Souther's sifu and adoptive father, who taught him Nanto Hōō Ken. Souther was committed to his training, if only to bask in his sifu's warmth and pride. When Souther came of age, he was given the final trial of his training. He would have to defeat an unseen enemy by wearing a blindfold. Souther was successful, but to his horror discovered the fallen foe was Ōgai himself. With his last breaths, Ōgai told Souther this was the fate of the Nanto Hō-Ō Ken: The young must replace the old. Souther erects a mighty pyramid for his master's mummified body.
