Shishikado Hojo

Shishikado Hojo (, Hōjō Shishikado) is one of the Five Grand Generals and the leader of the Hojo Bushi. He is one of the only two white sword wielders in Hinomoto, with the other one being Shiro Inukai. Unlike the other Genreals, Shishikado can be portrayed as a really relaxed individual. He constantly falls asleep in the most awkward times. He also has a strong obsession with Kishin research. Like the rest of the Hojo band, he utilizes the back Kitetsu sword, and due to the nature of the black sword, he prefers hunting Kishins with a selected few, rather than in large numbers.

Personality
Shishikado has a strong obsession with Onis to the point that he even transformed his castle in something resembling a Kishin.

Powers and Abilities
Shishikado soul color is white.

Kitetsu Sword
Goshiki Keimyō : Shishikado uses a black sword, a Kitetsuto forged from the Kitetsu of the Black Kishin, capable of unleashing a Bushi's true power. In Shishikado's case, with him being a white bushi, he can wield the power and techniques of the other colors.

Etymology

 * The name Shishikado means "lion" (獅子) (shishi) and "gate" (門) (kado).
 * Shishikado's surname Hojo means "north" (北) (ho) and "article" (条) (jo).