The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual--a
comprehensive guide to the arts of the ninja, including espionage,
warfare, assassination, and more
In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information
from the ninja clans of Iga--regarded to be the homeland of the
ninja--and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as The
Bansenhukai, Fujibayashi's book has now been translated into English by
the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the
'bible' of ninjutsu, the arts of the ninja.
The Book of Ninja begins with an in-depth introduction to the history
of Fujibayashi's scripture. The teachings themselves, appealingly
rendered in this translation, then take us into the secrets of guerrilla
warfare and espionage. We learn how to become the ultimate spy, whether
through a network of spies or by hiding in plain sight. Through the
stealth and concealment tactics of night-time infiltration, through
weapon and tool building skills, and through mission planning, we can
learn much both about warfare and about adopting the right mindset for
tackling our own inner and outer enemies. Adding to the mix for the
spycraft lover, there are sections on capturing criminals, performing
night raids, making secret codes and signs, and even techniques for
predicting the weather, and using an esoteric Buddhist system of
divination. An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, The Book
of Ninja is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate
classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.
