Its body becomes a blade upon death, to be taken up by the next generation. If someone other than a Bushi wields this blade, the soul within torments them until they are driven mad.
Bushi has a level 3 Lumbering skill, which makes it a good choice for collecting wood and cutting down trees. It can also assist in transporting items, building and crafting, cooking, and harvesting crops.
Bushi might be inspired by a rōnin, a wandering swordsman without a master. Historically, rōnin were outcasts or rogues, considered low in the social hierarchy of feudal Japan. They often wore wide hats to hide their faces due to their shameful status.
The Japanese name “Tsujigiri” (literally “crossroads killing”) refers to the practice where samurai would test a new sword or martial technique by attacking an unsuspecting commoner, typically at night. This was because commoners, not being part of the military class, had minimal rights. This practice was outlawed in 1602 during the Edo period.
In contrast, the English name “Bushi” is a general term for any warrior from the feudal era. It is the root word for “bushido,” the traditional Japanese code of warrior ethics. Historically, “Bushi” is not synonymous with “samurai” in the Japanese language.