Tsuruchi Masanori

Tsuruchi Masanori was a bushi and scout of the Mantis Clan, and a member of the gozoku. 
== Imperial Legionnaire ==
Masanori served under the orders of Yoritomo Egumi, Tsuruchi Masanori (Code of Bushido flavor) the Ninth Imperial Legion commander. Four Winds, p. 168
== Shogun's Standard Bearer ==
In 1166 a Tsuruchi Bounty Hunter, Tsuruchi Masanori, discovered the Toturi's Battle Standard in a cave while pursuing some bandits through the ruins of Beiden. He immediately took the cloth to his commander Yoritomo Egumi who in turn sent word to Yoritomo Kumiko, the Mantis Clan Champion. Yoritomo Kamoto recognized it and Kumiko gave the banner to the Bat Clan Champion Komori with instructions to offer it to Toturi's illegitimate son, the pShogun Kaneka. Fires of Toshi Ranbo, Part Three, by Rich Wulf Kaneka accepted the banner and made Masanori his personal standard bearer. 
== War of Fire and Thunder ==
Masanori fought in the War of Fire and Thunder. In 1167 he lost several members of his unit in a skirmish with the Phoenix in the Agasha provinces. The War of Fire & Thunder, Part 2, by Shawn Carman
== External Links ==
* Tsuruchi Masanori (Code of Bushido)
Category:Mantis Clan Members
Category:Members of the Gozoku