Kokonoe Yakumo is a famous ninjutsu-user and someone who passes on traditional shinobi magic knowhow, Kokonoe is the master of the series's protagonist, Shiba Tatsuya.<br /> <br /> A self ascribed shinobi, Kokonoe Yakumo is a wannabe monk, according to Shiba Tatsuya, despite having the qualifications of a monk. He is a master of a form of Ancient Magic, Ninjutsu, and owns a "Temple" with "Practitioners of Austerities" that are also "Warrior Monks." Yakumo is also a former member of the JSDF, a well known master martial artist among fighting circles and is considered by many to be one of THE authorities on Ancient Magic.<br /> <br /> People who have trained under him at the dojo as students include Shiba Tatsuya, Ono Haruka and Kazama Harunobu. Shiba Miyuki has also undergone some training from Kokonoe Yakumo. As a practioner of Ancient Magic, he shares a close relationship with the Fujibayashi family, which is also a family of ancient magic users. First Lieutenant Fujibayashi Kyouko knows him personally and may have even received training from him.<br /> <br /> (Source: Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Wikia)<br /><br />