永倉 新八

Shinpachi Nagakura is a native of Edo that is the acting captain of the 2nd Division of the Shinsengumi. He is passionate about swordsmanship, alcohol and women.
He is greatly opposed to dishonestry of all kinds, and his central ambition is to attain status as a true samurai.
Nakagura's swordmanship is generally regarded to be among the best in the Shinsengumi.

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