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The book dispels the image of the ninja as a magical assassin or a supernatural trickster. Instead, the Shoninki portrays the shinobi as a highly trained professional in intelligence gathering. The text emphasizes psychology, observation, and patience over combat skills.
Purchasing the physical volume ensures access to high-quality reproductions of the original Japanese scrolls, charts, and diagrams included in the Natori Ryu lineage documents.
: Defines what a ninja truly is and the specific equipment required for a mission.
The Shoninki is remarkable because it is one of only three major surviving ninja scrolls, alongside the Bansenshukai and the Ninpiden . The document is structured into several sections: a preface, three main scrolls, and an epilogue. It covers a wide range of practical topics, including: