In some ways, yes. It has been convenient to continue fighting in the manner they taught me. I believe to give someone death is and always should be done with grace and respect... such as the situation allows, of course. On the battlefield one does what one must, it is not the same.

I also believe it is usually best to live in the moment, to take pleasure when life is good because it will end quickly.

I have departed from other aspects of their philosophy, however. Of course, should any Crows come through the gates, they would surely argue that to depart can only be done at the end of their blades.