Bushido is commonly translated as "ways of the warriors". This is the most misrepresented propaganda used by” karate” academies that has no absolute understanding of this word or its history.
Historically, The code of the Bushido was for the Samurai to have an absolute acceptance of Death not life. Bushido's virtues are not about about being soft, compassionate and respectfull. The Samurai trains in the art of war thus the ultimate objective is to kill and to die with honor.
The Samurai did not have the time to think about world peace or respect for others. They have a duty to their lords. To protect and to conquer the enemy. The code of bushido also requires the follower to commit to the ritual seppuku when he dishonors himself or his retainers.
Unless you can follow the code to the letter and its original intent. You have rights to call yourself a true follower of the Bushido code. However, if you choose preached this code based on your personal convoluted and misguided understanding and interpretation of “bushido as the kinder and gentler version. Please do history a favor and don’t call what you think you know as “Bushido”.
