Shimotsuki Koushirou

Koshiro (コウシロウ, Koushirou) is the name of Roronoa Zoro's teacher and Kuina's father. He has his own Dojo near where Zoro grew up and he was the one who trained him. He is typically seen in flashbacks. However, in Chapter 440, he makes a brief appearance when another student of his asked if he was really Roronoa Zoro's teacher. He wished Zoro to go on ahead and fulfil his dream. It is implied he can also cut steel as he follows the method - Swordsman that can cut nothing can also cut steel and anything else they wish, he tries to teach this to Zoro as a child but it isn't until Zoro is 19 before he finally masters it.

Personaliy
He was a believer in female warriors being naturally weaker then their male counterparts. Koshiro seems to apreciate talent as shown when he noted that as long as Zoro valued his Swordsmanship he didn't care if he had became a pirate. Most noted is that he seems himself although is always seen smiling is mostly emotionless person, the manga itself never shows how he reacted to his own daughters death, he just notes "humans are fragile" when Zoro calls to her.

Ability's and powers
Its been heavily implied that he is a swordsman capable of cutting steel as shown when he was able to slash at a piece of paper without harming it, at least he is aware of the method of doing it.

Anime and Manga Differences
In the manga, his actions are limited in Zoro's flashback while in the anime his role is expanded. Her increased fighting potential is noted by him because of her rivalry with Zoro, which in the manga h emakes no statement.