Who is the Ninja Monkey

Yes there have been many Ninja Monkey's floating around the world wide web but I don't concern myself with them, this blog is dedicated to my own Ninja Monkey.

But who is this Ninja Monkey.

Well his real name is Ryu Hisaru (what? you didn't think his parents named him Ninja Monkey did you?). He is the only son of a low ranking Ninja from a secret clan of Monkey Ninjas and a local washerwoman who did odd jobs for the clan.

When he was old enough to begin his training to become a Ninja it soon became apparent that he could possibly be the greatest fighter that the world had seen. His skill, strength, determination and power rose far faster than anyone expected and when he should still only be a novice he was easily defeating grandmasters in friendly tournaments.

When he turned 15 he entered the sacred competition to decide who would take over the role of Ninja Monkey, a title only giving to exceptional fighters who have demonstrated that they have the skill to earn it, the previous holder having just died of old age.

Unsurprisingly Ryu easily beat the other contestants and claimed the title of Ninja Monkey.

4 years later while he was out runnign an errand for his aging father a gang of mercernaries led by a sinister figure known only as the Samurai attacked Ryu's village, killing everyone and burning it to the ground.

Ryu returned home only to find it in ruins and a red banner with the mark of the Samurai fluttering over the remains of the Sacred Temple where all the past Ninja Monkey's were laid to rest.

Vowing revenge Ryu grabbed what weapons were left and chased after the Samurai.