Kouga, Danjo

甲賀弾正

Danjo, the grandfather of Gennosuke and leader of the Kouga, is revered and highly respected by his clan. In his youth, Danjo fell in love with Ogen, the heir of the Iga. However, when orders were issued to eliminate the Iga, Ogen believed Danjo had deceived her. Almost instantly, their innocent bond turned into bitter hatred, and years later they sit and watch as their leading ninjas demonstrate the might of each clan. Danjo hopes this impressive display will impress Lord Ieyasu and convince Hattori Hanzo to lift the peace treaty that bars rival bloodshed.
But even before their showdown, the outcome had already been decided. The Kouga and the Iga will battle to the death to determine the third Tokugawa Shogun. Scrolls are bound with the names of ten ninjas from each clan. The first clan to eliminate all ten will inherit the next seat of power. When old flames clash, there is no turning back, and one must eliminate the other.