Shiba Yusaku was a legendary 3rd century artisan who was unexpectedly chosen as the new Phoenix Clan Champion. Guided by the Soul of Shiba, he spent two years crafting Shiba's Honor, a wakizashi that might aid him in improving his mediocre iaijutsu skills. Eventually the blade had little advantage in actually fighting a duel, but its incredible appearance led to those who saw the blade to make certain a sumptions regarding his level of skill, so Yusaku was avoided as a target of potential duels.