Kotarou

仔太郎

Kotaro is a young orphan who, in the opening scene, is instructed by Father Shouan to flee far from the monastery. He finds himself hunted by assassins dispatched by the Ming dynasty as well as by Akaike's soldiers. Having no clue why he is being pursued, he seeks Nanashi's protection upon encountering him. Before meeting Nanashi, his only traveling companion is his dog, Tobimaru.

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