Togashi Satsu

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Togashi Satsu
Born:	1132
Died:	-
Parents:	Togashi Hoshi, Hoshi Eisai
Siblings:	None
Spouse:	Togashi Misuko
Children	None
Titles:	Dragon Clan Champion, Voice of the Emperor
People

Togashi Satsu was a monk of the Dragon Clan. He was the son of Togashi Hoshi and Hoshi Eisai and the grandson of the Kami Togashi.

Satsu was the Dragon Clan Champion from 1159 to 1170 and became the Voice of the Emperor in 1170.

Contents 1 Youth 2 Dragon-Phoenix War 3 Kokujin's Challenge 4 Togashi's Daisho 5 Assassination Plot 6 Toturi III 7 Contender to the Throne 8 Togashi 9 Voice of the Emperor 10 External Links 11 References

[edit] Youth

Togashi Yoshune was the son of Togashi Hoshi and grandson of the Kami Togashi. In 1141, Yoshune was hiding from his father in the mountains near the Great Climb. Yoshune was eventually tricked into returning with his mother's rice cakes, and Hoshi explained to Yoshune the finer details of learning to do things on his own. Yoshune also revealed to his father that he intended on taking the name Togashi Satsu upon reaching his gempukku, hoping that taking the name of Mirumoto Satsu would help him find the wisdom to do difficult things.^[1]

"He died for the future, even though he did not understand it. I do not know how he had the wisdom to do something so difficult. I hope by taking his name I will understand." -Yoshune [1]

[edit] Dragon-Phoenix War

Satsu travelled to the village of Mikoto Mura in 1158 during the Dragon-Phoenix War, hoping to help the village which had been hit by a plague. It was here that he first met Tamori Chieko, who showed great displeasure at the war's existence and Togashi Hoshi's failure to end it.^[1] Satsu later sent Togashi Mitsu and Togashi Matsuo to the village to aid in whatever way they could.^[2]

Satsu later travelled to the Shrine of the Ki-Rin to bolster the Mirumoto forces there. His entourage was ambushed by Phoenix troops led by Shiba Hayoto hoping to capture the son of the Dragon Clan Champion. Satsu was rescued by Hitomi Hogai, the former Crab ambassador to the Dragon, and Satsu now determined that he would find an end to the war.^[1]

"I will go to Ki-Rin's Shrine, but not to seek revenge. I want to find an end to this war." -Satsu [1]

[edit] Kokujin's Challenge

Satsu answered Kokujin's Challenge in 1159 alongside six other Dragon, one of his first acts as Dragon Clan Champion. The group travelled to the Twilight Mountains where they were soon ambushed by a group of tattooed bakemono led by Kokujin Kobai.^[3] Satsu was captured alongside Tamori Chieko and Hitomi Hogai when he surrendered so they would not be killed. The three were taken to the ruins of Shiro Heichi where they witnessed Kokujin begin creating another Shamesword using Hitomi Akuai's blood and soul.^[4]

"If you dare put my grandfather's swords on that anvil there isn't a force on heaven or earth that will stop me from killing you." -Satsu [4]

Akuai lasted only long enough to Kokujin to create a wakizashi, and it was his intent to create a daisho to mirror Togashi's Daisho. He offered Satsu the choice of who would be next on the Anvil, Tamori Chieko or Hitomi Hogai. Satsu initially chose himself, but Kokujin would not accept that answer. Eventually, Satsu made his decision.^[5] Satsu chose Hogai, but Kokujin revealed that the choice had always been to decide who would survive. Satsu cursed Kokujin as the mad dragon chained Chieko to the Anvil of Despair and began forging the final blade.^[1] Chieko lasted considerably longer than Kokujin had anticipated, and she began to comment on how he wasn't as masterless as he claimed. She believed he served the pain and darkness because he feared the light and love. Satsu continued to analyse Kokujin, angering the mad Dragon. A dark ise zumi arrived to inform Kokujin that the Shakoki Dogu were launching an attack on the ruined castle, and Kokujin was forced to increase his work rate.^[2]

