Contrle - Matriser son environnement pour parvenir ses fins.

"Ses" fins ? Au mpris de celles de son seigneur ? On pourrait dire aussi Ambition, revers sombre de la
loyaut, l'une des quatre lames de Iuchiban.
Dtermination - Aller jusqu'au bout.
Et alller jusqu'o ? Il n'y a pas de fin vritable pour les plus grandes entreprises. Mais tout un coup.
Pour faire quelque chose que Mssieur juge bien, jusqu'o serait-il prt aller ? Il y a de nombreuses
choses qui ne sont pas honorables...
Perspicacit - tre capable de voir au-del des simples faits.
A premire vue, ce n'est pas particulirement dshonorant comme "vertu" (ou plutt qualit, vertu
dsigne quelque chose d'lever, l'origine, et qualit est un mot neutre et dfaut est la version
ngative, en effet on peut parler de qualit pour n'importe qu'elle caractristique ou presque). Mais
bon... Est-ce vraiment dans le sens de la courtoisie ?
Connaissance - Le savoir c'est le pouvoir.
Le Bushido est un vecteur vers le zen. La diffrence entre sagesse et savoir, c'est que le savant c'est
plein de choses, mais c'est un savoir intellectuel. La sagesse, c'est intuitif, a vient du plus profond de
votre me. On ne peut pas tre un bon sabreur et un chercher sabrer "scientifiquement" moins
d'tre un ordinateur.
Force - tre plus fort que son adversaire apporte la victoire.
Et en tant trs fort, vous pourrez aller loin. Aller jusqu'o, au fait ? La place de votre suprieur peut
tre...
Il est facile d'abuser de sa force, surtout quand on en a plein. Vous avez dj jouer Fable ? Une fois
tous les mchants tus et l'immortalit acquise au temple d'Avo, il est facile de... se tailler un empire.
En tuant tous les habitants pour acheter leurs maisons. Par exemple.
Volont - Qui veut la fin, veut les moyens.
En effet, la volont c'est bien. Mais donne un million en or un mendiant et d'abord, il mangera sa
faim. Aprs, il se rendra compte qu'il peut faire autre chose que manger du pain. Vous voyez ce que a
veut dire ? Plus vous tes fort et plus vous pouvez faire ce que vous voulez. Mais un homme dsire ce
qu'il n'a pas. Et s'il a tout sauf le trne de l'Empereur, que pourrait-il dsirer d'autre ?
Perfection - Le but ultime (fallait bien un truc pour faire penser l'Honneur).
Le Bushido ne vise pas la perfection, contrairement ce que nombre d'ignares croient.
Le Bushido vient du Confucianisme. Kong-fu zi tenait sa doctrine des anciens souverains de Chine. Or,
ce qui proccupe un souverain, c'est l'harmonie de son tat. Rien d'autre. Les lois, l'conomie, tout a,
a la base, c'est sens servir cette harmonie. Cette harmonie tait ce qui faisait la grandeur de la Voie
des anciens.
Confucius le disait souvent : "Je n'ai pas la science infuse" et un taoste se moqua de lui en disant
"n'est-ce pas cet homme qui poursuit ce qu'il sait impossible ?"
Alors, certes le Bushido rapproche de la perfection, mais ce n'est pas une perfection goste dans le
sens qu'entendent certains Kakita autistes qui se mettent jongler avec leur sabre pour faire de
l'esbroufe. Comme expliqu dans le Guide du Joueur 2ed, celui qui atteint le 5 rang d'honneur, et qui
donc matrise le Bushido, donne sans cesse de lui pour les autres.
L'arme souille de Daigotsu qui passe sur la gueule des heimin d'un pauvre village, tandis que l'autre
partie de l'arme dite "propre" de Daigotsu arrive la rescousse et fait fuir les assaillants, a vous
trouvez que c'est bien pour le peuple ? Vous croyez vraiment que c'est honorable ?
