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{{Short description|Legendary ninja master (c. 1503–1569)}} |
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{{nihongo|'''Katō Danzō'''|加藤段蔵}} a noted ninja master during the time of the [[Sengoku period]] (16th century) of Japan. Danzō had also regularly been known as {{nihongo|''Flying Katō''|飛び加藤|Tobi Katō}}. Danzō's first known genjutsu performance was when he had performed the trick of swallowing a cow in front of a rather large crowd of people. When a certain man amongst the crowd had seen through Danzō's genjutsu trick, Danzō compensated for this by sowing many moonflower seeds within the ground. After the seeds had hit the ground, they had immediately began to sprout, in which vines and buds grew out of the flower, leading to its bloom. It is said that the flowers were over seventy centimeters in width, which had led to the crowd's astonishment. For unknown reasons, the certain man who had seen through Danzō's trick ended up having his body split into two sections after falling to the ground which made a large noise. The famed [[Uesugi Kenshin]] had heard of Danzō's reputation, which had led for him to invite Danzō to his prime castle. Danzō had claimed to Kenshin that his genjutsu abilities had known no bounds and that he could accomplish anything with his powers. Kenshin then tested Danzō's abilities by challenging him to sneak into a certain castle and to retrieve one of his vassal's prized long sword. Guards were employed within every post, along with lights to eliminate the darkness, and to even let loose dogs. However, Danzō had performed don kenjutsu and donjinjutsu to appear before Lord Kenshin with the long sword. |
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{{nihongo|'''Katō Danzō'''|加藤 段蔵||{{circa|1503}} – 1569}} was a famed 16th century [[ninja]] master during the [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]] who was also known as {{nihongo|''flying Katō''|飛び加藤|Tobi Katō}}.<ref>[[Masaaki Hatsumi]], Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions, p. 35</ref> |
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Kenshin then had believed that Danzō would be a very useful ally if he were to become one of his vassals. Kenshin soon realized that Danzō would be no more than a beast who was useful when chains were attached, but would become as ferocious as a freed beast if the chains were to be broken. Kenshin had then ordered for Danzō's execution. After Danzō had been completely surrounded by Kenshin's soldiers, he said, "''Now, everyone, I would like to show you something amazing''". Danzō produced a large gourd and appeared to pour [[sake]] into a cup. Twenty dolls came out of the gourd and began to dance. The amusing dancing of the dolls captivated the vassal's attention, and Danzō seized the chance to escape. After this, Danzō decided to visit the famed [[Takeda Shingen]], the nemesis of Kenshin. Just like Kenshin however, Shingen had declared Danzō as a very dangerous illusionist, and he was to be executed. Many believe that Danzō was either shot repeatedly or decapitated. |
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== Biography == |
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There are many versions of his story and many mysteries surround him. According to the legend he practiced sorcery, performing amazing feats such as swallowing a bull in front of the crowd of over 20 people; his alias comes from his alleged ability to fly.<ref>Hiromitsu Kuroi, ''More Secrets of the Ninja: Their Training, Tools and Techniques'', p. 94</ref> Some researchers believe his reported magical arts were illusion as a type of group [[hypnosis]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.kanawa.com/japan/figure7.html |title=Heroes in the Civil War Era |access-date=2007-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114134346/http://www2.kanawa.com/japan/figure7.html |archive-date=2007-11-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, this belief has never been proven to be the case and therefore is only considered to be a possibility. His date of birth and death are unknown. |
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''Essence of Ninjutsu'' |
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According to several chronicles during the Edo period, the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]] had heard of Danzō's reputation, which had led for him to invite Danzō to his prime castle. Kenshin decided to test Danzō's abilities by challenging him to sneak into a certain castle and to retrieve a prized [[naginata]] (a sword in another version of this story) from one of his retainers, [[Naoe Kanetsugu]]. Danzō infiltrated Kanetsugu's heavily guarded castle and not only succeeded in stealing the naginata, but also captured a young servant girl. Kenshin then realized that Danzō would be a very useful ally and took him into his service. However, Kanetsugu plotted to kill Danzō (according to another version it was Kenshin himself who ordered his death, perceiving him to be too skillful and thus dangerous), forcing him to try to defect to [[Takeda Shingen]], Kenshin's rival. Suspecting Danzō to be a double agent, Shingen however ordered him to be killed.<ref>Joel Levy, ''Ninja: The Shadow Warrior'', pp. 171–172</ref> Danzō was captured by Takeda's men and executed through [[decapitation]]. |
