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Yatori (夜烏) is the loyal servant of Akura-Ou (now Kirihito) and previously worked for him. During that time, he was known as 'furball'.
History
Yatori was previously known as 'furball' and worked for Akura-ou after the said man killed his original master in a game of siege. He was constantly ignored and ridiculed for his looks and stench. His tolerance for it soon reached it's peak when he was partnered withKirakaburi.
When his accomplice became gravely injured by Tomoe's sword, he gorged on him. Due to this, his size and strength grew considerably. He soon finds out a human, namely Suke, was watching him and makes him beg for his life. He relished this feeling of superiority.
Afterward, he aimed to get Akura-ou's recognition and protected him from human intruders by eating them. However, he was rejected again due to his appearances. Desperate to please him, he goes to Suke and makes him eat him. He gains control over the body and afterward assumed the name 'Yatori'.
Appearance
In the past when he was known as 'Furball', he was, as his name implied, resembles the shape of a ball and was covered in fur except where his face was. He had large almond-shaped eyes with spirally pupils and a small nose in between. His only garment was the tall hat on his head.
After assuming Suke's body, Yatori now wears a big lion's-mane like headdress with a monsters face in the middle. He has slanted eyes with a the same spirally ripple-like pattern. He wears a cheetah-skin patterned kimono with two bear-like paws on either his shoulder.
Plot Overview
Already as Yatori, he served falsely under Jirou, manipulating him as to gain control of the Kurama Mountain to prove his worth the Akura-Ou.
He kept Third Chief Soujoubou's soul within the Raijiuyuu so Jirou would have the power to rule. However, his plan failed and he returned to Kirihito.
Relationships
Akura-Ou
Yatori admires Akura-Ou. He has very high regards and is very loyal to him.