Dans ce shurido, il y a moins de sincrit et d'harmonie que de jade dans les chiottes de Pue-Fort...
Ensuite, le but du Bushido c'est de suivre la Voie. Et cette Voie est rvle par le zen, la religion du
guerrier, soit dans L5A le Shintao. Avec un certain Daigotsu qui se fait un "Tao de Fu-Leng", vous croyez
que a mne vers la sagesse et l'Eveil ?
Si un seul souilleux de Daigotsu ou Fu-Leng avait atteint l'Illumination pour faire ce soit disant Tao, il n'y
aurait pas de Tao de Fu-Leng. Donc, a veut dire que le shurido n'est rien de plus qu'un tissu d'neries.
Contrle : se contrler, maitriser ses motions est une vertu. Mais un samurai est n pour servir.
Dtermination : Aller jusqu'au bout de ce que le devoir ou l'honneur demandent est une vertu. Mais utiliser cette
mme dtermination des fins propres, c'est comme utiliser un sabre pour faucher un champ.
Perspicacit : parfois l'honneur nous commande d'ignorer des choses embarrassantes. Ne pas le faire, peut faire
perdre la face autrui.
Connaissance : La connaissance de l'ennemi et du terrain est essentielle au gnral pour pouvoir gagner une
bataille. Mais un bon gnral saura choisir dans ses informations ce qu'il va dire ses troupes, et ce qu'il ne va pas
dire.

Force : la force n'est rien sans la compassion. Le samurai se doit de protger ceux qui sont plus faibles que lui.
Volont : non pas ma volont mais celle de mon seigneur.
Perfection : il est bon de tendre vers un idal. Celui du samurai est de faire, le mieux qu'il peut, toutes les taches
qu'il entreprend, si humbles soient-elles. Ainsi tend-il vers l'excellence. La vertu n'est pas dans l'objectif mais dans
le chemin parcouru.

Il s'agit de 7 Sombres Vertus "ngatives" qui sont les suivantes : Contrle / Savoir / Force / Comprhension /
Volont / Perfection.
La nouvelle ci-dessous (trouv sur le site AEG je crois), dcrit trs bien comment a marche :
Shiba Yoshimi stood stiffly in the courtyard, with a group of Scorpion to his right and a like group of Crane to his
left. I have agreed to adjudicate this duel, and everything is in order. Permissions have been granted and all
parties have acknowledged that it shall resolve the matter. None shall gainsay the victor nor belittle the loser. This
will be an honorable duel. Shall we agree that this will be to first blood? Yoshimi spoke hopefully.
Doji Saoris voice rang out clearly. To the death.
Bayushi Kaneos eyes gave away his surprise, but he said nothing. He merely nodded slightly.
Yoshimi did not try to hide his displeasure. So be it.
The Phoenix moved back, allowing Kaneo and Saori space for movement.
Once there were no ears to hear him other than his adversarys, Kaneo spoke. To the death, over a point of
negotiation? That seems a little excessive.
Saori said nothing.
Oh, that is how it will be then? I am no fool. I know that I am no match for you in a duel. A lethal duel over a trade
dispute? You may prevail here, daughter of Doji, but questions will be asked. The Dark Sword will demand
answers.
Kaneo was the first to move. Saori was the last.
As she flicked the blood from her katana, Saori heard Yoshimis pronouncement, without listening to the words.
Instead, her attention was fixed on Doji Choshi, who stood near the edge of the courtyard, with a slight smile on
her face.
Neither Crane saw the sparkle in the eye of the gaijin who watched from a doorway.
Well done, sister. Your skills have served our clan admirably today. Doji Choshi smiled as she spoke, but Saoris
only response was a glare. What is this? You seem angry with me.
That man did not have to die. His insult was not grave enough to warrant the same.
Choshi acted shocked. Why, Saori, do you feel that honor is something that comes in stages? He insulted both
your honor and the honor of your clan.
