Aoshi Shinomori He is the leader of the Oniwabanshuu, usually fighting with 2 short and thin swords called "kodachi". A very skilled fighter, he is an opponent worthy of fighting Kenshin. He cares for his Oniwabanshuu very much, and later becomes obsessed with avenging their deaths by killing Kenshin. Misao Makimachi She is only 16, yet a very skilled fighter and later names herself the leader of the Oniwabanshuu (the ones that are left). She has an undying love for Aoshi. Jiya Oldest member of the Oniwabanshuu, Jiya was to be the leader of the Oniwabanshuu but relinquished the title to Aoshi in favor of being the spy. He felt Aoshi's youth would make him a better leader at the time considering the age of the remaining members and the respect they had for Aoshi. Jiya is now a retired member of the Oniwabanshuu but still participates as much as he can most because he can't let go of his past days as a spy. Hannya He is a master of Kenpo (?). He has a scary mask and tattoos on his arms to trick his opponents. Beshimi Being short, his main skill is the ability to throw small poisonous dart-like weapons. Shikijyou His strength is his greatest advantage; once he even nearly beat Sanosuke. The many scars on his body are the results of a fight with Aoshi in the past. Hyoutoko Hyoutoko is the largest member of the Oniwa-Banshuu. His main weapon is a sack of oil found inside him, which enables him to breath fire by creating a spark with his sharp teeth.