Bantou

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The brothel boss who maintains a firm grip on Shino's contract. He first appears in the "window shopping" scene, ordering his guards to attack Jin upon learning that the samurai has no money. Fuu overhears him in the restaurant speaking unsympathetically about Shino's misfortune. He interrupts the escape attempt by arriving to collect an extension fee; he tries to grab Shino, but she drops down below into Jin's waiting arms. Bantou and his guards intercept them on the street, and a fight ensues.