Urban Yukio: An emissary of the elder Yashida, Yukio tracked down Wolverine in the Yukon, bringing him back to Japan to hear the businessman's offer. Yukio is also a highly trained ninja.

Black Clan Ninja: The Black Clan are a mystical sect of ninja who earn their income as paid assassins, and treasure power above all else. They will work for anyone, and perform any task, as long as the price is right.