Hidden Guard

Most of the shugenja of the Seppun family join an elite group refered to as the Hidden Guard. It is the duty of this group to defend the Emperor from spiritual dangers. This secretive group is responsible for the wards of protection in the Imperial Palace. The leader of this group is called the Master of the Hidden Guard. The most recent person to hold this honored title was Seppun Toshiaki who was a member of the Gozoku.