User blog:KiumaruHamachi/Hibachi's Infobox

Hibachi( ヒバチ Hibachi) is Hamachi's father. He is very strict and does not tolerate failure. He is the brother of, the deceased, Ichi Niiba.

Personality
Hibachi was a strict but loyal person. He always trained his son but left when The Shogun; K'iao, asked him to lead a mission.

Appearance
Hibachi had jet black hair and a white gi with a black hakama.

Abilities
Hibachi had great skills with a sword, though because he died early in the series, much of it was not seen.

Background
Hibachi Niiba was born 34 Years Before the Start of the Series, in the Village of the Ages. He always made trips to the Forest Village with his father. He is two years younger than his brother, Ichi Niiba. Throughout their lives: they kept fighting and competing against each other. One day, while alone, in a stadium: he met Koi and became instant friends. When on an important mission: he stayed in the Village of the Ages during the Yokai assault. There: him, Koi, his son, Hamachi and his wife: Sakura fought to the death but in the end only Sakura died by committing suicide. Koi, Hamachi and himself, left the village and never returned.

Story
He is seen throughout the series with his son or Koi.

First Arc
Hibachi first appeared when he is training his son: Hamachi. The Shogun's most trusted messenger: Koi jumped in front of them and gave him a message. Though, it's unknown what was on the letter, it must have been important because his reaction to it. He fetched: Shikanara and Tao and they left. They didn't return until during Ichi's Funeral. Shikanara asked if he was going to join the crowd but Hibachi didn't reply. Later that night: Hebimaru attacked the Shogun and before he could kill him, Hibachi interfered. Hibachi held his own against Hebimaru. He choked up a Sword of Snakes. But having a sword fight: they tangle each other. But Hibachi moved out of the way and moved out of the blade's range. After, that he got exhausted. Knowing Hebimaru would take advantage of this, he reached in his gi and took out a small pouch than he reached in and pulled out a pill. He swallowed the pill and regained his energy. He than told Hebimaru to bing it on.

Trivia

 * Hibachi is Hamachi's official father.
 * He never made other appearance in fanfictions and original stories.
 * There was a rumor that ran around the village that Hibachi didn't come to terms with his, deceased, brother: Ichi. If this is true or not is unknown.