Aoshi Shinomori is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Rurouni Kenshin. He is the leader of the Oniwabanshū, a group of elite spies serving the Tokugawa shogunate. Known for his calm and stoic demeanor, Aoshi is a master swordsman skilled in the use of kodachi, a type of short sword. His primary goal is to restore the former glory of the Oniwabanshū, which leads to a complex relationship with the protagonist, Kenshin Himura. Throughout the series, Aoshi's character evolves as he struggles with his loyalty, pride, and the pursuit of strength and redemption.