Jozou Hanegatsuji

Hanegatsuji Jozo (刎ヶ辻浄蔵) is one of the Ryuzen Seven of Hino Country.

Appearance
Jozo is a slender man whose appearance is hidden beneath his mask and dark-colored clothes. His most notable feature is the hannya mask, which has an X-shaped scar on its forehead.

Personality
Jozo is a dour person who takes his role as a ninja seriously, preferring stealth over the flashiness and loudness of his comrades.

Biography
Jozo, O'oka Daizaemon, and Imari Komari meet up with Ryudo Ryuya and Yami Ichika to train Asta. The three quickly beat up the foreigner, knocking him unconscious. While Mikuriya Fumito heals Asta, Jozo criticizes Komari's appearance and demeanor, which she reciprocates. When Fumito suggests that Komari's fashion sense might spread, Jozo hates the idea. Ryuya thanks the three for coming and has them continue training with Asta.

Later that night, when three Paladins invade Goshu and awaken and purify the five-headed dragon, Ryuya sends Jozo and some of the other Ryuzen Seven to protect the country. The Ryuzen Seven gather on the rooftop of the regional lord's palace and are approached by Lily Aquaria.

Abilities

 * Ki: Jozo is able to manipulate his own ki, increasing it to enhance his physical abilities.
 * Zetten: Jozo is capable of manipulating his ki to concentrate his magic power in his body and subsequently release it in a series of strikes.