HOAH, MASTER MATSU!
I AM YOUR ATTENTIVE STUDENT!

You're not just a Mr. Rage ripoff.

ayo wuts with the cheese man

Well, this got gay.

I got to get back to the Wall, you know, defending you other fucks with my life. You can thank me later.

I'm not sure I get it.
Bushido is nice and all, but why not just shoot them with arrows?

Interesting. Continue while I meditate on the nature of Bushido and whether any samurai can prove a perfect exemplar of each quality without defying any of the others.

yadda yadda crab up in this mother fucker

Go ahead and play soldier while I do the real fighting for the empire...

>>9516361
Mantis was here, Lion clan is faggots.

HONESTY: I'LL SAY THIS IN ADVANCE. NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORPION SAY, THIS DOESN'T MEAN 'DISREGARD TACTICS AND CHARGE LIKE AN IDIOT'. AKODO WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN A MILITARY GENIUS IF HE RECOMMENDED THAT. HONESTY MEANS THAT YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR FROM THE TRUTH, LIVE A LIFE WITHOUT ANYTHING YOU'D BE ASHAMED TO TELL YOUR ANCESTORS ABOUT, AND YOU'RE DOING IT RIGHT.

COURAGE: EVERYONE LOOKS DEATH IN THE FACE SOMETIMES. NOT JUST BUSHI, LIKE ME, BUT SHUGENJA AND EVEN COURTIERS. WHAT MATTERS IS HOW YOU ACT IN THE FACE OF IT. I'M NOT TELLING YOU NOT TO FEEL FEAR, FEAR IS YOUR FRIEND, FEAR IS HEALTHY, FEAR IS A GOOD TEACHER...BUT WHAT MATTERS IS ACTING ANYWAY, IT'S PRESSING ONWARD EVEN WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE LIKELY TO DIE. A PROPER BUSHI TREATS FEAR AS ONE OF MANY ADVISORS, HE DOES NOT BOW TO IT.

COMPASSION: DON'T BE A DICK. IF YOU'RE AS STRONG AS AN OX, WHY DO YOU NEED TO PROVE IT KICKING PEASANTS IN THE FACE? KICK UNICORN HORSES IN THE FACE INSTEAD, IT NOT ONLY PROVES YOUR POINT BETTER, BUT IT'S USEFUL TO THE CLAN. DON'T STUPIDLY LET AN ENEMY LIVE WHO YOU KNOW IS GOING TO MAKE THINGS WORSE FOR YOUR CLAN, BUT REMEMBER THAT MERCY IS AN HONORABLE TRAIT. REMEMBER, ALL OF THE MILITARY STRENGTH IN THE WORLD IS MEANINGLESS IF YOU DON'T HAVE A RIGHTEOUS CAUSE.

>>9516409
Yeah, great job there, what with the empire on fire every other week and you guys still bitching about what big heroes you all are.

>>9516538
I'm confused.
Where does a Crane get off complaining about someone else's boasting while the Empire burns?

Continue, Shouting Matsu. I'm...intrigued.

>>9516482
We may be bros and all, Crab, but seriously. Lay off about the Wall stuff. You're only making a fool of yourselves.

Do you have any idea how embarrassing it is to be lumped in with you in court? No offense man, but we've got a bad reputation enough as it is.

Nothing that a bit of koku won't solve but...

>>9516577
Stick to speaking in riddles, it hides the dumbass better.

>>9516602
You should have challenged me to a duel; played to your strong suite.

COURTESY: MY DAIMYO SAYS I NEED TO WORK ON THIS, BUT APPARENTLY COURTESY IS THE THREAD THAT HOLDS THE EMPIRE TOGETHER OR SOMETHING, BECAUSE OTHERWISE WE'D GO STRAIGHT TO OPEN WAR OR SOMETHING INSTEAD OF NEGOTIATING. I'M A BIT AMBIVALENT ON THIS ONE, BUT ACT LIKE A PROPER SAMURAI, HAVE SOME DIGNITY, AND DON'T EMBARASS YOUR DAIMYO.

HONOR: THIS ONE IS SELF-EXPLANATORY, HONOR IS WHAT MAKES YOU A SAMURAI, EITHER YOU UNDERSTAND IT OR YOU DON'T.

SINCERITY: WHEN YOU SAY SOMETHING, MEAN IT. WHEN YOU TELL AN ENEMY YOU ARE GOING TO PULL HIS GUTS OUT THROUGH HIS ASS AND USE HIM LIKE A FLAIL, IF YOU SAY IT WITH SINCERITY, IT WILL FRIGHTEN HIM THAT MUCH MORE.