He was negotiating. Saori shook her head. This was a trade agreement. When he said that our offer was unfair,
he was merely looking for an opening for a counter-offer.
Choshis voice lowered. Yet you took offense.
Saoris head lowered. As an expediency. Once I bested him in the duel, he would have been unable to present his
counter-proposal; our terms would likely have been accepted.
Yet you imply I asked you to do something unacceptable, when it was your idea all along.
Saoris eyes flashed with anger. I would have beaten him without killing him.
Choshi looked thoughtful. Would you? Kaneo is a Scorpion. Do you really think he would not have found another
way to twist the agreement to his benefit? Now he cannot and we will have our agreement.
So a man dies over rice, and I am an assassin rather than a samurai.
It is not the first time someone died over rice, Saori-san. It will not be the last. You did your duty as a Crane. Do
not condemn yourself for that.
Saori nodded. Duty and honor.
Saori walked through the gardens at Nikesake. They were beautiful, though not as grand as the ones near her
home. Beauty helped her forget the ugliness associated with the courts. As she gazed into a still pool at the
reflection of herself she realized that on this night, beauty had a tough battle.
Ah, hello, Doji-sama.
The voice startled her out of her reverie. She recognized the odd accent immediately, even before the handsome
foreigner stepped into view.
Good evening, Captain Garen. I did not see you there.
I come here often, but I usually stay out of sight. I know that many come here to think and I did not want to
disturb you.
It is no bother, Captain. Some thoughts are better kept for different times.
Then come and join me. It would be my great honor to enjoy your company. Garen motioned to where two low
benches sat nestled among the flower bushes.
Thank you for the invitation. It would be my pleasure. Saori followed Garens hand and sat on one of the
benches. Garen followed and sat close, though without touching.
I saw your duel today. Garen saw Saori turn away slightly so he continued. You are very talented.
There was never any doubt that I would win. Kaneo was many things, but he was not a talented duelist.
Garen cocked his head. So why would he agree to the duel, if it meant his death?
It did not have to. The slight could have been avenged with first blood.
Garen read Saoris face for a moment and then said, Bushido did not allow that, yes?
The Crane looked back at Garen for the first time since he mentioned the duel. Bushido does not allow many
things. Yet other things it demands of you. What do you know of bushido?
Only what I have learned. I know of the virtues, which are also considered virtues where I come from. The

difference is, they are not the only virtues I was taught. Still, they are good ones, if not somewhat awkward at
times.
What do you mean by awkward?
Garen shrugged. You are told to live by all the tenants all the time, but sometimes they contradict each other.
There isnt anything unusual in that. Those are the decisions that make us who we are. It is just that you samurai
claim that you must follow all of bushido all of the time. I just dont see how that is possible,
Saori stiffened slightly. That is because you are not samurai.
True. Im not. Still, though, could you explain honesty and sincerity to me? How can you have one rule that tells
you that you must always be sincere, no matter what you are saying, while another one tells you to always tell the
truth? If you always tell the truth, why do you need to worry about sincerity? The truth is always sincere, no?
That is a simplistic way of looking at things.
Well, I am a simple man. Living for so long on a ship leads a body to look at things it a straightforward fashion.
The corners of Saoris mouth turned up a bit. Living as a samurai is not so simple.
Garen laughed. There is an understatement. But it is sure interesting to learn. You see, one of the other things we
value where I come from is knowledge. The more information you have, the more reasoned and reasonable your
choices will be. Knowledge is the key to wisdom, I was always taught.
There is merit in that. Knowledge is the basis of right thinking. Actions that are taken in ignorance can be very
destructive, even if well intentioned.
Exactly. Garen leaned forward. Would Kaneo have acted differently if he knew that you were going to ask for his
head? That is knowledge that he didnt have, and he clearly needed.
Saoris smile vanished. He is not the only one who would have acted differently if she trailed off. Knowledge
does you no good if what you know conflicts with your duty.
