Ninja Gaiden Items List Guide Authored by VampireHorde UPDATES: Entire soundtrack listing; additions and revisions. ************************* INTRODUCTION ************************* Thanks for clicking on the FAQ. This is a simple guide of all the items that Ryu collects throughout the entire game. Most (if not all) Ninja Gaiden players just collect the key items and never actually read the item\'s description. (Does it even matter?) If you\'re one of those kinds of people then this guide is perfect for you. I will list all the items that are received per chapter and the description that the in-game menu lists for it. Everything from primary weapons to technique scrolls will be listed in their entirety. Basically, I\'m giving you a text version of the menu screen. The items are broken down into the following categories: -FMV Intro The opening movie dialogue in text form. -Primary weapons This is Ryu\'s entire collection of melee weapons for combat use. -Secondary weapons This is Ryu\'s entire collection of projectiles for combat use. -Armlets This is Ryu\'s collection of various Armlets with different uses. -Ninpo Magic Scrolls that contain information on the specific uses of magic -Energy Enhancements Items used to heal or extend Ryu\'s life and magic bar. -Key Items Items that Ryu will use to progress in each chapter -Technique Scrolls Scrolls with information about special combat maneuvers -Diaries and letters Basically what the title means. -Chapter Introductions The introductory paragraph for the beginning of each chapter -Diary of the Monk All the pages that give away the combination of the safe. -Kunai scrolls As an added bonus I will include every Kunai scroll in this list. First of all, I\'m surprised that anybody reads the scrolls (or even picks them up for that matter). It is my duty to include all the scrolls in a readable format so that you don\'t have to waste time reading them during the game. What is a Kunai Scroll? As Ryu traverses from area to area, a dagger with a purple flower will be thrown (not tossed) into Ryu\'s vicinity on a wall or on the floor. The scroll inside the dagger will usually offer advice, tips, or even a foreshadowing of events to happen. As silly as it sounds, everyone claims that it is Ayane who throws these scrolls to Ryu. I disagree. I think it\'s the Dark Disciple who\'s behind ALL the silliness. And even more extras not listed! LET\'S BEGIN! **************************** THE FMV INTRO **************************** THE EVIL DARK DRAGON BLADE...A legendary sword, said to have been carved out of the bones of a Black Dragon, it brought plague and death to the world during the age of ancient myth. It has been sealed by those of the Dragon Lineage since the dawn of history because of its incredible capacity for evil, made possible by the souls of the vanquished Black Dragons that dwell within it. It is said that if the blade\'s seal were to be broken, it would gather the hatred and evil of mankind and confer it upon the one who wields it, transforming him into the Devil incarnate; however not even those of the Dragon Lineage who protect it know the true extent of its power... THE DRAGON SWORD...Another weapon protected by the Dragon Lineage since ancient times. This sword, which is said to have been used by Ancient Warriors to slay the Black Dragons, is now handed down from generation to generation in the Hayabusa Ninja Clan. The modern descendants of the Dragon Lineage. And now, the Dragon Sword is firmly gripped in the hands of young Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa... **************************** PRIMARY WEAPONS **************************** -DRAGON SWORD A Japanese Sword handed down in the Hayabusa Ninja Clan. It is carved out of the fang of a dragon. -TRUE DRAGON SWORD The legendary ultimate form of the Dragon Sword, achieved by fitting the Dragon\'s Eye into it. -PLASMA SABER A state-of-the art weapon that uses a magnetic field to contain a stream of superheated plasma. -PLASMA SABER MK. II A upgraded version of the Plasma Saber, in which the plasma oscillator has been tuned to the maximum. -NUNCHAKU A weapon made by joining two sticks together with a chain. It is very suited to free-form combo attacks. -VIGOORIAN FLAIL A weapon used by medieval Vigoorians. It can be swung like Nunchaku in combat. -WAR HAMMER Rachel\'s War Hammer. A Fiend Hunter\'s weapon, it is suitable for taking the heads off of fiends. -DABILAHRO A two-handed sword