Talk:Hatsu/@comment-26484417-20160123191257

I would really love to know where Hatsu comes from, as in the Floor and its ruler. Even if we assume he does not hail (directly or indirectly) from any of the 10 Great Families, nor any of their many branches, the Floor where he grew up was still likely ruled and influenced by one of these families. And given that his father is a potter, it's possible that someone else inspired (not necessarily taught) his techniques or at least his fighting style (i.e., his use of swords).

He may use swords, but since Arie family appears to favour European longswords, it's possible the culture (or at least weaponry) on his Floor is influenced by someone else...

Unless SIU introduced Hatsu only to include the "obligatory" Japanese swordsman stereotype / reference... =P