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== In popular culture == |
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Katō Danzō makes a prominent appearance in the manga series ''[[Path of the Assassin]]'', where he is known as Kite Katō, a fearsome shugenja and nearly unrivaled shinobi. He also appears in a minor role in the video game. |
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''[[Samurai Warriors 2]]'' as a fire ninja bodyguard In the manga and anime series. |
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[[zh:加藤段藏]] |
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''[[Naruto]]'', there is a character with the name "Danzō" who leads a secretive covert ops team ROOT and another character called Dan has the surname "Katō". |
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On October 24, 2014, Makai Syojyo Ken held a [[professional wrestling]] event, where several wrestlers performed as historical figures and a wrestler better known as [[Psycho (wrestler)|Psycho]] performed as Katō Danzō.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11943609372.html|script-title=ja:【結果】魔界錬闘会10・24新木場|date=2014-10-25|access-date=2014-10-25|work=Ringstars|publisher=[[Ameba (website)|Ameba]]|language=ja}}</ref> |
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#In the manga series, "Hanzo no Mon," or "[[Path of the Assassin]]" as it's known in the west, by Kazuo Koike/Goseki Kojima, Katō Danzō makes a prominent appearance. He is known as "Kite Katō," a fearsome shugenja and nearly unrivaled shinobi. |
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#http://www2.kanawa.com/japan/figure7.html#Danzō |
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A female, [[Karakuri puppet]] version of Katō Danzō also appears in the mobile game [[Fate/Grand Order]] as an Assassin class servant. |
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In [[Nioh 2]], he appears as a wandering ninja hired by [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi|Tokichiro]] to train the protagonist. |
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== References == |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100629012624/http://wayofninja.com/2009/10/kato-danzo-the-ninja-illusionist/ Kato Danzo, The Ninja Illusionist | Way Of Ninja] |
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Latest revision as of 03:09, 19 November 2024
Katō Danzō (加藤 段蔵, c. 1503 – 1569) was a famed 16th century ninja master during the Sengoku period Japan who was also known as flying Katō (飛び加藤, Tobi Katō).[1]
Biography
[edit]There are many versions of his story and many mysteries surround him. According to the legend he practiced sorcery, performing amazing feats such as swallowing a bull in front of the crowd of over 20 people; his alias comes from his alleged ability to fly.[2] Some researchers believe his reported magical arts were illusion as a type of group hypnosis.[3] However, this belief has never been proven to be the case and therefore is only considered to be a possibility. His date of birth and death are unknown.
According to several chronicles during the Edo period, the daimyō Uesugi Kenshin had heard of Danzō's reputation, which had led for him to invite Danzō to his prime castle. Kenshin decided to test Danzō's abilities by challenging him to sneak into a certain castle and to retrieve a prized naginata (a sword in another version of this story) from one of his retainers, Naoe Kanetsugu. Danzō infiltrated Kanetsugu's heavily guarded castle and not only succeeded in stealing the naginata, but also captured a young servant girl. Kenshin then realized that Danzō would be a very useful ally and took him into his service. However, Kanetsugu plotted to kill Danzō (according to another version it was Kenshin himself who ordered his death, perceiving him to be too skillful and thus dangerous), forcing him to try to defect to Takeda Shingen, Kenshin's rival. Suspecting Danzō to be a double agent, Shingen however ordered him to be killed.[4] Danzō was captured by Takeda's men and executed through decapitation.
In popular culture
[edit]Katō Danzō makes a prominent appearance in the manga series Path of the Assassin, where he is known as Kite Katō, a fearsome shugenja and nearly unrivaled shinobi. He also appears in a minor role in the video game.
Samurai Warriors 2 as a fire ninja bodyguard In the manga and anime series.
Naruto, there is a character with the name "Danzō" who leads a secretive covert ops team ROOT and another character called Dan has the surname "Katō".
On October 24, 2014, Makai Syojyo Ken held a professional wrestling event, where several wrestlers performed as historical figures and a wrestler better known as Psycho performed as Katō Danzō.[5]
A female, Karakuri puppet version of Katō Danzō also appears in the mobile game Fate/Grand Order as an Assassin class servant.
In Nioh 2, he appears as a wandering ninja hired by Tokichiro to train the protagonist.
References
[edit]- ^ Masaaki Hatsumi, Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions, p. 35
- ^ Hiromitsu Kuroi, More Secrets of the Ninja: Their Training, Tools and Techniques, p. 94
- ^ "Heroes in the Civil War Era". Archived from the original on 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2007-10-27.
- ^ Joel Levy, Ninja: The Shadow Warrior, pp. 171–172
- ^ 【結果】魔界錬闘会10・24新木場. Ringstars (in Japanese). Ameba. 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2014-10-25.