Religion: Shinto (monks) 
Name: Shinto monks
Classification:
supporting characters
group
clergy/religious leaders
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: X-Men Unlimited (vol. 1) #31 (Apr. 2001): "Gold"
Creators: Steven Grant, Charlie Adlard
Number of Appearances: 1
Nation: Japan
Gender: male
After X-Man (Nate Grey) freed the mutant Kiza, she turned heself into gold statue. Two Shinto monks approached. X-Man entrusted the Kiza statue to the monks, to keep at their temple.
The island this story takes place on has long been a sanctuary for Shinto monks. Apparently there are still Shinto monks there, even though financier Lord Yaru now resides there as well.
X-Men Unlimited (vol. 1) #31 (Apr. 2001): "Gold"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/issues/showquestion.asp?fldauto=2121
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/kinkiz.htm
- https://www.comics.org/issue/89890/
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=20063