Chinmi is away on assignments, they are often the substitute teacher for his disciples. Old Master/Roushi (老師) A master who acts as Chinmi's guide and mentor. He finds Chinmi and identifies him as the "Magic Fist" after seeing a birth-mark on his forehead. He invites Chinmi to come to Dairin Temple to learn more. He constantly supports Chinmi during his difficult training, and often provides additional training personally. He revealed to Chinmi Dairin Temple's forbidden move. High Priest (大僧正) Head Monk at the Dairin Temple, and wisest and most respected master in the region. He is respectfully called High Priest/Daisojo by disciples and instructors alike, and rarely by name directly. He rarely uses his martial arts abilities, and is generally seen discussing philosophical aspects with the Old Master. He perceives the long-term benefits of events, such as how the flash flood that affected the nearby village would help villagers understand the true value of peace. Yan (艳) A village girl that Chinmi saves from kidnappers, and later from a flood that hits the village. She is the primary love interest of Chinmi in the series, and is well known to share a deep bond with him. Yan is approximately the same age as Chinmi, and is a major recurring character. Ryukai Chinmi's immediate master within the Dairin Temple, and a master of Ki (or Chi), which he uses to strengthen his body and gain immense strength. He trains Chinmi for many years, and after Chinmi surpasses him, he says its what makes training a disciple worthwhile. He is one of the most highly respected instructors within the Dairin Temple. Riki Resident staff expert of Dairin Temple; Riki teaches Chinmi the staff (Konpo; 棍法). Blind since birth, Riki has developed his other senses to high level and train them to be his 'eyes'. He was a student of Master Soshou. Master Soshu A wise and revered staff expert and teacher of Riki and Shii Fan. Shii Fan considered him to be his father figure. Shii Fan (シーファン) A young Konpo master and protégé of Master Soshu, whom Chinmi met when he has studying under Riki. They develop a strong friendship and rivalry after their first encounter. Shii Fan was kidnapped and brainwashed as an assassin by a vengeful acupuncturist with a grudge on the Chinese Emperor. Planted to assassinate the Emperor during the Annual Emperial Martial Arts tournament, Shii Fan became