DUTY: WE LIVE AND DIE FOR OTHERS, NOT OURSELVES, REMEMBER AT ANY TIME THAT WE ARE DISPOSABLE, AND EXIST FOR THE SAKE OF DOING OUR DUTY. SO DO IT. I DON'T CARE HOW PRETTY THAT SCORPION SLUT IS, THE CLAN COMES FIRST. THERE ARE OTHER FINE ASSES OUT THERE, BUT ONLY ONE EMPIRE, SO GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT.

Silly Bushi, always thinking that bushido is tied only to swordplay and steel.

>>9516625
If he wanted to play to his strong suit he would have challenged you to "prancing around like a faggot"

Why would you ever insinuate that I'm anything other than a completely honorable individual?

I'm highly offended.

Monkey was here.
Evildoers beware!

>>9516659
If by swordplay, you mean twenty of my friends and I violating you after we say fuck it and burn everyone and everything in our way, then yes.

It is all that matters.

>>9516669
Hmm.
I think you're lying, so I'll not take that assessment as having any worth.
Your words like a child's toy: a shiny little trinket that looks impressive to give but is ultimately worthless and slightly discomforting to step on.
Like a gilt insect.

>>9516735
It will be hard for your pillaging to continue when the Kami themselves oppose you.

Trust me, Bushi, ignite the temper of the Phoenix and *I* will be the one doing the burning here. Just ask the Snake.

>>9516811
A coincidence! You soon will be meeting many snakes, we'll ask them together.

Besides, unconscious people can't be mad, even I know that!

>>9516361
>>9516514
All of your virtues are worthless unless that samurai has Loyalty for without Loyalty all his virtues will be turned against his lord.

NOW, I'M GOING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING IMPORTANT, SOMETHING A LOT OF SAMURAI WHO SHOULD KNOW BETTER FORGET FREQUENTLY. RESPECT.

THAT PANSY SHUGENJA? MIGHT SET YOU ON FIRE FROM THE INSIDE. THAT SCRAWNY COURTIER? COURT IS A SCARY FUCKING PLACE, AND HE OR SHE MIGHT GET YOU SENT ON A SUICIDE MISSION DEFENDING A SHIT FARM FROM SHIT-ONI MADE FROM SHIT. I BET THOSE ARE REAL. NOW, THERE'S ANOTHER GROUP THIS APPLIES TO.

WOMEN. RESPECT YOUR FEMALE COMRADES, THEY CAN FIGHT AND UPHOLD BUSHIDO JUST AS WELL AS YOU CAN. SEVERAL OF OUR CLAN CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN WOMEN. MATSU, THE MATSU, WAS A WOMAN. RESPECT SAMURAI-KO THE SAME WAY YOU'D RESPECT ONE OF YOUR BROTHERS, BECAUSE THEY DO THE SAME JOB YOU DO.

>>9516735

IF I CATCH ANY OF MY STUDENTS DOING THIS KIND OF SHIT, I'LL KILL YOU MYSELF AND YOUR FAMILIES WILL THANK ME.

>>9516884

LOYALTY KINDA SLOTS UNDER A FEW OF THE SEVEN. ALSO, I FORGOT HONESTY IN MY FIRST POST, ADMITTING TO IT RIGHT NOW.

ALTHOUGH NOW I BET YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE YOUR YOJIMBO KILL YOU JUST TO PROVE HOW HONORABLE YOU ARE OR SOMETHING.

Hey Guys,
I just wanted to tell you all to have a really nice day.

>>9516947
>>9516947
>>9516947

Thanks man. :D

>>9516659
Well, that's a decent way of looking at it.
But just so you know, it's easier to gain magic by befriending the Thunder Dragon.
Since you know, the Moshi can cast pretty nice magic too.
Without having to rely on a bunch of yojimbo meat shields, so that our actual warriors can move on to pillaging and plundering your cities.

>>9516735
>>9516876

What the fuck is this shit? No real Crab would be ganging up on a traveling Shugenja, and if I hear one more word about rape, I'm going to teach you a lesson in impersonating us with the edge of my Ono.

>>9516897
>IF I CATCH ANY OF MY STUDENTS DOING THIS KIND OF SHIT, I'LL KILL YOU MYSELF AND YOUR FAMILIES WILL THANK ME.

So preparing to do so would be fine? As in, you'd wait for us to actually do it? How nice, you can get in on this too, you know.

>>9516897
And this would be why I attended.
Respect, yes. That thing so lacking in the exchanges among the various children of heaven in attendance.
Well expressed, Shouting.

