The leader of the Tengu youth organization in Kumano; like Nachi, he is the son of a local Kumano leader. Hijiri's personality is opposite to Nachi's - he is calm and quick-thinking, and a master of Iaid�. He is strict with Sarasa, but well-meaning. Hijiri has been the closest of friends with Nachi since they both were young, and is often worried by Nachi's recklessness.