"You can no longer stand the burden of hope. . . You are what you are not because you are your own master. . . but because to be anything better would be too much effort. You are a slave to your own madness." -Satsu [2]

Chieko survived the creation of the blade, and as Kokujin was about to finish her off on the Anvil he was interrupted by the arrival of Togashi Mitsu, Togashi Matsuo and Kaelung. Hogai and Satsu were freed by Matsuo, and the battle shifted in their favor. Matsuo handed Satsu Togashi's Daisho, causing Satsu to collapse. In his mind he met Togashi, who explained to him that he would gain the wisdom needed to lead his clan when the time was right. Satsu regained consciousness to discover that Matsuo had escaped the castle with Chieko. This forced Kokujin to sacrifice his vassal Kokujin Kobai on the Anvil instead. This revealed Kokujin's true agenda, to release the First Oni from it's prison beneath Shiro Heichi in exchange for the true name of Fu Leng. Kokujin was successful, learning the name of Fu Leng and the First Oni was released into the ruined castle.^[6]

The First Oni was defeated by the Shakoki Dogu, and Kokujin, the Anvil and Mitsu fell into the lava filled chasm nearby. The rest survived, and returned to Dragon lands.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Togashi's Daisho

His father was born able to take a dragon's form, but Satsu did not have this ability until he retrieved Togashi's Daisho from the maddened Ise Zumi, Kokujin, during the events in the Twilight Mountains. Once he had acquired the daisho, he was guided by the spirit of Togashi and able to see visions of the future. Like his father and grandfather, Satsu began to stay out of the affairs of the Empire.^[6]

"I have seen no wisdom here, only failure. I have led my followers to their deaths and worse. Was all of this for my benefit? How can I accept that? Their blood is on my hands. No power is worth that, no wisdom, nothing." -Satsu [6]

[edit] Assassination Plot

An assassination plot by the Kolat to kill Satsu was uncovered by Hoshi Kaelung. The plot involved kidnapping Satsu's wife, Togashi Misuko, to lure the Champion out. Kaelung ambushed the assassins, killed them all and disposed of their bodies. Satsu revealed that he already knew of the plot but allowed it to unfold so Kaelung could show his worthiness. As a reward for his service, Satsu allowed Kaelung to re-join the Hoshi family. ^[7]

[edit] Toturi III

Satsu tattooed Emperor Toturi III, over Naseru's missing eye, giving Naseru both a disguise and protection from the Porcelain Mask of Fu Leng. This tattoo may have been the source of the power Naseru used to decimate the Shadowlands army at the Battle of the Tomb.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Contender to the Throne

Many among the Dragon Clan believed in 1169 that Satsu was a strong candidate for the Empty Throne due to being the grandson of Togashi-kami. ^[8]

[edit] Togashi

Guided by the spirit of his grandfather, Satsu began to spend more and more time in his dragon form, and took action less and less frequently. In 1170, Togashi was brought to Tengoku to stand in judgment before the Seven Fortunes. After being separated from his grandfather, Satsu found that he had lost his visions and his dragon form, but realized he was now free to take action without fear of warping the future. ^[9]

[edit] Voice of the Emperor

In 1170, following the coronation of the new empress, Iweko I, Satsu was made the Voice of the Emperor. He appointed Mirumoto Kei the new Dragon Clan Champion.^[10]

[edit] External Links

• Togashi Satsu (A Perfect Cut)
• Togashi Satsu (Experienced) (Diamond)
• Togashi Satsu (Experienced 2) (Lotus)
• Togashi Satsu (Experienced 3) (Rise of the Shogun)
• Togashi Satsu (Experienced 4) (Samurai)

[edit] References

Preceded by: Togashi Hoshi	Togashi Daimyo 1159 - 1170	Succeeded by: Togashi Maya
Preceded by: Togashi Hoshi	Dragon Clan Champion 1159 - 1170	Succeeded by: Mirumoto Kei
Preceded by: Isawa Sezaru	Voice of the Empress 1170 - Present	Succeeded by: -

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