(This post is based on the article of the same name from the official wiki.)
Have you ever browsed the #NJSLYR tag, saw the NinSatsu writing style that the 'heads use, and thought something like "I want to write like this!" or "Tatsujin!"?
This page is filled with instructions for such newbie-heads.
(Even though he's acting all high and mighty, the author of this page is a newbie, too. Sugoi-experienced 'heads, do feel free to edit it!)
Let's emphasize the Mappou-like cyberpunk depiction of Japan.
The future of electronic networks covering the whole world and cybernetic technology being commonplace. Space colonization is but a childrish dream. The people live in gray megalo-cities, escaping to cyber-space night after night. Mega-corporations exceed government in power, controlling the nation from behind the scenes. This is Neo-Saitama. The heart of secluded country of Japan. And, in this Mappou-like era, the legendary ninjas, who are considered to be nothing but fairy-tales, start to emerge from the shadows...
(From "Merry Christmas Neo-Saitama" #1)
A single attack without an aisatsu is allowed as long as the opponent is not aware of your presence.
In other words, the basic rule is "Ambush needs no aisatsu".
However, when both parties are aware of each other, ignoring the aisatsu is considered shitsurei.
Attacking during the aisatsu is considered sugoi shitsurei.
Let's keep this in mind.
"Doomo, pleased to meet you. I am Ninja Slayer." The one who took the initiative and bowed first is Ninja Slayer.
(From "Machine Of Vengeance" #2)
Delivering an attack is "YEEART!", receiving one is "GWAAH!" or "NAAA!".
Since this is so easy to understand, it becomes much easier to picture the fight's flow.
"YEEART!" Ninja Slayer throws a spinning kick, akin to breakdance! "GWAAH!" Dominant loses his footing and is launched in the air! "YEEART!" Ninja Slayer goes after him while rising up!
(From "Back In Black" #5)
Let's always add [○○=san] to the other person's name.
The Japanese always value good manners. That's the basics of basics.
#KOKESI:NAGAMU: What's the score for today? ／／／
#KOKESI:SATOU: Mine is 6, while Nagamu=san's is 4. The next one is yours. ／／／
(From "Killzone Sumotori" #1)
Copy And Paste! Copy And Paste! Copy And Paste!
This technique is often used by Gatarou Man=san, catching the attention of 'heads with its overwhelming sense of speed and groove.
"ZAKKENNAKORAA!" "YEEART!" "GWAAH!" "ZAKKENNAKORAA!" "YEEART!" "GWAAH!" "ZAKKENNAKORAA!" "YEEART!" "GWAAH!" "ZAKKENNAKORAA!" "YEEART!" "GWAAH!" "ZAKKENNAKORAA!" "YEEART!" "GWAAH!"
(From "Last Girl Standing" #6)
In the NinSatsu world, most kotowaza proverbs come from Miyamoto Masashi, while history mostly comes from Records Of Ancient Matters. Let's always mention the source.
Ginichi lost before the fight has even started. Surely, it is right after a miserable situation like this that Miyamoto Masashi has written his "Sumotori has no need to step in the Dohyou Ring in the presence of an enemy" kotowaza.
(From "Kickout The Ninja Motherfucker" #5)
Seeing the high-speed ninja combat, even the narrator is excited! Ooh, gouranga!
Gouranga! Behold Ninja Slayer's sheer cloudless rage! Armadillo has brought this rage of Ninja Slayer upon himself... That is, indeed... Ingaoho!
(From "And You Will Know Him By The Trail Of Ninja" #2)
Last Instruction: [No Original, No Kotodama]
It might be obvious, but reading the original Ninja Slayer novels is the easiest way to learn when it is appropriate to use the kotodama key words. If you read enough of it, surely your karate will grow, as well. And so, karadanikiwotsuketene!
[Example]
As Yuan Ts'an was crossing the lush forest with only waning moonlight illuminating his way, a single feral tiger has jumped out of the brush.
The tiger, to Yuan Ts'an's surprise, has turned back right after jumping out, hiding in the brush once again.
Only a human voice, quietly repeating "That was quite close", could be heard from the brush.
Yuan Ts'an has recognized that voice, having heard it before.
"That voice, my friend, Li Cheng, is that you?"
As Yuan Ts'an and Li Cheng have passed the palace examination in the same year, they were the most intimate of friends despite Li Cheng's lack of any.
Yuan Ts'an's mild personality and Li Cheng's stern exterior have managed to coexist without conflicting with each other.
For a little while, the voice from the brush gave no response. Only quiet sound resembling crying could be heard.
In time, the voice replied. "Indeed, I am Li Cheng of the Longxi County."
Forgetting the fear, Yuan Ts'an got off the horse, approaching the brush with delight of meeting an old friend. The reason why he won't leave the brush escapes him.
It is Li Cheng's voice that explains it to him.
That he is no longer the man he was.
Source: "The Moon Over the Mountain", by Atsushi Nakajima.
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([Previously, on Ninja Slayer] Ensan is a wrathful gumshoe of Neo-Saitama Police Department. Although he is known to his colleagues as a mild-mannered person, this day is different.
His shift was supposed to end after he arrests the illegal biker gang.
However, a robo-mappo of Omura Industries goes berserk, shooting a few bikers and Ensan's colleagues.)
The mornings in Neo-Saitama are dark. The black rainclouds polluted by heavy metals completely block both sunlight and moonlight.
As unspeakable rage rumbles within Ensan's heart, his body wrapped in acid-resistant trench coat, he walks down an especially dirty alley.
"GRRRRR!" As he reached the middle of the alley, a tiger-like creature suddenly jumps out from the left side road! "GRRRRR!" "AIE!?"
Namusan! Ensan stays on guard while cursing his own carelessness, jumping back while screaming in fear! "AIEEE! Nande!? Bio-lion nande!?"
The offender that jumped out with shinkansen-like speed looks at Ensan for a moment, and jumps again, disappearing in the right side road!
"Aieee..." Still on his buttocks, Ensan takes out his gumshoe gun, preparing for a second attack. However, it does not come. No... Not even the silhouette can be seen.
Ensan stands up, careful of the side road the offender disappeared in. This time, he aims his gumshoe gun properly and bravely shouts! "Hey! Who's there!"
And then... Ooh, in the dimly lit alley, a whisper akin to that of a cornered racoon can be heard. "That was close." Ensan thinks he knows the owner of that voice! "It cannot be, that voice... Is that you, Richou=san?" Richou is an old friend of his who took part in the Center Test tournament and became a kachigumi salaryman. Although he had rough disposition at times, the kind Ensan managed to become friends with him.
"Aieee... Namu-Amida-Butsu..." The growl-like crying. And then. "Doomo, Ensan=san. Indeed, I am Richou."
Gouranga! Just as Ensan thought, that voice belongs to Richou and no one else!
"Doomo, Richou=san. I am Ensan." As joy from the unexpected meeting takes fear's place, Ensan returns the aisatsu. "What's the matter? Why don't you come out?"
"I cannot. No, I should not." "Nande?" "Because I have become a ninja..."
("Haiku In Lunatic Street" #1: The End. To be continued in #2)
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