Building a customized "ninja kit" for my training, need help :/

[UberScout]

I know this isn't the place to ask about this kind of thing, but I've gotten pretty serious about having ninjutsu be a part of my daily life as Maddog has tried to escalate me and get a rise out of me like usual and as I noticed I handled it much better due to my training, this thought has made me decide to make ninjutsu a permanent part of my lifestyle.

That being said... if I'm gonna to live with ninjutsu, I might as well at least look the part, if not simply be it.

So, here is specifically what I am trying to find for my class build, so to speak

I am looking for items (tools...?) that obviously will NOT HURT OR SERIOUSLY INJURE anyone that is on the receiving end. I an not a modern ninja who performs assassinations or hits obviously, I would never dream of it. Safe ways to create smoke, easy tripwire alarm systems, things to create a distraction or misdirection with.

IF and ONLY IF I was in danger because of someone else, I would like to know of a NONLETHAL device of self-defense I could make use of to only get myself away; I know there are people with common sense here but I am just trying to make my wording clear here, I don't wanna get swatted because I said "shuriken" and "bystander" in the same sentence without forgetting to clarify I am just a modern day ninja, not James Bond LOL

I hope this doesn't make me sound like a crazy person lol

I've come to think of this as a hobby, but since it's not a hobby and more of a lifestyle, I can see why so many people are accepting of ninjutsu. It's calming, it teaches you complete control over yourself and it's an introverts dream life! Lol

 

[Lysholm]

NGL, I find this simultaneously silly and brilliant. I cannot see any substantial difference between becoming a "ninja" and the pageantry in acclimating to any social role people ritualistically prepare for (as this is all societal prescriptions at heart, whether one is a bouncer or banker).

I do want to discourage you from venturing out in public with smoke generators, noise makers, or even fishing line as a trip wire, or anything. Not only are there people who get off on purposefully misinterpreting what others are doing, there is the problem of "perceived intent" wherein you have to convince an NT why you are reasonably in possession of certain items, keeping in mind they don't experience the world as a social war zone like you do. Like, if you are near a car that got vandalized and the cops stop and search you, something as benign as a pair of pliers and a roll of floss in your pocket can be labeled a "burglary kit" or similar contrivance.

Realize that cops don't care if they catch the actual perpetrator - they just need to get someone to appease the public, and you'll do if they can paint you as probably the perp. Story time: when I was twenty or so I was hanging out in a buddy's garage after dark with a few other people. It was nice out so we had the big door open. At some point a couple guys down the street fired up a go-cart and started hauling ass around the neighborhood. Our group thought it was neat and kinda funny, as one dude was wearing a bright orange shirt and almost all we could see was this loud, orange blob streak by in the streetlight. Shortly afterward a cop pulled up in front of the garage and started yelling at all of us about disturbing the peace and illegally operating a go-cart, and specifically started into me because I was wearing an orange shirt. The color of my shirt was all that cap needed to solve this crime. It took a lot of pleading from my friends and, you know, the lack of any go-carts there to make the cop get lost...but he never acted convinced. I'm still upset about the experience to this day.

Instead, a clever ninja would IMO make the best use of what they normally wear and always be alert of their surroundings. For example, wear the quietest shoes you own or maybe the most rugged boots you can find, depending upon the anticipated terrain. Ensure your clothes are comfortable enough to run and climb in at all times. And, don't wear anything that can be used against you like a wallet chain or a pony tail. Always keep an eye out for escape routes, clever hiding spots, and security cameras (so if you get attacked it's on tape). Less tangible stuff like this will get you a lot closer to your goals than a physical "ninja kit" IMO.

 

[UberScout]

Thank you so much for the support, guys. I know I say it all the time that it's such a relief to know my online friends don't think I'm a loon but you do not know much some people need to hear it LOL

You guys don't have to worry because I'm not carrying pliers or other hardware around with me, and I have no idea what I could use floss for out in public XD but I am aware of the precautions needed to be taken and I'm making sure nothing gets destroyed or vandalized or broken in the process.

I'm also happy to report that I'm starting to get the hang of the mirror image technique, haha. Well, right now it's little more than an energetic shadow made of focused energy coming from me.... vaguely shaped and colored like a ninja wearing amethyst purple uniform, heh.... on the subject of this, I'm bringing this up because Maddog has stated in the past that he's spotted what looked (and sounded? According to him?) Like me coming down the stairs and telling him I'm coming, then immediately seeing *actually* me following behind. Whether it was me that was doing this and I wasn't thinking about it or knew I was doing it, or just Maddog having to blink a third time and maybe scratch his ear, I haven't the slightest at all, but I have to admit, if I *am* the one making it happen it's a pretty cool little gift! Now I just wish I knew how I did it because hand seals make it hard