Grass Ninja

Biodata

Background / History

After the Second Shinobi World War, Grass Ninja brought orphaned children to a village orphanage. At age five, the children were tested for cultivation talent; those who qualified could be selected for ninja academy training 1 2.

Appearance

Grass Ninja are identified by forehead protectors bearing an M-shaped symbol. A group arriving with Captain Hirokawa Shin wore green flak jackets 60.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Yang Ming’s rise: Grass Ninja initially treat the young Yang Ming with disbelief, but village leaders and subordinates come to address him as “Lord Yuexia” after witnessing his strength 37 48.
• Karin’s pursuit: Grass Ninja pursue Karin after she leaves a medical squad. One recognizes Yang Ming and stops another from attacking him 66.
• Kusagakure’s destruction: After the village is devastated and its leadership killed, a Grass Ninja tells Yang Ming what happened. He then announces Yang Ming’s return to the other survivors, giving them hope that he will seek justice for the Kingdom of Grass 261 262.
• Rebuilding: Under Chizuru Koichi’s leadership, the Grass Ninja begin to prosper. Former orphanage children Jin Cou and Guan Shang have become qualified members 358.

Notable Quotes

“Lord Yuexia Ming has returned. He is going to seek justice for the Grass Shadow, for our Daimyō, for the entire Land of Grass!” 261