Ah, but it does. You did your duty today, but that duty only reared its head because you allowed it to, no? If you
had handled the incident with Kaneo differently, you would not have been asked to take the actions you clearly did
not agree with.
Saoris eyes widened. You show great presumption, Captain.
But am I wrong?
Saori thought for a moment before her mien softened. You are not wrong. You are quite observant, Garen-san. You
managed to see the situation and correctly read my thoughts. I see why you claim knowledge is so important.
Forewarned and forearmed and all that. That is more than just knowledge, though. I was also taught that being
insightful is a great virtue. Knowledge is just the facts. Being able to see the truth behind the facts is a whole
different thing.
So I see. Still these skills cannot trump bushido. I cannot fall back on knowledge and insight in the face of honor
and duty. There are certain things that a samurai cannot ignore.
Garen looked straight into her eyes. Like compassion? Courtesy?
She met his stare unflinchingly. These things are part of bushido.
Yet you showed little courtesy when you did not give him advance warning so he could prepare himself before the
duel.
You insult me, captain. I dont think you want to do that.
That is the last thing I want to do, believe me. I am no samurai. I am just pointing out that there was a conflict
between courtesy and duty. You had to make a choice and you did so. There is no shame in that. You are struggling
to adhere to a code rife with contradictions. Just like the problem with honesty and sincerity, there are conflicts
inherent in bushido and you must realize that or go mad. I am convinced that these conflicts are what lead to some
samurai turning to darkness. They became lost because they could find no answers within bushido.
I was taught all answers could be found in bushido. Saori looked at Garen but he just looked a little sad at her
pronouncement. But you have raised some interesting questions.
I would love to talk further, if you permit it.
Saori smiled. I may happen to find myself walking here tomorrow night at this time.
Garen positively beamed.
Saoris face brightened when she saw Garen waiting for her. He smiled and led her to the same benches from the
previous night. I understand that your negotiations went well today.
She nodded. Kaneos replacement had his hands tied. He could not say that our offer was not fair without
disputing the results of the duel yesterday. So he was courteous and sincere, as he agreed to a deal that he did not
want.
So your clan got its way, using honor as a tool.
Saori nodded. When honor is just a tool, I wonder whether it is still honor.
Garen shook his head. The real point is, was it honor that won the day? Or was it strength? In any conflict there is
a strong side and a weak side. You took the knowledge that you had, knowing that the Scorpion could not use their
one bargaining chip, and then used your position of strength to force them into an agreement.
I did not force them into anything.
You arranged for them to only have one choice. How is that not forcing them? Now dont think that I am claiming
you did anything wrong. Strength is an asset. You are better off being the strong party than the weak one, no?
Strength is every bit a virtue as knowledge or insight. Or honor or duty, for that matter.
So the strong must always triumph? What of compassion for the weak?
The strong can afford compassion. The reason you could not show compassion for Kaneo yesterday is that you
were not strong enough, or he was not weak enough. It is easy to show compassion to those who cannot hurt you.
Showing compassion to those who could defeat you? That is just madness.
That is bushido.
Except when it is not. That is what I am getting at. Garen looked around at his surroundings, trying to find a good
example. Here, look at this flower. Apply bushido to it.
Saori crinkled her forehead. What do you mean? It is just a thing.
Yet bushido is supposed to rule your every action. Tell me what bushido says about this flower.

It says nothing.
Garen shook his head. It has to say something. What can you tell me about it?
It is, uh, it is red. It has three leaves coming from beneath its petals.
Is it pretty?
Yes.
I agree. I like this flower very much. Is it perfect?
I guess. Why?
Garen smiled. You just answered your own question. You answered with sincerity, since you knew that is what I
wanted to hear. You did not answer honestly, however.
