Tusukuru is Eruruu's and Aruruu's grandmother and village elder, the leader of the village. She is a very kind person and is respected by everyone in the village and even some out of it. She also was the one who gave Hakuoro his name, as well as the clothes he wears.
Tusukuru's accidental death sparks a battle between Yamayura village and the local lord, Sasante, eventually leading to a full scale rebellion.
Tusukuru also later becomes the name of the country formed after Kenashikourupe falls.