Wikipedia states that, “The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations. The ninja, using covert methods of waging war, were contrasted with the samurai, who had strict rules about honor and combat.”
I have met a Ninja.
Espionage – I think that the Ninja I met was born with this. Always had a knack for naturally being around just to listen to everything I had to say. It is almost a crime to call it espionage in its purest form but it is still espionage. Always absorbing my ever word. This leads me to the next trait.
Sabotage – Hands down, all in, the best trait of the Ninja I know. It’s almost as if there are 47 throwing stars and 17 daggers flying at you at once. Just when you thought you had things under wraps, this Ninja I know would uncover and still (pause for effect) can uncover.
Infiltration – Worst trait of this Ninja. Due to bone structure and choice of Ninja apparel, it caused the Ninja I know to struggle in this arena. Nevertheless, through force or, like the above, sabotage, this Ninja would find a way.
Assassination – This Ninja I know can kill with a look. I almost have been killed like 18 times before the Ninja somehow stopped it. This Ninja uses the above tactics and moves in for the kill with ease.
The thing I learned about this Ninja is that this Ninja is the most loyal and put together person I know. Always in the proper Ninja wear and always sticking to the “Ninja guns” (side note – Ninja’s don’t have guns, they have cool things like throwing stars (side-side note, notice I don’t say Chinese throwing stars? You racist throwing star people out there need to get a grip!) and Ninja swords, and other things that are way cooler than guns. Regardless, this Ninja is always there when you need the Ninja.
I think in a lot of ways I must be the proverbial Samurai in this case. Always sticking to rules and codes of conduct that I have enforced upon myself and others. Unlike the Ninja I know, I’m reluctant to break them even if it is the right time and place to break them. Loyalty to rules and codes can be detrimental if you cannot manage the loyalty.
The Ninja I know is probably listening and watching me type. I do think I’m lucky to have met the Ninja.
Even though I had to grow up with her.
Pete.
