Chiyozou

Chozo (or 千代蔵) is the mute younger brother of Okyo. He has a strong moral compass thanks to his sister's nurture and care. In addition he's a formidable swordsman at the level of Azumi, and has been among the only ones able to fight alongside her back to back without worry."'He's so eerie; That's the face of a monster. You mustn't say that stuff. Don't worry, he can't hear after all. However, because he's here, the other thugs stay quiet. They're afraid of him.' (Chapter 203)" He enjoys cuddling with his sister, and is often seen hugging or sleeping on her lap. But despite sticking to her like so, he has no sexual desire like other men.

He first appeared Chapter 202, when he was pursuing a group of thieves who had stolen two bags of gold from Niwauchi. Because he is deaf, he doesn't understand how to keep his voice down, inconveniencing Azumi's spy work (247).