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Koka Ninpocho

By Yamada Futaro
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Koka Ninpocho is a ninja novel by Futaro Yamada, set in a mostly accurate historical setting.

Within the story, the ninjas possess extraordinary abilities, such as turning their hair into porcupine quills, which they launch as weapons.

The book blends historical elements with supernatural abilities and ninja techniques.

It is known for its unique and imaginative portrayal of ninja, and vivid descriptions of combat.

The story revolves around the conflict between two ninja clans, the Koga and the Iga, during the Keicho era.

Overall, the novel showcases the blend of historical and fantastical elements that characterize Futaro Yamada's work and has contributed to the popular image of ninjas in fiction.

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Mentioned by Robert Lamb as having written various ninja short stories that directly influenced the film 'Shinobi no Mono'.
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