Honestly all that needs to be said is that he is exactly like his original take, though the balls don’t track you like they use to. And the burst counter helps a lot, while you don’t even have to worry about the dark realm in this fight. I guess you could also add that after the battle, all enemies change, humans become docile, and yokai just go poof.

He's also found at the bottom of the elevator shaft/pit in the Hollow Fortress mission...

I actually really missed this guy until I found him in the main mission The Hollow Fortress. First boss of the first Nioh. Actually left me quite the impression amd gave me my first look into Japanese mythology.

Nioh Veterans will laugh through this fight: his ball-thow tracking has been needed to make it easier to avoid and the burst counter mechanic provides players with an extra tool to down him quickly. If you need even more time to deal damage to his health/ki, use Sloth talismans. Take care though as his attacks still pack a punch should you get too comfortable!

This guy became such a sad laughing stock one of the mission literally involves him getting beaten by 3 scrampusses(stray cats mission)

Fight was a little annoying but his soul core was definitely worth it.