Seppuku associated with suicide of samurai wives. The term was introduced into English by Lafcadio Hearn in his "Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation", an understanding which has since been translated into Japanese. Joshua S. Mostow notes that Hearn misunderstood the term "jigai" to be the female equivalent of seppuku. The first recorded act of seppuku was performed by Minamoto no Yorimasa during the Battle of Uji in the year 1180. Seppuku was used by warriors to avoid falling into enemy hands, and to attenuate shame and avoid possible torture. Samurai could also be ordered by their "daimyō" (feudal lords) to carry
Samurai Warriors: Chronicles with expanded content. It features multiple story paths for the two protagonists, new events for returning characters, and a new competitive multiplayer mode akin to Challenge Mode. It also introduces three new characters: Munenori Yagyū, Naotora Ii, and Takatora Tōdō, all of whom would also be introduced to the main series starting on "Samurai Warriors 4". In addition, several characters from other games in the "Warriors" series make appearance as NPCs. The second, features new scenarios and systems as well as over 50 characters from "Samurai Warriors 4". It was released for the 3DS as well as the PlayStation Vita