Kuki Shinobu is the sidekick of Arataki Itto and Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang. Kuki is proficient in many things, being highly learned an skilled in many things. She gets the Arataki Gang out of trouble, and has even expanded the gang's business scope outside of the regular mischief and delinquency. This is a modern day version of her that, while stoic and edgy, is also very lively. She is also slightly flirtatious and bold. She often speaks plainly and in street-slang.