Asubo Clan

The Asubo's clan crest. It is not entirely sure how the crest came to be, but if various myths are to be believed, it was inspired by the Divine's instructions to the very first Asubo clan leader.

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A Noble Clan

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A noble clan located in the Jirou Authority, the Asubo Clan, are one of the many clans that dot the political landscape of the Jirou Authority's archipelago. Noted for their stubbornness regarding honour, the diligent Asubo are renowned for various wares they produce and bring to the market.

## Traits

* Stubborn

Noble and honourable, the people of the Asubo clan are often regarded as folk of strict moral codes. However, their stark loyalty to these codes has reached the levels of stubbornness and a disdain to change. Aligning to change is a process of a slow pace, despite their clan's motto.

* Traditional

The people of the Asubo Clan are pretty fond of their traditions. Their maze of practices is often navigated by outsiders with awkwardness at best or peril at worst. However, the Asubo clan recognises that not all can understand or know their traditions and won't mind it - as long as outsiders don't try to thwart or temper their rites or customs.

* Loyal

Being and remaining loyal isn't always the most pragmatic of choices. However, for the Asubo people, it is the most honourable one. Many of their stories include heroes and the like who refused to shift their loyalties even if they meant their impending end.

## History

The role of the Asubo clan in the archipelago they reside in was never one of great importance. More often than not, the Asubo clan was content with remaining on the sidelines or supporting allies of yore. While many pragmatists or dishonourable individuals would be disgusted with many choices that were impacted by tradition and honour, it earned the Asubo clan a sort of reprieve. Their reputation allowed them to be treated with respect by many of their peer clans and an undesirable target for Great Clans.

A more sudden shift came with the arrival of the Hidden Mist, Kirigakure. The Asubo clan was never to indulge much in the development or deployment of shinobi operatives - for it contradicted their honour. Scholars and historians like to point out that the Asubo clan just never saw the need of deploying shinobi as their samurai and other warriors trained in a more 'honourable' fashion with ninjutsu. Subterfuge was never considered a powerful tool for the honourable Asubo, who would profit more by upkeeping their noble reputation. As such, the Asubo clan would often voice dismay whenever possible against the likes of Kirigakure and its authorities. In the Asubo's opinion, it was a disgrace that the likes of a Mizukage would become a prominent leader within the country - for why should the honourable conduct of war be led by something so stained with dishonour and deceit?

This strife led to some minor conflicts between the Asubo and the Suzu clan. Despite the boasts of the Suzu clan and their implied threats of being the best assassins, the Asubo clan never flinched or backed off. They used these minor conflicts to gain more renown and appreciation from other clans. However, clear signs were shown that the Asubo were far from reckless and knew how to pick their political battles. This attitude and expertise made it possible for them to join the Revolution against the Fifth and Last Mizukage with impunity. Coordinating their resources swiftly, the Asubo clan established their worth once more during this civil struggle.

The dawn of the Republic caused the Asubo clan to become more vocal. Siding with the more traditional faction within the Republic's senate, the Asubo clan gained some momentum in obtaining influence. This momentum came to a grinding halt when the Republic was overthrown and reformed in the Jirou Authority. A change that has made the Asubo far from happy but begrudgingly obliges - for it is a better fate than to return to a system with the deceitful Mizukages of old.

## Members

The Asubo clan is led and organised in the ways of old. With their clan leader being a lord, who oversees the significant actions of the family, while several less honourable matters are delegated to his wife and various advisors. Various traditions are followed with a stark loyalty by the Asubo members, honouring their ancestors and clan. This near-religious attitude towards their practices has earned them praise and disdain from rivals and allies alike.

## Techniques

The Asubo clan are not by any way a clan with shinobi operatives, and they have no dedicated techniques that they have developed and harbour as their own. Instead, those competent enough to utilize ninjutsu receive guidance with care. Individuals who possess the rare gift of chakra manipulation are trained to understand and apply more samurai-like techniques, making them often a more shinobi-countering force.

## Traditions

The Asubo clan is often described as 'traditions with a clan', for their customs are many and is often seen as a giant maze - for which outsiders have to navigate with care. The Asubo clan understand and, often than not, pardons outsiders who try to follow their numerous ceremonies and fail. These traditions are often quite old, and their roots are founded in old days when more people considered honour as a possible path than deceit.

## Relations

### Allied

* The Kyndõ Clan

The Asubo clan has been allied to the Kyndõ clan for several centuries. This alliance is contained through various shared ceremonies that are orientated to honour their friendship and cooperation. It is fair to say that this alliance has been sprung forth from the two clans sharing near-identical ideologies. But it is also clear to the observant that this alliance is one of economic cooperation, leading to more significant revenue for both clans.

### Friendly

* The Akechi Clan

The diligent Akechi clan is one to be respected, from the Asubo clan's point of view. It is no miracle that the Asubo clan can find aspects of themselves reflected in the Akechi clan. For these reasons, the Asubo clan do their utmost best to keep the Akechi clan as friends, often attempting to establish cooperation between their clan and the Akechi.

* The Mizuno Clan

The Mizuno clan is regarded with much respect from the Asubo clan. Keen to upkeep their friendly relations, the Asubo often attempt to establish treaties in which they exchange wardens and retainers to maintain a good association with the Mizuno clan.

### Neutral

* The Akiyama Clan

The Asubo clan is relatively neutral to the Akiyama clan, at best, and wary at worst. This attitude is likely due to the Asubo clan's disgust at the difference between the Akiyama clan. For many of the traditions of the Akiyama clan are considered barbaric and frankly bordering apostatical displays.

* The Jirou Authority

Despite having sworn an oath of allegiance to the Jirou Authority upon the overthrown of the Republic, it is clear that many within the Asubo clan are far from pleased with the current regime. Many of the Asubo clan are displeased with the power transaction and consider their Roju with much disdain. It lacks proper traditions that reflect a proud history or honour.

* The Ichisake Clan

The Asubo clan is neutral towards the Ichisake clan for various reasons. The most prominent reason is most likely due to the Ichisake's history of piracy and denying any acts of privateering. Such deceitful conduct has earned the Ichisake a dislike, but without much evidence ever shown, the Asubo clan has maintained a neutral stance towards them.

* The Yuki Clan

Despite the Yuki's origin likely giving the Asubo clan some doubt, the latter never really showed much interest in the former. This lack of interest is likely to do with the fact that the Yuki clan is never cohesive enough within the realm. As such, the neutral stance of the Asubo clan is expected to continue unless changes happen.

### Wary / Hostile

* The Ina Clan

The Asubo clan considers the Ina clan to be nothing but mere rats and snakes. The secrecy that the Ina clan harbours to all and their past acts borders far further than any act of deceit or heresy in the eyes of the Asubo clan. The most significant of these trespasses is the murder of the last Water Daimyo and his family. For this reason, the Asubo clan still harbours much resentment to the Ina clan and is more than eager to sour the life of any individual of the Ina clan whenever possible.

* The Meiji Clan

The Asubo clan harbours a strong dislike towards the Meiji clan, and this disdain has its origins regarding various treaties broken by the Meiji clan. Multiple times, the Asubo clan has attempted to make the Meiji clan apologize and acknowledge their wrongdoings. But as one can expect, this has yet to happen.

* The Nazuno Clan

The Nazuno clan are nothing but vermin, and their dedication to shinobi and deceit is something that the Asubo people can't stand. More often than not, the Asubo leaders have refused to be in the presence or same room as that of a Nazuno clan member. While they aren't allowed to cause any harm to the Nazuno clan, the Asubo clan has so far starkly refused to commit to any cooperation with the Nazuno - even when ordered by the realm.