Naotora Takeda

is supporting character of the action manga and anime series ORIENT. He is a of grand generals of Hi no Moto and the Captain of the Takeda Bushi. He is the first grand general that Musashi encounter.
He is voiced by Satoshi Hino in Japanese and by Daman Mills in English.
==Personality==
Naotora holds a deep-seated resentment towards the Obsidian Brotherhood for orchestrating a devastating massacre within his clan ten years ago. Specifically, he points fingers at Shiro, having witnessed the tragic events firsthand. Unlike the typical Bushi, he rejects strict adherence to tradition, finding Uesugi's emphasis on familial ties among Bushi too rigid. Similarly, he sees the Obsidian Goddess as unnecessary, comparing her to a disposable entity, although his rationale for this stance remains unclear. As a charming and easygoing individual, Naotora possesses remarkable charisma, effortlessly rallying people to his cause through his genuine sincerity and commitment to the residents of Hi no Moto. Additionally, he enjoys playing pranks on Musashi, showcasing a playful side to his personality.
==Abilities==
*Swordsmanship: Naotora can fire several slashes by utilizing his attack "Blue Wing Breaker".
==Equipment==
*Blue Sword Soul: Naotora's sword color is blue, an ubiquitous soul colors. 
==History==
Naotora's background remains veiled in secrecy, though it's noted that he formed childhood bonds with the other four distinguished Commanders. Throughout the Awaji Island Reclamation, he committed himself to honing his sword skills in preparation to face Shiro Inukai. Naotora vividly remembers encountering Shiro ten years earlier, recounting a fighter enveloped in a radiant glow delighting in the massacre of his comrades, encircled by malevolent beings. After forging an elemental sword and demolishing Shiro's Kitetsuto, Naotora suffers an injury to his arm and attributes it to his somewhat impetuous fighting approach.
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