Kaya: Alright, here's a bit of info on Cherry Blossoms and Blood!

Summary (extended):

In mid 1800's Japan, war is a part of living. Even the most peaceful places can get caught up in all of the fighting and bloodshed. People live with weapons, so they are prepared when attacked, and trust has started to slim down between fellow men and women.

There is a dojo in Kyoto, where the clan Ryuuketsu resides. In this clan, there is a man known as Bakura. He is the most talented assassin in all of Japan, and many fear to be put on his hit list. Also in this clan is a young maiden named Anzu Mazaki. She works as a maid of the dojo. Bakura pays little mind to her, but after he saves her from getting murdered by a man from the Ryuuketsu's rival clan, Kuragari, he starts to get feelings in his stomach that he doesn't understand. Could it be love?

Also, there are many other clans who have their own problems as well. Can the all-female clan Fujin climb up in society in the world without men? Can the clan Yasuragi stay alive without fighting? Only time will tell.

Clans:

Ryuuketsu – This is the clan where Bakura, Anzu, and many others reside in. The leader of this clan is Seto Kaiba. This clan specializes in assassins, although they do not send them to kill the innocent, only those who have violated the laws and are criminals. They believe that the only way to justice is to kill the wicked.

Kuragari – This clan is the rival clan of Ryuuketsu. The leader of this clan is Yami Motou. This clan contains people like Yugi, Katsuya, and others. This clan believes that criminals should be able to repent for their sins and therefore disagree with Ryuuketsu's beliefs.

Saikou – This clan is a power-hungry greedy clan who want to become the most powerful clan in Japan. The leader is Michio Tutsukiru. They are enemies of all other clans.

Yasuragi – This clan is a peaceful clan who do not wish to fight without cause. This contains people like Hiroto, Otogi, and others. They do not have any enemies except for Saikou. The leader is Makoto Saniirei. In order to achieve peace, they will fight.

Fujin – This is a very unusual clan, as they are all female. The leader of this clan is Mai Kujaku. They are agile, skilled fighters who like teasing their male opponents with flirting.

Characters:

Bakura Ryo – An assassin who is in the clan Ryuuketsu. He is a very serious man who prefers to fight rather than talk, and he is very down-to-business. Although he thinks emotions make him weaker, he can't help but fall for a certain girl in the clan.

Anzu Mazaki – A woman who works for the clan Ryuuketsu. She is a quiet woman who talks little, but she helps out as often as she can and is very kind. She loves cooking and cleaning, and secretly trains with the sword at night.

Seto Kaiba – The leader of the Ryuuketsu clan. He is kind but strong, and is very loyal to his loved ones and friends. He puts the lives of them in front of his own, and he loves chirashi sushi.

Isis Kaiba – Seto Kaiba's wife. She is a sweet, patient, and loyal woman who cares deeply about the Ryuuketsu clan. She is an exceptional cooker, and hates it when Seto has to goes out to fight.

Malik Ishtar – A sly and mischievous man who works for the Ryuuketsu. He loves money, and is slightly blinded by the thought of tons of money. He is one of Bakura's best friends.

Yami Motou – The leader of the Kuragari clan. After nearly being killed by Bakura after trying to convince him that his ethics were wrong, he vows that the only way to stop the Ryuuketsu is to kill them.

Yugi Motou – The younger twin brother of Yami. He hates fighting and refuses to fight with the rest of the clan. Yami loves him dearly and cares much for him.

Katsuya Jounouchi – He is a member of the Kuragari clan. Although a goofball and laid-back, he is a talented stealth fighter, which is surprising, seeing as how he's very loud. He has a secret crush on Mai Kujaku, the leader of the Fujin clan.

Rebekah Hopkins – A young girl who works for the Kuragari clan. She is an American girl who is smart and tough. She has a crush on a boy in her clan named Yugi.

Hiroto Honda – A member of the Yasuragi clan. He is a strong fighter, but doesn't like to fight without cause, which is why Makoto favors him so much. He has a crush on Shizuka Kawaii from the Fujin clan.

Otogi Ryuuji – A member of the Yasuragi clan. He used to be favored by Makoto, until Hiroto showed up. He's also jealous that Shizuka Kawaii likes Hiroto, and not him.

Mai Kujaku – The leader of the Fujin clan. She is a flirtatious, strong-willed woman who wants Anzu to join her clan. She also has a crush on Katsuya Jounouchi from the Kuragari clan, but won't admit it.

Shizuka Kawaii – A member of the Fujin clan. Her name reflects how she is—cute. She is a sweet, bubbly girl who is very optimistic sometimes. She likes Hiroto Honda from the Yasuragi clan.

Michio Tutsukiru – The leader of the Saikou clan. He loves seeing money soaked in blood and is very hard on his fellow clan members. He also loves women and is always going after the women of each clan for his own amorous reasons.

Keiji Hiwayuki – A clan member of Saikou, he loves nothing more than the feel of his sword going through flesh. He can be very antsy when waiting to kill and is dangerous to hang around.

Yoki Tsumara – A clan member of Saikou, he does not trust anyone but himself. He also hates the Yasuragi clan with a passion for their peaceful ways, as he is the exact opposite of them.

Makoto Saniirei – The leader of the Yasuragi clan. He is a very peaceful man who thinks that the killings and fights are pointless, and does not wish to take part in them. His fighters are still very skilled and he is friends with all of the clan leaders. He opens up his clan members to opportunities and does not keep them roped to the dojo.

(Please note that these are characters that are mentioned the most within their clans, so do not be surprised if other characters appear that aren't on this list.)