The Oni Clan

Kusagakure no Sato was a harmonious place. Within Kusagakure no Sato was the Oni Clan, also known for many generations of being a very loving clan that maintained the harmony. This contradicts the meaning of the clan's name, which means "demon". Actually living in the outer regions of Kusagakure no Sato, the Oni Clan lived as merchants. One clan that they had great relations with was the Shimpai Clan from humble Yukigakure no Sato. This lasted from their humble beginnings until one woman became the Head of the Clan. Oni Yami was a seductress. Corrupted from lust, greed, and desire, she changed the overall outlook of the Oni Clan. With this one Head switch, the Oni Clan became notorious for their greed, concerned only with themselves. It was even not unheard for family members to be cheap with each other, and disowning children became a common basis for all branches. For nearly three generations and 50 years, the Oni Clan continued under the foul leadership of Yami-san. During this time, many were brought under the influence of this beautiful seductress. She had many lovers, even stretching into her late years. After her death, the clan plunged into chaos and a Civil War. There were two sides. There were the greedy ones that supported the then deceased Oni Yami; and, there were the pure ones that wanted to go back to the old ways of peace and harmony. Kusagakure no Sato was pleading for them to stop, but the fighting continued. After only a month of fighting, the Shimpai Clan intervened. Choosing to side with the harmonious-seeking ones, they defeated the old supporters of Oni Yami. In order to make the clan harmonious again, they were banished from Kusagakure no Sato, and the rule of Oni Yami was recorded as a giant mistake. Thus, the Oni Clan went back to their old ways. With the Shimpai Clan helping the restoration, they went back to their old ways of harmony and peace. This merchant Clan remains today as the fairest merchants of Kusagakure no Sato. However, the banished Branch made a new home in Konohagakure no Sato, and they continue the ways of being greedy merchants. Despite this, Kusagakure no Sato moves on in peace. Over the past couple of decades, the main base of the Oni Clan in Kusagakure no Sato and the branch of the Oni Clan in Konohagakure no Sato have actually begun to mend the holes in their relationship, and the branch is slowly becoming known as an appropriate post in Konohagakure no Sato.

The Oni Clan is a simple merchant Clan from Kusagakure no Sato. The Oni Clan has much influence over the politics there and for the most part has no enemies except possibly their own Clan members from the branch that rebelled with Oni Yami, the branch being forced into Konohagakure no Sato with thanks to the Shimpai Clan of Yukigakure Isles. The Oni Clan is also fairly apt at creating weapons, though they only do this when supplies are low or when a good idea sells big. The Oni Clan is known across the continent and the islands, and they are credited with being the largest supplier for just about all merchandise available and even some not available. Having outposts all over the continent and the major islands, the Oni Clan is very successful and has not been attacked at all. With great thanks to their generosity and heart during their business, they have customers everywhere.
The Konohagakure branch is actually fairing fairly well. While they only perform small business transactions, they are slowly growing into the Oni Clan's main post in Konohagakure no Sato, the wounds of the Civil War already healing at a very rapid rate.