The Shinobi Nanabake are the “Seven Disguises of the Ninja” which are found in the Shoninki.  The Shoninki is a famous ninja text written in 1681 by Natori Masatake of Kishu. Natori Masatake says that with these seven disguises, a ninja could blend into their surroundings in order to infiltrate and gather information.

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The Shoninki (Secret Account of Ninjutsu) consists of three volumes detailing Natori-ryu Ninjutsu. In the Budo Ryu Kai, we use the term “Shinobi Nanabake” when talking about these seven specific disguises that was written within the Shoninki text.

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SHINOBI ROKUGU

(01) Kumuso (Zen Monk)

(02) Shukke (Buddhist Monk)

(03) Yamabushi (Mountain Ascetic)

(04) Shonin (Merchant)

(05) Hokashi (Entertainer)

(06) Sarugaku (Actor)

(07) Tsune-no-Kata (Normal Look)