Okuru

An Ainu warrior whose village was devastated by an epidemic and burned down by the Matsumae clan Han. Consumed by rage, he killed the official who ordered the burning. He was arrested and imprisoned, but escaped before his execution could take place. His weapon is a unique, modified crossbow known as a Chu-Ko-Nu, capable of firing bolts repeatedly. He mistakes Mugen for a member of the Matsumae Han (who, ironically, later mistake Mugen for Okuru) and attacks him.

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