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Mystic Art:
         Master: “Soranotabi” The ability to fly is gained
         through much training, concentration and sacrifice.
         This skill can be used to perform many tasks includ-
         ing escaping and traversing obstacles.
         Weapon Options:
         Relationships With Other Groups

         Musuko No Sento No- Enemy  Sanzo- Neutral
         Katsunoka- Neutral              Takashiro- Neutral
         Kurai Hitokage-Neutral          Tominogoshi- Enemy
         Kushihara- Enemy                Nakatashi- Neutral

         Yakama- Neutral
         Musuko No Sento No= Enemy
            The Musuko No Sento No are the enemy of the
         Uchitori Ninja Clan because the Musuko No Sento
         No scoff at the efforts of the Uchitori.  Ever insulting
         them saying the Uchitori are “kids playing ninja”, the   Beginner
         Uchitori have grown to have a deep distain for the        Beginner level students have rare responsibilities
         disrespectful members of the most hated dojo in all    outside of duties of maintenance at the compound.
         of Japan.  To gain retribution from the disrespect re-
   C     ceived, the Uchitori often target the Musuko No Sen-   Rarely, beginner students are requested to join on
   h                                                            missions where large forces are required.  These stu-
   a     to No dojo, stealing valuable resources from them      dents are used for espionage or gathering other infor-
   p     and intentionally leaving the Birds of Flight Mon-
   t     dokoro behind as a reminder.                           mation about the size of the forces the more seasoned
   e                                                            students will face.
         Kushihara= Enemy                                       Intermediate
   r
            The complicated relationship between the               Near the end of the intermediate curriculum (1st
         Uchitori and Kushihara is as old and complex as the    Degree Black Belt) the student may become a guard
         differences between the philosophies that created the   of a building of choice on the compound.  This re-
         ninja and samurai schools of thought.  During the      quires the ninja to have quite a reputation in the dis-
         early formation of both groups several missions in-    trict or nation of Japan (Points of Renown totaling
         volved the two fighting from opposing ends of a mis-   500,500). Should a building be already guarded the
         sion.  The series of conflicts, assassinations, digres-  “Anchisukiru no Kotai” tournament will begin where
         sions, and clashes have created a long standing rival-  the Head Elder will devise a contest of some sort to
         ry where neither member of the opposing group is       determine who is the fitting champion of a building.
         safe when enemy paths cross.
                                                                Advanced
         Tominogoshi= Enemy
                                                                   Achieving the advanced rank is the true sign of
            The Uchitori Ninja Clan understands how the         acceptance for the Uchitori Ninja student.  Advanced
         Tominogoshi view them through the same lens used       ninja  may plan their own missions, select and lead
         to cast judgment upon other ninja clans of Japan.      their own forces using Intermediate level ninja in the
         Often the Uchitori Ninja Clan will try to showcase     name of the Uchitori to move the clan’s mission for-
         how they also are trying to change the world through   ward.  Most of these missions must be in the direc-
         their work to form an alliance with the Tominogoshi,   tion of eradicating the human trafficking of young
         however, because they do not adhere to the traditions   boys and girls and training them to become ninja.
         of the warrior such an alliance can not be formed.
         The label of “enemy” is a loose description in that the   Expert
         Uchitori must remember to remain ever defensive in        Expert level students are considered masters and
         the face of Tominogoshi members.  The Uchitori,        are invited to give their input when decisions are be-
         however, feel that the Tominogoshi could become a      ing made.  Expert level students are also responsible
         neutral group should they ever open their eyes to the   for teaching all ranks of students, and continuing
         mission of the ninja clan.                             their training of Mystic Arts.  Exemplary students are
                                                                able to become Head Elders for their dedication to
                                                                the Uchitori Ninja Clan.

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