In a small village, there are born two siblings, a boy named Tatara and a girl named Sarasa. The prophet Nagi proclaims that Tatara is destined to liberate Japan from the oppressive rule of the King and his four sons. However, when the cruel Red King murders Tatara, it falls upon Sarasa to assume her brother's name and undertake a perilous journey to free Japan and exact vengeance on the Red King.
The Emperor's youngest son governs Saikoku, which encompasses Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyūshū in western Japan. Despite being ruthless towards his adversaries, Shuri is a skilled ruler who takes immense ...
The main character is a 15-year-old female who adopts the identity of her deceased twin brother, Tatara, who was famously known as the "Child of Fate." As Tatara, she wields the sword of Byakko and le...
A man named Kakujii is a villager of Byakko. He teaches swordplay to both Tatara and Sarasa. In addition to being their instructor, he also acts as a surrogate father figure for Sarasa, whom she trust...
Chachas first mate and lover; a man of few words. While even more deadly in battle that she, Zaki admires Chachas indomitable spirit and supports her in any way he can. His loyalty is to Chacha above ...
The blind seer who predicted the arrival of the destined child, Nagi, was not only a healer and educator in Byakko Village but also served as a guide to Sarasa, whom he fully trusted. He acquired his ...
The offspring and inheritor of the main priest at the Kumano Shinto temple's head. While on a whale hunting expedition in the region, Nachi encounters Sarasa. Nachi possesses an outgoing personality w...
The leader of Kumano's Tengu youth group is also a son of a local Kumano leader like Nachi. Unlike Nachi, however, he possesses a calm and quick-thinking personality as well as mastery in Iaidō. Altho...
Ginko, also known as the "white king," is a woman who holds this title but is not actually male. She established "The Four Virtues," an elite spy group, and her role was significant until more informa...
Kazan is the red kings general and his most faithful servant. He was also the one who beheaded the real Tatara....
Sarasas pet owl, the runt of his hatch. Sarasa is unwilling to let the other chicks crowd him out, and decides to take care of him....
The bride-to-be, Lady Senju, is a noblewoman who appears fragile but possesses great strength of character. Despite the fact that their union was prearranged, she deeply cares for her fiancé, Shidou. ...
Gunjou, the leader of Blue Kings' special guards, consists of good-looking guys. In reality, Asagi is Emperor's secret offspring and the legitimate Blue King. On behalf of White King, Asagi infiltrate...
Ageha was once a slave and member of the Blue Nobles, a nomadic people nearly erased by the government. Despite losing his left eye while saving Sarasa from the Red King, he has many friends throughou...
In Kyūshū's Daizaifu city, there lived a young man named Hayato. He was one of Tataras first allies and wielded Suzaku's sword as his successor. However, unlike others in the army, Hayato excelled wit...
In the same village where Tatara and Sarasa reside, there is a child who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life to protect Tatara from harm during their initial encounter with the Red King....
The leader of the pirate group who captures Sarasa and Hayato with the intention of selling them to foreigners. However, Sarasas bravery impresses Cha Cha, causing her to become his ally instead. Cha ...
The governor of Dazaifu and commander of the Kyūshū division of the Red Army, Shidou is a cousin of the Red King and his closest confidant. Although generally friendly, Shidou does not shy away from t...