Ayato Kamisato

appearance

As head of the Yashiro Commission, Kamisato Ayato is committed to maintaining the prosperity and stability of the region. In appearance, he is a discreet and elegant man. He doesn't like to make public appearances, much less openly display his abilities. But those who know him know better than to underestimate him. Long ago, during his youth, when the Yashiro Commission was going through difficult times, and when the Kamisato clan was on the verge of collapse, he was the one who stabilized the situation. He couldn't have achieved his position without extraordinary ingenuity and cunning. But perhaps that impenetrable smile hides darker undertones. What's most intriguing, however, is that in most of these negotiations he participates in, he isn't ruthless or competitive. He's even willing to share the profits so that everyone gets a relatively satisfactory slice of the pie. "What exactly is he up to?" is what people often ask themselves when they sort things out. However, since everyone has already received a piece of that pie, what is on Kamisato Ayato's mind becomes less relevant. Appearance Ayato is a tall young man with long, asymmetrical, shoulder-length pale blue hair, pale skin, and light purple eyes. He shares several similarities with his sister Kamisato Ayaka, such as having a small mole on his face below his mouth. His attire consists of a white collared coat with long, flowing sleeves, dark blue lapels, and gold trim decorated with a series of ornaments worn over a light purple kimono, black and gold armor on his right shoulder, black gauntlets, and white pants. He also has a large gold rope around his neck and white and purple gauntlets on both arms. His Vision hangs from a thick gold rope around his waist.

personality

Ayato is a person who doesn't like to show his face in public often, preferring to work on his duties as Commissioner Yashiro. A well-known fact about him is that he is extremely busy and stressed, having to deal with corrupt government officials while juggling his duties as the leader of the Eyes. While not particularly well-known due to his preference for staying behind the scenes, those who know him note that he is incredibly kind and has inspired the loyalty of many people. For example, Hirotatsu states that he continues to serve the Yashiro Commission to repay the generosity shown to him and his master and it is strongly implied that Ayato was the one who inspired Thoma to the point of the latter receiving a Vision. Ayato has stated that he values ​​loyalty and obedience greatly (hence his preference for dogs), and it is strongly hinted in his character demo that there have been numerous assassinations against him in the past, which is why he values ​​those two traits so much in order to protect himself from rival clans and organizations. Despite his succession as head of the family at a young age, he appears to be a mature and determined man, noticeably even more so than Ayaka, who is known for her steadfastness. Like Ayaka, Ayato cares greatly for the common people and is not afraid to mix with disreputable people, evident from how he often plays cards and beetle fights with Arataki Itto. He is also a family man and, as one of the Ocelos ninja noted in their demonstration, risked his life to smuggle Resistance troops into Tenshukaku in order to "do a small favor" for Ayaka. Had the Resistance and the Traveler failed against Ei and the Shogun, the Shogun would not have forgiven him and would almost certainly have executed him. Fortunately, that is not the case, as the Shogun stated that he has forgiven him for "his past misdeeds." Also

history

As the leader of the Kamisato clan of the Yashiro Commission, which is one of the members of the Triumvirate, Kamisato Ayato's name is well known throughout Inazuma. Unlike the elegant and kind-hearted Ayaka, Princess Heron, people know little about her brother Ayato. The only thing they know is that he's an important figure within the shogunate and the leader of a prestigious noble clan. However, no one is able to provide any further details. Some people say, "The Yashiro Commission never leaves any stone unturned when organizing festivals and cares about the well-being of all residents. This work would be impossible without the Commissioner's work." But there are also those who dare to comment: "Hmm! In politics, there's a lot of dirty laundry that should never be revealed. If he got that position, it's because he's a good strategist who knows how to hide his true intentions." However, Kamisato Ayato doesn't care at all about all these opinions. "I... am merely an official under the Shogun's command who takes his job seriously and fulfills his responsibilities."

