Iwanami Yuto was the greatest general of the Country of Roran, but he was not born in Roran. Strictly speaking, he was a man from the Land of Iron.
Yes, the Land of Iron, also known as the Land of Bushido. It was a self-built nation of samurai, a small, independent country that maintained a neutral stance.
Yet during the Warring States Period, the Land of Iron did not escape unscathed and was likewise swept up by the flames of war. At that time, the profession of the samurai had not yet fully formed, and it was still an era dominated by ninja contention. Thus, just like other small nations, the Land of Iron suffered the most casualties in the war, with countless families torn apart. Among them was Iwanami Yuto.
To escape the war, the common people of small nations chose to flee into the territories of the major powers. Iwanami Yuto was one such person who, while fleeing toward the Land of Wind, was favored and taken in by the previous Queen of Roran.
Being kept by the Queen of Roran and successfully attaining the position of grand general proved that Iwanami Yuto's strength was not lacking. He had practiced swordsmanship since childhood and learned to master the techniques of using chakra. Although he did not know ninjutsu, his skill with the blade could still be described as consummate.
Because the former queen had shown him such great kindness, Iwanami Yuto had long ago sworn allegiance to the Country of Roran, even at the cost of his life.
Therefore, when everyone else shrank back in fear of Enkō's might, Iwanami Yuto stepped forward without a second thought and blocked Enkō's path!
He gripped his sword with both hands. Although he knew the enemy before him was formidable, there