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Taito Magatsu, a peasant-born swordsman driven by the childhood loss of his sister at the hands of samurai, rose to become a core member of the Ittō-ryū sword school. He fought under Kagehisa Anotsu during the slaughter of the Asano household.
He first crossed paths with Rin Asano at a blacksmith’s shop, where he claimed a sword once belonging to her grandfather. After arranging a midnight meeting with Rin, Magatsu clashed with Manji. Though he seemingly bested him in combat, Magatsu was stabbed from behind and discovered Manji’s immortality. He later spread rumors of this, complicating Manji’s life.
Surviving an assassination attempt by Ahiya and Kazuya of the Mugai-ryū inside a palanquin, Magatsu killed both and extracted information about a group called “Akagi.” His hatred for the government and samurai class led him to quit the Ittō-ryū, though he remained on friendly terms with Anotsu.
When his lover, the prostitute O-Ren, was killed by Shira of the Mugai-ryū, Magatsu sought vengeance. He formed an alliance with Manji, who was also targeted by Shira. Despite frequent arguments, they developed a working partnership. In their pursuit, Magatsu severed Shira’s remaining hand, leading to his apparent death down a waterfall. Concerned by information Shira revealed, Magatsu rejoined the Ittō-ryū.
He took part in Rin’s kidnapping to draw out Manji. During the resulting battle, Magatsu fought Giichi and gained the upper hand until the ground collapsed, knocking him unconscious. Giichi spared his life.
Magatsu joined Anotsu and other Ittō-ryū members in a bold assault on Edo Castle to restore the school’s honor. He defeated numerous guards and helped paint a defiant message on the castle walls. The group used Ugen Hanabusa as a hostage to ensure their escape.
He later faced Shira, who had become immortal. Shira impaled him with his own weapons, but Magatsu was saved by Manji and others. Despite grave injuries, he supported Manji by supplying weapons during the fight.
Magatsu wielded Grand Turk, a unique gladius-like triple-sectioned sword consisting of a main blade, a short sword hidden in the handle, and a dagger concealed in the pommel. The weapon lacked a guard.
After the final conflicts against Habaki Kagimura’s forces, Magatsu survived and abandoned the sword. He started a new life as an anonymous farmer in Edo, leaving his violent past behind.
He first crossed paths with Rin Asano at a blacksmith’s shop, where he claimed a sword once belonging to her grandfather. After arranging a midnight meeting with Rin, Magatsu clashed with Manji. Though he seemingly bested him in combat, Magatsu was stabbed from behind and discovered Manji’s immortality. He later spread rumors of this, complicating Manji’s life.
Surviving an assassination attempt by Ahiya and Kazuya of the Mugai-ryū inside a palanquin, Magatsu killed both and extracted information about a group called “Akagi.” His hatred for the government and samurai class led him to quit the Ittō-ryū, though he remained on friendly terms with Anotsu.
When his lover, the prostitute O-Ren, was killed by Shira of the Mugai-ryū, Magatsu sought vengeance. He formed an alliance with Manji, who was also targeted by Shira. Despite frequent arguments, they developed a working partnership. In their pursuit, Magatsu severed Shira’s remaining hand, leading to his apparent death down a waterfall. Concerned by information Shira revealed, Magatsu rejoined the Ittō-ryū.
He took part in Rin’s kidnapping to draw out Manji. During the resulting battle, Magatsu fought Giichi and gained the upper hand until the ground collapsed, knocking him unconscious. Giichi spared his life.
Magatsu joined Anotsu and other Ittō-ryū members in a bold assault on Edo Castle to restore the school’s honor. He defeated numerous guards and helped paint a defiant message on the castle walls. The group used Ugen Hanabusa as a hostage to ensure their escape.
He later faced Shira, who had become immortal. Shira impaled him with his own weapons, but Magatsu was saved by Manji and others. Despite grave injuries, he supported Manji by supplying weapons during the fight.
Magatsu wielded Grand Turk, a unique gladius-like triple-sectioned sword consisting of a main blade, a short sword hidden in the handle, and a dagger concealed in the pommel. The weapon lacked a guard.
After the final conflicts against Habaki Kagimura’s forces, Magatsu survived and abandoned the sword. He started a new life as an anonymous farmer in Edo, leaving his violent past behind.