Shinjo Tokitsu

Shinjo Tokitsu was a bushi and Emerald Magistrate of the Unicorn Clan.

Emerald Magistrate
Tokitsu was appointed as an Emerald Magistrate, with residence at Otosan Uchi tended by a dutiful peasant, Eju. Tokitsu earned fame through many successful missions, foiling several assassination attempts against him.

Death
The Emerald Champion sent Tokitsu to a Phoenix port to investigate reports of forbidden gaijin trade. Tokitsu returned to the Imperial City shaken by what he had seen in the Phoenix lands. He retired to make a complete report during night for his audience with the Emerald Champion. Tokitsu never awaken, as he was found stabbed by a single knife strike. He was given a hero's funeral for his past deeds.

Aftermath
The mission report found disavowed the presence of any such artifacts and attributing the entire affair to peasant superstition. His trusted servant for many years, Eju, was a member of the Tortoise Clan in disguise. Kasuga Eju had poisoned his master, and used the knife as a cover screen. In such a way the Tortoise activities remained secret.