I'izuka is the field examiner of executions for the Chōshū Clan, responsible recording the group's kill. He was later revealed to be a traitor and spy for the Yaminobu, as a contributing factor in plotting the downfall of the Hitokiri Battosai. Iizuka attempted to skip country as soon as the trap was in place, but was murdered by Shishio Makoto after his ruse was discovered.
Appearance[]
I'izuka has long black hair with some hanging in the front and the rest tied in a ponytail, thin eyebrows, and a thin mustache.
I'izuka wears a dark colored shirt, white pants, white socks, sandals, and carries two swords on his left hip.
Personality[]
Depicted as a laid back individual, it's clear he's quite no longer bothered about the gruesome nature of his work, revealing himself to be the greedy double agent he is.
I'izuka was also somewhat lecherous, poking into assorted details questioning Kenshin having "relations" with the girl he rescued from the rain; and asserting her for a prostitute.
He also had lesser concern for Samurai ethics and overall conduct and was very self servicing. Instead, he largely went astray; By 1865 he had predicted the overall collapse of the samurai, knowing full well it would not matter which side; of the two warring powers would win; in the long run the samurai were destined for obsolescence; that Money was more important, and more "reliable than a sword."
Relationships[]
- Ishin Shishi: I'izuka was a member of the Ishin Shishi, and worked closely with Kenshin.
- Yaminobu: I'izuka was a Yaminobu spy and had infiltrated the Ishin Shishi to destroy them.
Abilities[]
He appears to be somewhat skilled at kenjutsu.
History[]
I'izuka manages to find Kenshin and tells him that Katsura is waiting for him. They attend the meeting, which I'izuka is glad that Kenshin will attend a meeting with Katsura later. As Kenshin declines and leaves, I'izuka comments about how it didn't work and explains how Kenshin has changed.
Sometime later, I'izuka learns that Kenshin has brought a woman back. The next day, I'izuka and others encounter Tomoe and I'izuka messes with Kenshin, which Kenshin gets upset. Kenshin tells them to not mess around since their leader is in the base, which I'izuka reveals that their boss is right in front of him.
Days later, I'izuka encounters Kenshin and tells him that he has a target. Sometime later, I'izuka meets with Katsura and explains how he doesn't thing that Tomoe is a spy and the effect she has on Kenshin. Sometime later, I'izuka goes to invite Kenshin to a festival but finds that Kenshin is asleep. As he heads out, Katakai arrive and they wake up Kenshin to inform him that the Shinsengumi had attacked the Ikeda-ya meeting. Kenshin wants to head out, but I'izuka stops him.
Five months later, I'izuka meets with Kenshin and explains what is happening. After they finish their talk, I'izuka leaves. Later, I'izuka arrives back to Kyoto, which Katakai notices him and follows him. Katakai follows I'izuka and finds out that I'izuka is that traitor. The Yaminobu notice Katakai and kill him, which I'izuka reveals who Katakai is.
After the Yaminobu are defeated, he manages to escape, but met his end after he was assassinated by the Battousai's successor under Katsura Kogorō's orders.
Jinchu Arc[]
Kenshin talks about I'izuka when he tells his friends about his past.