Eight Gates

The Eight Gates (八門家 Hachimonke) are of the same bloodline as the Colored Clans, and are collectively known as the Gate Lineage (門家筋 Moniesuji).
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The Eight Gates protect and support their respective Colored Clan as retainers, to ensure that it is always prosperous and the merit of their Colored Clan is recognised by all. The clan members change over time but they are still regarded as noble clans, second only to the Seven Colored Clans and the Hyou Clan. Each Colored Clan has four noble families, called the Four Gates (四門家 Yonmonke) that serve them. Notable Gates are the Ou Clan of the Shi Four Gates and the Ouyou Clan of the Heki Four Gates.
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