Hibachi Shinmon

was the Fire Chief of the Asakusa firefighters. He is the former master of Benimaru Shinmon and Konro Sagamiya

Background
In his past Hibachi was unofficially in charge of handling fires and Infernals in the Asakusa area, he created his own squad to assist him whilst he purged any Infernals. In his free time he trained Benimaru to become his successor, frequently sparring with him, a orphan he adopted from the streets, as Hibachi's wife passed away without bearing a child for him. Refusing to pass on his genes to others as his deceased wife was the only woman he has ever, or would ever love. Being responsible for fires in Asakusa also garnered him the respect, admiration and fear of the denizens of Asakusa, with his team laying to rest 9,569 infernals, with himself having personally slaying 278 Infernals. During one incident an Infernal named Sakko was rampaging, her adopted son tried to prevent Hibachi from killing her. Once Benimaru restrained the child Hibachi finished the infernal. Later when Hibachi was walking through Asakusa the same child he saved stabbed him in the back for revenge, ending his life.

Personality
Hibachi was a very strict man, but showed signs of tough love to those he cared for, especially for everyone in Asakusa. A natural born leader, he garnered the respect of Asakusa and he frequently scolded Benimaru and treated him rather harshly, but only because he wanted him to become a worthy successor. He took pride in his Iai forms and especially the final form, stating to Benimaru its a prerequisite to being recognized by him to perform the technique. One of the reasons he was so harsh was due to the guilt he felt in taking 278 lives when facing the Infernals, despite them being Infernals he still views them as living beings but stopping them was a necessity, conflicting with the ideals of the Holy Sol temple and cleansing the souls of the deceased. Believing that despite them praying to a god the only one who takes responsibility is the one who killed the Infernal, not their god. Its due to this belief that he states only an "Idiot" can run Asakusa and take this burden, something he wishes to raise Benimaru for, even should he become a monster. Despite being a extraordinarily powerful man even by Asakusa standards, he still taught and believed in modesty, and not starting fights as a means of showing off. Hibachi like most residents of Asakusa wasn't overly fond of the Tokyo Empire nor the Holy Sol Temple.

Despite his tough exterior, his joy of fighting and his strictness, he loved his now deceased wife dearly, stating she is the only woman he has ever, or will ever love. He also shows a liking towards Konro and Benimaru, giving Benimaru strict but tough love for his adopted son, not wanting him to be spoiled, with kindness but wanting him to become a worthy successor.

When returning to the world as an Infernal, he retained his lust for battle and desire to test his successor, still giving barking the same belittling remarks towards his former student in battle.

Abilities
Hibachi was a very powerful combatant during his time when he was in charge of Asakusa, and his strength allowed him to never be defeated by his student, Benimaru Shinmon. Being a Third Generation, he used his ignited flames in conjunction with his unique fighting style. Hibachi's overall prowess earned him renown and infamy in Asakusa due to his power, with even Benimaru, the strongest member of the Special Fire Force being wary of him.