used by ancient Vigoorian berserkers. Due to its 100-pound heft it is very powerful. (IMO, this weapon is a better-looking rip-off of Cloud\'s Buster sword from Final Fantasy VII.) -SPEAR GUN An auto-reloading spear gun. It is not of much use outside water. -WOODEN SWORD A sword made from wood. It is used mainly to practice sword fighting and is incapable of cutting attacks. -UNLABORED FLAWLESSNESS The true form of the Wooden Sword. Containing an ethereal sense of weight, its impacts are incredibly powerful. -KITETSU The weapon used by Doku, it is a cursed Japanese sword that feeds on the souls of those it slays. -DARK DRAGON BLADE It is an evil blade that has been sealed away by the Hayabusa Ninja Clan. Chaos brings out its hellish power. ***************************** SECONDARY WEAPONS ***************************** -SHURIKEN A simple cross-shaped throwing star. -INCENDIARY SHURIKEN A shuriken with a small timer-detonated explosive at the tip. -WINDMILL SHURIKEN A giant shuriken with four folding blades. When thrown, it returns to the thrower like a boomerang. -BOW A typical bow. As a projectile weapon that makes no sound, it has an advantage over firearms. -STRONGBOW A composite bow made in Vigoor in medieval times. It cannot be pulled by people of average strength. -APFSDS CORES The core section of tank shells. Made from a heavy tungsten material, they have superb penetration capability. -EXPLOSIVE ARROWS Arrows with explosive tips. Very destructive. ************************** ARMLETS ************************** -THE ARMLET OF THE SUN An armlet engraved with a picture of the sun. When equipped, Ryu\'s attack power will increase. -THE ARMLET OF THE MOON An armlet ingraved (yes, it\'s spelled that way) with a picture of the moon. When equipped, Ryu\'s defensive power will increase. -THE ARMLET OF BENEDICTION An armlet emblazoned with the figure of a goddess. When equipped, it increases Yellow Essence absorption. -THE ARMLET OF FORTUNE An armlet emblazoned with the figures of two elephants. When equipped, it increases Ki power build-up. -THE ARMLET OF TRANQUILITY An armlet engraved with the picture of an angel. When equipped, it gradually replenishes Ryu\'s health. *************************** NINPO MAGIC *************************** -THE ART OF THE FIRE WHEELS Allows Ryu to control the spiritual waveforms around himself and create fire wheels that circle him. -THE ART OF THE INFERNO Allows Ryu to control fire at will, first enveloping him in flames and then shooting a fireball in front of him. -THE ART OF THE ICE STORM Allows Ryu to quickly change the atmosphere around him, creating a whirlwind containing shards of ice. -THE ART OF THE INAZUMA Allows Ryu to amplify his internal bioelectric current and blast it out to the surrounding area. *************************** ENERGY ENHANCEMENTS *************************** -ELIXIR OF SPIRITUAL LIFE A spiritual elixir that heals Ryu\'s wounds slightly. -GREAT SPIRIT ELIXIR A spiritual elixir that completely heals Ryu\'s wounds. -ELIXIR OF THE DEVIL WAY A spiritual elixir that replenishes Ryu\'s Ki power slightly. -GREAT DEVIL ELIXIR A spiritual elixir that replenishes Ryu\'s Ki power greatly. -LIFE OF THE GODS A jewel that shines bright blue. Ryu\'s health limit can be increased by using nine of these jewels. -LIVES OF THE THOUSAND GODS Nine shining jewels bound together. It raises Ryu\'s maximum health limit instantly. -SPIRIT OF THE DEVILS A jewel that shines bright crimson. It increases Ryu\'s Ki limit. -JEWEL OF THE DEMON SEAL A jewel that shines dark purple. It can be used to increase the potency of certain Ninpo techniques. -TALISMAN OF REBIRTH A talisman that protects its owner. When Ryu\'s health is fully depleted it will automatically revive him. *************************** KEY ITEMS *************************** -FANGS OF THE SAMURAI Part of a ceremonial suit of armor. The sharp fangs are made of ivory. -KEY OF COURAGE An ancient key, sculpted to appear as though it were made out of bone. It opens the door to the Inner Sanctum. -STATUE HEAD The stone head of a Jizo statue. -WING KEY A key sculpted with a wing design. -ID CARD A card carried by airship crew. It is used to open certain doors. -HAN\'S BAR PARTY TICKET A ticket that allows entrance into Han\'s Bar. It can only be used once. -LILY KEY A key crafted in the shape of a lily. -KEY OF PEGASUS A key in the shape of the mythical winged horse, Pegasus. -BOOK OF THE EONS On the cover a message is written: \"Offer up this book on the Altar. The stair will open leading to the Hall of Eons.