Galford D. Weller hails from San Francisco, where his sheriff father perished shielding him from a criminal’s bullet. Those final words—"become strong"—propelled him to embed that very bullet into his Justice Blade during its forging, etching his family’s names alongside it. Fleeing tragedy, he sailed the seas, discovered Japanese ninja lore, and journeyed to Japan. Under Ayame’s tutelage, he mastered Koga-ryū ninjutsu alongside Earthquake, who abandoned training prematurely. Galford forged his own "Galford-ryū" style, weaving his unwavering justice into combat philosophy. He battles alongside Poppy, his Siberian Husky companion, their synergy enabling seamless coordinated assaults. Their profound bond transcends ordinary human-animal communication, allowing Poppy to execute teleportation, duplication, and electrical attacks. Merging traditional ninja tactics—kunai throws, stealth maneuvers, acrobatics—with plasma-based electrokinesis, Galford electrifies his strikes. He teleports, conjures "Shadow Copy" illusions, and briefly vanishes. Later evolutions split his approach: "Shura" prioritizes hit-and-run tactics with Poppy, while "Rasetsu" embraces ruthless close-quarters grappling. Despite his solemn quest for justice, Galford radiates optimism and cheer. He upholds sportsmanship yet accepts lethal force against irredeemable evil. Guilt shadows him for leaving his mother and sisters, knowing he failed as their protector. Unspoken romantic longing for Nakoruru persists across timelines; he halted one confession attempt, yet she cherishes their connection, recalling him warmly later. Nakoruru reciprocates this care. In the OVA "Samurai Spirits 2: Asura Zanmaden," he pursues Shiki alongside Haohmaru and Asura, deeming her a threat linked to Yuga. His role supports Nakoruru’s central conflict, reinforcing his justice-driven persona without new development. Earlier, during "Sen," he hunted his father’s killer but chose exile upon witnessing his mother’s newfound happiness with a partner, preserving her peace. Conceptually born from a Siberian Husky-featuring manga to attract female audiences, Galford was slated for a "Samurai Team" with Haohmaru and Nakoruru in "The King of Fighters"—a plan unrealized until much later in altered form.