Tournament of the Kami

After the gods fell to earth they asked what would become of them in this imperfect, barbaric world.

Lady Doji answered first saying, "We must follow the example of our mother and father. As the Sun and Moon gave shape to the formless, so must we create order from chaos. These mortals are not without worth, merely without direction. We must offer them that direction, Hantei. We must lead them."

Being so inspired by her words the Kami then conspired to create a tournament to see who would lead. And the Tournament of the Kami began.

Hida was the first to fall. Counting on his stregth to compensate for his simple tactics he was no match for Shinjo's speed and cleverness.

Shinjo was in turn tricked by Bayushi.

Bayushi then lost to his twin brother Shiba, who was too wise and patient to succumb to his brothers tricks.

Shiba was outmanouvered by Doji who in turn was defeated by Akodo who had studied her techniques well.

In the final duel Akodo faced Hantei. What followed was te most incredible display of determination, power and swordmanship the world had ever seen.

Akodo, fuelled by the battle, lifted his sword to end Hantei's life. When Akodo thought the battle won, Hantei angled his blade to shine the light of the heaven into his brothers eye. The light flooded Akodo's soul and he realized what he was about to do. As he recognized Hantei could have beaten him at any time he would not shed his brother's blood. In face of such strength, compassion and honor Akodo fell to his knees before his brother.

And so Hantei was crowned Emperor of Rokugan before anyone realized that Togashi had not even competed at all.