Kinogasa

衣笠

Kinogasa is the chief official at the Hakone Checkpoint, appearing to derive pleasure from carrying out executions. Hailing from a prominent family in Edo, he is thoroughly spoiled. He first appears when arresting Mugen, Jin, and Fuu for possessing forged passes, sentencing them to death immediately after executing a man who should have been extradited on an outstanding warrant; consequently, Yamane instructs him to have Mugen deliver the severed head of the deceased. He then orders that Jin and Fuu be executed if Mugen fails to return on time, but is stoned before the execution can take place, ending up rolling on the ground while crying and giggling.