Volume 3 Profiles (Finish Volume 3 First)

TMC Volume 3 Profiles

Volume III: Journey of Clashing Blades

With the destruction of Kirisame's Leyline Mask and disappearance of Miko's Fox Mask, the First Herald has finally taken action and confronted Kiyoto personally. With Kurai's declaration of Hunt, Kiyoto decided to go on a journey alone in order to not get anyone involved, however, they couldn't let him be and assigned two followers, Fudo and Kojiro, to go with him. The roads open up to their journey as fate leads them to Shibuya, where the Sixth Herald, Yoshimune, coincidentally arrived.

Shibuya, the land of Swords:

A huge city near the capital, Tokyo, where legendary swordsmen hone their crafts. Since it was near Tokyo, the Thunder Clouds have some active presence here, however, there is no true ruler in this city. The Sixth Herald, Yoshimune is widely popular in the area despite being a journeyman due to him being the undefeated and perfect swordsman every sword wielder could have hoped for.

Yoshimune - The present holder of the Bird Mask, Tengu, making him this generation's current Sixth Herald, presiding over the wind. His symbolism is freedom, and he was displaying it through being a journeyman, unbound by nature's law and the law of men. He is not on the side of good nor evil as he has always been neutral, and does not interfere with conflicts even if he could do something about it, since after all, he believes that they're all free to do what they want.

Miyamoto Goumon - the traitor and destroyer of their own household, Miyamoto Clan. He has a questionable thirst for power and holds a grudge against their Head, Miyamoto Musashi. He was also the one who killed him while he's down against Kojiro in their battle. With his Daimyo Mask, he stole the techniques of all houses he destroyed and is now aiming for Kojiro's technique.

Miyamoto Musashi - the Head of Miyamoto Household, said to be the next greatest swordmaster after Yoshimune. He was a boastful and mad swordsman, consumed by his own power. It could also be seen that he abuses his own disciples, Goumon included. He was defeated by Kojiro in a duel and was ultimately beheaded by none other than Goumon.

Tokugawa Ieyasu - friendly and charismatic, he is the current leader of the Tokugawa Household and has perfect mastery of his blade: kinkara-kawazutsumi-tachi. Despite being a big shot, he is easily approachable and a highly dependable guy.

Thunder Clouds:

An elite organization that carries out the rule of nature, or rather, the rules of balance made by the Ten Powers of the succeeding generations. Led by none other than the Third Herald, Hannon, the organization has become larger, erecting satellite branches all over Japan. They are also the one that ended the once feared organization, Kaihō-sha.

Hannon - The present holder of Raijin, the Mask of Calamity, making him this generation's current Third Herald. A man who is resolute, unmoving, and unbreakable, in terms of discipline and belief in the rules imposed by the Ten Powers. He has no mercy for rule breakers despite it being an ally or foe. It is said that the Third Herald is invulnerable and is the most capable in terms of destroying an enemy.

Arren - The team leader of the satellite branch assigned to Shibuya. As someone who has a deep admiration towards Hannon, he also has no mercy to rule breakers. His Mask allows him to teleport projectiles that his eye can see. It also enhances his speed in an average measure.

Daiki - Arren's team member who wields a sword. His Mask allows him to perfectly master a defined sword art and sharpen his instincts.

Independent:

Sasaki Kojiro - the father of Toshihiro and Ginjiro. He was a past journeyman and a womanizer, however, upon meeting his wife and Kirisame, his life had changed. He was assigned to be Kiyoto's guardian on his journey because of his experience. He was also a man who was watched over back then by none other than the Sixth Herald, Yoshimune, as he saw a new kind of freedom in his swordsmanship.

Tokisada - Once the member of a legendary group that is feared by many, the Kaihō-sha. He was known as the Masked Vaquero, due to his old cowboy-style fashion despite being in the 21st century. He wields a Jewel ranked Mask; Shadow Steed. It allows him to manifest Sombra, a steed called forth through a shadow dimension which also transforms Tokisada into a shadow type individual, making him sink in and out of the dimension like his steed. He has now cut off his ties with the [Swords] and has become independent.

Nameless - Lunar's familiar, the manifestation of her Heraldic Mask. He was given a role as the bait for Hannon in order to lead him away from Kiyoto. More information will be available in the future.