Matsu's Ashes

Matsu Benika found an urn filled with ashes at the Tomb of the Seven Thunders. Benika brought the ashes back to Lion lands, and there they were examined by the Kitsu Daimyo Kitsu Katsuko who verified that they were indeed Matsu's Ashes. All the daimyo of the Lion Clan were assembled to pay tribute to the Lion Thunder. For bringing back the ashes Lion Clan Champion Matsu Yoshino gave Benika the honor of wielding Chukandomo.

The Spirt of Matsu
In 1170, Katsuko was visiting Yomi, only to be confronted by the spirit of Matsu herself. At the Thunder's bidding, she summoned the Matsu Daimyo, Matsu Kenji, and the hero Matsu Benika to the Hall of Ancestors. Channelled through Katsuko, Matsu offered mild praise to the samurai-ko for their deeds, but warned them against complacency. She then warned them of the coming upheaval in the heavens.