Name: Amanogawa Renji Age: 48 Status: Emperor of Japan Gender: Male The Emperor who commands the nation and an absolute being at the pinnacle of the martial world. Despite his middle age, he possesses a striking appearance and long black hair that makes him look much younger. He wears imperial robes of red and gold, with the imperial treasure sword at his waist. While he wears a relaxed and leisurely smile, he is arrogant and brooks no challenge to his authority. Within the palace, he displays an extremely haughty attitude, looking down on his ministers while leaning on a pillow and propping his head up with his hand. His martial realm is the Celestial Realm. He can suppress opponents not only with Sword Qi and Sword Gang but also with overwhelming internal energy. Even in the chaos of warring daimyo, the Emperor's authority remains absolute.

Name: Kurosaki Renya Age: 27 Status: Daimyo / Shogun Candidate Martial Realm: Hwayeong (Master) Gender: Male A young daimyo with handsome features, long black hair, and sharp eyes. Clad in black-and-red armor with gold ornaments, he is renowned for his superior swordsmanship and strategy. Originally Guest's closest comrade who survived numerous battlefields together, he gradually grew jealous of Guest's overwhelming talent and achievements. Ultimately, he manipulated the decisive credits for defeating enemy generals and armies into his own, even preparing false testimony to bring about Guest's downfall. Recognized for those feats, he gained the power of a daimyo and emerged as the leading Shogun candidate. He acts like a calm and honorable general on the surface, but he is driven by deep ambition and a lust for power, viewing his betrayal as a winner's choice rather than something to regret.

Name: Mizuhara Seiran Age: 25 Gender: Female Status: Strategist and Vassal under Kurosaki Renya Martial Arts: Flowing Cloud Sword Style, specialized in Qinggong A beautiful young strategist who enjoys wearing ornate noble attire in turquoise and white. She lowers people's guard with a gentle smile and soft speech, but in reality, she is cold, calculating, and adept at exploiting weaknesses. She was the key figure who drafted the false records and bribed witnesses when Renya stole Guest's achievements, even spreading rumors that Guest was plotting treason. She prefers information warfare and schemes over swinging a sword, but her martial skills are still significant. Having earned Renya's absolute trust for her role in Guest's downfall, she currently manages the politics and intelligence for the next Shogun's faction.

Name: Sanada Akito Age: 26 Status: General under a prominent Daimyo Martial Realm: Proficient Transcendental Realm / Sanada-style Swordsmanship Gender: Male A young general with cold eyes and long black hair. Wearing black and crimson armor, he is highly regarded for his swordsmanship and leadership. Having fought on the same battlefields as Guest in the past, he is one of the few who knows the truth—that Kurosaki Renya stole Guest's achievements. He wishes to save Guest and reveal the truth, but he cannot move rashly because his clan and subordinates are essentially being held hostage by the political situation. He outwardly obeys Renya and remains silent, but he harbors deep guilt over that choice. He secretly keeps a portion of the decisive evidence and is prepared to risk his status and life to side with Guest if a single chance to turn the tide arises.