A Real Ninja Clan Explained

sugurunyan

May 26, 2025

A Real Ninja Clan Explained

The Fuma clan was a ninja organization serving the Hojo family—the most powerful Sengoku daimyo in the Kanto region—around the 16th century. Rather than operating chiefly as undercover intelligence agents, the Fuma functioned more like an armed unit skilled at slipping through the night to launch surprise raids on enemy camps and throw their foes into disarray. Some historians even argue that its members were closer to lawless brigands, repeatedly pillaging and stealing.

On one occasion during a battle, after the Fuma’s night attack had run its course, a small band of enemy soldiers tried to slip into the Fuma ranks to launch a counterstrike. But the Fuma had a prearranged recognition system—at their leader’s signal, every man would either sit or stand—and the infiltrators were immediately spotted and beheaded. This episode shows that the Fuma were not mere ruffian bandits but a highly disciplined, professional fighting force.

The Hojo family itself had prospered for five generations over roughly a century before being destroyed by Toyotomi’s Siege of Odawara. With the fall of the Hojo, the Fuma descended into banditry and, it is said, were eventually captured and executed by the Tokugawa shogunate.

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A Real Ninja Clan Explained

The Fuma clan was a ninja organization serving the Hojo family—the most powerful Sengoku daimyo in the Kanto region—around the 16th century.

Rather than operating chiefly as undercover intelligence agents, the Fuma functioned more like an armed unit skilled at slipping through the night to launch surprise raids on enemy camps and throw their foes into disarray.

Some historians even argue that its members were closer to lawless brigands, repeatedly pillaging and stealing.

On one occasion during a battle, after the Fuma’s night attack had run its course, a small band of enemy soldiers tried to slip into the Fuma ranks to launch a counterstrike.

But the Fuma had a prearranged recognition system—at their leader’s signal, every man would either sit or stand—and the infiltrators were immediately spotted and beheaded.

This episode shows that the Fuma were not mere ruffian bandits but a highly disciplined, professional fighting force.

The Hojo family itself had prospered for five generations over roughly a century before being destroyed by Toyotomi’s Siege of Odawara.

With the fall of the Hojo, the Fuma descended into banditry and, it is said, were eventually captured and executed by the Tokugawa shogunate.

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This is a clear and engaging write-up that’s easy to follow. The story is interesting and well told, with just a few small tweaks that could make it flow even more smoothly. Overall, it’s a really well-done piece!
これはわかりやすくて興味深い記事で、読みやすいです。ストーリーもよく語られていて、引き込まれました。ほんの少しだけ微調整すれば、もっとスムーズに読めると思います。全体的に、本当に素晴らしい記事です！

sugurunyan

May 29, 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!

cmorrow1

A Real Ninja Clan Explained

The Fuma clan was a ninja organization serving the Hojo family—the most powerful Sengoku daimyo in the Kanto region—around the 16th century.

Some historians even argue that its members were closer to lawless brigands, repeatedly pillaging and stealing.

On one occasion during a battle, after the Fuma’s night attack had run its course, a small band of enemy soldiers tried to slip into the Fuma ranks to launch a counterstrike.

But the Fuma had a prearranged recognition system—at their leader’s signal, every man would either sit or stand—and the infiltrators were immediately spotted and beheaded.

This sentene is fine, but feels a little awkward with the hyphens. It would probably be more natural to break this up into multiple sentences.

This episode shows that the Fuma were not mere ruffian bandits but a highly disciplined, professional fighting force.

The Hojo family itself had prospered for five generations over roughly a century before being destroyed by Toyotomi’s Siege of Odawara.

With the fall of the Hojo, the Fuma descended into banditry and, it is said, were eventually captured and executed by the Tokugawa shogunate.

sugurunyan

May 27, 2025

Thank you for your corrections!

The Fuma clan was a ninja organization serving the Hojo family—the most powerful Sengoku daimyo in the Kanto region—around the sixteenth century.

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A Real Ninja Clan Explained