Fire Country like some countries is ruled by a bi-dynasty, primarily two families that it fluctuates between being ruled by a leader every so often. These political families are known as the Harukatsu and the Toshikane. These families have existed since the beginning of time, which ended up originally as political strife between the two. Causing a civil war in Fire Country known as the warring states period in which the two families fought fervently over the land which lasted from the year 0 to the year 220. The two families would hire ninja clans, solely the Senju and the Yamanaka. The Harukatsu favoring the Senju while the Toshikane favored the Yamanaka. Blood would be spilt for the 220 years the conflict lasted which resulted in an estimated 4 million deaths, those of the Senju and Yamanaka bloodlines counted as well.
The Harukatsu and Toshikane families would eventually find peace in a treaty in which the two would agree to co-ed rule Fire Country, electing a Daimyo between the two families every 15 years by the people of Fire Country as a sign of trust and friendship. While the two agree'd to a treaty, the ninja clans of the Senju and Yamanaka were left out of the agreement. This period is known as the warring clans period in which the Fire Daimyo would act as a diplomat for both the Senju and Yamanaka clans since the two were still left with sore relations. During this time the Fire Daimyo was also setting up relations with newly established Tea Country which resulted in a beneficial trade between the two, as Fire Country's year round growing periods allowed them to establish successful tea leave farms to trade with Tea Country increasing their profits, as well as free trade between the two countries. The two families had differing ideas and had decided on coming on a consensus of agreeing to guard Tea Country while also allowing them to retain their independence.
Harukatsu:The Harukatsu are a strongly laid back family preferring to live and let live. That is until their rule comes into question in which they become extremely angry responding with rash decisions and fiery reactions. Their leadership style has demanded respect from the smaller lords in the region that answer to the Fire Daimyo, and has provided quick and effective results. The Harukatsu family leadership goes as follows.
- Tōshu - The Family Head, typically in charge of the entire family, as well as grooming a proper candidate for the Fire Daimyo seat. The Toshu also manages the finances of Fire Country, taking over the tasks that concern the economy acting as a cabinet member.
- Kazoku no ōji - The Family Prince, typically the next in line to take over the family head if something were to happen to the current one. As well as the one in grooming to be the Fire Daimyo. He manages local relations with the villages and local lords, typically acting as a diplomat to gain support for his political journey to Fire Daimyo.
- Kazoku no komon - The Family Adviser, typically the one used as a diplomatic head sent in coordination with the Toshikane family's adviser to mend or form diplomatic bonds with the surrounding countries. He specializes in economic and trade agreements.
Toshikane:The Toshikane are a strongly formal family, with traditions and heirlooms dating back to the beginning of time. They follow these traditions with the utmost respect, and with the utmost formalities to a T, never breaking a stride. The Toshikane directly contradict the Harukatsu family's style of leadership, being cool, collected, and level headed thinking completely logical. This helps strengthen their leadership as the two keep each other in check, one being the emotional side, the other being the logical side. The Toshikane have a family leadership style similar to the Harukatsu family.
- Shu chichi - Lord Father, is the name of the families leader in charge. He handles all tradition ceremonies, and manages the Fire Country's military. Acting as a head of the military cabinet member. He is also in charge of grooming a proper Fire Daimyo candidate.
- Omo no musuko - Lord Son, is the name of the families prince, who is next in charge. He is also the candidate for Fire Daimyo when the time arrives to vote one into power. He acts as a military diplomat in charge of maintaining military strength in different regions of Fire Country.
- Shu ojisan - Lord Uncle, is the name of the families adviser. Used as a diplomatic head sent in tandem with the Harukatsu families adviser to mend or form diplomatic bonds with surround countries. He specializes in military agreements in treaties.
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