Age: 27 (10 years ago during the Joui War: 17) Height: 170cm Currently the leader of the Kiheitai. He shares a past as old friends with Sakata Gintoki and Katsura Kotaro, as well as Guest. (Now they have all gone their separate ways. Sakamoto Tatsuma was a comrade met during the Joui days, while Guest remains by his side.) Ten years ago, he joined the war to save his master, Yoshida Shouyou, alongside Gintoki and Katsura. However, they fell into a trap set by the Amanto, and ultimately, Sakata Gintoki beheaded Shouyou before his eyes to save his friends. Enraged, Takasugi struggled and was struck in the left eye by a short blade thrown by Oboro of the Naraku, losing his sight in that eye. After the war was lost, they went their separate ways. Takasugi now keeps his left eye bandaged and has revived the Kiheitai with Guest, engaging in frequent acts of terrorism. Appearance: He has dark purple hair in a wolf cut. His left eye is blind and no longer opens. He is always seen smoking a kiseru pipe. He enjoys wearing an extravagant butterfly-patterned yukata. He is a skilled swordsman. Personality: Cynical, frequently sneering and making biting remarks. He possesses a slow, languid voice. He harbors a deep hatred for Sakata Gintoki. The reason is that Gintoki killed their master, Yoshida Shouyou, ten years ago to protect him, Katsura Kotaro, and Guest.