cold and merciless in his bouts and nearly killed Chinmi in the climatic final battle. However, Chinmi managed to 'wake him up' from his trance and managed to thwart the assassination attempt. Later, Shii Fan was summoned to accompany Chinmi and Tan Tan as spies for the Emperor in the Chinese Navy. His self-taught signature move is the Spinning Staff/Nen Shi Kon(捻糸棍). You Sen A revered kung fu master, and former martial artist under Dairin Temple. The first to master Dairin temple's forbidden move, the Thunder God fist. He takes Chinmi under his wing, albeit reluctantly. Despite being respected by the local townsfolk, You Sen has an excessive drinking problem, and developed liver cirrhosis. Aware of his soon to be demise, he taught Chinmi his signature move, the Tsuuhaiken. He witnessed Chinmi mastered the technique just before he breathed his last. General Ourin Commander-in-chief of the Chinese Army. First met Chinmi during the Battle of Najiru. He becomes a recurring character after the Martial Arts tournament saga, and often asks for many favors from Chinmi. Renka The young daughter of General Ourin. She was acquainted with Chinmi during the Tenran Martial Arts Tournament, as he was staying at the Ourin home. She becomes smitten with Chinmi and went to great lengths to see him again, including sneaking behind her father's entourage to go to Dairin Temple. Initially she was jealous of Yan's relationship with Chinmi, but changed her attitude as she witnessed their bond during a flood disaster, and she went on to become Chinmi's unofficial biographer. Tan Tan (タンタン) A youth expert on Nantou Round-Kick martial arts (Nantou Enkyaku Ken; 円脚拳, lit. circle/round, kick technique). The technique was developed by his grandfather, a former Emperial Martial Arts finalist who lost his arms in the final bout. Due to the constant mocking by his fellow villagers, Tan Tan was determined to win the martial arts tournament to earn their respect. However, he was beaten by Chinmi in a grueling battle. Despite his lost, Tan Tan became a close friend of Chinmi and helped him thwart the assassination attempt on the emperor. He was later summoned to accompany Chinmi and Shii Fan as spies for the Emperor in the Chinese Navy. Although initially cocky, Tan Tan became more humble and mature after the Navy saga. Gunte Chinmi's leading disciple and a talented Kenpo artist. He and Chinmi have left Dairin Temple