Hello there. Welcome to Nekogal #3's guide to becoming something that everyone knows and most people love... A NINJA! Now, ninjas are really cool. They know how to fight, and they can pretty much defy gravity. But there's more to them than just kicking crap and hopping across rooves. Ninjas also have a code of honor, a society technique, and other things you'll learn here. So pay attention, and DO NOT KILL PEOPLE!

First, we're going over the basics. Rules, ettique, and fighting styles? All in good time, my dear friend. See, before you can walk, you have to crawl, and if you want to make it as a ninja, the first thing you should learn is the look. Different clans of ninja wear different colors, or different colored belts. For instance, I've seen pictures of ninjas wearing white, or green, but most will say black is the best way to go. This is because night is a ninja's best friend, and black helps them blend in as so.

There's also the part of disguises. If you're a ninja, this is pretty damn important, especially if what you're doing involves being a total sneak. Disguises will help, and if you need help, I'll provide a basic pack list here:

  • Two hats (a straw one to dress as an old lady and a modern one for a teenager)
  • An oxford shirt (very useful for everyday wear)
  • Slacks (for basically anything, really)
  • Skirts (sometimes you'll need to disguise as a girl)
  • Glasses (these work wonders, also, sunglasses are a plus)
  • Different wigs (different disguises need different hair! Nothing's worse than being recognized because of your hair.)

    Also, if you want, you can add watches and bracelets to the mix, too. But that's a basic list of supplies you'll want if your mission involves deception. Now, we have outfit and attire covered, so I bet you're waiting to move onto the fighting? Well, be patient, student. All things in good time. Before anyone goes hacking and slashing, you'd better learn how to discern friends or foe, or you'll be in serious trouble later. This is where ettiquet comes in. And to a certain someone (you know who you are), Ninjas DO have ettiquet. I don't care if one kills me for saying so. Ahem, anyway...

    Ninjas are honorable. That much we need to agree on. Despite what anyone tells you, being a ninja takes patience, a calm mind, and most importantly, discipline. If you don't have any of these, you can forget ninjas. It takes great patience to strike down a target at the right moment, a calm mind to strategize an attack in a war, and discipline to resist the urge to kill an enemy at any instance. Now, here's some rules to guide you to being a "good" ninja.

  • Always do what is right. Do not ever do anything that would disgrace you or your family.
  • Never strike down another clan member.
  • Never strike down an innocent life. Doing so will cause you to be removed from the clan, and your soul will feel guilty (unless you're a heartless jerk like Sigma).
  • Keep your cool. If something goes awry, don't freak out. Get out of the situation as calmly as possible.
  • Use your abilities wisely. Don't waste precious energy on the small things. If nothing else will work, powers are permitted.
  • Practice daily. Ninjas aren't ninjas overnight, and we all know that. Keep up a steady pace, and practice what you're worst at. You'll get better.
  • Get help. If you can't understand something, ask your sensei. Never go into something dangerous alone unless prompted.
  • Never steal or harm. People are people, plants are plants, and animals are animals. Have respect for life and property.
  • Get your rest. Training and missions take a lot out of anyone. Don't think you're Superman. Get some sleep, and if something explodes in your face, sleep it off.

    Those rules will surely help you find out if you're fit to be a ninja or not. Now, we have ettiquet and clothing down, so it's time for the part you really came here to see... WEAPON LISTINGS! And I don't blame you, either. Ninja weapons are by far some of the stealthiest, and possibly lightest weapons you'll ever come across. Now, before we go hacking stuff with a scimitar, you should know that there are two types of weapons that ninjas can use. There are weapons that hurt/kill things, and weapons that assist a ninja with stealth, speed, ect. Don't go snorting out your milk, because such weapons do exist. And I'll list them now.

    Weapons that Kill - Don't use these at home, kids!

  • Scimitar (the symbol of all ninja, and the official sword, too)
  • Shuriken (another symbol of a ninja, basically it's a 3, 4, or 5-pointed star)
  • Scrolls (don't laugh, because if you ever saw Sailor Moon, you know these things kick ass)
  • Origami (if it's sharp, why not?)
  • Knives, daggers, and short swords (various sizes for various things)
  • Certain kinds of Ninjitsu (such as aura attacks)
  • Their own fists (after all, if you gotta rough it...)

    Weapons that Assist - Johnny, get off the $%&@!! walls!

  • Nets (while they do trap stuff, they don't kill)
  • Ropes (these technically CAN kill, but they're used for climbing)
  • Cameras (if all else fails, why not blind your enemy?)
  • Certain OTHER Ninjitsu (such as boosting speed or cloning yourself. It doesn't kill but it's a big pain in the butt.)
  • Cardboard Cutout (in case you suck with Ninjitsu, you need at least one clone.)

    See the difference? Now, I know you're thinking "Sami, ALL weapons on there can kill if used correctly!" Well, just because they CAN kill, doesn't mean they were intended to. After all, ninjas try to avoid slaughter as much as possible. That's why we have penalties. Some ninjas go awry and decide that humanity stinks. Unlike pirates, this is unacceptable, and will be dealt with accordingly. Seeing as how YOU probably don't know what these penalties are, I've provided a list of what to expect... and to avoid if necessary.

  • Injury of bystander - This breaks the third rule of the ninja, which is to never strike down someone's life. Seeing as how the bystander was simply injured, not killed, you won't be executed. But you'll be sent to jail or fined $1500 for every person injured, depending on where you are and how skilled you are.
  • Death of bystander - This breaks most rules of the clan, and as stated before, doing such will result in removal from your clan and probable jailtime. If you killed someone famous, you will probably be executed too. To avoid this, either don't try to kill people or run away.
  • Death of clan member - This breaks possibly all laws of the ninja, and it has the worst penalty. Not only will you be removed, you'll also have a clan of angry ninjas and a group of cops on your heels. There's absolutely no way to hide if you kill a clan member, because ninjas are sneaky and can find anyone at any time.
  • Death of animal - If you thought killing a person was bad, this is actually considered worse. Ninjas respect nature and all animals in it, and killing an innocent critter will incite anger and show you have no respect for nature whatsoever. As with the above rule, there's no real way to hide if the clan leader decides that the squirrel you pinned with a shuriken was his best friend and he sends out Nurai the Knife Thrower to make you pay.
  • Loss of weaponry - Whether accidental or not, losing your weapons is a serious matter, because all ninjas need to be well equipped and their equipment is pretty expensive. Usually the penalty is a fine of however much the weapon costs, but if it was an accident, you may be reimburst if the clan leader likes you.
  • Loss of treasure - This is taken all too seriously and happens too often for any good. Ninjas love treasure, and sometimes what they take will be lethal if in the wrong hands. If anything with this nature is lost, you'd better run or pray that whatever you lost was small enough for no one else to see. The penalty can be as easy as washing the dishing to as bad as death.

    Thankfully, with the exception of the last two, these "accidents" don't happen often. And if they had, they were killed by only the finest ninjas on the planet. And thankfully, most of these crimes were done on television.