Asako Raizaburo

The governor of the lchidou District, Asako Raizaburo, is a shugenja and a dedicated follower of the Tao. He was appointed to his position last year by the Phoenix, after the previous governor, Seppun Tohaku, died during the Khan Moto Chagatai's attack. Raizaburo is not a very skilled political operator - the Eiemental Council seems to have chosen him mainly for his unquestionable piety - and he has found his new role to be more than a little overwhelming, especially once the Phoenix withdrew from Toshi Ranbo and the Lion returned. Fortunately, he has the help and assistance of a far more able man, Seppun Kiharu, the Master of Ten Thousand Temples. Kiharu is a man with many decades of experience in both religion and politics, and he knows Raizaburo is an honorable and well-intentioned man. He also is a good friend and ally to the Lion Clan, and his sponsorship has so far protected the Governor from any significant Lion pressure.

Masters of Court Pg 173-174 Year 1170