ARandomMob
If I remember correctly, the clan leaders were killed by Scaramouche in his revenge against the shogun for rejecting him. Although I don't know if this is the case with Ayato's parents. TFTC
It's true, I don't think the Kamisato clan is a blacksmith clan either, so I shouldn't be objective. Although I'm sure Kazuha's father will die in a few years at the hands of Scaramouche. If Ayato is 8 years old, Kasuha should be around 12 years old.
ARandomMob:I think that was like 400 years ago or something like that. Scaramouche killed a few clans, like the Kaedeharas.
Boy please, you have nothing to worry about. Even if you make a mistake or make a horrible writing choice, so what? You are the owner of this story and you don't need to take stupid complaints to heart. Ofc if it genuine criticism, learn from it but that's it. You are doing a great job anyone that knows quality novels/fiction can see you have something good here