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 ===== Shuriken ===== ===== Shuriken =====
  
-The term shuriken did not just refer to the well-known ninja's throwing stars. Shuriken was also used to denote any instrument or tool thrown by a ninja, such as knives or darts. [([[https://gizmodo.com/what-is-a-ninja-star-5637907|Gizmodo]])]+The term "shuriken" did not just refer to the well-known ninja's throwing stars. "Shuriken" was also used to denote any instrument or tool thrown by a ninja, such as knives or darts. [([[https://gizmodo.com/what-is-a-ninja-star-5637907|Gizmodo]])]
  
 ===== Iga And Koga ===== ===== Iga And Koga =====
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 ===== Mochizuki Chiyome ===== ===== Mochizuki Chiyome =====
  
-Mochizuki Chiyome was a well-known female ninja of her day. Chiyome is a well-known pop culture personality, having appeared in several video games, films, and other forms of media. [([[https://www.kageninjagear.com/female-ninja-mochizuki-chiyome/|Kage Ninja Gear]])]+Mochizuki Chiyome was a well-known female ninja of her day. Chiyome is a well-known pop culture personality, having appeared in several video games, films and other forms of media. [([[https://www.kageninjagear.com/female-ninja-mochizuki-chiyome/|Kage Ninja Gear]])]
  
 ===== Colored Rice ===== ===== Colored Rice =====
  
-Ninjas devised a technique for transmitting secret signals through colored rice. Each rice hue represented a distinct significance. [([[https://southfloridareporter.com/ninjas-created-a-system-passing-covert-messages-using-colored-rice/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_cl5mJoM3945KCKP.C8RoEaAtSZEVpIxCAO2zMLmKtKQ-1634274215-0-gqNtZGzNAlCjcnBszQi9|South Florida Reporter]])]+Ninjas devised a technique for transmitting secret messages through colored rice. Each rice hue represented a distinct significance. [([[https://southfloridareporter.com/ninjas-created-a-system-passing-covert-messages-using-colored-rice/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_cl5mJoM3945KCKP.C8RoEaAtSZEVpIxCAO2zMLmKtKQ-1634274215-0-gqNtZGzNAlCjcnBszQi9|South Florida Reporter]])]
  
 ===== Nekome-Jutsu ===== ===== Nekome-Jutsu =====
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 ===== Neko-Te ===== ===== Neko-Te =====
  
-Female ninjas would attach lethal metal nails on their fingertips. These razor-sharp weapons were known as neko-te, which translates as "cat hand".[([[http://theomnireview.blogspot.com/2011/12/neko-te.html|Omnireview]])]+Female ninjas would attach lethal metal nails to their fingertips. These razor-sharp weapons were known as neko-te, which translates as "cat hand." [([[http://theomnireview.blogspot.com/2011/12/neko-te.html|Omnireview]])]
  
 ===== Yatate ===== ===== Yatate =====
  
-A yatate is a tiny bamboo container used to store ink and writing tools. A yatate was not only useful for writing information, but also for hiding poison, needles, and other tiny weapons. [([[http://www.ninjaencyclopedia.com/weapon/yatate.html|Ninja Encyclopedia]])]+A yatate is a tiny bamboo container used to store ink and writing tools. A yatate was not only useful for writing information, but also for hiding poison, needles and other tiny weapons. [([[http://www.ninjaencyclopedia.com/weapon/yatate.html|Ninja Encyclopedia]])]
  
 ===== Cricket ===== ===== Cricket =====
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 ===== Covert Agent Or Mercenary ===== ===== Covert Agent Or Mercenary =====
  
-The ninja performed espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination, and guerilla warfare. Ninjas were often employed and had little loyalty. [([[https://traditionalkyoto.com/culture/ninja/|Traditional Kyoto]])]+The ninja performed espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination and guerilla warfare. Ninjas were often employed and had little loyalty. [([[https://traditionalkyoto.com/culture/ninja/|Traditional Kyoto]])]
  
 ===== Shinobi ===== ===== Shinobi =====
  
-The ninjas were commonly referred to as Shinobi, which translates to "covert agent," a term borrowed from the Japanese "to steal away" or "to hide".  [([[https://www.bujinkangreece.net/el/content/shinobi|bujinkangreece]])]+The ninjas were commonly referred to as Shinobi, which translates to "covert agent," a term borrowed from the Japanese "to steal away" or "to hide."  [([[https://www.bujinkangreece.net/el/content/shinobi|bujinkangreece]])]
  
 +===== Resourceful Weaponry =====
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 +Because ninjas concealed in plain sight, many ninja weapons were just adapted farming equipment. One example of an agricultural implement transformed into a ninja weapon is the sickle and chain. [([[https://kotaku.com/all-you-know-about-ninja-is-probably-wrong-5932403|Kotaku]])]
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