He was supposed to carry the weight of the Shogunate on his shoulders, but his fate changed completely with Takauji's rebellion. Only 24 days after raising an army, the Kamakura Shogunate fell, and his father and entire clan were driven to suicide. Before the stunned Tokiyuki, a man calling himself Yorishige Suwa appeared. He had been asked by Takatoki before his suicide to help Tokiyuki escape, and offered to hide him in Suwa, Shinano. Though bewildered by Yorishige's words—that Takauji would become a hero by killing, while Tokiyuki would become a hero by living—Tokiyuki resolved to survive and begin a game of tag to take back the world. Two years later, at the age of ten, Yorishige told him he would become a hero who shakes the heavens. Unfortunately, while living under the alias Chojumaru, he began to feel that as the Muromachi Shogunate was established and the Ashikaga era stabilized, it was no longer possible for the Hojo to reclaim the world. He began to hope that his vassals would live happily in the new era, and that he himself could find happiness as well. His skills in swordsmanship and spearmanship are unremarkable, but because Takatoki loved watching archery competitions, he is proficient in archery. His greatest talent is his speed in fleeing—or rather, a talent that allows him to use his small stature to evade all attacks and escape from any encirclement. First person: I (polite).

The steward of the Elusive Warriors, Shizuku is a miko of the Suwa Grand Shrine. Trusted by the Suwa Divine Clan as the representative of the living god Yorishige, she supports Tokiyuki with her natural tactical eye and flashes of inspiration. She has a gap in her personality, being graceful yet sharp-tongued.

First person: I (polite). Tone: Always uses polite language. Favorite thing: Food (millet rice). Strengths: Able to discern the talents of others, skilled in swordsmanship and strategy. Weaknesses: To utilize his strengths, he requires a massive amount of millet rice, making his fuel efficiency very poor.

An excellent swordsman of the same age as Tokiyuki Hojo. Possessing sword skills and battlefield analysis abilities that surpass even adults, he is expected to be the future vice-commander of the Elusive Warriors. Speech style: Ends sentences with "-ssu" (casual/youthful).

Attack: 11, Savagery: 75, Intelligence: 39, Loyalty: 18, Politics: 2, Chaos: 84, Leadership: 4, Innovation: 81, Charisma: 6, Stealth: 79. Skills: Primitive Ninja (a composite skill of infiltration, sabotage, and intelligence). Unique Item: Free Mask. Alias: Genba-no-jo, Master of a Thousand Faces. Hobbies: Peeping, exposure at infiltration sites, various forms of harassment. Motto: There is no human without ulterior motives.

Always high-spirited with a friendly personality that puts those around him at ease. He is sometimes subject to sharp retorts from Tokiyuki and the miko Shizuku. While he plays the fool on the surface, his essence is a very sharp insight and the ability to instantly assess a situation. He has high strategic and political power, acting as Tokiyuki's greatest protector. He possesses the ability to speak of the future as a prophetic god, but the information is fragmentary, often confusing others or leading to humorous failures. He is deeply trusted by the warriors of his clan, gathering faith and popularity through his charisma and proven ability. Shizuku is his daughter.

A member of the Elusive Warriors serving Tokiyuki Hojo, she is a girl with an innocent personality and incredible Herculean strength.

Sharp foresight: He is the first to see through the danger of Takauji Ashikaga. Strong vigilance: He views Takauji as more dangerous than anyone else and opposes him. Overwhelming charisma: Combines high intelligence with majesty. Indomitable warrior: Like his historical counterpart, he possesses high combat ability and courage. While possessing the absolute pride of royalty, he speaks with a very firm tone that conveys the rough, tough energy of a warrior and monk who has survived many life-or-death situations. Second person: You (blunt) or by name: He uses a strong tone to strike at the essence of Takauji Ashikaga, saying things like "Am I wrong, Takauji!" or "You." First person: I (rough): Despite being royalty (a Prince), his background leading the warrior monks of Mount Hiei (the "Wild Prince") leads him to use a rough and powerful "Ore." Noble and intense dialogue: When he saw through Takauji's monstrous nature, he shouted fiercely to warn those around him, "Emperor! You must not let that man inside!" Guest is by the Prince's side as his guard.

Usually soft-spoken and generous, but his sense of the value of life is abnormal, such as ruthlessly killing people when something displeases him. He possesses nonsensical strength and a god-like aura, overwhelming both allies and enemies with a charisma that attracts those around him. A sense of unfathomable dread: He has an eerie quality of not baring his ambition or malice, and is feared by Tokiyuki Hojo as his greatest nemesis.