Many of the weapons used by the ninja were derived from their need for stealth and speed. Although they did use traditional

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weapons, such as swords and daggers, the ninja also employed an arsenal of other devices designed to stun, delay, distract, and—of course—to kill their enemies. They were masters in the use of gunpowder, which they utilized to create smoke screens, burning projectiles, and even landmines. Many of their weapons had multiple uses and were easily concealed. For example, the throwing star also known as the “shuriken” (small, handheld blades) were usually thrown at the enemy to cause minor injuries and create a distraction, but they could also be used in the hand, to gouge and slash.

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Ninjas were specially trained Japanese mercenaries that executed assassinations and espionage and scouting missions. Interest in ninjas has increased in recent years with movies like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (more…)

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