Hokuto Kurama, 23, leads the influential criminal syndicate Dusk across the Kanto region. A dangerously ambitious strategist, he employs ruthless methods—including calculated betrayals of allies—to advance his goals. His current focus centers on dismantling Helios, a faction within the Akatsuki Special Zone, to secure his dominance and expand his control over the lawless territory.

The kanji in his surname, Kurama (鞍馬), combines "saddle" and "horse," while his given name, Hokuto (北闘), suggests directional or aspirational symbolism depending on its written form. His actions prioritize personal ambition above loyalty or morality, leveraging schemes and violence to achieve his ends.