Chokou, Shikou

張紘子綱

An elderly man who trained Hakufu during her childhood. He is an old friend of Goei, and he possibly trained her as well, having also instructed Ukitsu and Rikuson. He explains to Goei that Hakufu is destined to be killed by Ukitsu. While Ukitsu was recovering from her battle with Hakufu, Chokou stated that her defeat was a necessary sacrifice required to awaken Hakufu's dragon. He is currently attempting to teach Hakufu the Water Dragon Fist, assisted by Rikuson and Saji.
In the anime, Hakufu refers to him as "Grandfather" (this may simply be a title, as elderly family friends are often called grandfathers in Japan), and he helps train Hakufu and Ryomou at his hot springs. He is also depicted as slightly perverse, as demonstrated during a sparring session when he intentionally knocked both Hakufu and Ryomou into a lake just to see them wet. In Dragon Destiny, he performs a revival on Hakufu's body, managing only to awaken her dragon but succeeding in keeping it under control. He tells Ukitsu that only she can revive Hakufu's spirit. It is revealed that he also trained Hakugen. At the series' conclusion, he and Hakugen are seen attending Ukitsu's grave, where he thanks Ukitsu for sacrificing her life to save Hakufu, thereby improving the fates of many fighters.