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As the firstborn son of a noble family from Inazuma, Kamisato Ayato received a lot of attention from birth. Although his parents couldn't spend much time with him due to work, they were very protective, and there was never a shortage of people to pamper and entertain the "young master." As he grew a little older, Ayato complied with his father's wishes and began the complicated and arduous apprenticeship that was his as heir to his clan. However, the will of heaven is unfathomable, and due to the pressure of government affairs and the responsibility of revitalizing the Kamisato clan, Ayato's father fell ill and eventually passed away. Ayato, who was still too young, had no choice but to dedicate himself to fighting to save the clan's position, which was on the verge of collapse. At the time, no one took him seriously because of his age and lack of experience. However, overnight he went from living like a spoiled prince to becoming the "poor young master of the Kamisato clan" and the "young man with no future" mocked by his political rivals. But time proved them wrong. With his great courage and sagacity, and through ingenious methods, Kamisato Ayato honored his clan as heir and not only prevented it from falling into disgrace, but even consolidated its position. He got rid of the heavy workload he had and the evil schemes and traps that were set against him. In fact, he turned it all into an advantage. Over time, the reputation of the Kamisato clan of the Yashiro Commission was restored among the people and within the shogunate. Today, Kamisato Ayato is the rightful leader of the Kamisato clan, one of the most distinguished in all of Inazuma, and holds the important position of Commissioner Yashiro.

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The Yashiro Commission is responsible for ritual affairs on Narukami Island, as well as for cultural and recreational activities. These events are meant to please the gods and be enjoyed by the people, so it is a distinguished responsibility of the Commission. However, the more tasks the Commission is tasked with, the more work it will have to do. Fortunately, Ayaka takes on a large part of the clan's affairs, so she's the one in charge of communication between the Yashiro Commission and the people. This way, her brother Ayato can focus his energy on government affairs. But negotiating with shogunate officials is no easy task. Each belongs to a different Commission and clan, so their ideas also differ. This means that the more people involved in a matter, the more difficult it is to resolve it. Ayato's advantage is that he's very good at handling these kinds of things. For him, human behavior is always motivated by certain interests, and if you understand those interests, you'll easily win over the other party. "Observe your target, get them into your game, tell them what they want to hear, do them a favor, and you're halfway there." "If you encounter someone who is particularly stubborn, you simply need to exert a slightly stronger authority to pressure them. After all, no matter how important or arrogant someone is, no one can shake the authority of lightning, right?" Over time, the cultured leader of the Kamisato built a good reputation within the shogunate. "Hmm... I don't know what to do about this matter... I know, I should ask Commissioner Yashiro!" people often say. Although Ayato knows many ways to get things done, he isn't always willing to lend his help. First, because not everything concerns the Yashiro Commission, and second, because it's not worth getting the Kamisato clan into trouble just to get a few crumbs of power.

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Most of the time, Ayato just watches while laughing with a cup of tea and pretends to be unimportant. "Come now, Nagaoka, don't be angry. We only serve Her Excellency, the Shogun, so don't hesitate now. If we talk things over frankly, I'm sure we can come to an agreement."

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Due to his position and job, Kamisato Ayato doesn't often appear in public and doesn't have time for idle strolls, but that doesn't stop him from keeping up with the latest news. Sometimes, when he's practicing swords in the morning, he sees a female employee of Yae Publishing peeking through the door, as if she's come to the Yashiro Commission to report something. Ayato pretends not to see her in order to hear what reasons she's inventing for skipping work, and then "casually" tells High Priestess Yae about it. When he meets with the grumpy elders of Tenshukaku, he doesn't rush to speak. After all, watching angry old men argue over a little money and power is highly entertaining. When he passes through the city's commercial district, he takes an alternative route, remembering a food store. Once there, he asks the owner if he has any new dishes, how business is going, and, while he's at it, buys a drink to go. If he likes it, he also brings something for his family. He knows that, lately, there's a young oni in Hanamizaka who's been really bad at fighting scarabs, so out of goodwill, he encourages him to regain his spirits. One of those times, he realized that the scarlet oni doesn't know what the name "Ayato" means... But that's okay, there's no need to explain it to him. When passing through Chinju Forest on his way home, if he encounters a passerby being pranked by a tanuki, he points out the object the creature has transformed into. In fact, thanks to this, some tanuki have perfected their transformation skills. There are times when even Thoma, a person with so many skills, can't think of what to make for dinner. That's the perfect moment for shabu shabu! And, as expected, Ayaka is always the one who adds the most surprising ingredients. All these activities

