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| − | {{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Samurai|Samurai]]'''|侍}} are the guardians and military power of the [[Land of Iron]]. Little is known about them, although [[Ōnoki]] indicates that any shinobi would be foolish |
+ | {{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Samurai|Samurai]]'''|侍}} are the guardians and military power of the [[Land of Iron]]. Little is known about them, although [[Ōnoki]] indicates that any shinobi would be foolish to challenge the military of the Land of Iron. Their general is [[Mifune]]. The Land of Iron is the only known power in the modern world which continues to use samurai, as [[Hanzō]] alluded to that in the past, even in his time they were being used less and less, being replaced by ninja, ninjutsu, and ninja villages.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 531, pages 6-7, 10-12</ref> |
== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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| − | They are usually seen adorned in heavy plate- |
+ | They are usually seen adorned in heavy, segmented plate-armour that covers the shouders, chest, upper back, lower sides, and thighs. They also wear gauntlets, shin guards, helmets and face masks that are designed to act like [[Wikipedia:Respirator|respirators]] to combat [[poison]] regularly used by shinobi, and to communicate using inbuilt radios. Senior officers having short horns atop of their helmets to identify themselves.<ref>''Second Fanbook'' page 201</ref> Like real samurai, they are armed with [[sword]]s but the [[Wikipedia:Scabbard|scabbards]] of these are instead mounted directly onto their [[Wikipedia:Faulds (armour)|faulds]]. However, the number of blades worn by a single warrior is also unusual, going as high as four, in spite of the fact that they have never been observed using more than two at a time in combat, which could probably mean they are kept as spares in case they break in the heat of battle. |
== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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+ | [[File:Samurai Sabre Technique.png|thumb|left|The samurai channelling chakra through their swords.]] |
| − | Little is known about the abilities of the samurai even by [[shinobi]], but they are primarily [[Kenjutsu|sword-users]]. It was shown that they are capable of [[Chakra Flow|utilising]] [[chakra]], apparently by [[Samurai Sabre Technique|channelling it through their swords]]. This allows them to extend the reach of their swords as well as attack at a distance by swinging them and releasing crescents of energy at their targets. The samurai have also shown form manipulation, as the chakra blades they form into many types, such as buzz-saws, broad swords, and axes.<ref name="chakrablade">''Naruto'' chapter 460, page 12</ref> One of the forms of kenjutsu they use is {{translation|[[Iaidō]]|居合道}} which, due to the extremely quick drawing and re-sheathing of the katana, makes [[ninjutsu]] near useless |
+ | Little is known about the abilities of the samurai even by [[shinobi]], but they are primarily [[Kenjutsu|sword-users]]. It was shown that they are capable of [[Chakra Flow|utilising]] [[chakra]], apparently by [[Samurai Sabre Technique|channelling it through their swords]]. This allows them to extend the reach of their swords as well as attack at a distance by swinging them and releasing crescents of energy at their targets. The samurai have also shown form manipulation, as the chakra blades they form into many types, such as buzz-saws, broad swords, and axes.<ref name="chakrablade">''Naruto'' chapter 460, page 12</ref> One of the forms of kenjutsu they use is {{translation|[[Iaidō]]|居合道}} which, due to the extremely quick drawing and re-sheathing of the katana, makes [[ninjutsu]] near useless, as the process of performing [[hand seals]] is overwhelmed by the speed and execution of this form of swordsmanship.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 531, page 13</ref> As Ōnoki had stated that anyone daring to challenge the Land of Iron's military power would be considered foolish, this supports the formidable force of the samurai. |
== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* Earlier in the series, [[Gatō]] had two samurai bodyguards, [[Zōri]] and [[Waraji]], in his employ.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 18, page 13</ref> Whether they were originally from the Land of Iron, or were taught by another organisation, is unknown. |
* Earlier in the series, [[Gatō]] had two samurai bodyguards, [[Zōri]] and [[Waraji]], in his employ.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 18, page 13</ref> Whether they were originally from the Land of Iron, or were taught by another organisation, is unknown. |
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| − | * In the [[Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow|first movie]], [[Sandayū Asama]] led a group of samurai to attack [[Dotō Kazahana]]. |
+ | * In the [[Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow|first movie]], [[Sandayū Asama]] led a group of 50 samurai to attack [[Dotō Kazahana]]. |
