What does one do when the warrior ethos calls someone to do something to express loyalty and gratitude... but the laws of the nation prohibit it? 

Daidouji has some thoughts in the final chapter of the Budoushoshinshu. In many ways this is the capstone to Daidouji's thoughts on what a warrior should do when there are no wars to be fought. 

Also, ghosts.

To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushoshinshu about disciplined martial arts training... go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email.

Image: Toyokuni "Ghost of Koheiji"