In order to become stronger, Hakufu sets off in search of Master Choushou. Upon arrival at the designated shrine, she encounters a little girl who tells her she can only meet Choushou if she can bend one of three swords sticking out of a rock. After Hakufu tries for hours, the swords remain unbent, but just one more try...

Hakufu Sonsaku
A young girl blessed with a large chest but a small brain who lives in the country with her mother. Hakufu is a Toushi and, as such, she has a burning desire to beat people up.

Toushi
Owners of ancient jewels containing the spirits of the heroes who tried and failed to unite China in the Three Kingdoms era. Scattered throughout Japan, the jewels have the power to draw out the full potential of those who inherit them. However, Toushi are possessed with an insatiable appetite for battle.

Ukitsu
The strongest Toushi known.

Hyakuhekitou
A legendary sword.

Yuji Shiozaki
Battle Vixens which originally appeared in Japan as Ikki Tosen in Gum Comics and has now inspired an anime series, too. Shiozaki-san (blood type A) also created a series known as Karen, which was serialized in Young Jump.