| − | * Samurai are traditionally known to use the [[Wikipedia: katana|katana]], but the standard-issue sword wielded by the samurai of the Land of Iron seem to be closer in size and appearance to [[Wikipedia: wakizashi|wakizashi]]. It is possible that samurai who can use chakra don't need |
+ | * Samurai are traditionally known to use the [[Wikipedia: katana|katana]], but the standard-issue sword wielded by the samurai of the Land of Iron seem to be closer in size and appearance to [[Wikipedia: wakizashi|wakizashi]]. It is possible that samurai who can use chakra don't need full-sized katana, as their [[Samurai Sabre Technique]] more than compensates for the reach and cleaving power that a wakizashi lacks. Furthermore, carrying a larger blade means one has to carry more weight. Since the samurai are already wearing heavy armour, wielding heavier blades in such conditions might detrimentally affect speed and overall performance. |
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+ | * In the anime, [[Tatewaki]] and the military of the [[Land of This]] consisted of former samurai from the [[Land of Iron]], but he only refers to himself as a {{translation|rogue samurai|浪人|rōnin}}. |
| + | * Curiously, in the weapons arsenal of the samurai of the [[Land of Iron]], [[kusarigama]] were seen hanging on a wall, despite the fact that the weapon traditionally of ninja origin.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 4</ref> |
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== See Also == |
== See Also == |
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Revision as of 03:27, 21 January 2015
Samurai on guard at the Land of Iron.
Samurai (侍) are the guardians and military power of the Land of Iron. Little is known about them, although Ōnoki indicates that any shinobi would be foolish to challenge the military of the Land of Iron. Their general is Mifune. The Land of Iron is the only known power in the modern world which continues to use samurai, as Hanzō alluded to that in the past, even in his time they were being used less and less, being replaced by ninja, ninjutsu, and ninja villages.[1]
Appearance
They are usually seen adorned in heavy, segmented plate-armour that covers the shouders, chest, upper back, lower sides, and thighs. They also wear gauntlets, shin guards, helmets and face masks that are designed to act like respirators to combat poison regularly used by shinobi, and to communicate using inbuilt radios. Senior officers having short horns atop of their helmets to identify themselves.[2] Like real samurai, they are armed with swords but the scabbards of these are instead mounted directly onto their faulds. However, the number of blades worn by a single warrior is also unusual, going as high as four, in spite of the fact that they have never been observed using more than two at a time in combat, which could probably mean they are kept as spares in case they break in the heat of battle.
Abilities
The samurai channelling chakra through their swords.
Little is known about the abilities of the samurai even by shinobi, but they are primarily sword-users. It was shown that they are capable of utilising chakra, apparently by channelling it through their swords. This allows them to extend the reach of their swords as well as attack at a distance by swinging them and releasing crescents of energy at their targets. The samurai have also shown form manipulation, as the chakra blades they form into many types, such as buzz-saws, broad swords, and axes.[3] One of the forms of kenjutsu they use is Iaidō (居合道) which, due to the extremely quick drawing and re-sheathing of the katana, makes ninjutsu near useless, as the process of performing hand seals is overwhelmed by the speed and execution of this form of swordsmanship.[4] As Ōnoki had stated that anyone daring to challenge the Land of Iron's military power would be considered foolish, this supports the formidable force of the samurai.
Trivia
- Earlier in the series, Gatō had two samurai bodyguards, Zōri and Waraji, in his employ.[5] Whether they were originally from the Land of Iron, or were taught by another organisation, is unknown.
- In the first movie, Sandayū Asama led a group of 50 samurai to attack Dotō Kazahana.
- Samurai are traditionally known to use the 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. It is possible that samurai who can use chakra don't need full-sized katana, as their Samurai Sabre Technique more than compensates for the reach and cleaving power that a wakizashi lacks. Furthermore, carrying a larger blade means one has to carry more weight. Since the samurai are already wearing heavy armour, wielding heavier blades in such conditions might detrimentally affect speed and overall performance.
- In the anime, Tatewaki and the military of the Land of This consisted of former samurai from the Land of Iron, but he only refers to himself as a rogue samurai (浪人, rōnin).
- Curiously, in the weapons arsenal of the samurai of the Land of Iron, kusarigama were seen hanging on a wall, despite the fact that the weapon traditionally of ninja origin.[6]