Maizuru

Maizuru is a woman around 41 years old, about 165 cm tall, with a BMI of 21.

She has black hair and a youthful, beautiful face for her age.

Her makeup makes her appear even younger.

Maizuru’s most unique feature is her kimono with long sleeves that look like crane wings.

There is a black mark under her eyebrow; it’s a tattoo showing her ninja rank, not a mole.

When she was younger, she wore a ninja uniform similar to Hien’s and Benichidori’s.

As she got older, her clothes changed to a sleeveless kimono with pants.

Maizuru acts like a mother to Shuro, caring for him deeply and sometimes being overprotective.

She believes Shuro will be a better leader than his father, even if others call him “plain” or “shy.”

She loves to share stories about Shuro’s childhood, sometimes making others roll their eyes.

Her relationship with Shuro’s father is complicated — she is both his trusted subordinate and his longtime lover.

She sometimes gets frustrated with his careless personality and even calls him an “idiot” when he’s not there.

Maizuru is disliked by Shuro’s mother because of her relationship with his father.

However, Maizuru respects Shuro’s mother for her strong spirit.

After Shuro found out about Maizuru’s relationship with his father, he became distant toward her.

Maizuru, real name Iyo, is a ninja who serves the Hanmoto family (Shuro’s family).

She comes from the Eastern Islands.

She was an educator mainly for Shuro and also taught Izutsumi.

Maizuru’s code name as a ninja comes from the plant “Mai-zuru-sou (False Lily of the Valley).”

All ninja in their group use plant names with animal meanings.

Maizuru is an expert shikigami user.

She can summon shikigami that resemble Japanese monsters; her favorite is Ushioni (cow demon).

She can perform healing, resurrection, and teleportation magic.

Her ninja skills make her physically agile—she can leap onto rooftops with ease.

She invented a magical technique called “Ninja Art: Babysitter,” which causes a ghostly “Yamanba” to chase anyone she touches for too long.

Maizuru is also an excellent cook.

With Shuro

Maizuru has cared for Shuro since he was a child.

She is sometimes too protective but lets him grow by allowing him to solve conflicts on his own.

During dangerous adventures, she always worries about Shuro’s safety.

Shuro admired Maizuru more than his own parents when he was younger.

After learning about Maizuru’s relationship with his father, Shuro grew distant from her.

With Shuro’s Father

Maizuru is both a trusted ninja and the lover of Shuro’s father, the head of the Hanmoto family.

Their relationship is longtime and complicated.

Sometimes Maizuru is exasperated by his irresponsible character.

With Shuro’s Mother

Shuro’s mother hates Maizuru for being her husband’s lover.

There are parts of the Hanmoto home where Maizuru is not allowed.

Despite this, Maizuru admires her for her strong personality.

With Izutsumi

Maizuru was Izutsumi’s strict ninja teacher.

Izutsumi learned many ninja skills but could not master table manners.

With Other Characters

Maizuru calls Shuro “Young Master.”

She is friendly with Senshi, who admires her cooking.

She calls Rinsha Fana “O-Rin” and was happy when they met again.

Service to the Hanmoto Family

Maizuru served as a ninja and educator for the Hanmoto family for many years.

She mostly watched over Shuro while getting involved in important family matters.

Island Training and Izutsumi’s Lessons

When Shuro left home to train as an heir, Maizuru went with him to the island.

She also trained Izutsumi strictly—the latter caused her a lot of trouble, but learned ninja skills from her.

Dungeon Adventure

After becoming part of Laios’s party, Shuro called Maizuru for help when Falin was eaten by the Red Dragon.

She entered the dungeon to help.

She cooked meals for Shuro and others with Senshi.

When Falin became one with the Red Dragon, Maizuru tried to stop her, but was crushed and died.

She was brought back to life later.

After Shuro and Laios’s big argument, Maizuru followed his decision and went back to the surface with him.

Later Actions

Maizuru acted as Shuro’s bodyguard and watched over him from afar during the dungeon’s investigation.

She helped stop the Canary Corps from entering the dungeon, but Shuro fell into a lower level during a fight, and Maizuru cried out in worry.

She went deep into the dungeon to look for Shuro and eventually found him again due to the maze’s shifting structure.

After Shuro decided only to share the story of the “taste of meat” as a memory, Maizuru cried for him.

Epilogue

In the story “Shuro and Falin,” shown after the main story, Maizuru watches quietly from the side as Shuro’s feelings for Falin are revealed.

She is touched and cries again.

Maizuru, Shuro, and the others return to the island together after the adventure.

Maizuru’s ninja name comes from “False Lily of the Valley,” a plant whose Japanese name means “Dancing Crane Grass.”

Ninjas in her group all have plant names with animals.

She likes taro (her favorite food), but dislikes foreign food.

Her birthday is September 13.

She is from the island of Wa in the Eastern Islands.

Maizuru is not originally from the same place as Rinsha Fana, but they are friendly.

• Real Name: Iyo

• Age: 41

• Height: about 165 cm

• BMI: 21

• Birthday: September 13

• Race: Tallman

• Gender: Female

• Place of Birth: Wa Island, Eastern Archipelago

• Favorite Food: Taro

• Dislikes: Foreign food

Maizuru is a rare mix of strict ninja skills, magical ability, and deep affection for her companions.

She is memorable for her dramatic role, love for those she protects, and ability to shine even in tough times.