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CLAN Information kage. A descendent of the warrior-monk Kain Doshi,
Background: Kuga spread the style of espionage and assassination
learned from his forefather to become one of the
Said to be formed from members who were ex- most lethal arts in all of Japan.
iled from the Heian period, the Kurai Hitokage Ninja Artform Breakdown Graph:
Clan is a formidable force in this province of
Japan. The Kurai Hitokage, like the Yakama
family, also seek recognition and when there is
an opportunity to be noticed they go overboard.
Fierce fighters and deceitful warriors of the
night with a bloodthirsty vengeance to be
feared, the Kurai Hitokage Clan is a dreadful
group.
Mondokoro

"Demon in the Shadows" The mondokoro of the
Kurai Hitokage is black based to symbolize
death and the underworld. Within this orb are
several swirls to represent the unknown paths of
the afterlife. Two colors are shown for the
available paths. The first is red which repre-
sents anger, power and torment. The purple col-
ored swirls represent mystery and madness. The
yellow orb the rests at the top of the mondokoro
holds two meanings for either friend or foe. For
those who subscribe to the tenants of the Kurai Hito- Artform Renzokuken:
kage Ninja Clan, this orb represents the goal of un- RENZOKUKEN
known intellect of the underworld. For those who
oppose the ninja clan, this mondokoro resonates with
the danger and unstable nature of the person repre- •Jab Punch
senting it. B •Front Snap Kick
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Head Elder: Kichiku-sama or Ono G •Jump+ Select
Technique
Elder Members: •Hook Kick
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-Jun N •Reverse Punch

-Konachi T •Select Proper Grip
Number of Students: Unknown •Weapon Attack
Key Students: A Technique
D •Crescent Kick
-Toru V •Double Front Kick
Martial Art Discipline of Origin: Ninjutsu
Although it is unknown when the style of Ninjut-
su was introduced to the Kurai Hitokage members,
this art form has been mastered and passed down for Mystic Art:
generations. Ninjutsu was developed as a collection
of fundamental survivalist techniques. Ninja warriors Master “Akuma No Hitokage”: Those who master
used this art incorporating methods of gathering in- the art of Kurai Hitokage gain the ability to release
formation, and techniques of non-detection, avoid- their inner demon after surviving the Okumatte
ance, and misdirection. Shiken. This trial, though potentially fatal, allows
one to transform into a selected demon form which
Current Martial Art: Kurai Hitokage allows the student the potential to unleash great hid-
A ronin by the name of Kuga Doshi is responsible for den power (See: Demons of the Okumatte Shiken).
the influence of the development of the Kurai Hito-
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