Hiruma Usigo

Hiruma Usigo was a Emerald Magistrate of the Crab Clan.
== Retired ==
In 1121 Usigo accepted a last invitation to the Asako winter court at Shiro Gisu, the lands were he spent thirty years as magistrate. In the following spring he would retire to a monastery. Code of Bushido, p. 20 His eyes were shadowing, and he was a bit blind. Code of Bushido, p. 30
== Asako winter court ==
Usigo was a judge for an improptu poetry constest held during Asako winter court at Shiro Gisu. The contenders were seeking the favor of Otomo Yoroshiku, Hantei XXXVIII's niece. The contest went wrong when Shiba Himitsu accused Yoroshiku was not of the imperial line. Code of Bushido, p. 24 This night Himitsu was found murdered and Usigo aided the Lord's castle, Asako Kagetsu, to discover the guilty. Code of Bushido, p. 28
== Death ==
Usigo was poisoned during the investigation and died. Code of Bushido, p. 33
== See also ==
* Hiruma Usigo/Meta
Category:Crab Clan Members
Category:Emerald Magistrates