The Magic Serpent

An old hermit who trains Ikazuchi-Maru in ninjutsu and toad magic. He serves as a wise mentor and reveals a past connection to the eagle that saved the boy years earlier. He dies after Orochimaru poisons him, leaving Ikazuchi-Maru with crucial knowledge to confront his foe.

A skilled ninja who masters ninjutsu and toad magic. He adopts the Jiraiya identity to strike back at Daijo Yuki and Orochimaru, facing dangerous foes and shaping his legend. His quest is fueled by family loss and a desire to restore the kingdom.

A powerful sorcerer-ninja who orchestrates the kingdom’s ruin. He can transform into a giant serpent and wields deadly magic. He is revealed as Tsunade’s father, adding a personal dimension to their confrontations and intensifying the final duel.

A corrupt general who leads Daijo Yuki’s forces and destabilizes the realm. He targets Saki and Shirota as part of his conquest, setting Ikazuchi-Maru on a path to justice and resistance against tyranny.

A young girl who befriends Ikazuchi-Maru and becomes entangled in the kingdom’s fate. She is cared for by Spider Woman and holds a spider hairpin that can summon a giant spider, a power she must wield carefully.

The mysterious daughter of Orochimaru, torn between loyalty to her father and the moral choices she must make. Her father’s manipulation pushes her toward dangerous acts, including lethal schemes against Jiraiya.

An enigmatic figure who shelters Sunate and guides her along a path of spider magic. She provides the hairpin that allows summoning a giant spider, hinting at deeper forces at work behind the scenes.

A girl from an oppressed village who allies with Ikazuchi-Maru. Her courage underscores the human cost of Daijo Yuki’s tyranny and the hope sparked by resistance.

Saki’s little brother, sharing the village’s burden under Daijo Yuki’s oppression. His resilience highlights the stakes of Ikazuchi-Maru’s mission and the fight for a better future.