Taigen was once a skilled yet arrogant swordsman who has developed a reputation through the years as being unbeatable.

This changed when Mizu bests him in a one-on-one duel, ruining his dojo's reputation and complicating his engagement to Princess Akemi.

After the war that burned down Edo, Taigen has since spent every day wandering Japan.

He currently resides in a countryside village, keeping his dark past a secret from those who are graciously housing him.