Date Clan

The Date clan (伊達氏 Date-shi?)  is an ancient clan of Japanese warriors founded in 16th century during the Kamakura era in Japan in 11th century. However, in order to avoid unwanted attention, they lives in secret and disguishing. They were well-known as samurai warriors, but over time they have focused on many others aspect and married to Miko in order to protect Kusangi-no-Tsurugi. Like Sanada, they work in the shadow to earn and remain their wealth and reputation. Their most notable leader is Masumune Date, from whom all members are descended from and their current head is Miyuki Date.

The clan develops a rivalry with Sanada Clan. They're known for their alliance with mysterical creatures which possess the power of Water and Lighting.

Member

 * Masumune Date (ancestor)
 * Tadamune Date (Masumune's son)
 * Miyuki Date (current head)
 * Akihiro Date (by marriage to Miyuki)
 * Hiroaki Date (former heir, decreased)
 * Shinichi Date (current heir)
 * Midori Date
 * Kazuhiro Date (decreased)
 * Tamaki Date
 * Kohaku Date

Trivia

 * The difference between elements is one of the reason for the long life rivalry between Date Clan and Sanada Clan.
 * All members of Date Clan is excellent swordsmen.
 * Date Clan is the only clan having a female head.
 * Shinichi Date is the only male in this generation.