Kasagumo (a Touhou LW original) refers to clouds shaped like conical bamboo hats that form at the peaks of tall mountains. This temperament is a good representation of Byakuren, who was sealed in Makai by humans. Byakuren is endowed with Fire Phase, from her burning devotion, and Sun Essence, from the way she disciplines herself and others in the name of Buddha. The formless and passionate Fire Phase resists Wood Phase, because wood feeds fire, but it is weak to Water Phase, because water dampens fire. The alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence.

Byakuren Hijiri's ability as a magician. It can be inferred that her ability is similar to Marisa's and other magicians', but she is no regular magic user. She is powerful enough to be called the Great Magician and her specialization in magic that increases physical ability is unusual as well. In the first place, Byakuren's magic seems closely related to the persecution she received from humans for protecting youkai while on the path of Buddha. It also seems connected to the background that led her to be a magician. She began to fear death after her brother died, so she sought immortality through becoming a magician. This magic has led her off the path of Buddha... Perhaps that is the meaning of her magic. The humans who used to fear her must have felt betrayed by the nun since she was protecting youkai, who are known for attacking humans. It would be very difficult even for a person of Byakuren's character to create a world where humans and youkai can live together harmoniously.