Shukujo

Shukujo was the Ancestral Sword of the Crane. It was forged by Doji Yasurugi, and when wielded by the true Crane Clan Champion, Shukujo would release the most joyous, clear note. Way of the Crane, p. 116 Legions, Part VIII Prayers and Treasures, p. 121
== Lost to Jigoku ==
The blade was carried into the Shadowlands on the Day of Thunder by Doji Konishiko. When she died her soul joined Yasurugi, and both spirits were bound to Shukujo. The blade fell into the hole Isawa made while binding Fu Leng to the black Scrolls, so it was lost to Jigoku. Bearers of Jade, p. 127 Within the blade rested the souls of both Konishiko and Yasurugi, although they had been in there so long that they no longer communicate with the wielder. 
== Recovered from the Shadowlands ==
It was retrieved afterwards by Konishiko's brother Doji Hayaku in the year 46. Imperial Histories, p. 18 Hayaku moved to the Shadowlands and heard the voice of her sister from the demon realm, taking his own throat to journey after them. He managed to free the blade from Jigoku, and with the aid of the Maho-tsukai Hida Yohko returned his soul into his body. The couple married after their return with the blade. Bearers of Jade, pp. 123, 127
== Abilities ==
Shukujo was used to choose the next Crane Clan Champion upon the death of the old. Any who touched the blade and were not of the bloodline of Kakita or Doji themselves would loose their mind to the fury of the powers within the blade. 
==Loss of the Sword==
When Amaterasu ordered that the Ancestral Swords be scattered among the heavens as retribution for the death of Onnotangu, Shukujo was taken from Ningen-do and placed in Tengoku. Hidden Emperor, p. 55
== Wielders of Shukujo ==
* Doji Konishiko 
* Doji Satsume 
* Doji Hoturi 
* The False Hoturi Archers (Obsidian flavor)
* Doji Kuwanan 
== See Also ==
* Shukujo/Meta
* Ancestral Sword of the Crane/Diskwars
== External Links ==
* Ancestral Sword of Crane Clan (Imperial)
Category:Crane Clan Nemuranai