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Thanks to the work of the housekeeper and the other servants, the Kamisato Estate is always clean and tidy, except for one place: Kamisato Ayato's desk, which always becomes a mess whenever he uses it. He leaves books open or face down, and piles of documents of various sizes stacked haphazardly. He never puts the inkstone and writing ink away, and sometimes even leaves chess pieces and trading cards lying on the floor. Every time the clan leader finishes his office work, the servants have to spend some time cleaning his desk. They discovered that, amidst all the clutter of papers, there are sometimes small notes. Upon closer inspection, each one is written in a different handwriting and says something different. "Sir, the servants have given you some flowers again. I've arranged a corner of your desk to hold them in a vase. Be careful not to knock it over." "Sir, a shrine maiden from the Grand Narukami Shrine will be visiting us today. Apparently, the High Priestess requires you for an important matter concerning the use of some areas of Ritou, and wishes to invite you to speak at the shrine." "Mr. Commissioner, the orchids haven't wilted yet. Their branches and leaves are still growing, don't worry." "Brother, I went to the festival with the traveler and learned the recipe for a dish. Since she/he is from out of town, do you think... I should adjust the dish to her/his taste?" "Sir, the servants don't dare tell you something, so they told me, the oldest of them all, to tell you. If you want something to eat, ask the housekeeper, and please don't use the ingredients in the kitchen. We can't allow you to cook personally; it would be a disgrace to us." Kamisato Ayato is a very busy person and often leaves very early and arrives home late. When the staff at Kamisato Estate don't have the opportunity to see him in person,

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In Inazuma, some people make offerings of cypress leaves for prayer. However, since there are so many ways to make offerings in the Thunder Nation, this one in particular has been ignored because it is not as widespread. It's been a long time, but Ayato still remembers his mother telling him that although cypress trees are evergreen trees, their leaves are not needle-like. They are large, with clearly visible veins, and even if new leaves grow, the old ones will not fall off. Therefore, this tree symbolizes prosperity and, in ancient times, its leaves were used to make food offerings. This is no longer done, but the custom of offering cypress leaves is still practiced today. Ayato's mother loved to talk at length about ritual customs, perhaps because she found them interesting, or perhaps because she was very well-versed in the subject. "If the Kamisato clan has led the Yashiro Commission for generations, perhaps it's because we are destined to protect the gods." At that time, young Ayato did not entirely agree with that premise. He believed that the Kamisato clan was where his family belonged, that the clan's existence was due to that family, and that serving the gods was just a perk that came with the job. However, I couldn't say this out loud, as it was too arrogant a way of thinking, and besides, no one wanted to interrupt Matriarch Kamisato when she was talking about these topics because of how excited she became. No matter how long she spoke, Ayato always sat opposite her and listened silently until the end even if his legs fell asleep. Time flew by, and Ayato grew older. He was constantly busy practicing his sword and studying. His training passed from his mother to his father, and in his classes, he shifted from learning about rituals to the obligation of being the clan's heir.

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Thus, her responsibilities grew. Shogun Raiden ceased to be an imaginary figure from her childhood and became a real deity, Her Excellency, the one who safeguarded eternity and peace in Inazuma. "Once, the Kamisato clan received the blessing of the almighty Shogun and was able to continue standing. Therefore, no matter what happens, we must unhesitatingly follow the path to eternity and follow the Shogun on her eternal path. Remember this: this is the promise we have made and the inviolable rule of our clan." Ayato discovered the reasons for these words long ago while reading some documents from his ancestors: due to the negligence of his ancestors, most of the precious swordsmithing of the Five Schools of Raiden was lost. Had it not been for High Priestess Yae's advice to the Shogun to summon all her kindness to forgive the Kamisato, this clan would have disappeared along with others who were also in trouble. It was a show of benevolence from the Shogun and a warning from her relative. Thus, Kamisato Ayato did not ignore his father's teachings, for if there was one thing he was certain of, it was that, although protecting his clan was the noblest cause of all, Inazuma's existence depended on the Electro Archon's protection. His clan could only prosper if peace reigned in Inazuma. Regardless of how things turned out, the Kamisato clan could not betray the all-powerful Narukami under any circumstances. Even if they had different opinions, he had to hide them in the most hidden place possible. As his mother once told him: "If a cypress tree is protected by the gods, new leaves can sprout from its old branches. Thus, the fragrance of a camellia garden can linger even in the coldest winter."