>>9516688

THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME. IF A SCORPION ACTS TRUSTWORTHY, DON'T MAKE YOURSELF LOOK LIKE A DICK RANTING ABOUT HIM. DON'T TRUST HIM, HE'S WEARING A MASK SPECIFICALLY TO WARN YOU NOT TO...AND WHY INSULT HIM BY IGNORING IT...BUT INSULTING HIM WITHOUT REASON JUST MAKES YOU LOOK LIKE A COCKBITE.

>>9516937
Actually I am quite honorable. Akodo himself said "All actions are honorable on the Battlefield," and that "a samurai should treat all endeavors as if he were on the battlefield." Therefore all action are honorable and refuse to take actions out of a concern for having some moral high ground is one of the most selfish things I can think of. I give everything for my Emperor, you reserve the right to your "honor."

>>9517018

NOPE. RAPE IS FOR DESPERATE, LONELY VIRGINS WHO CAN'T GET A WOMAN ANY OTHER WAY. BESIDES, AMONG THE MATSU, IT'S MORE LIKELY FOR ONE OF US MEN TO BE THE VICTIM, JUST SAYING. MATSU WOMEN ARE STRONG AND AGGRESSIVE, IN ORDER TO BEAR MIGHTY, MATSU CHILDREN.

>>9517083

A WISE SAYING TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT IS LIKE A LONE GRAIN OF RICE, IT ACTUALLY LEAVES YOU LESS FULL THAN YOU WERE BEFORE YOU ATE IT.

>>9517007
How nice of you to forget Yakamo, this would be in his name of course.

>>9517018

Assuming I don't kill you first. Abandoning your posts alone would be good enough reason. Matsu Shao Teng-san involving himself is unnecessary.

>>9517112

Then you dishonor that name.

LION CLAN UP IN HERE! OTHER CLANS ARE COOL TOO!

seriously though, were does this lions are rude come from besides the Ikoma (they're awesome, just ALLCAPS)? Has no-one met an akodo before? very polite people.

>>9517233
I think it has something to do with their favorite pastime, slaughtering minor clans.

>>9517281
Eh? I can't hear your fox clan whining over how awesome i am

Not all of us are prancing fairies

>>9517029

YOU'RE WELCOME, DRAGON-SAN.

NOW, I'M GOING TO GO ON ABOUT RESPECT. IF SOMETHING IS VALUABLE TO YOU, RESPECT IT. YOUR ARMOR? RESPECT IT, TREAT IT WELL, IT KEEPS YOU SAFE. ALSO, AN ARMY IN ARMOR THAT LOOKS LIKE IT CAN ACTUALLY PROTECT YOU IS SCARIER THAN AN UNKEMPT MOB OF WASTRELS.

WEAPONS TOO. YOU SHOULD ALL KNOW THIS ALREADY, IT'S SUCH COMMON SENSE I DON'T REALLY NEED TO EXPLAIN IT.

FINALLY, RESPECTING YOURSELF, THIS DOESN'T MEAN GROWING A BIG, FAT EGO. IT MEANS YOU'RE A KILLING (OR COURTIERING FOR SOME OF YOU IKOMA) MACHINE, SO MAINTAIN YOURSELF. TRAIN, KEEP IN SHAPE, DON'T DRINK -TOO- MUCH.

>>9517345

IF I WAS IN A MORE HUMOROUS MOOD I'D ASK YOU TO POINT TO THE ONES WHO AREN'T, AS YOU SAY, PRANCING FAIRIES.

But loud master! The Gaijin said that they would give me a cool hat like their's if I went to study with them.

>>9517461

DON'T DO IT, THE MANTIS CAN GET YOU ONE OF THEIR HATS IF YOU REALLY WANT ONE, AND THOSE GAIJIN ARE ALL GOING TO KILL THEMSELVES OFF WITH A PLAGUE OR SOMETHING ONE OF THESE DAYS, MARK MY WORDS.

>>9517473
LOL

>>9517502
AHCHOO!

Oh, bless me.

>>951742
The ones who have defended our way of life for thousands of years.

>>9517759

You mean being feminine and flouncing around trying to duel people between flower-arranging parties? Some way of life.

>>9517818
The have flower-arranging parties?
Man, how come I'm never invited?

>>9517947

You're not a Crane. See what I mean about them being dicks?

>>9517818
I speak of the way of the samurai.

Do you deny that many Crane have served the legions, or as magistrates? Do you deny that Crane have given their lives in service to Empire and Emperor?

