Samurai

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**Samurai** (侍, *Samurai*) is an terming occupation in the society of many worlds, and beyond. They are the military force Japanese soldiers who serves under a daimyō, or feudal lord, usually in return for land, similar to ninja (though not nearly as widespread).

They are known for their strict codes of honor and loyalty and fought with a variety of weapons. They are one of the four Japanese classes, only allowed to possess weapons and wear them in public. They also maintained the right to execute any who disrespects them.

In *Gaara Hiden*, samurai and ninja are noted to have first diverged in how they received the teachings of ninshū: samurai were more spiritual and idealistic, while ninja focused on using their chakra ki to keep people's bonds alive.

"*.*"

—About Samurai.

## Overview

The samurai of Wano Country are said to be so strong that Marines do not go near them. Fleet Admiral Sakazuki himself noted the potential danger of the samurai, and thus decided not to send Admiral Kizaru to Wano Country.

## Abilities

The Third Tsuchikage claims that any ninja would be foolish to challenge the samurai of the Land of Iron. All samurai are practiced sword users, into which they channel their chakra ki. This allows them to extend the reach of their spears, bows, naginata, or swords, alter the shape to appear as other weapons, and launch the chakra across distances as crescents of energy.

Samurai are typically taught Iaidō (居合道) to increase the speed at which they draw and sheath their swords, allowing them to attack before opposing shinobi can perform the hand signs required to use nina arts.

## Samurai techniques

### Deflection

Upgrade Jin's defensive capabilities.

* Perfect parry

* Perfect healing parry
* Unyielding sword parry
* Deflect arrows
* Resolved Parry
* Unyielding spear parry
* Terrifying parry

### Evasion

Better evasion and dodge techniques.

* Roll
* Dodging slash
* Sprint strike
* Shoulder charge
* Delayed strike
* Mounted strike
* Perfect dodge

### Mythic

Legendary techniques that improve combat skills.

* Heavenly strike
* Dance of wrath
* Way of the flame
* Explosive arrow

#### Exploration

Utilize the power of the guiding wind.

* Wind of health
* Wind of Resolve
* Wind of Charms
* Wind of Inari
* Wind of Vanity

## External links

* Samurai – Wikipedia article about samurai
* Rōnin – Wikipedia article about rōnin
* Shizoku – Wikipedia article about shizoku
* Samurai *Ghost of Tsushima Wiki*
* Samurai *Ghost of Tsushima Wiki*
* Samurai *Military Site*
* Samurai *Narutopedia*
* Samurai *One Piece Wiki*

## Notes & Trivia

* Earlier in the series, Gatō had two samurai bodyguards, Zōri and Waraji, in his employ. Whether they were originally from the Land of Iron, or were taught by another organization, is unknown.
* In *Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow*, Sandayū Asama led a group of 50 samurai to attack Dotō Kazahana.
* Samurai traditionally use katana, but the standard-issue sword wielded by the samurai of the Land of Iron seem to be closer in size and appearance to wakizashi.
* Kusarigama are seen in the samurai's armoury in the Land of Iron, despite the fact that Kusarigama are traditionally of ninja origin.
* In *Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness*, it is mentioned that the Land of Silence is a formerly samurai-led country on a distant continent that was taken over by a shinobi named Gengo before he was defeated by forces from Konoha and Sunagakure.