Matsu Hitaru

Matsu Hitaru was a bushi of the Lion Clan. In 1160 his cousin Matsu Hataki died when taking vengeance against the Scorpion murderer of his wife, Matsu Shamate. When Hitaru lost his brother to the Scorpion, he did not seek vengeance. He instead was appointed as commander the honor guard on the Scorpion side of Shamate Pass, the place where his cousin had died, and which had been named after his cousin's wife.