Seppuku by a tight field dressing, and then perish, bringing about a dramatic end. Some samurai chose to perform a considerably more taxing form of seppuku known as "jūmonji giri" (十文字切り, "cross-shaped cut"), in which there is no kaishakunin to put a quick end to the samurai's suffering. It involves a second and more painful vertical cut on the belly. A samurai performing "jūmonji giri" was expected to bear his suffering quietly until he bleeds to death, passing away with his hands over his face. Female ritual suicide (incorrectly referred to in some English sources as jigai), was practiced by the
Samurai Warriors 3 released on December 9, 2009. The game features three expansions/ports that either add new contents or expand on gameplay mechanics of the game. Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends is the first expansion of the game, released for the Wii in Japan on February 10, 2011. The game introduces two new modes, the "Original Career" mode which allows the opportunity to create original scenarios by completing missions and acquiring gold to increase the player's abilities and strength, as well as the series staple "Challenge" mode that has three challenges of varying objectives. It also adds new weapons, items, two new difficulty