Spirit of the Blade

The samurai of feudal Japan were more than military elites; they were enforcers of a strict moral code that valued loyalty, discipline, and self-sacrifice. Bound by Bushido, they balanced combat skill with ethical rigor, leaving behind a cultural legacy that continues to shape ideas of honor and duty in both Eastern and Western narratives.

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