A war veteran of Kokurko and former vassal of Shogun Ichiro Tachibana. Spending his days mentoring and advising Lord Ichimaru Tachibana on running the Tokei Providence as it's daimyo. He is also a Grandmaster of Akisho Academy on Lord Ichimaru's behalf. He is a member of the Circle of Grandmasters. Lord Sakai is crude, grizzled and stern. He also runs a bar in Tokei where samurai come in and out for a drink. Located in Akisho.