First of all, samurai had to follow the Bushido code, which was the samurai code of conduct. Bushido was influenced by shinto and zen buddhism. It was also similar to chivalry in Europe. Bushido also allowed samurai to be violent and it wouldn't impact them. Part of Bushido was Seppuku, a ritual suicide. In Seppuku, samurai would cut open their mid-section with a short blade. They would also have another samurai called a Kaishakunin severe their head with a katana. Seppuku was different for women samurai. The women would drown themselves or cut their throats. As you can see Bushido was very
