Tsurumi, Tokushirou
Summary
First Lieutenant Tsurumi commands a corrupt platoon within the 7th Division, driven by the pursuit of hidden gold that positions him as a primary antagonist and direct rival to the protagonists. An Intelligence Officer, he distinguishes himself from other military officials through his exceptional capacity to analyze and manage information on a massive scale. His worldview was shaped by severe trauma during the war, where a head injury resulted in the loss of part of his brain. Tsurumi harbors deep resentment toward the inadequate treatment afforded to soldiers after their comrades sacrificed themselves on the battlefields of the Russo-Japanese war. This grievance is shared by many in his division, though Tsurumi specifically criticizes higher-ranking officers for their role in the high casualty rates during the conflict.
