Bushido - Kenichi Gemu

The Kyodai are the right-hand men of the Oyabun. They work for a Gumi, but their authority transcends them. All shatei obey the instructions of a Kyodai. Together, the Kyodai manage the day-to-day running of the Syndicate, reporting regularly to their Saiko-komon. Kenichi rules with an iron fist and all Gumi members know that they must not upset him or question his authority. When given an order, the Shaitei carry it out without question. Rumours suggest that he was once a samurai, given his unorthodox fighting style, but few believe this.

Kenichi's status as Kyodai of the Iron Fist Gumi inflates his ego, causing him to fight without regard for his safety or the safety of others in the heat of battle. Oda doesn't see this as a problem for his Kyodai. Oda encourages this behaviour and blesses Kenichi so that he can do his job without worrying about the mess he leaves behind.