Saori frowned. Always back to honesty and sincerity. I acknowledge that they are hard to reconcile. But
Garen cut her off. Not hard. Impossible. Still, that is not the point I want to make here. I want to show you that
there are other virtues that are equally valuable as those of bushido. Look at this flower again. As you know, it is
not perfect. There is an imperfection on one of the petals. It is not so large as to stop it from being pretty, but it is
not perfect. Now look at this flower, next to it. Which is better?
Saori examined both flowers. This second one. It has all the same features, without the imperfections.
So, it is perfect, and perfect is better.
Yes.
So you acknowledge that perfection is better than merely good. Does that not make perfection a virtue to be
striven for?
Saori smiled. You are speaking to a Crane. We already know the value of perfection.
Really? I thought you lived by bushido. Where in its tenants do you strive for and demand perfection?
In all of them.
And Crane does this better than all others?
We believe so, yes.
Garen pursed his lips. So you would tell the Lion that the bushido they practice is imperfect and they are not
following the way of the samurai?
No, I would never do that. Their ways are different than ours, but they are not intrinsically wrong.
But, if they are different, how can both be perfect.
Saori did not answer.
I do not ask you to question anyones ability to follow bushido, just that perfection is a virtue on its own,
completely separate from the others, even as it works its way through them all. Perfection is an encompassing goal
that surrounds and envelops all other actions.
Saori smiled. Now you sound like a samurai.
Garen returned her smile. Thank you for the compliment. So, you have finished your negotiations with the
scorpion. Will you be heading home? I know that your lands face war.
Saoris face darkened. Yes. The Dragon continue their dishonorable assault.
Maybe it is isnt honor that they were thinking of when they attacked. I cannot speak for them, and I have no idea
their true motivations, but I know what most war is about.
What is that?
Land. He who controls the land, controls the world. Even a sea born person like me knows that. We just express it
differently.
Saori shrugged. I am not so sure.
Garen stared intently. But you do know. Whether the war is on the fields or in the court, it is still a war. When you
have to negotiate, what are you trying to do? Control the battlefield. Once you have that, the war is practically
won.
Of course. Every skilled courtier knows of the parallels between war and the court.
Right. So, what is the most important part of the battle?
Saoris eyes narrowed as she tried to see where Garen was leading her. Before the battle starts. Ensuring the
setting suits your purpose.
Garen nodded. Control. It is all control. You need to control the setting. You need to control your opponent. You
need to control yourself.
She returned his nod. All this is true.
Then is not control one of those virtues we were speaking of? Isnt it something to strive for? Strength and control
together can nearly assure your victory, no?
Saori shook her head. There is more to it than that.
Garen nodded vigorously. Of course there is. You also need the knowledge and understanding of the situation to
make sure the victory you are achieving is actually the one you want. If you know what is needed, know what the
outcome is going to be, know how it will benefit you, have the strength to overcome your opponent and control of
the situation you can overcome any obstacle. You will find the perfection that you have achieved in iaijutsu, in all
parts of life.
Saori looked at him and wonder. And that is all there is? You make it sound so easy.
It is, as long as you are blessed with two other virtues.
Saori leaned forward eagerly. And they are?
The will to act and the determination to see it through.
So, if I acknowledged these other virtues, outside of bushido, Saori mulled, how differently would things have
gone with Kaneo yesterday.
Garen shook his head. No differently at all, except that you wouldnt have needed Choshi to tell you what needed
to be done.
Saori stared. So what is changed? What is so special about these virtues if things dont change?
Garen smiled. I didnt say things wouldnt change. I said things would have gone no differently with Kaneo. Choshi
was right to ask you to kill him. You were right to do so; it was claiming that bushido allowed it that was the
mistake. Let us look at the situation again. By demanding the duel you showed the will to divert proceedings to
your own way. This gave you control over the negotiations. You had the knowledge of Kaneos abilities and insight

into how he and the Scorpion would react to the challenge.

