Matsu Hataki

Matsu Hataki was a bushi and Magistrate of the Lion Clan.

Hataki had a Scorpion lover, Bayushi Shamate. The romantic relation between a Lion and a Scorpion was not welcomed for all, and she was killed by the wicked cousin of Bayushi Keitaro.

He kept his lover's mask as recall of his neverending love and claimed vengeance.

Hataki dueled Bayushi Kuemon, wicked cousin of Bayushi Keitaro. After eight additional Scorpion bushi came, Hataki died. Keitaro honored Hataki's memory.

The place where Hataki died was called Shamate Pass, in honor of his beloved Shamate.