Kashima Sakagami

Takemikazuchi (建御雷, Takemikazuchi; meaning "Brave-Awful-Possessing"), known also by the more casual name of Kashima (鹿島, Kashima), is a Shinto of Thunder as well as a deity of swords. He resides in the highest heavens and serves as a general under, though he is known for often visiting. When the middle country was to be quelled due to the upsurge of, Takemikazuchi was sent by the heavenly deities as the leader of the vanguard due to the immense power and strength he possessed. It is said that one of the earliest hand-to-hand fights conducted during this time of conquest as a means of testing the god's power, between Takemikazuchi himself and an earthly deity, had served as a mythical origin for the martial art of sumo.

Behind the Scenes
While serving as a unique rendition on the part of the author, the concept behind this character is based upon the actual Shinto god, Takemikazuchi.