An itinerant Gambler who blamed Usagi for having all gamblers run out of a town during its kite matsuri, when he was almost discovered cheating. Atfer Usagi was chased by the gamblers, the truth was discovered and Hatsu in turn became the target of the other gambler's ire.

Some time later Hatsu ran into Usagi who, not recognising him, saved him from slaughter at the hands of employees of ichinobei, a rival gambler. When Usagi realised whom it is he had saved, he gave chase to the gambler, who made good his escape, and has not been seen since.