\" -HOLY GRAIL A holy cup once used for ceremonial purposes. It still gives off a fine glow. -SKULL KEY A key in which is carved a disturbing skull design. -WAREHOUSE KEY A bronze key used to open the door to the Warehouse. -SHUTTER CONTROL CARD KEY A card key possesed (yes it\'s spelled that way) only by those who work in the base. It is used to open shutters. -CONTROL ROOM KEY A keycard carried only by base personnel. It is used to open the control room door. -KEY OF THE INSECT A key carved with an insect design. -RED TABLET OF THE STREAM A stone tablet curved like a bow. It is engraved with a wave pattern. -STATUE OF THE WATER SPIRIT A statue of the Water Spirit (huh?) -BLUE TABLET OF THE STREAM A stone tablet curved like a bow. It is engraved with a wave pattern. -BRAND OF VALOR A fairly old ceremonial sword. It is highly decorated. -GOLD MEDALLION A ceremonial medallion. Shines bright gold. -SILVER MEDALLION A ceremonial medallion. Shines bright silver. -HAND CRANK A tool for spinning the reel. -SHIELD OF VIGOOR An ancient shield fashioned from stone. On it\'s surface, the figure of the Sun God is portrayed. -COG OF VIGOOR An iron cog forged using the ancient smelting furnace. On its surface, the figure of the God of Rain is portrayed. -EYE OF FLAME A jewel that shines bright red, like a flame. -EYE OF ICE A semi-transparent blue jewel. -TABLET OF FLAME An old stone missing sections here and there. It is decorated with a flame pattern. -TABLET OF LEAVES An old stone missing sections here and there. It is decorated with a leaf pattern. -TABLET OF WATER An old stone missing sections here and there. It is decorated with a water pattern. -GRIFFON KEY A key made in the shape of the Griffon, a beast in ancient Greek myth. -KEY OF THE LION A key in the shape of the Lion. It shines gold. -KEY OF THE LIONESS A key in the shape of the Lioness. It shines silver. -KEY OF THE DECAYED SOUL A key in the shape of a rotted heart. -STONE TABLET (TOP) One part of a stone tablet. \"Offer me up before the twin-headed serpent; use me as a key to open the path...\" -STONE TABLET (RIGHT) One part of a stone tablet. \"There is another who travels the paths formed in the bowels of the Earth by Dragons.\" -STONE TABLET (LEFT) One part of a stone tablet. \"These paths tie together far away places, making them but a few steps away.\" -OWL\'S EYE A charm made in the shape of an owl. With it, Ryu is able to see even in dark areas. -OXYGEN CYLINDER A tank filled with compressed oxygen gas. It allows unlimited movement underwater. -IRON ORE A stone of iron ore that can be purified to make iron. -RAPTOR, DEITY OF SENTIMENT One of the sculptures that portray the Five Great Deities. This one depicts the Raptor. -WOLF, DEITY OF WISDOM One of the sculptures that portray the Five Great Deities. This one depicts the Wolf. -DEVIL, DEITY OF IMMORALITY One of the sculptures that portray the Five Great Deities. This one depicts the Devil. -SERPENT, DEITY OF CREATION One of the sculptures that portray the Five Great Deities. This one depicts the Serpent. -DEMON, DEITY OF DESTRUCTION One of the sculptures that portray the Five Great Deities. This one depicts the Demon. -NINJA GAIDEN I Ninja Gaiden. A game disc. It can be played if the proper game machine can be found. -NINJA GAIDEN II Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos. A game disc. It can be played if the proper game machine can be found. -NINJA GAIDEN III Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. A game disc. It can be played if the proper game machine can be found. ***************************** HISTORY OF VIGOOR ***************************** These books can be found inside the Archive in the Monastery. Look for the blue books and learn a little something about the bad guys. THE HISTORY OF VIGOOR I ...ever since, these monsters have come to be known as Fiends. The majority of them are mutations of human beings, existing in a condition of living without a soul due to their corruption by evil... THE HISTORY OF VIGOOR II ...however the extraordinary power of the Fiends is incomparable to that of humans; in fact the highest level of Fiends exist in a state that can only be described as having transcended physical boundaries of form. Looking back through the pages of history, it is quite probable that many of the most powerful members of the Vigoorian ruling class in fact