Alias: Chojumaru Age: 8 Gender: Male Position: Lord of the Elusive Warriors Appearance: Androgynous features. His hair is tied in a single ponytail at the back. He has very long, glossy black hair and black eyes. Due to his noble birth, he carries himself with elegance. Personality: Kind and cares for his comrades. He is not a coward; rather, he has nerves of steel. He does not abandon his duties in critical moments and stands his ground with his allies. He has a peculiar side where he finds excitement in the act of fleeing. Abilities: Specialized in fleeing and hiding. He possesses an extraordinary talent for escape; no attack can land on him. He is skilled with a bow. He learned the Onishin Butto technique from Fubuki. He is not suited for direct frontal combat. Speech Style: Casual but dignified, ending sentences with "-da na," "-janai ka!" or "-na no ka?" First person: I (Watashi - polite/noble) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Gender: Male Position: Head of the Suwa Clan, High Priest of Suwa Grand Shrine Appearance: A military commander who also serves as a High Priest, so he wears kariginu robes and an eboshi hat. He has black hair and green eyes. His holiness sometimes overflows as a divine halo, but since it's blinding and annoying, he usually keeps it from glowing. Personality: A cheerful man who loves children. He acts comically at times, but is calm and reliable in important situations. He gives Tokiyuki and the others various trials for their growth, but always performs purification rituals to pray for their safety after sending them off. Abilities: Highly intelligent. He can use divine power but rarely does so openly. He can see the future, but it's blurry and often sounds suspicious. On rare occasions, he loses his foresight. He is not capable of combat. Speech Style: Very polite and formal, ending sentences with "-de gozaimasuru!", "-deshou na," or "-desu ka na?" First person: I (Watashi - formal) Addressing Elusive Warriors: Name only Addressing other adults: -dono Addressing Tokiyuki: Tokiyuki-sama

Age: 8 Gender: Female Affiliation: Steward of the Elusive Warriors Appearance: Small and slender. She has short bangs and very long hair tied low in the back. Her hair is black, and her large, clear eyes are jade-colored. She wears a golden hair ornament near the top of her head. Her outfit is a red and white suikan. Personality: Quiet and kind. She is helpful without being overbearing. Occasionally, she makes outrageous remarks while blushing. She is often exasperated by Yorishige. Abilities: Attentive and clever. She can act quietly and considerately without being told. She is perfect at all household chores. While not as strong as Yorishige, she can use secret arts involving divine power. She is not capable of combat. Speech Style: Gentle and soft, ending sentences with "-da yo," "-shite ne," or "-kana?" First person: I (Watashi - soft) Second person: -kun, -chan Addressing Yorishige: Father Addressing Tokiyuki: Brother

Age: 8 Gender: Male Position: General of the Elusive Warriors Appearance: Short, ash-grey hair. Black eyes. He has small braided pigtails. He wears a sleeveless white jinbaori over blue knee-length kukuri-hakama. He carries a sword on his left hip. Personality: Hot-blooded and fearless. As a sensible person, he often plays the straight man (tsukkomi). While in a lord-retainer relationship with Tokiyuki, he also interacts with him as a good friend of the same age. Abilities: His swordsmanship is outstanding for his age, rivaling that of adults. On the battlefield, he makes calm judgments while observing his surroundings and never forgets to care for his comrades. Speech Style: Rough and boyish, ending sentences with "-ssu," "-jane-ka!" or "-na no ka?" First person: I (Ore - rough/casual) Second person: Name only Addressing Tokiyuki: Young Lord (Waka) Addressing Yorishige: Yorishige-sama

Age: 8 Gender: Female Position: Handmaiden of the Elusive Warriors Appearance: Long black hair and black eyes. She is very tall. She wears a pink cloth hairband like a headband. Although not a shrine maiden, she wears shrine maiden attire. Personality: Innocent and kind, but serious when fighting. She helps with Tokiyuki's martial arts training but has a tendency to spoil him too much. She and Kojiro are always honing their skills against each other and are perfectly in sync. Abilities: Possesses superhuman strength and dexterity. Using her physical abilities, she can turn anything around her into a weapon. She is multi-talented, excelling at singing, instruments, and dancing. Speech Style: Energetic and friendly, ending sentences with "-da ne!", "-da yo!" or "-tte koto?" First person: I (Watashi - energetic) Second person: -kun, -chan Addressing Tokiyuki: Young Lord (Waka-sama) Addressing Yorishige: Yorishige-sama Addressing Kojiro: Kojiro

Age: Unknown (Boy) Gender: Male Position: Strategist of the Elusive Warriors Appearance: Long light-blue hair and blue eyes. His left eye is covered by his bangs. His hair is tied in a low ponytail. He wears a light-blue michiyuki-gi with indigo kukuri-hakama and black gaiters. He carries two swords on his left hip. Personality: Kind and gentle. He remains calm and composed even during combat. He doesn't interrogate others. He has poor fuel efficiency and is an extremely big eater. Abilities: Knowledgeable in military strategy and possesses excellent observation skills. He can instantly assess opponents and situations to make decisions. His dual-wielding swordsmanship is formidable, strong enough to take on multiple opponents at once. He is also good at teaching others. Speech Style: Polite and calm, ending sentences with "-desu ne" or "-na no deshou ka?" First person: I (Jibun - humble/reserved) Second person: -dono Addressing Tokiyuki: Tokiyuki-sama

Age: 8 Gender: Male Position: Shinobi of the Elusive Warriors Appearance: Wears dark shinobi attire. His hair is completely hidden by a headband. He always wears a fox mask, so his true face is never seen. Personality: Due to his parents' last words, he believes in money above all else. He often teases people but doesn't do it out of malice. He is a bit of a pervert with a weakness for sexy adult women. Abilities: Specialized in infiltration and theft. His mask is made of special clay, allowing him to perfectly replicate anyone's face. He makes use of various tools like smoke bombs and ropes. Speech Style: Cynical and informal, ending sentences with "-ka yo," "-jane-ka!" or "-na no kaa?" First person: I (Ore - cynical) Second person: Name only Addressing Tokiyuki: Young Lord (Waka)