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Is ninja the same as assassin?
A ninja had two main roles: as an assassin & as a spy to gather intelligence. A ninja, then, had two main roles: as an assassin and as a spy to gather intelligence on enemy movements and plans. In order to make sure ninjas within a group were who they should be passwords were used at random.
Does ninja mean hired assassin?
The ninja were stealth soldiers and mercenaries hired mostly by daimyōs. Their primary roles were those of espionage and sabotage, although assassinations were also attributed to ninja.
Is Batman a ninja?
Yes, as Ra’s Al Ghul trained him, and Batman uses a lot of ninja techniques, like hiding in shadows, being silent, etc., so he is a ninja.
Did Joker lose his memory ninja?
The Red Hood locates the Joker and Harley, but Batman discovers they lost their memories from the explosion and are living as farmers. The Joker reveals to Batman that as farmers, he and Harley planted special flowers that triggered their memories back once they bloomed.
What is the difference between a ninja and a professional assassin?
The Ninja traditionally uses a Ninja-To, or ninja sword. The professional assassin uses whatever means works and is familiar to the assassin. You are not going to ask a professional sniper assassin to get up and close to use a garrote. It makes no sense.
Were Ninjas really that smart?
So the assassin’s and the ninja’s tactics were smart. But dont get it twisted: ninja were well trained in bladed weapons and hand-to-hand/unarmed combat and had excellent aim when they used those blow darts. They weren’t weak or stupid. People always view ninjas are honorable warriors.
Is Ninja a samurai or a ninja?
Ninja could be Samurai. Some of the most famous Ninja were samurai. So that gives them Katana, Spear and longbow training. Ninja take this. Aren’t they essentially the same thing?
Can ninjas use guns?
Ninjas were the political spies of feudal Japan. They spied on warlords for other warlords. Assassination was rarely an objective. If a ninja got into a sword fight, he wasn’t doing his job correctly. Ninjas functioned from the 11th century, well into the 15 century. There are documented instances of ninjas using guns.