Matsu Mochihime

Legend has it that Matsu Mochihime was one of the first ronin. She was a samurai of the Lion Clan. After the gozoku victory over Hentei Fujiwa. Legend has it he strode into the Imperial Court, threw her haori to the floor turned to the Emperor and his court with a scowl,

“I am Mochihime, “ she spat. “I may no longer be Matsu. I may no longer be a Lion. But I am, and will always be, a samurai. When you wish to have my daisho you can pry it from my dead fingers.”

Legend also has it that Mochihime continued to follow the secret commands of Fujiwa with a band of ronin to pave the path for Fujiwa daughter Empress Yogozohime (Hentai VII)

The Ikoma documents a ronin named “Mochiko” who did exist in the time of Empress Yogozohime’s reign. She demanded that the Lion grant Mochiko fealty. Matsu Mochiko won the Test of the Emerald Champion after Yugozohime’s consort, Doji Usan, turned down the position. (Wolf p25-27)