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Yosho is Lady Funaho's son, Ayeka and Sasami's half brother, and Tenchi's grandfather. He is next in line to rule Jurai, however he does not want this position. Yosho left Jurai about 700 years ago to battle the rampaging space pirate, Ryoko, after which he was to return to Jurai and wed Ayeka ((no wonder he didn't come back... jk jk)). Yosho followed Ryoko and Ryo-Ohki to Earth inside Funaho ((which is also the name of his mother... momma's boy... )). Funaho fired on Ryo-Ohki causing the pirate ship to crash into Earth and explode. In hand-to-hand battle, Yosho managed to impale the crazed Ryoko through her throat with his sword, but she continued to attack him. Once his sword had absorbed her three jewels, Ryoko was incapacitated. He then sealed Ryoko in a cave near the location of the future Masaki shrine.
   Yosho left planet Jurai and vowed never to return because there would have been great conflict between him and Ayeka over succession to the throne. Great prejudice would have been directed towards him because he is half-Jurain, half-Earthling. He considers Earth his home now and it is where he wants to be buried. While on Earth, he changed his name To Katsuhito.
   Viewers may notice that Katsuhito and Nobuyuki look very similar. This is because they are blood relatives. Katsuhito is Achika's (Tenchi's mother) father and Nobuyuki joined the family as a groom. Katsuhito has been on Earth for approximately 700 years and has had several wives. Nobuyuki is the descendant of one of is children from one of Katsuhito's previous marriages and thus their similarity is genetic. Intermarriage of relatives in Royal families is a common practice for Juraians. While this would result in genetic abnormalities in humans, perhaps for Juraians it results in great power. Maybe this is how Tenchi gained the power to create the Lighthawk Wings.
   Katsuhito lives a great distance from the village and over the years he has allowed Funaho to change his youthful image to that of an aging man. He can change his appearance back to his true form at will. Whenever he appears as an elderly man, he walks slowly with his arms behind his back and changes his voice to sound like an older man. Katsuhito chose to do this so that others would not become suspicious of his age. He has also managed to become involved in Japanese Politics over the past 700 years and thus, he had access to the family register (to change it to suit his purpose).
   Akthough he is very strict with Tenchi, Katsuhito thinks very highly of him and is very proud to have him as his grandson. He shows little patience with Tenchi and often harshly criticizes him. In order for Tenchi to learn discipline, Katsuhito requires him to perform chores as part of his training. Katsuhito demands great respect from Tenchi and does not appreciate any displays of impoliteness (such as Tenchi yelling to get is attention). He enjoys teasing Tenchi, such as the time he told Tenchi that he must learn responsibility since he is the father of Ryoko's child. However this may also be a ruse to try to convince others that he is as old as he appears and possibly going senile.
   Katsuhito wants Tenchi to learn responsibility and fighting skills because he knows Tenchi is destined for greatness with his hidden power. He purposely made Tenchi curious about "the demon in the cave" with the help of Achika. Katsuhito is a tactician and knew that Ryoko was watching Tenchi all the time. When the time was right, he allowed Tenchi to take the keys from him so he would break the seal and therefore inadvertently use Funaho to attract Ayeka. He knew Tenchi was special and eventually wants him to become the King of Jurai.
   Katsuhito is considerably older than Ayeka and he was very patient, gentle and kind with her when she was a child. While he was on Earth, Katsuhito somehow remained in contact with the King of Jurai, who opposed Katsuhito's marriage to Achika's mother. He did not stay in contact with Ayeka, who continued to mourn the loss of him. When Ayeka first arrived on Earth, he was very mysterious and vague in his interactions with her, but concerned about her great sadness. When she realized that he was Yosho, he tried to explain his reasons for leaving her with sensitivity. He then relinquished his engagement with Ayeka and suggested that she should marry Tenchi instead.
   Although he and Ryoko were once mortal enemies, he does not seem to hold any ill will towards her. Katsuhito knows that she is a part of a larger plan that will send Tenchi on his way to greatness. In his eyes, Ryoko is a child- a spry young lady with a temper who will eventually learn patience and resolve. Katsuhito shows a lecherous side with Ryoko but it is not to the same extent as Nobuyuki. When Ryoko backed into him, Katsuhito cupped her breasts and said, "This is the second time today a young lady has run into me. I guess I'm just lucky." Perhaps if he allowed his true appearance to show, Ryoko might be flattered by his attention.
   Katsuhito is left-handed and his eyes are the same color as the Royal Teardrop. He shows some poetic talent and, while he is in his personal office at the Shrine, he enjoys writing affirmations such as, "Hangers-on, though you may be friends, be more humble when asking for seconds." Katsuhito has a "sixth sense" and he knew when Kagato arrived on Earth and when others are in danger. He is stronger and faster than Tenchi and Ryoko and he can stop their punches with only one hand. He sows a playful side and enjoys telling stories to scare others who are younger than he. While they were practicing the sword-play routines of the Royal Family of Jurai, Katsuhito delighted in taking advantage of Tenchi's distraction to prove that he must keep his focus in battle at all times (he knocked Tenchi on the head with a practice sword).
   In addition to his great strength, Katsuhito is very dexterous which proves very beneficial in his battle against Kagato. He is an extremely witty and cocky man, especially when he is sizing an opponent up for battle. Even in combat, his manoeuvers are never rushed and he only moves as necessary to attack and defend. He is able to create a Lighthawk Wing in battle with the help of Funaho, but they are considerably weaker than Tenchi's. He can also call the Master Key to return to him at any time (telekinetically). He is a considerably skilled and competent fighter who is able to defend himself from two opponents at the same time. He is very confident and sure of his skills, and he never loses his focus in combat. Katsuhito uses a combination of swordplay, acrobatics, and strength to defeat his opponent.
   Katsuhito is a wise, insightful man who has no illusions, nor any desire for immortality or great power. He recognizes that humans have limitations and cannot control vast amounts of power without eventually being controlled by it. He often uses humor to try to dissipate tension in strained situations. He posses great knowledge about the political protocol on Jurai, but he is not interested in becoming involved in it. Katsuhito gave the Master Key to Tenchi so he may battle Kagato and learn to trust in his own power. He watched proudly as Tenchi left to fulfill his destiny. Katsuhito will likely continue to be a teacher, advisor, and trusted ally no matter where Tenchi's destiny takes him.