ninja
...side of the scabbard were two poisonous blades for throwing. Underneath the hand guard were shurikens or stars which were also used for throwing to the enemy. The hand guard could also be used as a stepping stool. They thrust the blade into the ground and stepped on the hand guard to reach or to jump into the roof. The handle of the sword had a hidden compartment in which was stored a dagger dipped in poison. The handle could also be used as a hammer to pound an enemy if the blade were held properly. The sword was not usually used for cutting or slicing an opponent but for stabbing because it was not very sharp. Its tip was very sharp and dipped in poison which was good for killing Ninjas got four sharp pointed hooks held together by a wood, which they wore on the palm of their hands that could be used to help them climb the tree or walls and also for scratching opponents. Their shoes were not slippery and untraceable because they left unrecognizable footprints. They also had ropes and sashes used for rappelling down walls and webbing on trees to rest. Ninjas were much trained naturalists. Ninjas knew what time it was simply by looking at the cat’s eyes. Ninjas were also like a sailor who uses the stars to navigate at night. At daytime they had two ways of determining north and south. One was by looking at the growth rings of a stump of a tree. The rings became narrower and closer together as they approach North and wider and further apart as they approach South. Another more accurate way of determining direction was by the use of the sun and 3 sticks, which are now used by scouts and military personnel. Ninjas found water by observing ants or crickets and recognizing plants that live near water. They could distinguish edible, medicinal and poisonous plants. They used poisons to kill an enemy. Poison could be extracted from various animals and insects. It could also be made from mixing plants and herbs. It is less mess and more accurate. Ninjas trained and studied their body to perform deadly attacks. Ninjas were very competent hand-to-hand fighters. They knew where and how to hit to paralyze or eve kill when needed. Not only did they study the art of fighting but they studied the human body as well. Ninjas could kill a person with one blow by exploiting the weaknesses of the body. They were also good in grappling. They trained themselves to escape in any form of bodily locks. They were very flexible. Ninjas kne...