Naka Kuro

Naka Kuro was Grand Master of the Elements at the beginning of the 12th century.

Efforts during the Clan War
During the Clan War, Kuro travelled Rokugan helping those he deemed in need of it. Kuro helped some of the former Scorpion Clan members escape the vindictive Crane Clan, and Kuro knew their destiny had not reached its conclusion. Kuro spent time with the Brotherhood of Shinsei, knowing that when the war came, the heimin and hinin would suffer the most. He told the monks that they have been given the answers and just needed to understand them. He spent time with the magistrates of the Emerald Champion, knowing that they would play a key role in protecting the peace. His goal was to forestall war so that the peasantry of the empire would have time to prepare.

Sensei of Morito Tokei
Kuro took Morito Tokei as his pupil, becaming the first Kuro had taken. Later, suddenly and without warning, Kuro dismissed Tokei saying he would teach him no more. Soon thereafter Kuro left the ranks of Toturi's Army.

Rebuilding the Council
In 1128 after the Council of Five was decimated during the Clan War, four dead and one missing, Naka Kuro informed Shiba Katsuda that he would join the Phoenix to tech the next generation of Elemental Masters.

Master of Earth
The same year, 1128, Naka Kuro appointed Isawa Taeruko as the Master of Earth.

Oath to the Phoenix
In 1130, after the high losses suffered during the Clan War, Naka Kuro pledged his aid to and swore fealty to Shiba Tsukune and the Phoenix.

Sensei of Asako Hoshigeru
Asako Hosigeru was one of the first and youngest of the Phoenix Clan children trained by Kuro in the Grove of the Five Masters after the Council of Five died during the Second Day of Thunder.

War Against Shadow
Kuro passed an experience that even for him was unexpected. His most trusted servant, an elderly shugenja he had never questioned, became faceless and vanished into smoke and shadow in front of him.

Hidden Heart of Iuchiban
In 1132 Kuro was helped by Isawa Taeruko in defeating the bloodspeaker Asako Kaushen and retrieving the heart of Iuchiban, which ultimately would prove to be his downfall.