Growing up, Noriko knew she was the source of shame of her family for being the evidence of Tatsutaro and Haruko's infidelity and grew up virtually neglected of all love and affection. However, Tatsutaro had an affair with Haruko, and Noriko was born from it. Tomoe's father, Tatsutaro, was in love with a young woman named Haruko, but had an arranged marriage with her older sister, and Haruko had one with the swordmaster of the Sanada clan. ![]() Since then, Noriko has vowed to dedicate her life to destroying Tomoe. She escaped into the mines, which were rigged to explode, but apparently survived. Later, the two samurai were able to escape and lead a revolt with the enslaved peasants, which foiled Noriko's plans. They were eventually discovered, and Noriko enslaved them in her plot and subjected them to her cruelty, especially Tomoe. Tomoe and Usagi happened upon her mining operation while on a mission for Lord Noriyuki. Even before these events, her cruelty and bloodlust gave her the nickname "The Blood Princess". ![]() She was sent by Lord Sanada to mine for gold in the Geishu clan's territory and enslaved numerous peasants to accomplish this goal, abusing them every step of the way, even going so far as to kill some as an example to increase production. She is Tomoe Ame's and Tajima's cousin but it is later revealed to be their half-sister as well because their mothers are sisters. ![]() Katana Noriko is a villain in the Usagi Yojimbo comics.
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