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Kamisato Ayato would never have imagined that writing practice, the task that bored him most as a child, would become an entertaining pastime when he grew up. He used to strive to write well to prove his worth as the firstborn of the clan, but after a time copying poems, it became a way to organize his thoughts, a time for silent reflection. Of course, another reason is that he uses writing as an excuse to appear busy with official matters even when he has nothing to do, so as not to have to see people he doesn't want to and do things he doesn't feel like doing. After a while, the servants who help him daily began to think that Kamisato Ayato not only likes chess, but also loves calligraphy. This news spread like wildfire, and on every holiday or his birthday, Ayato always receives excellent quality brushes as gifts. There are even some flatterers who give him expensive, exquisite, imported foreign writing pens for his enjoyment. Ayato doesn't comment on this and, on one occasion, bought a beautiful little wooden box to store all these writing tools. He is a person who likes unusual things, and he really feels happy when trying out writing with different brushes. Additionally, the gifts you receive often contain information about the people who gave them. This information helps you know where those people are.

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Although Ayato bought this calligraphy box for his writing tools, there are three brushes in particular that he never puts away. The first, with its fine handle and exquisite craftsmanship, always sits on Commissioner Yashiro's desk. Although it's somewhat worn, it writes quite quickly, so he uses it to type large volumes of official documents. The second one he keeps in the bottom drawer of his desk. It's a brush with few bristles and is much treasured by Ayato, as it's the one he used to practice calligraphy as a child. Because it's very suitable for beginners, Thoma and Ayaka often borrowed it. And the third is kept in a silk bag hidden at the back of an antique closet. It's made of excellent materials, its design is exquisite, and it was a gift from his mother at Ayato's coming-of-age ceremony.

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One night a few years ago, Ayato's ailing father called him from his bed. He looked completely exhausted, and although he maintained a serene expression, concern could be seen in his eyes. He gathered his strength and said to his son, "Have you finished studying today? Did you have a good dinner? How's your sword practice going?" As Ayato answered each question, his father nodded with a satisfied smile. However, his expression soon changed, as if there was something he couldn't say. He hesitated whether to speak until he saw his wife's sad expression. Then, in a more serious tone, he said: "Ayato, son... remember this I'm going to tell you: no matter what happens to the Kamisato clan, you will always be our firstborn, Ayaka's brother, the worthy heir of the clan." After repeating to his father that he should rest, Ayato said goodbye to him and entered his room. He opened the door and found a glowing Vision on his desk. I had heard since I was little that Visions mean that the gods have noticed you, and that they are born from people's desires. He had always wanted to become someone capable of taking responsibility and protecting his family so that it would continue to prosper.

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He had always wanted to become someone capable of taking responsibility and protecting his family so that it would continue to prosper. That a Vision came to him at that very moment must be because it was time for him to take responsibility. So, without the help of his servants, Ayato lit a lamp and sat down at the side of the table. Hundreds of thoughts ran through his mind. With his father's illness and his mother's poor health, the clan lacked a leader. For a long time, many people coveted the power and influence of the Kamisato. Ayaka was still very young and, whatever the case, it was necessary to ensure that she grew up in a good environment. Furthermore, the shogunate officials were like a hidden but emerging tide; one had to be very careful with them. Under no circumstances could he lose the Ocelos, as they could be a very reliable organization for the clan's servants during a time of crisis. And there was also Thoma, a person from elsewhere who, while also a friend and a great help, it was uncertain what plans he would have if the Kamisato clan suffered a decline. All of these things were organized in Ayato's head, but always with one central conviction: to ensure the future and safety of his family, he would use whatever was at his disposal to achieve that goal, and he would not hesitate for a moment to get rid of any obstacle that stood in his way. That night, the only light that accompanied him in his room was that of his Vision. When the first ray of dawn illuminated his desk through the window, young Ayato had already made all the preparations for