Yagyū Ōzato

**Yajūkeiri** (野獣刑吏, *"Beast Slayer"*)

(柳生氏, *"Yagyū-shi"*)

* **Ōzato**

(大座頭, *"Blind Man*)

**Lightning Release**

* Bioelectric Synapse Sense
* Lightning Release Chakra Mode
* Kirin

**Earth Release**

* Earth Release: Fissure
* Earth Release: Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique
* Earth Release: Ultra-Added-Weight Rock Technnique

**Yang Release**

* Unearthly Hunger of the Great Dark Deva
* Synthetic Mass

**Yin Release**

* Hazy Genjutsu
* Paralyzing Flute Genjutsu

**Yagyū Ōzato** (*"柳生大里"*) is one of the most prominent hunters in the world. He operates under the guise of **Jōtō**, which translates to “*East of the Castle*”, referring to **Ōsaka Castle**. Yagyū primarily specializes in hunting down incredibly dangerous beasts and typically only shows interest in those contracts. However, that does not mean he will not take upon contracts on individuals.

## Personality

You'd expect one of the most reputable hunters to be barbarian like and serious, yet all you get from Yagyū Ōzato is mischievous and goofy behavior with a penchant for trolling during these hunts. Ōzato's personality is an eccentric blend of childlike humor and fearless determination. With his wild, unkempt hair and a perpetually cheeky grin, Ōzato is known among his peers as the clown of the hunting world. Despite the serious and dangerous nature of these expeditions, Ōzato never fails to inject a sense of playfulness into the dynamics, often pulling pranks and cracking jokes mid-battle against these menacing creatures.

Ōzato's playful antics make him appear unserious, but beneath the laughter lies an undeniably remarkably skilled and resourceful hunter. He uses his humor and unpredictable as tactics to confuse and distract his prey, making him an invaluable asset during hunts. Many believe his unique approach to bring an element of surprise is what has separated him from the rest of the hunters in the world. Those who first meet Ōzato often times label him annoying, but soon after they begin to appreciate the lighthearted moments he creates amidst the challenges they face.

## Abilities

* **Curse Techniques:** The Yagyū Clan have the unique ability to use Curse Techniques through their **Curse Chakra**, which drains the physical, mental, and spiritual energy of the enemy. Through this curse chakra they are capable of manifesting weapons such as swords, tendrils, axes, and just about practically anything they will. They have unique abilities to use the abilities they've siphoned at will.

* **Fūinjutsu:** Yagyū Ōzato is also talented in the art of Fūinjutsu and Juinjutsu. The Yagyū Clan's special and unique form of chakra makes it easier for sealing beast and people. They mainly use sealing techniques to inhibit movements and Juinjutsu to inhibit people traits and attributes of a person or beast's lineage.

* **Weapons Master:** The Yagyū Clan keeps storage of all weapons they have manufactured. Some of these weapons have been imbued with special properties of beast they've hunted and thus carry similar traits allowing them to use them. These weapons can range from tonfas, katanas, to staffs and scythes. There is no weapon out there that Ōzato has not mastered. These weapons are summoned through what appears as an advanced summoning technique.

* **Apothecaries:** The clan has their own medical book which list archaic cleansing and healing techniques made out of local herbs they found in their home. This book has been passed along through many generations and contains things such as making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups aimed at alleviating colds, headaches, and other ailments. There is also information for offensive and support purposes as well that can poison, paralyze, and even improve one's performance.

### Other Abilities

* **Black Ritual Arts:** An archaic branch of techniques that are the antithesis to Ninshū. Whereas Ninshū was primarily taught in order to give people a better understand of themselves, as well as others, through chakra. Black Ritual Arts uses the same concept of Ninshū, but with **corrupted** forms of chakra, resulting in detrimental effects.

* **Powerful Yang Force:** Born in the jungle, raised in the jungle, they became one with the jungle. They protected it like their own and in turn the jungle protected them. As years went on, they began to develop an innate ability to manipulate the natural energy around them which resulted in minor boost in physical capabilities. They have a powerful life force and incredible raw strength and speed. This is more than likely result of an evolution due to their environment.
	+ After having hunted down the Daikaiju known as Shigabuta and sealing its heart, Ōzato is capable of summoning forth Shigabuta's abilities through the Shikigami Style technique of the clan to use them to heal himself or power his other techniques.

## Equipment

* (*Locked*) **Soul Split Katana:** The Soul Split Katana is large Japanese broadsword with a fur tsuba and a dark handle. It bypasses physical toughness and cuts directly at the soul.

* **Bone Ocarina:** Miscategorized as just a musical instrument, this specific ocarina is created from the bones of the Yagyū Clan elders. When played it puts those who hear it into a powerful trance and into a deep slumber of endless dreams.

* **Ofuda Tags:** Ofuda tags are often used by the Yagyū Clan as timing mines to help trap and hunt beast. Often times they will seal equipment or even their chakra into the tags which, depending on the monster they are hunting, will release certain equipment or techniques to assist in taking down the beast.