Makoto Shishio is a central antagonist in the anime series 'Rurouni Kenshin.' He is a former assassin for the Meiji government who was betrayed and left for dead. Surviving against all odds, Shishio becomes a powerful and ruthless leader, seeking to overthrow the government and create a world where only the strong survive. His body is covered in bandages due to severe burns, and he possesses incredible swordsmanship and strategic brilliance. Shishio's character embodies themes of betrayal, survival, and the relentless pursuit of power, making him a formidable adversary to the protagonist, Kenshin Himura.