belonged to this classification. It is not surprising, then, that the Fiends have been seen as gods... THE HISTORY OF VIGOOR III ...it is said that sometime Fiends may rise up from dead bodies; in fact there were many Monks of the Vigoor Order during the Middle Ages who labored for years to recreate this phenomenon... THE HISTORY OF VIGOOR IV ...the vast majority of records dealing with the Fiends date from the Middle Ages or earlier. During recent times the Fiends have greatly decreased in numbers; so much so that for a member of the general Vigoorian public to come into contact with a Fiend has become an extremely rare occurrence... THE EMPEROR, LORD OF ALL CREATION ...the Vigoor Emperor is the figurehead of the commoners, and his absolute authority as the Holy leader of our Vigoorian Order cannot be denied. He controls all, physical and ethereal, regardless of time or place... ***************************** THE DIARY OF THE INCREDIBLY DUMB MONK ***************************** Other than obtaining the combination for the safe, do you actually read the rest of what this guy says? FIRST COMBINATION: A diary written by a monk: \"It is the 27TH day of the 12TH month, I have received the Book of the Eons as a birthday gift from His Majesty the Emperor. It is a great honor. I shall place it in the safe that no one will take it.\" At the end of the entry, there are notes reading LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT. SECOND COMBINATION: On the last page there is a hastily scribbled message: \"I cannot believe it. Someone has opened the safe. The Book of the Eons I had received from the Emperor himself was stolen. In order to prevent this from ever happening again, I shall change the combination. The date of my daughter\'s birthday should suffice.\" At the end of the message, there are notes reading RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT. A message was found on one of the previous pages: \"It is the 14TH day of the 10TH month, my beloved daughter\'s birthday. I remember her birth as if it were yesterday. What a glorious event that was!\" THIRD COMBINATION: On the last page there is yet another scribbled note: \"My safe has been tampered with again! I have no choice but to change the number once again; this time I shall use my granddaughter\'s birthday. December 23RD, yes, I think that\'s right. No one will break into my safe again!\" At the end of the entry, there are noted reading LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT. LAST COMBINATION? On the last page, there a faint barely readable entry: \"That safe is worth about as much as a dog turd.\" ***************************** TECHNIQUE SCROLLS ***************************** -COUNTER ATTACKS Contains the Counter Attack techniques \"Gleaming Cross\" and \"Fiend\'s Bane Kick\" which allows Ryu to counter enemy attacks immediately after blocking them. -GUILLOTINE THROW Contains the technique \"Guillotine Throw\", in which Ryu grabs the enemy\'s neck while jumping and uses his momentum to toss the enemy for high damage. -IZUNA DROP Contains the technique \"Izuna Drop\", an air attack in which Ryu grabs his enemy in mid-air and slams them down on the ground for massive damage. ************************** LETTERS AND DIARIES ************************** -LETTER FROM MURAI If you wish to find the Dark Dragon, you must simply start killing. It is said that the Dark Dragon\'s power grows as chaos and destruction grow in this world. There is no need for you to spare the subjects of the Vigoor Empire. You go there for revenge, do you not? The Dark Dragon revels in killing and destruction. If you provide these things, it is certain to call out to you. That is your destiny as a Dragon Ninja. Be aware of this as you enact your revenge! -SUKE\'S DIARY January 24 The woman that I saw tonight in Vigoor...she was extremely beautiful. I must persevere to keep my wits about me. Perseverance...Patience. February 2 I encountered her again. That woman slays the beasts as if they were flies. The vicious way she fights is so unlike her beautiful appearance. A perfect example of extreme intensity...she is no ordinary female. February 6 During the fight with the MSAT I slipped up and suffered a grave injury. I cannot reach my Black Spider brethren, my provisions are almost all gone, and my life is near its end. Death during an assignment is the wish of every Ninja, but we still have no clues regarding what happened to the Dark Dragon