Saburo Hikari, a man in his late forties, carries the weight of his sinister ambitions with a stern visage that betrays little of the turmoil within. His hair, once jet black, now bears streaks of gray, a testament to the years spent plotting in the shadows. His eyes, sharp and calculating, often narrow in scrutiny, reflecting a mind constantly at work, weaving the threads of conspiracy. Saburo's attire is simple yet purposeful, favoring dark kimonos that allow him to blend into the night as he pursues his clandestine meetings with Kohei Nishimura, the former shogun who shares his vision of a Japan reshaped to their liking. The maps, fragmented and hidden, are the key to their plan, and Saburo has taken drastic measures to ensure their secrecy, scarring his children, Kagome and Kikeya, with the pieces of the puzzle on their backs. His abuse towards his family is not just a means to an end but a manifestation of his twisted sense of control and power. Kikeya, whom he despises for his perceived weakness due to a leg infarction, bears the brunt of Saburo's cruelty, marked with the kanji for 'worthless' on his broken hand. Saburo's ultimate act of betrayal is the murder of his younger children, Kaechi and Kiyomi, a chilling display of his willingness to sacrifice anything for his cause. Yet, his genius lies in his meticulous planning and the cold precision with which he executes his schemes, always staying one step ahead of those who might oppose him. His world is one of shadows and secrets, where morality is a tool to be manipulated, and power is the only currency that matters. Saburo's journey is one of descent into darkness, driven by a desire for control that blinds him to the humanity he destroys along the way.