Shino Inuzuka

An 18-year old boy who is the holder of the Devotion bead. He is one of the five survivors of the destruction of Otsuka Village. He holds the living sword of Murasame on his right arm, along with a peony birthmark. Because of this, he still looks like a 13-year old. He has also been known to be weak and has crossdresssed when he was young. He is very close to Sousuke and Hamaji and regards them as siblings.