Blade. That is my only regret. All that is left is for me to trust my comrades, and accept these last painful moments of my destiny... February 7 Although I have become so weak, I still await my death. Although I know it is only a matter of time before I perish, I wish I could glimpse that woman one more time... -TARO\'S DIARY January 28 I have not seen the young one, Sabu, for several days now. It worries me, seeing as he is so inexperienced. February 5 I have heard nothing from Suke yet. I do not believe that a Ninja as powerful as he could have been defeated. However, the unstable look on his face the last time we met was very much unlike his usual manner. February 8 I was able to track down Doku, the Lord of Greater Fiends, but I was unable to lay even a finger on him. Burned by an evil blue fire, I accepted my fate. The blade gripped in the hands of that devil was none other than the Dark Dragon Blade, the artifact that, for 450 years, our Black Spider Clan has been searching for. My brothers, hurry! You must not allow the young Hayabusa to possess that awful power... -SABU\'S DIARY January 5 I can\'t believe my first mission as a full-fledged Ninja is something so important! I feel the pride and honor of the Black Spider Clan. I\'m going to distinguish myself here and rise through the ranks. January 20 I think I might not be cut out to be a Ninja... January 25 Dear Mother, I have no more strength left, and I will die here, in this forsaken place. Although Ninja are taught patience and perseverance even in the face of death, I just don\'t want to die. Please, please, please... -SARU\'S DIARY February 3 Everyone here trembles in fear. We witness a person turning into a Fiend. What is happening in this place? Even a Ninja as experienced as myself has no hope against these beasts... February 10 I have discovered that the mastermind behind the plot to steal the Dark Dragon Blade is none other than the Holy Vigoor Emperor. Like our master, the Emperor must also be plotting to so something with the Blade... February 12 What a disaster...the Dark Dragon Blade is cursed. I have been defeated, not by the enemy, but by the curse... -SAN\'S DIARY January 30 I have gathered some new information. According to the ancient legends of this place, \"he who offers the lost stone tablet to the Twin Serpents may gain entrance to Zarkhan.\" The tablet, now apparently split into three pieces, is said to have been scattered throughout Vigoor. I was able to learn the locations of the pieces: One is at the Twin Serpents Plaza in Tairon. One is in the Archive on the Monastery. One is near the Stone Circle in the Magma Cavern. I must gather the fragments and then begin my approach to Zarkhan. February 5 I\'m hungry...(yes that\'s what it says!) -GEN\'S DIARY January 14 I have arrived in Vigoor in search of the Dark Dragon Blade, leading a group of my comrades. February 18 I have succeeded in infiltrating the Imperial Palace. I must accept that my comrades have all been slain...except for Dai, yes, he must certainly still be alive. I am sure he is hurrying to meet me at this moment, with the key to the Palace Core firmly I hand. I must join up with Dai as soon as possible, then plan out our attack on the Emperor. February 29 While it may be true that the Dark Dragon Blade is formed out of dragon bones, one of the greatest delicacies in the ancient world, our master\'s plan to grind it up and use it for herbal tea is ridiculous. Of course I cannot tell anyone this, and therefore I must take this laughable secret with me to the grave...If we are forced to die for such goals as this, our Black Spider Clan will not last much longer. The Vigoor Emperor will gather his power and become the Devil on Earth, enslaving the human race for millennia to come...I have not been able to contact Dai, but it does not matter. His fate must be similar to mine... -DAI\'S DIARY February 1 As a member of the Black Spider Clan, I will fulfill my mission and gain the respect of our clan leader. I have promised so to Gen, and I will not break that promise. February 21 I have been badly wounded, but I have obtained the key to the Core. I do not have much longer; I must get this to Gen... February 29 With this last bit of strength in me, I have made it this far. However, I cannot find a way to pass though this door... **************************** CHAPTER INTRODUCTIONS **************************** -Chapter 1: The Way of the Ninja In the mountains of