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A '''ninja''' (忍者) or '''shinobi''' (忍び) was a covert agent in feudal [[Japan]]. The skills of a ninja included espionage, deception, and surprise attacks. Ninja originated from the {{wiki|Iga Province|Iga}} and {{wiki|Koga Province|Koga}} provinces. They used the covert methods of irregular warfare to accomplish tasks, much to the disgust of the [[samurai]]. Despite this, some ninja were samurai that undertook special missions for their vassals. The ninja proper made their appearance in the 15th century, as specially trained spies and mercenaries.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Ninja}}</ref> Female ninja were also known as ''{{wiki|Kunoichi|kunoichi}}''.<ref>{{WP|Kunoichi}}</ref> | A '''ninja''' (忍者) or '''shinobi''' (忍び) was a covert agent in feudal [[Japan]]. The skills of a ninja included espionage, deception, and surprise attacks. Ninja originated from the {{wiki|Iga Province|Iga}} and {{wiki|Koga Province|Koga}} provinces. They used the covert methods of irregular warfare to accomplish tasks, much to the disgust of the [[samurai]]. Despite this, some ninja were samurai that undertook special missions for their vassals. The ninja proper made their appearance in the 15th century, as specially trained spies and mercenaries.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Ninja}}</ref> Female ninja were also known as ''{{wiki|Kunoichi|kunoichi}}''.<ref>{{WP|Kunoichi}}</ref> | ||
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In 1725, ninja were employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] to serve under the Templar [[Shimazu Saito]] in [[Macau|Portuguese Macau]]. Under her orders, they hunted the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] in pursuit of a log documenting a [[Angkor|lost city]] of the [[Khmer Empire]] belonging to the [[Isu]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> | In 1725, ninja were employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] to serve under the Templar [[Shimazu Saito]] in [[Macau|Portuguese Macau]]. Under her orders, they hunted the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] in pursuit of a log documenting a [[Angkor|lost city]] of the [[Khmer Empire]] belonging to the [[Isu]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> In addition to Japanese ninja, Saito also employed ninja native to the [[Qing dynasty|Qing Empire]], but this infuriated the Japanese, who were already displeased with having to obey Saito due to her mixed heritage, and they ultimately deserted, forming their own faction.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 20|Episode 20]]</ref> The conflict between the Japanese ninja and Saito's faction eventually escalated into a civil war, with members from both groups frequently clashing with each other on the streets of Macau.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'']] - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 30|Episode 30]]</ref> | ||
The ''shinobi'' arts remained integral to the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Japanese Brotherhood]] into the 19th century. For instance, the noblewoman [[Shiba Atsuko]] was trained as a ''shinobi'' by the Japanese | The ''shinobi'' arts remained integral to the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Japanese Brotherhood]] into the 19th century. For instance, the noblewoman [[Shiba Atsuko]] was trained as a ''shinobi'' by the Japanese Assassins. During the [[Boshin War]], another ninja Assassin, [[Issa (Assassin)|Issa]], was assigned a mission to [[assassination|assassinate]] [[United Kingdom|British]] Consul [[Harry Parkes]], but he was killed by a Templar, [[William Lloyd]]. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu]]'' – {{Cite|Chapter(s) needed}}</ref> | ||
By the 21st century, ninja had entered into the imagination of popular culture. In 2020, the Assassin [[Layla Hassan]] modified her [[Animus]] while reliving the [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] of the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] to include a digital model of an [[Shinobi Pack|armor pack]] stylized after ninja attire and weaponry.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | By the 21st century, ninja had entered into the imagination of popular culture. In 2020, the Assassin [[Layla Hassan]] modified her [[Animus]] while reliving the [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] of the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] to include a digital model of an [[Shinobi Pack|armor pack]] stylized after ninja attire and weaponry.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
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A ninja (忍者) or shinobi (忍び) was a covert agent in feudal Japan. The skills of a ninja included espionage, deception, and surprise attacks. Ninja originated from the Iga and Koga provinces. They used the covert methods of irregular warfare to accomplish tasks, much to the disgust of the samurai. Despite this, some ninja were samurai that undertook special missions for their vassals. The ninja proper made their appearance in the 15th century, as specially trained spies and mercenaries.[1] Female ninja were also known as kunoichi.[2]
History
During the Sengoku period, the ninja were caught up in the ancient conflict between the Assassins and the Templars when they arrived in Japan through Portuguese traders amidst the turmoil. While some, such as Hattori Hanzō, aligned themselves with the Brotherhood, others chose the Templars, most notably Mochizuki Chiyome.[3]
In 1725, ninja were employed by the Shimazu clan to serve under the Templar Shimazu Saito in Portuguese Macau. Under her orders, they hunted the British Assassin Edward Kenway in pursuit of a log documenting a lost city of the Khmer Empire belonging to the Isu.[4] In addition to Japanese ninja, Saito also employed ninja native to the Qing Empire, but this infuriated the Japanese, who were already displeased with having to obey Saito due to her mixed heritage, and they ultimately deserted, forming their own faction.[5] The conflict between the Japanese ninja and Saito's faction eventually escalated into a civil war, with members from both groups frequently clashing with each other on the streets of Macau.[6]
The shinobi arts remained integral to the Japanese Brotherhood into the 19th century. For instance, the noblewoman Shiba Atsuko was trained as a shinobi by the Japanese Assassins. During the Boshin War, another ninja Assassin, Issa, was assigned a mission to assassinate British Consul Harry Parkes, but he was killed by a Templar, William Lloyd. [7]
By the 21st century, ninja had entered into the imagination of popular culture. In 2020, the Assassin Layla Hassan modified her Animus while reliving the genetic memories of the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir to include a digital model of an armor pack stylized after ninja attire and weaponry.[8]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (Helix Armor Pack)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
References
- ↑
Ninja on Wikipedia
- ↑ Kunoichi on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 20
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 30
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu – [citation needed]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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