湛増

He is the 21st Betto of Kumano, who presides over Kumano Hongu-taisha, Kumano Hayatama-taisha, and Kumano Nachi-taisha, the three Kumano shrines.

At first glance, he appears to be a man with a strong, dynamic, and good-natured personality, but he also possesses the ability to calmly assess the state of warfare.

Some say that he was Benkei's father.