Bunanoki

Emperor Bunanoki is the emperor of the planet Arbottei in the Reborn Universe. He is the husband of Kaede and the father of Kuromatsu.

Biography
Bunanoki is described as being a rather plain man, save for his silver-fading cyan hair and rather impressive pleated mustache and beard. He has a high-pitched, piping voice.

History
In 0 AR, Bunanoki and his wife were brought to the highest court on Arbottei to decide the fate of Ivyspindle, a thief who had been caught stealing artifacts integral to Arbotteian safety and prosperity. Once Ivyspindle had been brought before him, Bunanoki told her that she had committed a dangerous crime, because the artifacts she stole were used to honor and connect with the trees that their world could not thrive without. He told her that, while he thought she was in need of some correction, "punishment" was not really his forte. He offered her a choice: spend 60 years in prison for stealing said artifacts, or help them attend to a new and surprising conflict they found themselves in. Ivy chose the latter, so Bunanoki freed her from her bonds and adjourned the court.

Immediately after the courtroom session, Bunanoki sent a message to his son, Kuromatsu, telling him to meet Ivy on one of the Soul Trees' upper glades and prepare her for their mission.

Trivia

 * Bunanoki is a reimagining of Azusa Glory, the Emperor of Jurai in the Original Universe.