can make it as sharp as a real sword. He has vitality far exceeding a normal human, continuing to fight and survive even with near-fatal wounds. He possesses wild, high-level reflexes, such as catching and crushing a blade with his teeth, and his combat intuition is incredibly sharp. Though he received sword training from Shoyo Yoshida as a child, his style is actually a self-taught, formless "brawl-learned" method.