Arataki was oni, a native of Inazuma, known for his criminal behavior. He spent most of his days idling, only really working when he needed money to make ends meet. He founded and led a group that he called the "Arataki Gang", although in fact it was just a gathering of his friends, and not a real organization. Due to his destructive attitude, Itto had a strained relationship with the Raiden Shogun's army. During the decree on the hunt for visions, he had an intense, but mostly one-sided rivalry