Clan: Dragon
Family: Kitsuki
School: Mirumoto Bushi
Note: Donoha’s father.
The Stoic Blade, The Watchful Father
Born into the esteemed Kitsuki family of the Dragon Clan, Kitsuki Orochi was raised in a household that valued keen observation, careful deliberation, and unshakable integrity. However, unlike many of his kin, whose natural talents led them toward the inquisitive path of the Kitsuki Magistrates, Orochi always felt the pull of steel over scrolls. From a young age, he trained relentlessly in the Mirumoto school, mastering the art of Niten—wielding both katana and wakizashi in unison. His movements were precise, his mind sharpened by the same attention to detail that defined his family’s legendary investigative skills.
Orochi’s early years were shaped by the teachings of his mentors and the rigorous expectations of his family. Though observant and contemplative, he learned early that action, once decided upon, must be swift and absolute. His dedication to the two-sword style was unwavering, and his dueling prowess earned him distinction among his peers. However, he was never boastful—Orochi saw each strike, each duel, as a puzzle to be solved rather than a contest of egos. His analytical nature often made others mistake him for a Kitsuki investigator, but he was no magistrate. His sword was his judgment, and his blade was his voice.
Despite his talents, Orochi refused to use his distant connections to the Imperial families for personal gain. He sought to carve his own legacy, to be known for his own deeds rather than the prestige of his bloodline. The only time he allowed himself to bend this principle was when he arranged his own marriage—an action he took in secret, knowing full well that if he relied on his family’s influence for nothing else in life, it would be to ensure his future with the woman who had captured his heart.
It was at a courtly gathering that Orochi first saw Akodo Hana. The moment she spoke—calm, measured, yet carrying the authority of an entire lineage behind her words—he knew she was the one. It was not love at first sight, but it was certainty. He had spent his life studying the subtleties of form, of movement, of intent. He recognized strength in her, the kind that did not need to boast. And so, without her knowing, he maneuvered the political landscape with careful precision, securing the match.
As a father, Orochi is proud of Kitsuki Donoha’s talents, though he expresses it in the silent, resolute way of a Dragon. He sees in his son a rare brilliance, one that blends both artistry and discipline. Though he does not outwardly praise Donoha, he ensures that the young man knows his value, even if it means pushing him beyond his limits. Orochi is aware that the family spent nearly everything to see Donoha’s gempukku fulfilled, but he holds no regrets. Honor and legacy are not bought with coin but with struggle and perseverance. The family is recovering, and Orochi will see it through, as he always has—through patience, calculation, and unyielding resolve.