An ambitious young warrior and the hero of Onimusha 2. The second leader of the Yagyu clan and originator of Shinin style sword combat, also known as Sougen Yagyu or Sekisyusai. All leaders of the Yagyu clan are given a childhood name of Jubei. His father was the late Head of his clan, who was seduced and had a child by a female Oni named Takajo. Jubei and his descendants possess the blood and ability of Oni-Clan, since Jubei is Half-Oni. After a period of solitary training, Jubei returned to Yagyu Village to find that his home had been raided and destroyed by Nobunaga's Genma army.