Iweko Shibatsu
Born:	Unknown
Died:	-
Parents:	Iweko I, Iweko Setai
Siblings:	Iweko Seiken
Titles:	Imperial Heir (not apparent), Acting Governor of the Colonies
People

Iweko Shibatsuwas the second son of Iweko I and Iweko Setai.

Raised by the Spider Edit

He was raised by the Spider Clan as a ward. According to Moru, the Imperial Advisor, the Empress seconded him and not his older brother and heir apparent, Iweko Seiken, to Daigotsu's Clan in order to ensure that no "corrupted scion" would succeed her. Furthermore, Iweko Seiken was well acquainted with various clans and was brought up to be martially powerful, so that he could withstand any attempt to overthrow him. ^[1]
His brother had no doubt that Shibatsu had endured his time with the Spider Clan well, because he was ever a sturdy child. ^[2]

Reputation Edit

While Shibatsu didn't question that those of lesser status would follow his orders, he noticed that others in Rokugan were uneasy around him because of his association with the Spider Clan. Unlike others, he didn't regard being fostered by the Spider a punishment or sacrifice, but a "convergence of destiny". ^[3]

Avoiding Conflict with Seiken Edit

He had met his brother, the heir apparent Iweko Seiken after his return from the Spider Clan only shortly, but already caused fear that he was persuing a confrontation about the line of succession. He confided to Susumu Kuroko that he considered the Spider his only true allies and that he didn't want to persue such a conflict out of respect for his parents. He arranged his return to the Colonies once he secured the support of Kanpeki's clan with regards to this decision. ^[3]

Acting Governor of the Colonies Edit

After the Siege of the Second City Renyu was appointed the interim Imperial Governor of the Colonies by Shinjo Kinto, who led the Ninth Legion. Iweko Shibatsu, the Empress' second son, took the post for himself after a few days.^[4] Eventually, word from the Toshi Ranbo reached the Second City. Iweko I had decreed that Kuni Renyu should be interim governor until she would choose someone to properly rule the Colonies in her name.^[5]

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