Yayakichi Hei

Yayakichi Hei serves as the principal military advisor of Seii, one of the three great powers, having stood by the side of its leader Wajima Sakutora since childhood. Renowned for his careful deliberation and sharp perception, he possesses the ability to calmly see through the schemes of his adversaries. When Seii's western campaign ended in defeat and Sakutora's authority teetered on the brink of collapse, Yayakichi fabricated a false confession and shouldered the entire blame for the failed war on his own. Through this act of self-sacrifice, he preserved both the legitimacy of leadership and the morale of the troops, embodying loyalty in its most absolute form.