Matsumono Zaibatsu

The Matsumono Group is a powerful investment and philanthropy based organization, started almost 30 years ago by a man called Hayato Matsumono, who made his fortune gathering ancient artifacts from over the last 500 years, all over Japan, and selling them or lending them out for profit, half of which he funneled into charitable organizations.
== History ==
The Matsumono Zaibatsu was founded in 2002 by Hayato Matsumono, a wealthy young man who had a private art collection acquired through historical research and archaeological digs in his teen years. Several misplaced or missing items from ancient Japanese and Chinese lore were unearthed by the young man, who then used his amassed fortune to begin and investment and development corporation.
Within the next few years, again due to wise and insightful investments, Hayato became one of the richest men in Tokyo, even though he was Nouveau Riche, and he was an undeniable presence on all Japanese markets and economical concerns. After a few years, though, he disappeared form the public image, citing health issues and a growing apathy for social events. However, the company remained active in philanthropic causes, leading many to believe the man was just tired of dealing with phonies.
The truth of the matter was a bit more alarming. Mr. Matsumono didn't actually exist. He was possessed by several demons who were vying for control of the body and had other plans in mind. They used the vast resources and connections of their host body to track down and attempt to recreate the Jewel of Four Souls, an ancient demon artifact of immeasurable power.
In 2029, after several attempts to recreate it, it appeared as though Matsumono would finally get his wish, until the so-called Onmyou Three and various youkai around the city gathered on top of the corporate head quarters and had him and his soldiers killed, foiling his plans and destroying those demons once and for all.
== Notable Members ==
Hayato Matsumono: A young man possessed and formed of a variety of demons, one of which is the ancient demon Naraku, who intended to use him to recreate the Jewel of Four Souls. Research and experiments led him to a way to capitalize on the spiritual issues of Tokyo and it's denizens, where he was finally stopped. Deceased.
Chigusa: A giant rock youkai, able to split apart and generally invulnerable, very much the epitome of a brainless bruiser, but devoutly faithful to Matsumono. Deceased.
Sunako: A young girl youkai, able to control the sand and use it to both teleport, heal herself and as a weapon and shield, looked up to Matsumono like a big brother. Deceased.
Koppu: A youkai made entirely of glass, controlling it and the images in it, the most devout of the youkai under Matsumono's control, and arguably the most powerful. Deceased.
Shinya Tenpouin: The Sakurazukamori. Attained this position with help from Matsumono, so agreed to help him get the Jewel of Four Souls recreated. Escaped from the final battle.
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