Iuchi Hotaiko

Shinjo Hotaiko was a big samurai-ko of the Unicorn Clan.

Family
Hotaiko was the granddaughter of Shinjo Eniki, a Oba-sama. Shinjo Renari was nephew of Eniki.

Lying Darkness
Renari and Eniki led a Unicorn group which were aware of the dangers of the Lying Darkness and its servants. They bore crystal pendants to protect them and to identify their concealed enemies. Hotaiko also traveled with Renari. They camped at day and rode at night, as the best tactic to keep them away from minions of the Shadows.

Kaagi
The group was met by Kitsuki Kaagi, a Kitsuki Magistrate, who came to them as a Shadow hunter. The group was leaving the place and escaped from Goju Ninja pursuers.