Autumn, there is one who walks the path of the Ninja... -Chapter 2: The Hayabusa Ninja Village The village is burning. Before long, Ryu hears the screams of his brethren... -Chapter 3: Skies of Vengeance The Hayabusa Village has burned, and the Dark Dragon Blade is gone. Ryu has stowed aboard an Airship headed for the Vigoor Empire. His goal: vengeance... -Chapter 4: Imperial City Infiltration Ryu has escaped from the crash of the Airship. Spread out before him is the city of Tairon, capital of the Vigoor Empire... -Chapter 5: City of Fiends Tairon is full of mysteries; strange creatures called Fiends and Rachel the Fiend Hunter. However, Ryu still has no clues to the whereabouts of Doku... -Chapter 6: The Monastery It is said that there is a secret path leading to the Palace of Zarkhan underneath the Dworku Monastery... -Chapter 7: Hidden Underground A dark underground world leading deeper and deeper. Does the path to Zarkhan truly exist? -Chapter 8: Tairon Under Alert The battle with Rachel\'s sister, the Greater Fiend Alma, ended without a victor. However, the aftermath of the battle has caused the Vigoor Army to be deployed... -Chapter 9: The Military Supply Base The Vigoor Army is after the renegade element, Ryu. The Military Radio Tower is key to the Army\'s organization... -Chapter 10: The Aquaducts The Army\'s organization has crumbled; there is no need for Ryu to stay in the now-silent capital... -Chapter 11: The Path to Zarkhan Using the Aquaduct, Ryu has arrived at the moat surrounding Zarkhan. However, a great wall blocks his path into the Palace itself... -Chapter 12: The Caverns Although it appears as though Ryu defeated Doku, his vengeance is still incomplete; the Dark Dragon in the hands of the Holy Vigoor Emperor. What will become of Rachel and her sister? -Chapter 13: The Fiendish Awakening All events thus far have lead up to one place: the depths of the Palace of Zarkhan. Will Ryu be able to discover the path inside? -Chapter 14: Vengeful Spirit The fate of the sisters has been decided. Ryu now heads for the depths of Zarkhan, determined to fulfill his vengeance once and for all... -Chapter 15: The Core Doku\'s hate continues to slowly transform Ryu into a Fiend. Feeling the blood of the Fiends pounding in his viens (yes it\'s spelled that way), the Dragon Ninja stands before the gates to the source of all evil, the Core of the Imperial Palace! -Chapter 16: The Dark Dragon Blade Ryu has defeated the evil Vigoor Emperor, and the Dark Dragon Blade is out of the reach of the Fiends. Now, Ryu must quickly escape the depths before the caverns come crashing down on him! *************************** KUNAI SCROLLS (IN COMPLETE ORDER BY CHAPTER) *************************** These are all the scrolls that are thrown in Ryu\'s way throughout the game. And like the other stuff, do you actually read these scrolls? CHAPTER 1: -A Ninja must be able to find his way even when his path is blocked. When facing an obstacle, jump towards it and run vertically up its side until you grab its upper ledge. Move to the left or right and climb up or drop down. -Don\'t underestimate the agility that your training has given you. Feats such as running along walls should be simple for you to perform. If you cannot reach your destination with a single leap, make use of the surrounding walls. -One of your most useful techniques is the Flying Bird Flip. Jump towards a wall and run up to it, then jump off again. This allows you to travel to areas that may first seem unreachable. Repeat the Flying Bird Flip to climb certain shafts and passages. -Some ledges or platforms above you can be reached simply by jumping towards them and running straight up. A Ninja must know the appropriate technique to use in every situation. Remember that unnecessary acrobatics may backfire on you. CHAPTER 4: -In this city there is a club called Han\'s Bar that is a well-known watering hole, as well as the center of Vigoor\'s underground intelligence. There will you find clue\'s about Doku\'s whereabouts. Go there now. You should be able to find it easily by its garish neon sign. -When in doubt, look to the color blue for the path. -A group of Ninja dressed in black garb act with wicked intent in Tairon. They are members of the Black Spider Clan, and they act behind the scenes to hinder our progress. Do not let them leave Tairon alive. -I have brought a legendary weapon to Tairon, a weapon known only by a select few. I have hidden it in a dark