Bushido
| Bushido | |
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 Bu (武) Shi (士) Do (道) | |
| First reference: | Godsend |
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Bushido (武士道) literally means "Way of the Warrior" and is the samurai code of conduct, similar to Europe's code of chivalry. Becoming part of Japanese feudal law in the Middle Ages, the bushido code follows seven basic virtues: rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, veracity, honor and glory, and loyalty.
References
Godsend
When Hiro decides to steal the sword from the Museum of Natural History, Ando reminds him that stealing isn't part of the bushido code. Hiro rationalizes that if he doesn't have the sword, the museum will explode anyway.
The Hard Part
While watching Sylar through a window of Virginia Gray's apartment, Ando encourages Hiro to kill the killer. However, Hiro has reservations: he doesn't think he can kill a man who is asking for forgiveness. Hiro says, "It's not the bushido code. Everyone deserves a second chance." Ando disagrees.
Heroes 360
- In an entry in Hiro's blog, Hiro debates stealing the sword: "Stealing, no matter how you put it, is wrong. It is against the bushido code. But, I need to save the world and I need the sword."