Shosuro Chieko was a guest at Kyuden Isawa in 1171. When the yobanjin Army of Fire attacked the palace she joined Shiba Ikokawa, Yasuki Kowaru, and Utaku Tairu to defend the courtyard until they had to withdraw or face death. While seeking a escape route they met the Master of Water Asako Bairei. He was embroiled choosing which records to save and which ones remained behind for sure destruction in the fight. The group took as many satchels and chests they could and fled.