Seppun Kiharu

Kiharu is one of the Toturi III's closest friends. He runs the Ten Thousand Temples.

Kiharu has little taste for politics and was in fact promoted to leadership of his family to his great surprise upon his predecessor's retirement. Despite his lack of political skills, his close friendship with the Emperor grants him sufficient influence.

Kiharu is aware of Seppun Toshiaki involvement with the Gozoku, and it causes him a great deal of distress, but he's far more concerned with making sure Toshi Ranbo's temples run smoothly and trusts the Emperor to deal with the matter if such attention is required. Essentially since the Emperor has not dealt with Toshiaki yet, Kiharu trusts there is a reason and does not interfere.

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