Samurai warriors came into existence in Japan around the 12th century when two powerful Japanese clans fought bitter wars against each other. In the physical sense the samurai were well armed with weapons and armour. Spiritually they were also armed with something know as Bushido, which means "Way of the Warrior." Bushido was an unwritten code of conduct which held bravery, honour, and personal loyalty above life itself allowing the Samurai to transcend his fear of death. The samurai were indeed masters, physically and spiritually empowered to serve faithfully and loyally, and die if necessary.

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