Akodo Sojuno

Akodo Sojuno was Matsu Uji's karo. 
== Death ==
Sojuno was seduced by Uji's wife, Shosuro Sushanume into killing his lord. Their plot was discovered, and Sojuno was challenged to a duel by Uji. He managed to kill his lord, but the remorse made Sojuno kill his lover Sushanume, and end his own life. Way of the Scorpion, pp. 12-14
=== Alternative Story ===
Other said that Sushanume was abused and neglected by her husband, and had fallen in love with Sojuno. The honorable samurai came to hate his lord for his abuse of Sushanume. When a jealous hand­maiden betrayed the lovers, Sanjuro was forced to kill Uji in a duel. Overwhelmed with guilt at his dishonor, Sojuno then slew Sushanume and fell upon his own blade. Secrets of the Scorpion, p. 46
== Play ==
The tragedy of Sojuno was depicted in Matsu Sinoku's play Mercy, although the play was presented from the point of view of Shosuro Sushanume. 
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