You had the strength to defeat him and the determination to follow through with the plan. Perfect planning, perfect
execution, perfect results. The only thing that wasnt perfect-
Saori cut him off. Was me being upset by the whole thing.
Garen smiled grimly. You are only human, after all. Still, you showed weakness that the Scorpion could have
exploited. You are lucky that it was me who found you here, and not them. As it stands, the only people who know
your weakness are me and he trailed off and let Saori finish the thought.
And Choshi.
Correct.
So what should I do about that?
You have the answers. The question is what do they tell you?
Yes Saori-san? Can I help you? Doji Choshi looked up from the scrolls she was perusing.
If I can have just a moment of your time, Choshi-san. Choshis eyebrow shot up at Saoris tone, but she said
nothing.
Saori pulled up a chair opposite Choshi and sat before continuing. The negotiations were successful.
Of course. You played your part well, Saori-san. You should leave your reservations behind you.
Saori smirked. I have no reservations. I did the right thing. Kaneo was nothing more than an obstacle that needed
to be dealt with. It is something else that I am unhappy with.
Choshi cocked her eyebrow again. Which is?
You planned this and did not let me in on your plans. I was your tool. Nothing more.
I planned nothing until you challenged that fool Kaneo to a duel. I just took advantage of the opportunity.
While making sure that you were not exposed. If anything went wrong, I would have been the one who looked
impetuous and incompetent. You would have been free of any accusations.
Maybe so, but you now get the credit.
Credit for what? Saori snapped. No one considers me a skilled negotiator after this. They just think I am
dangerous with a blade.
Choshi smiled slightly. Is that such a bad reputation? We can make use of that.
Not we. I. I can make use of that. Starting now. From now on, you will not arrange for me to kill anyone. I am not
your personal assassin. If there is a reason to arrange someones death, you will bring the reasoning before me. I
will not act unless I know why I am acting. Do you understand?
Now Choshis voice hardened and raised in anger. You will do your duty, samurai!
Not as defined by you.
I am your superior!
You are no such thing. You are an equal who has used manipulation to get a good posting. I will not be
manipulated by you or anyone else. From now on, we are equals. If I agree that someone needs to be killed, I will
do it. You will do nothing to undermine my will. We will work together, under my terms, or our association will end.
Choshi scrambled for words, but the fear behind her eyes left no doubt that she did not have faith that such an
ending would go well for her.
Now that the matter has been cleared up, I think we will make a good team, Choshi-san. Do you not agree?

Rokugan ou la philosophie du Lampion, petit scarabe...

Combien de Grues faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Un seul, mais il lui faudra environ 70 ans, afin de perfectionner le geste.
Combien de Lions faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Quoi? un lampion ??? On chaaaaaaaaarge !
Combien de Scorpions faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Tu dconnes ou quoi ? on va pas remettre la lumire !
Combien de Crabes faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Fais-le toi-mme ! J'ai grave pas le temps, je poutre des Oni, connard ! La prochaine
question la con, c'est mon testsubo qui rpond, compris ?
Combien de Dragons faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Rflchis bien, n'est-ce pas plutt le lampion qui est en train de te changer ?
Combien de Mantes faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Nan mais vous dconnez ? vous croyez vraiment qu'on va s'occuper de votre
lampion ? On a dj pas de forteresse nous...
Combien de Phnix faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?

rponse : Aucun, merci. Isawa Tsuke a voulu rallumer le dernier qu'on a chang, et vlan, il a
crm la moiti du clan ! Alors bon, on garde notre petite bougie.
Combien de Licornes faut-il pour changer un lampion Rokugan ?
rponse : Aucun, j'arrive pas atteindre le lampion de mon cheval l.
-Ben descendez de cheval, pour une fois...
-Ca va pas non ?? descendre de cheval, pffff... Oh putain !! J'ai des jambes !
Akidai Mirumoto
Si celui qui dit du mal de moi savait exactement ce que je pense de lui, il en dirait bien
davantage