Tantoko

Tantoko was a ninja and actress of the Scorpion Clan.

Actress
In one of her missions Tantoko performed the tragic heroine Doji Konishiko at Kyuden Doji.

Devising a Regicide
Bayushi Kachiko, The Emperor's wife, Bayushi Kachiko, during the Clan War realized her husband had been possessed by the Shadowlands. She entrusted her yojimbo Aramoro to find a way to kill the Emperor. Tantoko was sent for one of the Jade Goblets of Taira, a nemuranai which could destroy a tainted individual.

Tomb of Yu Weh
In her journey Tantoko pressed the merchant Yasuki Taka into service, coming to the Tomb of Yu Weh in search of the jade goblet. Tantoko was injured and to save her life Taka ventured into the tomb alone, in an unusual display of courage. Taka found the goblet and escaped from the Kumo and was able to save Tantoko, who owed the Crab her life.

Death
Taka's heart was broken as he secretly watched Tantoko unsuccessfully try to assassinate Hantei XXXIX in the Imperial Palace using the goblet.