Saga Hayate

Summary
Gouki and Kayoko's first son before another two little brothers and Komomo, he learned swordcraft in his house with Gouki as his demonic instructor, after reaching adulthood he would begin to work as tax collector, a very prestigious job because it's said to just be given to those most honorable, trustworthy, smart and strong in the kingdom, because they need the strength to protect their load that it's the taxes paid to them in the form of the villages' harvests, the calculation ability for knowing how much it must be paid or not to the country, the honorableness' of not stealing and a good personality that won't allow them to use their authority for abusing of others.

After visiting Yuba's village during his work, he fell for Ruri. He stayed in Yuba's house the day that Gon tried to sneak there and rape Ruri; he would be the one that stops Rio before he kills Gon in the rage for after interrogating him and detaining him.

Two days later he would witness of Yuba's negotiations with Gon's father about what to do with Gon and his friends, at the moment of leaving Yuba's village he would be entrusted with a letter from Yuba to his father Gouki that would inform him of Rio's existence and identity, he would accompany the village's selling group midway and then he would send two of his subordinates with Rio to the capital that would be in charge of turning Gon and his friends to the authorities while he goes to collect the taxes from other villages.

At his return from his duties he would give Gouki Yuba's letter, in latter months he would use how Komomo is living now at Yuba's house as an excuse for visiting Ruri more often, to where that ship is sailing is still unconfirmed despite being hinted that Ruri began to favor him slightly towards the end of volume 3.

Appearance
Hayate can be considered a handsome man. Coming from the Yagumo region his appearance is very Japanese like. He share his face with his mother and have long hair attached in a short ponytail. Being born in the Karasuki aristocracy he wear clothes which shows his nobility consisting of a hakama with sockets and sandal. As a warrior himself he has a sword on his side.

Personality
Hayate comes from the Saga family, the highest military authority in the Karasuki Kingdom due to Gouki's achievements during the war against Rokuren Kingdom (the cause of Ayame and Zen's exile). As such Hayate is well educated and shows himself fair and dignified. Despite being Gouki's son, he is humble and hard working. Through the story it is highly implied he has feelings for Ruri.

Relationships
Rio

Hayate meets Rio when he comes to Yuba's village to collect the taxes. Rios cooks for him, using salt and pepper which are very expansive in the Yagumo region. Hayate is deeply impressed by his skills and suspects he is a very capable warrior, well versed in martial arts. He is the one who explains Rio's name origin : the legend of Ruyo, the hero who saved the Yagumo region during the divine war (due to Sora who spreads the story). Later he returned to the Karasuki capital and gives his father a letter from Yuba. He is very surprised his father took a deep interest in Rio. Seeing the respect his father holds for the young boy, himself begins to call Haruto "Lord Rio". During the spar between Rio and his father, Hayate is stunned his father being pushed back and defeated by Rio. After volume 17, Hayate has been informed about Rio's background.

Ruri

Rio's cousin. Hayate has romantic feelings for her.

Gouki Saga

Hayate's father. He holds him in high respect for his achievement in war (Gouki was called "god of war" during the war against Rokuren).

Komomo Saga

Hayate's little sister. Not much is known about their relationship but when Komono was almost kidnapped he shows worry about his sister.