Shosuro Sushanume

Shosuro Sushanume was the wife of Matsu Uji, a young daimyo of the Lion Clan. She seduced Uji's karo, Sojuno, to kill his lord. Yet, their plot was discovered, and Sojuno was challenged to a duel by Uji. Sojuno won the duel, but his remorse made him kill Sushanume and later end his own life.

Sushanume's tragedy is depicted in Matsu Sinoku's play Mercy. The play depicted the tragedy as it took plays from Sushanume's point of view, showing how thoughtless was Uji of his wife, and that it was him who brought her to betrayal.