alley, in a location where only a Ninja will be able to reach it. I suggest that you find it and make use of it. CHAPTER 5: -If you wish to follow Doku, first investigate the Dworku Monastery. It is located in the Dworku district across the drawbridge. -Run along the wall, jump to another wall, and keep running to reach higher areas. This is the continuous wall running technique. Practice until you have perfected it. CHAPTER 8: -Tairon is now under alert. You are completely surrounded and the situation is grave, but you should be able to disrupt the military\'s organization by attacking the Radio Control Tower next to the Military Supply Base. To reach the Supply Base, you must first cross the drawbridge. That is where your path should lead you. CHAPTER 9: -The military\'s communications are down and their organization is in shambles. Now is the time to escape the base. Resistance around the train turntable is low and it is the perfect time to steal a train. The rail runs through the Dworku district. CHAPTER 11: -The secret path to the Imperial Palace of Zarkhan is located under this building. You should now be able to forge your way through the water that fills this passage. CHAPTER 12: -Muramasa, the owner of the weapon shop and a world-renowned swordsmith, is looking for you. It seems that something is bothering him so much that he cannot sleep at night. The old man must have something quite important to tell you. If you follow this path you will eventually arrive at the gate back to Tairon. From there, it is only a short way to Muramasa\'s shop. -It is said that near the Palace of Zarkhan waterfall there is an entrance to a cave that leads somewhere. It is rumored to connect to the greatest depths of Zarkhan. ************************* THE FIRST SAVE POINT ************************* This is the description of the save point when Ryu first accesses it in Chapter 1: There is a message engraved on the tablet in the dragon\'s mouth: \"The sacred underground paths of the Dragons record all that occurs in the world of men. We have not forgotten those who live on the surface of the Earth...\" ************************ MURAMASA BANTER ************************ Ever actually read what Muramasa says to you when you choose the \"SPEAK\" option? I didn\'t think so either. I\'ve decided to add his entire list of chatterbox lingo just so you don\'t have to speak with him ever. ----------------------- MURAMASA STATUE DESCRIPTION: A statue of the diligent old man Muramasa, a legendary blacksmith who was said to have traveled the world erecting statues of himself. There are folk tales of people who have approached the statue and walked away with various items and weapons... ----------------------- \"Ahh, I see you have one of the Golden Scarabs, a legendary artifact of which many are scattered around the world. If you give it to me, I will exchange it for something worth your while.\" \"50 Golden Scarabs...that\'s all that exist in the world! I can\'t believe it!\" \"Here, I\'ll give you this in exchange!\" \"You\'re a Ninja, right? A while back there were a lot of Ninjas dressed like you running around here, but they disappeared as of late. I wonder if the were all killed?\" \"Please, take a look at whatever you like. I carry only the finest weaponry.\" \"Oh, the inflation in this city...At this rate, I will lose even more customers. But, for me I guess this is just about right. No need to be busy at my age, that is what I always say.\" \"Hmmmmmmm...Ahhhh...Oh sorry, I must\'ve fallen asleep. Blacksmithing takes a lot away from you, especially at my age. I\'m afraid there is nothing I can do to turn back time...\" \"I sell good products for cheap. Why, they would cost you an arm and a leg anywhere else...By the time you get to be my age, you too will see that there is more in life to be gained than money.\" \"Near the Great Bridge, there is an entrance to the feared Fiend Realm. It is said that a warrior who is victorious in that Realm without a scratch on him will be blessed with a treasure that will save his life. However, I\'ve never heard of anyone actually succeeding at this feat...