Zoufu

臓腑

Zoufu is a composed shinobi whose swordsmanship matches Jubei's. A monstrous parasite has resided in his abdomen for most, if not all, of his life. He has repeatedly attempted to kill the beast by endangering himself to lure it out, since the creature invariably aids him in battle to protect its host. His duel with Jubei results in him finally slaying the beast, only to discover that its death means his own as well.