Shobu Samurai

Welcome to the Ark. In a place known as the Six Civilizations all is not as it seems, the six leaders though living in peace for the last decade soon find themselves struck by tragedy again! When the grandson of Chaos P. Karafuta, the world’s infamous scientist and inventor, King and his best friend Shabu accidently unlock the secrets to a weapon known simply as ‘Project Aryoku’. In his greed for power King will sacrifice everyone he loves to obtain its power. However, it falls into the hands of his nephew, Shobu Samurai. At the sight of losing his parents, his unbound power obliterates his hometown with no recollection of doing so. Now ten years later, Shobu Samurai returns to seek revenge on his uncle but instead will face a choice to save his home from shadow creatures, blood beast and organization once thought dead.

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The infamous Chaos Karafuta has done it again! He has created the ultimate weapon, Project Aryoku. A Aryoku is a human infused with the spirit of a blood beast, and in return for it's power, the human must submit blood. However, Chaos quickly realized the dangers of using a blood beast and sealed it away and it remained undisturbed for 50 years. His Grandson, King Karafuta and co-researcher, Shabu Samurai release the Project Aryoku and it becomes infused with, Shobu Samurai. Now, hunted down for his power, and seeking a way to return to normal, Shobu Samurai goes on a quest to find the infamous Chaos Karafuta! But he quickly learns his journey will not be as easy as he thought, for there are many other Aryoku seeking power and it will be up to Shobu to stop them! In the end, Shobu will have to make the ultimate choice, become a human and die, or remain an Aryoku and save the world.

This stunning English translation of a medieval Japanese text is at once an illustrated martial arts manual and a historical account of the teachings of a samurai grandmaster Available for the first time in English, this book explores the essential practices of the samurai school known as Mubyoshi Ryu. Complete with more than 350 images, The Lost Samurai School collects and translates ancient documents that contain the teachings of grandmaster Hagiwara Juzo—revealing for the first time to western readers the enthralling martial arts, secret weapons, magic, and espionage as they were practiced by samurai in their daily lives. The ancient Mubyoshi Ryu scrolls contain fascinating descriptions of “civilian” samurai skills—which concentrate more on personal protection than battlefield warfare—including the full ninja curriculum and elements of esoteric magic. Martial arts expert Antony Cummins contextualizes these translated documents by providing a history of the era and the school itself. The abundant illustrations form a useful martial arts manual, bringing to life the skills required to master everything from jujutsu and shuriken-jutsu (throwing blades) to swords, chain weapons, and the quarterstaff. The Lost Samurai School is a journey into the past that will preserve such skills for future generations and will appeal to anyone interested in martial arts or Japanese history.

Take inspiration from old Japan and discover how the samurai practices for self-discipline, focus, leadership, and mind control can help you find success in your daily life. For centuries, the Japanese samurai were the unquestioned leaders of their society, maintaining their position through their iron will, Zen-like emotional control, and clan-building social skills. Today, in a modern world that so often privileges instant gratification and self-indulgence, few commit to the Way of the Samurai, yet this challenging path of self-discipline, self-control, and dedication will bring great rewards to those who follow it. In this ultimate guide to making use of the authentic samurai practices and techniques in today’s world, learn how to control your mind and emotions, stay on the path until you have achieved mastery of your chosen art, build a network of loyal followers, defend your home from physical and psychic attack, use samurai spirituality and even magic—and much more.

Inventing the Way of the Samurai examines the development of the 'way of the samurai' - bushidō - which is popularly viewed as a defining element of the Japanese national character and even the 'soul of Japan'. Rather than a continuation of ancient traditions, however, bushidō developed from a search for identity during Japan's modernization in the late nineteenth century. The former samurai class were widely viewed as a relic of a bygone age in the 1880s, and the first significant discussions of bushidō at the end of the decade were strongly influenced by contemporary European ideals of gentlemen and chivalry. At the same time, Japanese thinkers increasingly looked to their own traditions in search of sources of national identity, and this process accelerated as national confidence grew with military victories over China and Russia. Inventing the Way of the Samurai considers the people, events, and writings that drove the rapid growth of bushidō, which came to emphasize martial virtues and absolute loyalty to the emperor. In the early twentieth century, bushidō became a core subject in civilian and military education, and was a key ideological pillar supporting the imperial state until its collapse in 1945. The close identification of bushidō with Japanese militarism meant that it was rejected immediately after the war, but different interpretations of bushidō were soon revived by both Japanese and foreign commentators seeking to explain Japan's past, present, and future. This volume further explores the factors behind the resurgence of bushidō, which has proven resilient through 130 years of dramatic social, political, and cultural change.

Welcome to the Ark. In a place known as the Six Civilizations all is not as it seems, the six leaders though living in peace for the last decade soon find themselves struck by tragedy again! When the grandson of Chaos P. Karafuta, the world's infamous scientist and inventor, King and his best friend Shabu accidently unlock the secrets to a weapon known simply as 'Project Aryoku'. In his greed for power King will sacrifice everyone he loves to obtain its power. However, it falls into the hands of his nephew, Shobu Samurai. At the sight of losing his parents, his unbound power obliterates his hometown with no recollection of doing so. Now ten years later, Shobu Samurai returns to seek revenge on his uncle but instead will face a choice to save his home from shadow creatures, blood beast and organization once thought dead.