I hope you understand, this is just a job.
― Yasumasa, after crossing swords with Jin
Kiyochika is a Straw Hat ronin and one of the five who follow Kojiro.
Biography[]
Kiyochika is a fierce and talented Straw Hat Ronin, having trained with his blade since he could walk. Along with four others, he joined infamous Straw Hat killer Kojiro, swearing an oath to kill Jin Sakai. Beneath a waterfall near Lucky Genzo's Inn, he meditates while waiting for Jin to arrive for their duel. When Jin does arrive, the two engage in a duel. As they fight, Kiyochika expresses some degree of remorse, hoping that Jin understands that their duel is not personal, but merely a part of his job. In the end, Jin overwhelms the Straw Hat in single combat and cuts Kiyochika down with his sword, killing him.
Tales[]
- The Six Blades of Kojiro (Duel Under Falling Water)