Yukinojyo Yagyu (柳生 雪之丞): Third son of the Yagyu family who serves as swordsmaster to the Shogun's family. He has acquired mastery of a Yagyuu swordsmanship sect and is in charge of espionage. He was originally planning an engagement with Momohime, but this was ruined by Jinkuro, who originally intended to possess him.
He is officially considered the best swordsman in Japan 'and the thirdbest' in the game, since he is losing to the Jinkuro's "Oborostyle Swordtechniques" in Momohime's body and Kisuke can use them as well. Before Jinkuro started the fight, he said that there is no need for 'two' ultimate styles, implying that the "Shinkage Style" was thought to be unbeatable.