2(Smoke signals, flags, etc.)Gathering informationNinja would use a variety of means to infiltrate enemy camps, climbing stone walls, hiding below floors or above ceilings, or disguising themselves as enemy soldiers in order to gather information or steal documents.Maps made for important tools in strategizing. Ninja would count their steps or use beans to measure distances, closely examining their surroundings to create more accurate maps.MemorizationRelaying InformationDisguisesNinjutsu was created to allow ninja to infiltrate enemy nations and encampments to collect information to bring back to their lords. Most ninjutsu was used not for combat, but for avoiding it altogether. Ninja placed great importance on a mindset known as "Seishin," or "true heart," which drove them to use their abilities only for their lord. They did not use ninjutsu for their own desire or gain.Operating properly,with a deep respectfor one's lord(Set fire, destruction, etc.)(Night attacks, etc.)Fire Skills ReconDivinationNever using one's abilitiesfor one's own desires(Sleep potion, poisons, etc.)Gaining the advantageVanishingTechniquesMedicineConversational SkillsRidding the mind of doubtsand ill thoughts and usingone's abilities to aid one's lordA narrow view of ninjutsuA wider view of ninjutsuHidingIn order to stay out of sight and avoid danger, ninja were skilled in methods of concealing themselves. They would hide in an instant when someone let their guard down, confusing enemies into thinking they had vanished into thin air.Utilizing AnimalsNinja would not only use dogs to help with tracking, but toss snakes to create a commotion or sneak in cats to lower the enemy's guard as well. They would even tame enemy guard dogs so they would not bark.EscapingThe most important thing for ninja was to get out alive with the information they acquired. They would use caltrops to slow pursuers, throw clouds of dust to blind them, and do whatever it took to get away.IntelMap-makingDisturbanceCausing confusionDisguiseIn order to avoid suspicion, ninja would dress as mountain hermits, monks, and people from a range of lifestyles. They would even learn performing arts, how to apply makeup, and how to imitate voices. Some would even feign illness in order to lower the enemy's guard.PlotSeishin - "True Heart"SneakingAmbushingNinja would set up traps on the road and lure enemies in, set trip wires for horses, capture enemy generals, and steal important messages being sent, too.Relaying InformationNinja used a variety of methods to protect secrets, including using forms of speech only their companions could understand or written correspondence that used ciphers.Practical Ninja Skill ExamplesWhat is Ninjutsu?
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