Answer: Very
Unlike the Samurai the Ninja were villagers and followers of Mikkyo and indigenous Japanese and Chinese spiritual beliefs. Since they had little official backing from the officialdom of the time their motto was similar to the British SBS Special forces "Through strength and Guile". Psychological warfare and magick were used extensively, and their combat style was very different from the warrior class.
_________________________
Ian - Pagan Editor
"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."
"With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world. "
Dalai Lama
My Blog: 
Previous Topic
Index