Post by Hattori Hanzo on Jun 3, 2006 0:07:32 GMT -5
Name: Hattori Hanzo
Age No age is available as he is often covered when seen and he doesn't tell anyone.
Hair Is never seen as his ninjitsu outfit is always on.
Eyes His eyes are a piercing brown/Hazel color that seem to blend in with his surroundings no matter what.
Height 5'6
Weight 135
Physical Description
Hanzo is just barley shorter than the average human due to his decsendency. He is also relativly light as it only helps with the stealth he needs on a constant basis.
Legend/History
Legend: In legend, Hanzo Hattori is known as a superhuman ninja warrior. It was said that he could sit behind a hand-held fan, bow, and then suddenly disappear, only to reappear in the next room. He was also master of the art of using a rope to capture an enemy who sneaked up behind him as he sat in seiza posture. He was renowned as an "other-worldly" warrior, capable of psychokinesis and psychomancy. He could discern clairvoyantly the plans and strength of an enemy army.
A well-known story is told about Hanzo and Ieyasu Tokugawa, then the future shogun of Japan. The general was fond of the martial arts, and was a sharpshooter, a master swordsman, and an excellent swimmer himself. One day in his twenty-fifth or twenty-sixth year, when he was living in Mikawa, he grabbed Hanzo Hattori by the scruff of the neck, dragged him to a river, and pulled him underwater. While Hanzo continued to calmly hold his breath, Ieyasu had to break the surface, gasping for air. He crawled ashore, pale and exhausted. "How long can a ninja stay underwater?" he asked. "One or two days, Lord. However long you request," replied Hanzo, who then dived beneath the water. Several hours passed and there was still no sign of him. leyasu became worried. He and his retainers began calling Hanzo's name. Then Hanzo rose to the surface with bursting air bubbles. He was not out of breath, but smiling. He handed leyasu something, and the general let out a cry of surprise. It was the short sword he had put on after dressing on shore.
"I was not beneath the water all the time," Hanzo proudly told his astounded listeners. "After diving beneath the water, I swam ashore, hid behind a rock, and napped. When I was called, I dove underwater and surfaced. I apologize for taking your short sword, Lord, but this is ninjutsu." leyasu was deeply impressed.
History: To be added by regina....add in the fact he was a famour sword maker whose swords could cut a god should they walk before him.
Age No age is available as he is often covered when seen and he doesn't tell anyone.
Hair Is never seen as his ninjitsu outfit is always on.
Eyes His eyes are a piercing brown/Hazel color that seem to blend in with his surroundings no matter what.
Height 5'6
Weight 135
Physical Description
Hanzo is just barley shorter than the average human due to his decsendency. He is also relativly light as it only helps with the stealth he needs on a constant basis.
Legend/History
Legend: In legend, Hanzo Hattori is known as a superhuman ninja warrior. It was said that he could sit behind a hand-held fan, bow, and then suddenly disappear, only to reappear in the next room. He was also master of the art of using a rope to capture an enemy who sneaked up behind him as he sat in seiza posture. He was renowned as an "other-worldly" warrior, capable of psychokinesis and psychomancy. He could discern clairvoyantly the plans and strength of an enemy army.
A well-known story is told about Hanzo and Ieyasu Tokugawa, then the future shogun of Japan. The general was fond of the martial arts, and was a sharpshooter, a master swordsman, and an excellent swimmer himself. One day in his twenty-fifth or twenty-sixth year, when he was living in Mikawa, he grabbed Hanzo Hattori by the scruff of the neck, dragged him to a river, and pulled him underwater. While Hanzo continued to calmly hold his breath, Ieyasu had to break the surface, gasping for air. He crawled ashore, pale and exhausted. "How long can a ninja stay underwater?" he asked. "One or two days, Lord. However long you request," replied Hanzo, who then dived beneath the water. Several hours passed and there was still no sign of him. leyasu became worried. He and his retainers began calling Hanzo's name. Then Hanzo rose to the surface with bursting air bubbles. He was not out of breath, but smiling. He handed leyasu something, and the general let out a cry of surprise. It was the short sword he had put on after dressing on shore.
"I was not beneath the water all the time," Hanzo proudly told his astounded listeners. "After diving beneath the water, I swam ashore, hid behind a rock, and napped. When I was called, I dove underwater and surfaced. I apologize for taking your short sword, Lord, but this is ninjutsu." leyasu was deeply impressed.
History: To be added by regina....add in the fact he was a famour sword maker whose swords could cut a god should they walk before him.