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. Tools for this purpose are commonly used. That is, there are various tools which the shinobi-no-mono carries along. However, these tools differ from one another. There are those tools that do not look suspicious to people. These, I believe, are good. On the other hand, you should not carry along hooks and wires even though they are also tools. [Furthermore], there are occasions when you will be in a hurry and need to leave your tools behind. In such situations these tools will be easily discovered. Be aware of that matter. . *The author distinguishes between tools that are obvious and easily identified as aids for crossing over high walls, thus for infiltration purposes, and tools that do not attract any attention from people who see it. These are "innocent" looking tools that either don't appear as special tools, or they are concealed in such a way that no one can even see them. The "obvious" tools are more massive and difficult to carry around. In times of emergency these tools can be a hindrance and thus need to be left behind. Consequently, they will be easily discovered and put its user in jeopardy. Therefore, the author recommends that this type of tools should be avoided. The question is, if these tools should be avoided, why were they made in the first place? I can offer two possible answers. First, those who developed the "obvious" tools did not think of the disadvantages associated with them. Understanding their disadvantages came with experience. The author, writes these passage after learning from such experience. Second, it is possible that these tools were developed for use in battle, and therefore concealment or discovery of these tools were irrelevant. . . |
Entering by Crossing Over High Barriers
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