Yonaka Clan

The Yonaka Clan is one of the Seven Great Demon Clans that govern secretly in the World of the Living. The Yonaka Clan represents the Dog (犬, Inu) which places them as the most powerful Demonic Clan out of the Seven Clans.

Overview
For many generations the Yonaka Clan has specialized in swordsmanship, and the Clan houses some of the best warriors in the Demon World.

Clan Structure
The Yonaka Clan is structured as follows:


 * The Matriarch known as the Inu Kōgō (犬皇后, litt. Dog Empress) is selected every 300 year or so by majority vote. The Matriarch has absolute authority, and her decision is final should trouble ensue within the Clan.
 * The Yonaka Lord known as the Kenkyona Inu (謙虚な犬, litt. Humble Dog) is the spouse of the Matriarch, but has less authority than his wife. The Yonaka Lord is the only partner the Matriarch can couple with, and a breach of this rule will be followed by the immediate removal of the current Matriarch.
 * The Princess known as the Yahan Hime (夜半, litt. Midnight Princess) is the heir to the Yonaka Throne, and she has as much authority in the clan as the spouse of the Matriarch. She is usually the child of the Matriarch and Yonaka Lord, but if a male is born instead she is selected from the population of female Dog Demons.
 * The Prince known as the Inu o Yabutte (犬を破って, litt. Defeating Dog) is the supreme commander of the military forces of the Yonaka Clan. He has as much authority as the Soutaicho in the Soul Society, but in the business of the clan he has little importance, as it is the females who rule the clan's affairs.

Clan Relics

 * Hiō (緋桜, Scarlet Cherry): This is the name of the sword that was forged by the first Matriarch in the Yonaka Clan. The sword is a long, slightly curved, katana with red wrapping around the hilt, and a sheath kept in the same red colors. It is worth its own weight several times in gold, and has been passed down from Matriarch to Princess for many generations as a symbol of being the Heir to the Yonaka Throne.
 * Fukkatsu no Ishi (復活の石, Resurrection Stone): The Matriarch receives this artifact when she is elected as the Head of the Clan. It is said to have the power to bring back a soul from the Underworld once every 100 years, but this has not been confirmed.

Family Members

 * Tsubaki Yonaka (current Matriarch)
 * Toga Yonaka (Yonaka Lord, deceased)
 * Unnamed Yonaka (Prince)
 * Saki Yonaka (Princess)

Domain
The Yonaka Palace is located west of Kyoto, concealed by various spells that has been placed throughout the ages. The Palace consists of the Main Manor, where the Matriarch, Yonaka Lord, Princess and Prince lives, which is surrounded by smaller manors where the lesser members of the clan resides. There are over 3000 guards guarding the Palace at all times, as well as the land surrounding it. All guards have been trained personally by the Prince of the Clan.