All clans have made sacrifices...

>>9518007

Crab and Lion uphold the way of the Samurai, the Crane uphold the way of being girlish futa.

>>9517947

Many of us have served. We are as worthy of the samurai name than any other

>>9518041

Im curious to know what your definition of samurai is..

>>9518045
>>9518077

I like you. Don't worry, I have nothing but respect for the honorable Crane Clan and its tradition of artistic perfection, even on the dueling grounds.

...say, you're a pretty woman, what do you say to becoming my wife, lovely?

Fags, play DnD or MTG.

>>9518160
...
Ah, very, exceptionally, extraordinarily, sorry about this, sir, but...
W-well... You may have made a small error in that statement...

>>9518160

Thank you. We all have our roll to fulfill in the Rokugan.

Thank you for your offer of marriage, but I am a male. Its ok i get it all the time. But perhaps I could arrange one for you? We have many lovely Doji maidens who are suitable for marriage.

Hey guys what's going on in this thread?

>>9518281

Kuro-sama! How are you this fine evening?

needs more Sun'Tzu / Creed

Never met a Lion I couldn't respect.
Keep it up, Shouting Matsu. Your words do credit to your clan, and, by extension, the Empire.

>>9518416
agreed his words are an example to us all

LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
TO DEFEAT
THE HUNS!
DID THEY SEND ME DAUGHTERS
WHEN I ASKED
FOR SONS?

you guys are fun to be around. I like you.

Also, I make a point never to get in a straight fight with crabs. fuckers just wont die...

>>9518222
>Fags, play DnD or MTG.
>Fags, play DnD
>In a Rokugan thread.

Dude, I don't know how to explain this to you but...

>>9518365
You mean Sun Tao?

>>9518703

Indeed I have never been in a fight with a crab where I did not walk away without a wound, be it sword or tetsubo

>>9518236

What!? You know, thank you for warning me. This nearly ended in tragedy.

Hm, acceptable. Can they handle giving birth to Hida babies? Maybe a girl with a bit of spirit to her, as well as good looks.

Shouting out advice and insight is the mark of a truly wise man. I am saying this with complete honestly from personal experience.

Crab Clan is the only clan.

Someone archive this thread, let's NOT lose Shouting Matsu's guide to being a samurai this time.

>>9518813
You are most welcome, Katsuei-dono.

Do not worry, many Doji women have brought fine samurai into this world. I believe the Kami Hida took a Doji bride, did he not?

>>9518868
HELL YEAH. CRAB CLAN.

I agree absolutely! Friend Matsu is truly a shining example of the Lion clan's noble spirit! His dedication and unswerving adherence to the laws of Bushido have inspired me to reform my admittedly shameful ways, as I'm sure they will go on to inspire many of my Scorpion brethren in the future.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to lock myself in my room for the next three and a half hours exactly and meditate on the state of my relationship with the Kami. I meditate really hard, so please don't be offended if I'm too deep in a spiritual trance to hear you if you knock! Then, once I'm back, we can go and prepare for your honor duel with that Crane this afternoon. Do you understand?

Johannes Liechtenauer here, I pwn you

>>9519000

Well then, I have no objections to a pretty Doji. Crab Clan colors are blue anyway, so she won't have to change much of her wardrobe.

...are you sure you're male? Like, have you checked? I mean no offense, Daidoji-san, but your face and build...

>>9519230

Yes I am quite sure my friend. I am male.

Yoshi-sama will be quite pleased to hear that you are seeking a bride amongst the crane. He will make the necessary arrangements with your daimyo.

I would like to know more about your life before now my friend. What has brough you here to Otosan uchi? Please, partake of some sake.

>>9519481

I have three brothers serving on the wall, and was given permission by my Daimyo to travel and fight the influence of the Shadowlands striking closer to home. An unpleasant topic, but I suppose I do need to explain why I am here.

I was a Kuni's yojimbo for a time, but right now I seem to be spending most of my time wandering and fighting, perhaps I will return to the Wall soon.

This sake is delicious, Reiji-san.

Can someone archive this, please? We lost all the old Shouting Matsu stuff because nobody archived it, let's not repeat the mistake.

>>9519775

Ahh the life of a yojimbo? It is a difficult one indeed. I am sure you served admirably.

Tell your siblings I appreciate what they are doing for the Empire.

>>9519916

Thank you, my friend, I shall be sure to tell them. So, what of your life? How did you end up here?

...and what can you tell me of my potential brides?

Greetings my fine companions, please forgive my truancy, I was visiting the many shrines alongst the road to this place.