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Weapon Options: Katsunoka– Enemy
• One Handed Sword
• Staffs and Polearms
• Axes, Clubs and Mallets
• Fistload
• Articulated
• Stealth Weapons and tools
Relationships With Other Groups
Musuko No Sento No- Enemy Sanzo- Neutral
Katsunoka- Enemy Takashiro- Neutral
Kushihara- Neutral Tominogoshi- Neutral
Nakatashi-Neutral Uchitori- Neutral
Yakama- Ally
Yakama– Ally
The Hogen rebellion ran from July 28 – August
16 in the year 1156. This short civil war was fought
to resolve a dispute about the Imperial succession of
Japan. Go-Shirakawa and Sutoku were rival sons of
Toba. Fujiwara no Tadamichi, first son of regent Fu- missions where large forces are required. This re-
jiwara no Tadazane, sided with Go-Shirakawa while
his younger brother Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with
Sutoku. Sutoku employed a man known as Inoshishi,
who was head of a group of mercenaries that would
later become the Kurai Hitokage. Though Inoshishi’s
forces fought valiantly, the forces of the reigning
Emperor Go-Shirakawa went on to defeat the forces
of the former Emperor Sutoku. Inoshishi was able to
escape death but suffered severe injuries which many
believed would have led to his death had it not been
for a man carrying the surname Yakama. In both or-
atory and written, this stranger’s description resem-
bles Ganryu Yakama, leaving many Kurai Hitokage
ninja to speculate. Whatever the case may be the ef- acceptance for the Kurai Hitokage. Advanced ninja
forts of the Yakama have never been allowed to be
forgotten.
Musuko No Sento No– Enemy
The feud between these two factions is tale with
origins forgotten by time. In times passed, the Kurai
Hitokage and Musuko No Sento No where allies with
the same goals fo group and power. However, the
disparage began, it is known that the two groups will
go out of their way to thwart the known efforts of the
other.
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The Katsunoka-Kurai Hitokage feud is only a few
years old yet carries some of the most fearful conse-
quences. After the ninja Toru attacked and killed all
but one of the members of the Katsunoka estate in an
effort to steal the fabled Shukumei-Ken there has ex-
isted a one-sided rivalry between the family and clan.
Master Rokuro Katsunoka has sworn to hunt and kill
every member of the Kurai Hitokage Ninja Clan.
The lone master will attack with no regard. Members
of the ninja clan are advised to retreat as Kastsunoka
carries with him the Shukumei-Ken, a weapon that is
unparalleled.
Rank and Responsibility:
Beginner
Beginner level students have rare responsibilities
outside of duties of maintenance at the compound.
Rarely, beginner students are requested to join on
quest, is known throughout the lower ranks to be a
sort of Kamikaze.
Intermediate
The second level of student is the seasoned stu-
dent and is regularly asked to accompany higher
ranking ninja on missions. Students at this level that
show promise are often asked to accompany Head
Elders on their personal conquests.
Advanced
Achieving the advanced rank is the true sign of
may plan their own missions and lead their own forc-
es in the name of the Kurai Hitokage while moving
the clan’s mission forward.
Expert
An Expert level ninja of the Kurai Hitokage has a
single goal in mind. That is to prepare themselves
for the Okumatte Shikien trials. Doing so through
teaching classes, to ensure they understand their own
skill is the ultimate goal.