The World of Kung-Fu 5.4: Ninja - Revision history

103.73.84.223 at 12:13, 20 June 2017

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	I just wanted a rest after training was done. / To go dance on the floor in the round.		I just wanted a rest after training was done. / To go dance on the floor in the round.

	I just needed some fun/ To go dance on the floor in the round.		I just needed some fun / To go dance on the floor in the round.

	I kept my eye out for Ninja there, cause they’re everywhere.		I kept my eye out for Ninja there, cause they’re everywhere.

Greg 1 at 05:26, 25 April 2017

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	'''Ninja Relations'''		'''Ninja Relations'''

	The Ninja clans keep themselves aloof from the Kung Fu wars, which suits the Wulin just fine, since they do not trust the Ninja. Vigilantes, raised on martial arts films, are more likely to think that Ninja are really cool.		The Ninja clans keep themselves aloof from the Kung Fu wars, which suits the Wulin just fine, since they do not trust the Ninja.2 Vigilantes, raised on martial arts films, are more likely to think that Ninja are really cool.

	The Five Venoms competes ferociously with the Ninja clans, proclaiming that they, and not Ninja, are the greatest mercenary assassins. The Maniac Warrior Empire, like the Vigilantes, is prone to thinking that Ninja are cool, and are often keen to work alongside them. Wushu is postponing acting to destroy the Ninja until they have broken the power of the Five Venoms. The Ninja seem to be not very concerned about Wushu, who they don’t believe can find and defeat them.		The Five Venoms competes ferociously with the Ninja clans, proclaiming that they, and not Ninja, are the greatest mercenary assassins. The Maniac Warrior Empire, like the Vigilantes, is prone to thinking that Ninja are cool, and are often keen to work alongside them. Wushu is postponing acting to destroy the Ninja until they have broken the power of the Five Venoms. The Ninja seem to be not very concerned about Wushu, who they don’t believe can find and defeat them.
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	'''Footnotes'''		'''Footnotes'''


	1. Fear of being hunted by the legendary assassins is a common phobia among martial artists. The anxiety is captured in Beetle Style’s song “Nowhere Man”, from Wheel of Reincarnation (1964).		1. Fear of being hunted by the legendary assassins is a common phobia among martial artists. The anxiety is captured in Beetle Style’s song “Nowhere Man”, from Wheel of Reincarnation (1964).
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	I did use Shattering Palm. / But I didn’t mean her harm.		I did use Shattering Palm. / But I didn’t mean her harm.


			2. Historically, Ninja were sent into China on missions on many occasions. At the battle of Qiang Castle (1487), a Ninja twice broke into the rebel castle through the drainage system and opened the gate to the attacking Ming army. On the first occasion, she was driven out by Crane mercenaries hired by the rebel baron, but the mercenaries subsequently fled from a Wing Chun team looking to bring them to justice for their many killings. The battle is commemorated in the poem “Sneaky Cheeky Ninja” (Xu Zhimo, 1488).

			Cheeky sneaky Ninja climbed up the waterspout.

			Along came the Crane and drove the Ninja out.

			Out came Wing Chun and drove away the Crane.

			And Cheeky Sneaky Ninja climbed up the spout again.

Greg 1 at 05:23, 25 April 2017

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	Sometimes, even Ninja get an attack of conscience and defect from their clan, either going Ronin or becoming a Vigilante. Such Ninja typically remain mysterious and secretive, for reasons only a Ninja can truly understand. Many retain a sense of loyalty to their old clan. Even Ninja who remain with their clan sometimes happen to being sent on missions that pit them against the forces of evil. A Ninja could be sent on any mission, and Ninja instructed to strike against the Five Venoms, Laughing Devils, Maniac Warrior Empire, or Wushu may well want to make common cause with local Ronin, Vigilantes or Wing Chun faction allies. Ninja missions often make no sense to outsiders, which means that Ninja can easily be up to anything. If acting on clan orders, Ninja agents themselves may not understand the point of what they are doing.		Sometimes, even Ninja get an attack of conscience and defect from their clan, either going Ronin or becoming a Vigilante. Such Ninja typically remain mysterious and secretive, for reasons only a Ninja can truly understand. Many retain a sense of loyalty to their old clan. Even Ninja who remain with their clan sometimes happen to being sent on missions that pit them against the forces of evil. A Ninja could be sent on any mission, and Ninja instructed to strike against the Five Venoms, Laughing Devils, Maniac Warrior Empire, or Wushu may well want to make common cause with local Ronin, Vigilantes or Wing Chun faction allies. Ninja missions often make no sense to outsiders, which means that Ninja can easily be up to anything. If acting on clan orders, Ninja agents themselves may not understand the point of what they are doing.


