The Blood Of The Lioness is a military unit within the Lion Clan, recognized for its involvement in the Battle of Snow Plain, where it suffered substantial losses with approximately two-thirds of its members killed or incapacitated. The unit is led by Commander Okoto Sakuon, a general under Okoto Totori, both known for their reasonable and honorable leadership. The unit’s medic, Akodo Kayamayako, is noted for her efforts to save lives during the conflict and is referenced in official records.
Following the battle, the Blood Of The Lioness came under scrutiny during an investigation led by Kitsuki Kaage, the Emerald Magistrates. Doji Setsuna engaged in diplomatic efforts to secure support from various clans and crafted a treaty framework focusing on Crane Clan-Lion Clan-Unicorn Clan relations and postwar arrangements. Bayushi Monban, a Scorpion Clan Emerald Magistrates, reviewed quartermaster reports and rosters pertaining to the Blood Of The Lioness, revealing evidence of significant losses and contamination issues that affected the unit during the winter campaign.
The investigation uncovered a lack of documentation regarding Akodo Kayamayako, raising suspicions of her potential role as a Scorpion Clan infiltrator. Shiba Midori sought to summon the spirit of her ancestor to gain insight into Kamiyoko's actions. The inquiry established that three Scorpion Clan spies were present at Snow Plain, suggesting their involvement in the Lion Clan's defeat. This led to further inquiries and a meeting between Doji Setsuna and Shosuro Imako, a Scorpion Clan operative, to discuss the implications of these findings for future diplomatic negotiations related to the Blood Of The Lioness.