Seiichi Samura

A devout Buddhist and original bearer of Tobimune, Samura blinded himself to sharpen his senses, mastering the Iai White Purity Style and fighting through echolocation with his sheathed blade.

Plagued by remorse for his role in the Seitei War and the Sword Master's Malediction, he temporarily allies with the Hishaku to eliminate his fellow bearers, extracting Hishaku secrets in return. Though appearing to kill his student, Yoji Uruha, his true intent is to break Uruha's curse by reviving him with Tobimune's power.

Determined to prevent the Malediction from occurring again, he erases memories of himself from his daughter, Iori, for her safety. After regaining his sight after his battle with Chihiro, he joins forces with Chihiro, Iori, and the Masumi.

Believing Chihiro will one day right the wrongs of the past, Samura sacrifices himself in a duel against Akemura Soga, allowing Chihiro to escape. Following his death, Tobimune is now in the hands of his daughter, Iori.