The Shosuro Family is a prominent branch of the Scorpion Clan, represented by Shosuro Aishi, an Emerald Magistrate and courtier. The family is recognized for its involvement in political maneuvering and court intrigue, relying on a reputation for deception and cunning. Their influence encompasses various legal and diplomatic matters, particularly concerning the contested ownership of diamond mines in the Snow Plain region, linked to the family’s historical claims.
Shosuro Aishi engaged in discussions with Bayushi Monban, another Emerald Magistrate from the Scorpion Clan, regarding forgeries and the reliability of ancestral testimony related to the Battle of the Snow Plain. Aishi noted that Lady Kitsu would summon the ancestral specters of Ikoma Akuyaku and Shosuro Akio to provide testimony, as part of a strategy to assert the family's claims over disputed territories and reinforce their position in ongoing legal proceedings.
As tensions rose in court, Aishi defended the validity of the Scorpion services during the Battle of the Snow Plain, arguing for entitlement to the contested diamond mines. When challenged by other magistrates, Aishi sought a diplomatic resolution and negotiated a written non-interference pact with Doji Setsuna, a Crane Emerald Magistrate, to support their claims while maintaining a semblance of honor. This negotiation exemplified the Shosuro Family's strategic approach to alliances and managing their public image amidst scrutiny and allegations of misconduct.