Chukandomo

Forged by Doji Yasurugi and Kaiu, Chukandomo was forged to heal the rift between the Lion Clan and the Crane Clan. This destiny was destroyed when the blade was locked away in the vaults of Kyuden Doji, as a result the blade became cursed, and any man who wielded it that could not live up to the blade's high standard was destroyed, his soul held captive in the blade.

When Doji Kurohito was born Chukandomo washed up on the Crane beaches, and was given to him by his mother. He carried this blade until Doji Yasuyo was sent a vision from Doji to seek out the Kenku Kozue. Kozue told Yasuyo the history of the blade and that Kurohito would lead the Crane to ruin if the curse was not removed.

Kurohito and Yasuyo cleansed the sword by relinquishing Toshi Ranbo to the Lion rather than fighting. The blade was disgusted with Kurohito's decision and called forth the souls of all those it had consumed. With the help of the Kitsu Family in Toshi Ranbo calling forth the blessed Ancestors, the souls were driven back and the sword was purified.

This began the peace between Lion and Crane.