Akodo Samune

Akodo Samune was a bushi duelist of the Lion Clan.

Childhood
Due to his short stature Samune was bullied by larger boys during his childhood. In one of these events Samune struck a ferocious blow killing his tormentor. His sensei, Akodo Minobe, took reponsibility of Samune and trained him in kenjutsu, until he became an accomplished duelist.

Station
During a winter court the Emperor was impressed by Samune and appointed him as imperial yojimbo. Two weeks later the infamious Iuchiban rose and attack Otosan Uchi. Samune proved his worthy defending the Imperial Palace of the Maho-tsukai's undead horde. His sensei eventually would trap the Heartless.