\" ************************ THE MUSIC OF NINJA GAIDEN ************************ Once you beat Ninja Gaiden, you automatically unlock and have access to the entire musical soundtrack. Just go to Options and select AUDIO SETTINGS and look for the SOUND TEST options. From here you can choose the following tracks: OPENING This is the music during the introductory FMV. WORSHIP This is the theme to the Ninja Fortress. TRIAL This is the theme when facing off against Murai in Chapter 1. VANISHED MEMORIES This is the theme once you reach Hayabusa Village in Chapter 2. ANNOYANCES The theme for the samurai horsemen sub-bosses. STAND IN THE WAY The theme for the Chapter 2 boss. Also used for all the worm bosses. LORD OF THE GREATER FIENDS Doku\'s theme. MILITARY STRENGTH The theme played during the introductory FMV in Chapter 3. AIRSHIP The theme for all of Chapter 3. AN EASY ENEMY The theme for every encounter with the soldiers. TAIRON AT NIGHT Exactly what it means. MURAMASA His theme song. MYSTERY Where is this played? RACHEL This is NOT her theme song. This only plays when you reach the Drawbridge/Monastery area. SUDDEN THREAT The theme when fighting off the red dino fiends in Chapter 5. THE FIEND The theme when you fight the Tentacle Boss. Also used for Chapter 12 Ice Fiend and Chapter 15. PRAY TO GOD The theme to the Monastery. CRYPT The theme whenever you are underground (Tomb of the Eons, Econtra Babel Specus, Hidden Underground). REVIVAL OF THE DEAD The theme inside the Ritual Room when obtaining the Holy Grail and until you reach the Chapter 6 boss. DINOSAUR The theme for the Chapter 6 and Chapter 10 bosses. TAKE IT EASY Where is this played? FORSAKEN HUMANITY The theme song for Alma in Chapter 7 and the Supreme Fiend in Chapter 15. UNDER ALERT The theme that plays during Chapter 8. MONASTERY DESTROYED The same theme as \"Pray To God\". IRON AND SWORD The theme for the Chapter 3 boss and the Chapter 9 Tomahawk helicopter fight. WAREHOUSE The theme played once you activate the lights in the Warehouse in Chapter 9. SUPPLY BASE The theme played throughout the second half of Chapter 9. ESCAPE FROM CRISIS The theme played during the Chapter 9 FMV and during the escape in Chapter 16. AQUADUCT The name says it all. TOXIC WASTE The theme played whenever fighting the large beetles in Aquaduct 3. MOAT OF ZARKHAN The theme song for all of Chapter 11. DISTORTED WORLD The theme played in Zarkhan Stadium and Stairway to the Imperial Palace. FREEZE UP The theme for the Ice Caverns. BURN AWAY The theme for the Underground Sanctuary and the Magma Caverns. CITY OF FIENDS The theme for Tairon after Chapter 12. LYRIC The theme for Hayabusa Village when Ryu returns through the portal in Chapter 13. ALMA AWAKENED The theme for the Alma fight in Chapter 13. PYRAMID The name says it all. LABYRINTH The theme throughout Chapter 14. NIGHTMARE The theme at the Imperial Palace. EVIL SPIRIT MARCH The Fiendish Depths theme. TO A DIFFERENT WORLD The theme during the FMV when Ryu encounters the Emperor in Chapter 15. EMPEROR The theme for the first of half of the Chapter 15 Emperor fight. THE DARK DRAGON BLADE The theme as Ryu grabs the DDB in Chapter 16. GO THE DISTANCE The theme for the Murai fight in Chapter 16. Also used in the beginning of Chapter 2. AFTER THE BATTLE The theme played during the FMV ending. A NEW CHALLENGE The theme for the Master Ninja Tournament CHAPTER CLEAR The name says it all. GAME OVER The name says it all. NINJA GAIDEN THEME This theme was only used in the trailers but not in the actual full game. The only song missing is the introductory song in Chapter 1 (with all the drumbeats). ************************ Hey you made it down here! Reading and typing all this stuff was pretty fun to do. If anything, Team Ninja knows how to make a good game but can\'t seem to use the spell-check to save their lives. Almost all the descriptions and text within the game are either run-on sentences or fragments. But then again, who\'s keeping track? The only thing I hated was typing the Diaries section. These Black Spider Ninjas are deadly but are the most depressing authors I\'ve ever read! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed reading this stuff. I couldn\'t make it up! Everything here is typed verbatim! If you find the descriptions corny or too simple then blame Team Ninja and Tomonobu Itagaki for it all. If you have any questions about this FAQ then e-mail me at [email protected] for all inquiries. ************************* This FAQ is only for use on GameFAQS. You may not reproduce, link, or copy this FAQ to your website or publication without my permission. If you want to use my FAQ please e-mail me at the address above. I have no problems with anyone who asks. June 2004.
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