#irina anatolyevna dragunova

[shizuokadivision]

The Kito-gumi

Descended from a samurai family who lost their status due to the Meiji Restoration, the Kito-gumi are one of Japan's most powerful Yakuza families. Founded over 150 years old, it was not until recently that they rose to their current position. Having begun as nothing more than one of the many families in Shizuoka who fought for control of the area, This all changed one night as the former head was murdered by his illegitimate daughter Sakura, who declared herself head soon after. Many in the group were divided by this. A female? As head? Preposterous. It was then that Sakura decided to prove them wrong.

Sakura, knowing she needed people she could trust, gathered people from all walks of life. From females to foreigners, and even whores it did not matter to Sakura; these people became members of her Council. With each one becoming head of their own branch within the Kito-gumi, each having its own specialty.

1. "The Boss"

Full Name: Sakura Kito 

Age: 28

Position: Head of the Kito-gumi 

Weapon: Beretta 92Fs Inox

Bio: The illegitimate daughter of the former head. Sakura assumed power after killing her father, stepmother, and older brother one night. She is the 13th Head of the Kito-gumi and the first female to hold the title. Sakura took the Kito-gumi from one of the many gangs in Shizuoka to one of the most powerful in Japan.

"I am not my predecessors. I run the Kito my way." - Sakura Kito 

2. "The Second"

Full Name: Shinji Aoki 

Age: 48

Position: Second in Command of the Kito-gumi

Weapon: Electric Cane

Bio: The only member of the Council from the previous generation. Shinji joined the Kito-gumi at the age of 18 back when it was under the rule of Sakura's father, Tsukasa Kito. By the time Sakura was brought into the Kito-gumi, Shinji had already risen to second in command under Tsukasa's rule. Allowing Sakura to shadow him when she was 12 Shinji was the one who showed her how the family works. It was even Shinji who showed Sakura how to fire a gun until she became better than him. 

Shinji due to both his age and an old injury that left him needing a cane prefers to deal with administrative duties letting his younger counterparts be the ones doing the heavy lifting. Sakura and the other members treat him with absolute respect and even view him as a father figure. 

“Never in all my years of service would I've imagined that the Kito-gumi would reach these heights.” - Shinji Aoki

3. "The Arms Dealer"

Full Name: Irina Anatolyevna Dragunova

Age: 22 

Position: Head of the Arms Trafficking Branch

Weapon: Twin MAG-7s

Bio: Born in Moscow, Russia, Irina lived a peaceful life until she was 14 when burglars killed her family after a robbery went wrong. Sold to human traffickers, Irina spent the next 2 years in hell up until she ended up in the ports of Shizuoka. Having long since given up on ever being saved, Irina was surprised when, one day, the Kito-gumi busted the traffickers. When Sakura offered to send her back home, Irina declined, stating that she had nothing left for her back home. Deciding to stay with the woman who saved her, Irina joined the Kito-gumi rising through the ranks until she became the Head of the Arms Trafficking Branch. 

Cold as ice Irina is a master at using firearms with few able to match her skills. Despite her short stature and foreign heritage, Irina has proved herself as one of the deadliest members of the Kito-gumi. 

“The boss saved me from hell and I’ll do everything in my power to repay her.” - Irina Anatolyevna Dragunova

4. "The Prostitute"

Full Name: Hikaru Kayama 

Age: 25 

Position: Head of the Prostitution Branch

Weapon: Dual Tessen

Bio: Becoming a prostitute under Maaya Funaki at age 15 to support his younger sister after their parents’ death. However, when he was 17, she was murdered by the boss of a rival gang. Hikaru soon became obsessed with exacting revenge and avenging his sister by any means necessary. He got his chance when he was 20 luring the boss into a compromising position by disguising himself as a woman. Slitting the man's throat so deep that Hikaru nearly decapitated him. Revenge completed Hikaru set the compound on fire, content to die and join his sister in the afterlife. To his surprise, he was rescued by Sakura who was impressed by what he had done and offered him a role in the Kito-gumi, something that he accepted. 

Flirty and a bit raunchy Hikaru uses this as a way to get people's guards down. He is protective of the prostitutes in his care calling them his "flowers" and letting everyone know that if you mess with them you have to deal with him. 

“Ara ara someone dares to harm one of my ‘flowers’? Seems like I have a few weeds to cull.” - Hikaru Kayama 

5. "The Gambler"

Full Name: Lucille "Lucky Lucy" Takara 

Age: 23 

Position: Head of the Gambling Rings 

Weapon: Steel Throwing Cards and Exploding Dice 

Bio: The daughter of a Japanese father and a British mother Lucille was shocked when they abandoned her and left her with a debt totaling millions of yen. Taking up gambling as a way to quickly pay it off and much to her surprise seemed to have the devil's luck with it. Gaining notoriety as "Lucky Lucy" she quickly began to pay back her debt. Eventually, Lucky Lucy's luck run out when she decided to gamble against Sakura Kito. It’s unknown who won the game or what was wagered but it ended with Lucille joining the Kito-gumi and Sakura paying off the rest of her debt. When asked about what happened all Lucille does is smile and say they both won this game called life. 

Upbeat and charismatic, Lucille gets along great with everyone even her old rival Joey Kurusu of Kanazawa. Their rivalry was legendary throughout the gambling dens. She also considers Dice Arisugawa of Shibuya to be one of her favorite customers always finding it entertaining when he losses against her. 

“You wanna play against Lucky Lucy? Let's see if you can win.” - Lucille "Lucky Lucy" Takara

6. "The Extortionist"

Full Name:  Fengzhui Liu 

Age: 27

Position: Head of the Extortion Branch

Weapon: Pair of Butterfly Swords

Bio: The daughter of a traditionalist martial arts clan located in Henan, China. Fengzhui was a disappointment to her father who wanted a son to train. Deciding he would have a son, Fengzhui's father raised her as a boy even giving her a name traditionally reserved for boys. Tired of being forced to suppress her femininity Fengzhui left her clan and eventually joined the Triads as a mercenary. This did not last long as when during a trip to Japan Fengzhui was betrayed by her employer who had hired several others to take her out. Lying there dying Fengzhui was found by Sakura who took her in for treatment saving her life. Owing to Sakura a debt for saving her life Fengzhui joined the Kito-gumi rising through the ranks and becoming Head of its Extortion Branch. 

A woman of few words Fengzhui prefers to let her fists do the talking for her using her martial art skills to get people to comply with her demands. Occasionally Fengzhui can be found sparring against Mei Yu of Toshima both having known each from their days in China. 

“Don't make this any harder than it has to be.” - Fengzhui Liu

7. "The Enforcer"

Full Name: ??? / "Nurarihyon" 

Age: 21

Position: Head of the Hyakki Yagyō

Weapon: Katana 

Bio: It’s unknown what Nurarihyon’s real name is or even her origins. All anybody knows is that one day Sakura came back with a half-feral person who didn't even know how to read or write. What she did know was how to fight and wield a blade with masterful precision. She joined the group soon after taking on the alias Nurarihyon and became the leader of the Hyakki Yagyō the Kito-gumi’s all-female enforcer squad. 

Nurarihyon is extremely mischievous and often pulls pranks on her fellow heads. Despite this, she takes her position as head of the Hyakki Yagyō very seriously and is well known throughout the underworld as someone you don't mess with. 

“Nurarihyon has come out to lead the Hyakki Yagyō against anyone who defies the Kito-gumi.” -  Nurarihyon