In the Ninth Year of that.

So nomened Enpo Era.

In 1681.

A Waxing Moon so began. Those

 

beginnings of such an Autumn. As colors

there so touched Japan. Landscapes

well as. As well

 

Katsuda so such began. Much so Writ. Thus

 

 

A Civil Servant of Kishu Domain/Province.

 

Scribe

Katsuda Kakyūsai Yōshin;

Providentially began too. To so Writ

This Report for His.

Superiors. Admin.;.. 正忍記

 

A Compilation. The

Shoninki. Ninja

Manual. Manually So

Writ

Of Yore. A Ninja Manual.

In 1681.

Listing Outs therein. Their Arts

Of Ninjutsu. Explained

 

Those Ways of The Ninja. Means

Bys a 3rd Gen. Ninja. Grand Master

 

Natori Sanjurō Masazumi

 

 

 

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of Natori-Ryu Clan/Lineage.

Of Shin-Kusunoki-Ryu.

The Kishū Ninjutsu School. Of Yore

Back Then.

Within 3 Scrolls.

39 Chapters.

 

The Ways. Means

discussed. So Writ. Aboves

Translated

as Belows. So Shows.

 

 

 

♦ Shoninki Shokan : The First Scroll ♦

 

• ♦ Shoninki Jo : Shoninki;

1.The Preface/2.Intro./3.Foreword: Katsuda.

Listings Compiled By N.S. Masazumi.

 

♦ Tōryū Shoninki : School’s History, Tradition and Lineage.

♦ Shinobi no Tsuwamono no Shina : Categories/Types of Ninja.

♦ Ichiryū no Shidai : Practical Guiding Principles.

♦ Shinobi Detachi Jno Narai : Preparations For Tasks/Activities.

♦ Shiranu Sanro no Narai : Basic Mountain/Country Knowledge.

♦ Yomichi no Koto : Ways Of Walking/Traveling At Night.

♦ Kinjuku Tori Hairu Narai : Ways Of Entering Target Areas/Housing.

♦ Korō no Michi no Narai : Observations/Teachings Of Wolves/Foxes.

♦ Gyūba no Tsutae no Koto : Observations/Teachings Of Oxen/Horses.

♦ Guji Keimon no Narai : Info Gathering esp. Temples/Sanctuaries/Communal Sites.

♦ Henge no Ron : Ways Of Changing Appearance/Disguise.

♦ Jinchū Shinobu Toki no Narai : Ways Of Infiltration esp. Enemy Troops.

♦ Mizudori no Kangae : Observations/Teachings Of Water Birds.

♦ Shinobi Hairu Jibun no Koto : Ways Of Seeking Opportune Moments.

♦ Yo Ashai no Narai : Observations/Teachings Of Quadruped Animals.

♦ Futari Shinobi no Koto : Ways For Two Ninja Working Together.

♦ Sannin Shinobi no Koto : Ways For Three Ninja Working Together.

 

 

♦ Shoninki Chukan : The Middle (2nd) Scroll ♦

 

♦ Tendō Chidō no Narai : Principles/Doctrine Of Heaven and Earth.

♦ Taka Koe Hikiki ni Hairu no Narai : Ways Of High and Low Ground.

♦ Shinobi ni Iro o Kaeru to iu Narai : Ways Of Gaining An All Round POV.

♦ Teku Fusegi to iu Narai : Self-Protective Ways To Stay In The Background.

♦ Dainin ni Nerawarezaru Mitshuho no Mamori : Sowing Discord and Dismay.

♦ Kikage no Daiji : Ways Of Trees and Shadows.

♦ Koto o Magirakasu no Narai : Laying False Trails, Clues.

♦ Hito ni ri o Tsukusa Suru Narai no Koto : Ways To Gain Confidence/True Intentions.

♦ Ninsō o Shiru Koto : Discerning An Individuals Character.

♦ Mottai ni Santei Aru Koto : The Three Zones. Higher, Mid, Lower.

 

 

 

♦ Shoninki Gekan : The (3rd), Final Scroll ♦

 

♦ Goku Hiden : History, Lore Of The School.

♦ Mumon no Isseki : Understanding Hidden Intentions/Maintaining Attention.

♦ Hito o Yaburazaru no Narai : Applying Individual Approaches To Individuals.

♦ Shinsō no Koto : Understanding Emotional States.

♦ Dori to Rikō to Shirubeki Koto : Differentiating Knowledge, Emotions, Opinion, Principles.

♦ Kokoro no Osame ri ni Ateru Koto : Controlling Your Heart, Emotions, Opinion… Intended Task.

♦ Mukei Benzetsu : Ways To Encourage Free Speaking/Conversational Skills.

♦ Rijutsuhō : The Arts Of Letting Go/Surprise/One Mind+Body.

 

• ♦ Shoninki Okusho : The Shoninki Afterword/Inscription,.. S.N.Heisaemon via W. Rokurōsaemon. On The First Day Of The Second Moon In The Third Year Of The Kanpo Era. 1743.

 

 

 

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