Tsuruchi Nao

Please note: This article is about the member of the Wasp who joined the Mantis Clan as Tsuruchi Nao. For other uses of the term, please see Nao (disambiguation).
Nao was among the first group of former Wasp to take her gempukku as member of the Mantis Tsuruchi family, as Tsuruchi Nao. Art of the Duel, p. 79
== Yojimbo ==
Nao was appointed as Yojimbo to Yoritomo Koyomi, a prominent, boorish, arrogant, and cunning courtier who traveled between the different courts of Rokugan. She was also a dedicated Mantis who worked to further the cause of her Clan. After seven years, Nao succeeded Yoritomo Sumitomo, Koyomi's nephew, as head of guards. 
== Wandering the Empire ==
After years of service as a yojimbo, Nao retired of these duties. She continued to travel throughout the Empire, working as a scout, bodyguard, or bounty hunter. For a time she cleansed the Mantis lands from criminals, working in close cooperation with Mantis magistrates. She eventually won an archery contest as a way to serve justice against a man who had murdered his wife. Art of the Duel, p. 80
== Sensei ==
Nao retired from active duty, becoming a Tsuruchi Bounty Hunter sensei. 
== See also ==
* Tsuruchi Nao/Meta
Nao
Category:Mantis Clan Members