Ichika

Ichika is a character in Yasuke. She is the adoptive mother of Saki. Ichika is a young woman with long black hair usually tied up in a bun with two sticks. Ichika was supposed to look after Saki, however, she took a liking to her and escaped with her in order to save her. She started living with Saki in a small village, acting as her mother and working in a bar as singer. As Saki's powers grew, she started to become more ill and Ichika decided to take her to a special doctor. Per Ichiro's suggestion, she asks Yasuke to take her north, but he refuses as its too dangerous. Having no choice, Ichika still decides to go with Saki, however, Yasuke had changed his mind and takes them with his boat.