Shikora is a gifted student of the Samurai, said to be a ferocious woman in battle. Her beauty and graceful footwork hypnotize even the most cold hearted of foes, allowing her to create surprising openings. She is the owner of the legendary Sennoyume, a demonic blade that could make any wielder powerful. She is one of Fubukigakure's Imperial Gatekeepers, where she is praised for her manipulation of sound and kenjutsu.