	''“Cant type ROFW''		''“Cant type ROFW''

Greg 1 at 05:23, 25 April 2017

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	“A man walks into a psychiatrist’s office and says, ‘You have to help me, doctor! I think I’m a ninja!”, and the psychiatrist says, “I’m sorry. I can’t see you right now.”—Karateka joke.		''“A man walks into a psychiatrist’s office and says, ‘You have to help me, doctor! I think I’m a ninja!”, and the psychiatrist says, “I’m sorry. I can’t see you right now.”—Karateka joke.''

Greg 1 at 05:22, 25 April 2017

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	[[File:Ninja 3.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left~~\|alt text~~]]		[[File:Ninja 3.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left]]

Greg 1 at 05:22, 25 April 2017

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 Everyone knows that the Ninja are the legendary silent assassins of Japan, bound by their own strange code of honor. Yet the secret world of the Ninja remains a mystery, even to the wisest of Shaolin and most cunning of Five Venoms. A Ninja on assignment could be doing anything that that someone might want to pay a Ninja to do, which is to say, anything at all. However, hiring a Ninja is not easy and generally requires contacts in the Yakuza.
-The Ninja are made up of independent clans. Most Ninja are born into the job, though the Ninja also recruit promising orphan children, sending them to Japan for training. Ninja are not permitted to quit, and defecting is a dishonor to one’s clan. Rogue Ninja can expect to be hunted for the rest of their lives—by Ninja!  Known Ninja clans include Ghost, Mist, Moon, Shadow and Snow, all headquartered in Japan. These clans sometimes cooperate and sometimes fight, and are frequently working at cross-purposes.
+The Ninja are made up of independent clans. Most Ninja are born into the job, though the Ninja also recruit promising orphan children, sending them to Japan for training. Ninja are not permitted to quit, and defecting is a dishonor to one’s clan. Rogue Ninja can expect to be hunted for the rest of their lives—''by Ninja!''1 Known Ninja clans include Ghost, Mist, Moon, Shadow and Snow, all headquartered in Japan. These clans sometimes cooperate and sometimes fight, and are frequently working at cross-purposes.
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 Just as Ninja can be sent on missions that happen to serve the forces of good, they can be sent on missions that happen to serve the forces of evil. A Ninja could easily be sent against Wulin or Vigilante groups, or against virtuous individuals that a Wulin or Vigilante group feels bound to protect. The Venoms and Wushu are unlikely to hire Ninja, preferring to rely on their own assassins. On the other hand, Laughing Devils and Warrior Empire gangs might hire anyone to do anything, as might any rich and well-connected criminal. Alternatively, the Ninja’s own clan might want them to assassinate or otherwise strike against a good guy for some mysterious reason known only to Ninja.

Greg 1 at 23:48, 24 April 2017

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	''Spiral crimson to the grass. ''		''Spiral crimson to the grass. ''
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	The Ninja’s revenge.”—anonymous Haiku, Ashikaga Shogunate, 16th century.''		''The Ninja’s revenge.”—anonymous Haiku, Ashikaga Shogunate, 16th century.''


	Just as Ninja can be sent on missions that happen to serve the forces of good, they can be sent on missions that happen to serve the forces of evil. A Ninja could easily be sent against Wulin or Vigilante groups, or against virtuous individuals that a Wulin or Vigilante group feels bound to protect. The Venoms and Wushu are unlikely to hire Ninja, preferring to rely on their own assassins. On the other hand, Laughing Devils and Warrior Empire gangs might hire anyone to do anything, as might any rich and well-connected criminal. Alternatively, the Ninja’s own clan might want them to assassinate or otherwise strike against a good guy for some mysterious reason known only to Ninja.		Just as Ninja can be sent on missions that happen to serve the forces of good, they can be sent on missions that happen to serve the forces of evil. A Ninja could easily be sent against Wulin or Vigilante groups, or against virtuous individuals that a Wulin or Vigilante group feels bound to protect. The Venoms and Wushu are unlikely to hire Ninja, preferring to rely on their own assassins. On the other hand, Laughing Devils and Warrior Empire gangs might hire anyone to do anything, as might any rich and well-connected criminal. Alternatively, the Ninja’s own clan might want them to assassinate or otherwise strike against a good guy for some mysterious reason known only to Ninja.

Greg 1 at 23:26, 24 April 2017

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	[[File:Ninja 3.jpg\|~~500px~~\|thumb\|left\|alt text]]		[[File:Ninja 3.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|alt text]]

Greg 1 at 23:26, 24 April 2017

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Greg 1 at 23:26, 24 April 2017

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	'''Ninja as Villains'''		'''Ninja as Villains'''


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	''“A thousand petals''		''“A thousand petals''