Iga, Oboro

伊賀朧

Oboro is chosen as one of the ten Iga clan members tasked with opposing and fighting the Kouga. She assumes leadership of the clan following the death of her grandmother, Ogen. She is soon to be replaced by Tenzen, who deems her unfit for leadership due to her passive demeanor. Oboro realizes that if she had been allowed to marry before the peace treaty was lifted, she could have saved many lives, both Iga and Kouga. However, since she was not permitted to do so, she is forced to become an enemy of her childhood love, Gennosuke. Oboro is a very peaceful and gentle girl, a trait demonstrated by her reluctance to kill her enemies. She is also selfless and trusting. Some family members exploit these qualities and deceive her on occasion; nevertheless, she remains loyal and obedient to them. As the Princess, her family addresses her with respectful terms such as "Oboro-sama," yet many are wary of her and regard her as the odd one out in the clan.
She is not exceptional in any ninja combat but possesses an eye technique capable of stripping any ninja of their powers. This eye technique can evolve if she harbors sufficient hatred, potentially resulting in the mutilation of the enemy. This was the hidden aspect of her eye technique that very few were aware of, including Oboro herself. She decides to temporarily seal her eyes shut using a potion given to her by Ogen long ago, known as the "Seven Days of Darkness," knowing that if she saw any of her clansmen attacking Gennosuke, she might be tempted to use her powers against them instead.
As the war between the clans continued, Oboro was forced to make difficult choices and overcome the pain of losing those she loved. Although she rarely displays it, this has had a significant emotional impact on her, causing her to mature and reach many realizations throughout the series. Despite her obvious love and devotion to Gennosuke, Oboro has attracted the interest of other ninjas as well. Tenzen lusts after Oboro and desires to take her as his wife to become the true lord of Tsubagakure, even if it requires raping her—an act he attempts at least twice over the course of the series. Koshirou is completely devoted to Oboro and holds romantic feelings for her; however, as Tenzen's apprentice, he is obligated to follow his sensei's orders regardless of his personal feelings. Gennosuke, however, remains Oboro's only love interest.
Oboro is described in the original novel as having "A face that shone as beautifully as the sun" and "Deep, almost-hypnotic, crystal eyes of intensity." Despite her passivity, Oboro can be very determined regarding the safety of others and cares deeply for her clan. She often visits the graves of her relatives as they die to pray for their passage into the afterlife. Since the graves are located far apart, this is a tiring process; however, Oboro insists she must do it as it is "Showing them the respect they deserve," and has repeated this ritual for years since the death of her nurse, who served as a mother figure to her until she died.