She is known as "Machiko-san," but many of the security troopers under his command privately refer to her as "Jade Tiger." She walks with the bold, long-legged stride of the warrior who knows no fear. She can be harsh and arrogant in manner when she perceives a need for discipline to be reinforced. Hakatoro, though, understands the need for discipline. He knows the difference between the necessary arrogance of a commander, or leading member of the Guard, and the brand of arrogance that is no better than puerile vanity.