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Hachisuka Goemon is a supporting character who serves as a skilled ninja within the Oda clan's forces. She is the young leader of a group of thieves known as the Kawanami group, having assumed this position following the death of her father, who was the group's original leader. Her name is a fusion of the historical figures Hachisuka Masakatsu and Ishikawa Goemon, reflecting her dual heritage as both a retainer and a rogue. Goemon is physically petite with a youthful demeanor, often mistaken for a child due to her small stature. She has short silver-white hair, bright pink or red eyes, and a round face. Her attire consists of a black, sleeveless kimono-style top, black arm-warmers, leggings, forearm and shin armor, tabi socks with waraji sandals, and a black scarf she sometimes uses to conceal her face. She also wears distinctive turquoise headwear adorned with pink skull motifs. She carries multiple weapons, including a ninjatō and throwing knives.
In terms of personality, Goemon is an enthusiastic, confident girl with strong leadership abilities. She remains remarkably calm under pressure and in tense situations, even taking a bullet for someone without showing signs of anxiety or worry. Paradoxically, she reacts very strongly to physical affection or being called cute, such as when Yoshiharu hugs her, at which point she will lose almost all ability to speak properly. This is explained as stemming from her being at an age where she has only recently become conscious of men. A very notable trait is her inability to say long sentences without biting her tongue, stuttering, or messing up her words. This speech difficulty becomes far worse under intimidation, embarrassment, or pressure, sometimes robbing her of the ability to speak a coherent sentence at all. She has a tendency to propose lethal solutions to a wide range of problems, from dealing with enemies to quieting a crying child, though this is often presented as dark humor rather than genuine malice. For instance, she once suggested allowing a character's uncle to be killed to manipulate her for the Oda clan's benefit, but later admitted this was a test of Yoshiharu's morals.
Goemon's background and motivations are rooted in a promise she made with Kinoshita Toukichirou, a companion who died. Together, they had sworn to use their skills to rise in the world and achieve important leadership roles. After Toukichirou's death, she transferred this promise and her loyalty to Yoshiharu Sagara, declaring that she would now work with him to achieve their shared goal of rising in fame. This promise is the driving force behind her actions, and she actively supports Yoshiharu in all his missions, watching over him from the shadows to ensure his safety. Her role in the story is therefore as a loyal protector and a capable operative for Yoshiharu, often undertaking dangerous tasks like infiltrating enemy camps without hesitation. She also leads the Kawanami group in various missions to gather intelligence and support the Oda clan's efforts.
Key relationships are central to her character. Her most important relationship is with Yoshiharu Sagara, whom she protects fiercely and collaborates with closely. She is always at his side when he is on a mission or in danger, and she has physically put herself in harm's way for him multiple times. She also shares a good relationship with Inuchiyo Maeda, as they are both often seen together serving as Yoshiharu's aides and protecting him. The Kawanami group, the band of thieves she leads, views Goemon as an idol due to her cute appearance and her characteristic stutter. They are fiercely loyal to her and will carry out even the most difficult tasks at her command.
Throughout the story, Goemon undergoes a subtle but meaningful development. Initially, she is quite pragmatic and believes in making sacrifices or accepting losses for the greater good. She often tries to encourage Yoshiharu to adopt this approach, even suggesting that he pretend to die to achieve an objective. However, she gradually warms up to his more idealistic and compassionate way of thinking, aligning her methods with his over time. As a ninja, Goemon is exceptionally skilled for her age. She excels in stealth, combat, and reconnaissance, proving able to blend into forests or towns where few other characters can detect her presence. She is proficient with various weapons, including her ninjatō, throwing knives, and smoke bombs, and is capable of incapacitating foes non-lethally and without being noticed. She is a capable leader of the Kawanami group and is highly effective at gathering intelligence. While she dismisses supernatural ninja myths such as the ability to fly, she demonstrates remarkable technical prowess, including the ability to vaporize a large volume of water with her techniques. A recurring and almost philosophical emphasis for her is the importance of wearing a loincloth beneath her clothes, which she declares to be essential to the "ninja's spirit".
In terms of personality, Goemon is an enthusiastic, confident girl with strong leadership abilities. She remains remarkably calm under pressure and in tense situations, even taking a bullet for someone without showing signs of anxiety or worry. Paradoxically, she reacts very strongly to physical affection or being called cute, such as when Yoshiharu hugs her, at which point she will lose almost all ability to speak properly. This is explained as stemming from her being at an age where she has only recently become conscious of men. A very notable trait is her inability to say long sentences without biting her tongue, stuttering, or messing up her words. This speech difficulty becomes far worse under intimidation, embarrassment, or pressure, sometimes robbing her of the ability to speak a coherent sentence at all. She has a tendency to propose lethal solutions to a wide range of problems, from dealing with enemies to quieting a crying child, though this is often presented as dark humor rather than genuine malice. For instance, she once suggested allowing a character's uncle to be killed to manipulate her for the Oda clan's benefit, but later admitted this was a test of Yoshiharu's morals.
Goemon's background and motivations are rooted in a promise she made with Kinoshita Toukichirou, a companion who died. Together, they had sworn to use their skills to rise in the world and achieve important leadership roles. After Toukichirou's death, she transferred this promise and her loyalty to Yoshiharu Sagara, declaring that she would now work with him to achieve their shared goal of rising in fame. This promise is the driving force behind her actions, and she actively supports Yoshiharu in all his missions, watching over him from the shadows to ensure his safety. Her role in the story is therefore as a loyal protector and a capable operative for Yoshiharu, often undertaking dangerous tasks like infiltrating enemy camps without hesitation. She also leads the Kawanami group in various missions to gather intelligence and support the Oda clan's efforts.
Key relationships are central to her character. Her most important relationship is with Yoshiharu Sagara, whom she protects fiercely and collaborates with closely. She is always at his side when he is on a mission or in danger, and she has physically put herself in harm's way for him multiple times. She also shares a good relationship with Inuchiyo Maeda, as they are both often seen together serving as Yoshiharu's aides and protecting him. The Kawanami group, the band of thieves she leads, views Goemon as an idol due to her cute appearance and her characteristic stutter. They are fiercely loyal to her and will carry out even the most difficult tasks at her command.
Throughout the story, Goemon undergoes a subtle but meaningful development. Initially, she is quite pragmatic and believes in making sacrifices or accepting losses for the greater good. She often tries to encourage Yoshiharu to adopt this approach, even suggesting that he pretend to die to achieve an objective. However, she gradually warms up to his more idealistic and compassionate way of thinking, aligning her methods with his over time. As a ninja, Goemon is exceptionally skilled for her age. She excels in stealth, combat, and reconnaissance, proving able to blend into forests or towns where few other characters can detect her presence. She is proficient with various weapons, including her ninjatō, throwing knives, and smoke bombs, and is capable of incapacitating foes non-lethally and without being noticed. She is a capable leader of the Kawanami group and is highly effective at gathering intelligence. While she dismisses supernatural ninja myths such as the ability to fly, she demonstrates remarkable technical prowess, including the ability to vaporize a large volume of water with her techniques. A recurring and almost philosophical emphasis for her is the importance of wearing a loincloth beneath her clothes, which she declares to be essential to the "ninja's spirit".