Bansenshukai volume 9

Shinobi Tools (ninki)--part one Climbing Tools
Generally speaking, shinobi tools (ninki) are not limited to climbing tools. Any shinobi tools are like the eyes of a net. Although there are multitude eyes, the place were birds are caught has no more than twelve eyes around one bird. Shinobi tools are just the same. Not all tools are used for each infiltration (shinobi iri). Before [infiltrating], learn about the enemyﾕs state of affairs. Then, choose what to carry with you at your own discretion, but do not carry many things. The reason is that using one tool for many purposes makes a skilled infiltration.

Folding Ladder--sketch guide
There are hard and flexible [types] of folding ladder. The hard type is commonly regarded as repairable. The flexible type is the one that folds for [the purpose of] infiltration. It is made of two bamboo poles so that its purpose will be obvious. It is [used] for learning about a place.

To make it, break a long bamboo and make it similar to a folding spear. The way to transform the small pieces to a usable long ladder is by tying the bamboo parts with a thin rope. [The method] of attaching the parts is a secret oral transmission (kuden).

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