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==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Sengoku period]], the ninja were caught up in the [[Assassin-Templar War|ancient conflict]] between the [[Assassins]] and the [[Templars]] when they arrived in Japan through [[Portugal|Portuguese]] traders amidst the turmoil. While some, such as [[Hattori Hanzō]], aligned themselves with the Brotherhood, others chose the Templars, most notably [[Mochizuki Chiyome]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]</ref> | During the [[Sengoku period]], the ninja were caught up in the [[Assassin-Templar War|ancient conflict]] between the [[Assassins]] and the [[Templars]] when they arrived in Japan through [[Portugal|Portuguese]] traders amidst the turmoil. While some, such as [[Hattori Hanzō]], aligned themselves with the Brotherhood, others chose the Templars, most notably [[Mochizuki Chiyome]].<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]</ref> | ||
In 1725, ninja were employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] to serve under the Templar [[Shimazu Saito]] in [[Macau]]. Under her orders, they hunted the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] in pursuit of | In 1725, ninja were employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] to serve under the Templar [[Shimazu Saito]] in [[Macau]]. Under her orders, they hunted the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] in pursuit of a [[Hendrik's sea log|sea log]] containing information on the lost Khmer city of Angkor, believed to be an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|site]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> In addition to Japanese ninja, Saito also employed mixed-blood ninja not native to the mainland, 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 name="FT 20">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 20|Episode 20]]</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 Assassins. During the [[Boshin War]], another ninja 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> | [[File:ACFT - Japanese ninja deserting.png|left|thumb|250px|The two factions of Shimazu ninja in Macau]] | ||
The conflict between the Japanese ninja, led by [[Fuma Sukuna]], and Saito's faction soon escalated into a [[Shimazu clan civil war|civil war]], with members from both groups frequently clashing with each other on the streets of Macau.<ref name="FT 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 30|Episode 30]]</ref> The Shimazu civil war eventually culminated in the deaths of all of Saito's ninja followers,<ref name="FT 37">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> and the Templar forming a truce with Edward Kenway and joining his organization, the [[Zhang Wei Union]], to seek revenge on Sukuna and find Angkor.<ref name="FT 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39|Episode 39]]</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 Assassins. During the [[Boshin War]], another ninja 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> | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACFT - Shimazu Clan.png|Shimazu Saito with her ninja followers | |||
ACFT - Edward fighting Shimazu ninja.png|Two Shimazu ninja fighting Edward Kenway | |||
ACV Shinobi Pack Promo Image.png|The Shinobi Pack in ''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1stm}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 23 April 2024
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 Macau. Under her orders, they hunted the British Assassin Edward Kenway in pursuit of a sea log containing information on the lost Khmer city of Angkor, believed to be an Isu site.[4] In addition to Japanese ninja, Saito also employed mixed-blood ninja not native to the mainland, 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, led by Fuma Sukuna, and Saito's faction soon escalated into a civil war, with members from both groups frequently clashing with each other on the streets of Macau.[6] The Shimazu civil war eventually culminated in the deaths of all of Saito's ninja followers,[7] and the Templar forming a truce with Edward Kenway and joining his organization, the Zhang Wei Union, to seek revenge on Sukuna and find Angkor.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Gallery
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Shimazu Saito with her ninja followers -
Two Shimazu ninja fighting Edward Kenway -
The Shinobi Pack in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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: Forgotten Temple – Episode 37
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 39
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu – [citation needed]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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