Seppun Kiharu (born 1099 [citation needed] ) was one of the Toturi III's closest friends before the Emperor's untimely death. Kiharu was both the Master of the Order of the Ten Thousand Temples in the Imperial Capital Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho and the Seppun family daimyo. Kiharu was a shugenja of some skill, having trained with both the Hidden Guard and the Brotherhood of Shinsei, and his knowledge and wisdom as courtier was highly sought.