Mochizuki Clan

### Techniques

Timeless Harmony, Divine Lotus, Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Craftmanship, Psionics (limited), Photographic Memory

The Mochizuki clan is one of the major clans in the Jujutsu world, currently led by Kazuhiko Mochizuki. Despite losing some of their prestige in the last century, they are still considered as an important family in Japan's jujutsu society.

## Overview

The Mochizuki Clan is a major clan in the Jujutsu world, despite the fact that today they have a lesser amount of fame or prestige than the Big Three Sorcerer Families, at some point they were considered one of the most important clans in Japan.

The Mochizuki Clan's lineage traces back to an ancient kingdom in West Africa, specifically modern-day Nigeria. The clan's founder, Ibukun, was a member of this royal family, but his ruthless nature and insatiable curiosity led to his expulsion from the kingdom. Ibukun's journey to Japan and his mastery of juju magic marked the beginning of the clan's extraordinary journey.

Ibukun's four sons, who had accompanied him on his journey, played a pivotal role in establishing the Mochizuki Clan in Japan. They settled in the region during the Kofun period, taking on the name "Mochizuki" and slowly building the foundations of their clan. During the Asuka period, they began to gain military strength while continuing their engagement in juju practices, including rituals involving animal sacrifices and blood offerings. The Mochizuki Clan developed a unique ideology that emphasized the importance of power and knowledge. This philosophy would become a defining characteristic of the clan throughout its history, influencing its actions and decisions. During the Nara period, the clan encountered Master Tengen, a figure central to the spread of Japanese Buddhism and the foundation of jujutsu sorcery. This encounter marked a turning point as they allied with her, further expanding their knowledge and abilities.

The Heian period saw the Mochizuki Clan reach the zenith of their military strength and influence. Masahiro, a clan head, confronted the legendary curse, Sukuna, alongside other sorcerers but met a brutal end in battle. Masahiro was the first to possess both of the clan's cursed techniques, Timeless Harmony and Divination, marking an important milestone. Masahiro's death left the clan in disarray, leading to a division into the Main House and the Branch House. The Main House made it a rule that only those born with both Timeless Harmony and Divination would be eligible to become the clan head.

Throughout various historical periods, including the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, the clan faced challenges to regain their political, military, and reputational strength. Marrying into the Kamo Family during the Muromachi period brought new opportunities and higher cursed energy reserves to their offspring. The Edo period was marked by significant growth for the Mochizuki Clan. They established various organizations dedicated to medicine, combat, and knowledge, rapidly increasing their power. Political alliances and connections with influential figures further bolstered their influence.During the Meiji period, the clan continued to expand while closely guarding their knowledge of their techniques and clan secrets. However, some clan members chose to become teachers to jujutsu sorcerers, sharing their expertise with the wider world. Behind the scenes, the Main House conducted dark experiments involving cursed spirits on non-sorcerers, driven by their sadistic curiosity and the thirst for knowledge and power.

The Taishō period witnessed the Mochizuki Clan's journey to Nigeria, where they engaged in rituals involving the sacrifice of British soldiers. This visit not only expanded their knowledge but also solidified their reputation as practitioners of dark arts. The Showa period marked a turning point as tensions between the Main House and the Branch House escalated, culminating in a civil war that left scars on both sides.

## Features and Abilities

The Mochizuki Clan has a large pool of cursed energy far greater then a common sorcerer for their grade. These are some of the traits possessed by those part of the Mochizuki Clan.

## Inherited Techniques

**Timeless Harmony** (不朽調和 Fukyū Chōwa): It is an inherited technique passed down within the Mochizuki Family, within the Main House in particular. This technique allows the user to manipulate and distort the force of death at will. Any member of the Mochizuki Family can hereditarily gain this technique but only those who are born into the Main House and have developed an innate understanding of jujutsu can truly master the power of the Timeless Harmony. Takehiro Mochizuki is the first sorcerer to be born with the Timeless Harmony in the last three hundred years.