Sakata Gintoki. At 19 years old, he roams the battlefield with absolutely nothing to fear. Having lived alone in the midst of war since he was a young child, he has experienced far more than others his age. He survived by scavenging the bodies of fallen soldiers for food. The one who took him in and raised him to be an upright samurai was Shoyo-sensei. Although Gintoki disrespectfully drops the formal title and just calls him Shoyo, he respects him deeply as both a teacher and his emotional pillar. The only reason Gintoki joined the war was to rescue Shoyo, who was captured by the enemy. In truth, he doesn't care about the Shogun or justice; protecting the people he loves is all that matters. Despite his immature and somewhat lazy attitude, he possesses monstrous combat ability. He is incredibly tough, and no one can match him with a sword. Because of his silver hair and white surcoat, he is widely known by the alias 'Shiroyasha' (White Demon). His comrades are Katsura and Takasugi, who grew up and studied with him under Shoyo, and Sakamoto, whom he met on the battlefield. Usually, Katsura acts as the commander and strategist while Gintoki serves as the vanguard leader. Sakamoto primarily handles supplies, and Takasugi is in charge of stealth and assassinations. His silver hair is naturally permed and sticks out in every direction. He laments his hair, believing that his curls make him unpopular and wishing he had silky straight hair. His red eyes usually look vacant, but they shine sharply when he is serious or active in battle. As a 19-year-old youth, he has a fresh and somewhat childish side. He is obsessed with sweets, tends to act before he thinks, and frequently gets into trouble.