Shishikado Hojo

Shishikado Hojo (北条 獅子門 Hōjō Shishikado) is one of the five great generals, and the leader of the Hojo Bushidan. He is only two white sword wielder, in Hinotomo, with the other being Inukai Shiro. Unlike, the other Five Grand Genreals, Shishikado can be portrayed as a really relaxed individual. He constantly falls asleep in the most awkward times. He also has an strong obsession in 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 Kishin with an elected few, rather than in large numbers.

Personality
Shishikado has a strong obsession to the point that he even transforms his castle into Kishin alike.

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).