Basic Tools

Name: Shuriken
Classification: Tool
Description:
Shuriken, like kunai, are one of the more basic weapons in a Shinobi's arsenal. They are sharpened, four-pronged metal stars, useful for throwing. Although small, they can be used to distract, pin down enemy Shinobi, or if accurate enough, can be deadly. They have an open circle in the center, used for grabbing with a finger, to avoid cutting oneself, or to put wire through. The circle is also beneficial to the weapons overall aerodynamics, ensuring more accurate trajectories. There are some variations to the normal, four-pronged shuriken, including five-pronged star shuriken and three-pronged shuriken. Other variations include large, four point shurikens that are usually carried on one's back or stored in a scroll.

Name: Kunai
Classification: Tool
Description:
Kunai, along with the shuriken, are one of the most common ninja tools. A kunai is a black dagger designed for thrusting and stabbing, though it can still do some damage if thrown despite not being designed for it, and is about the length of one's hand. Many shinobi attack by attaching an exploding tag to the blade. The kunai is usually thrown so that it lodges in an object near the target, and then the explosion from the attached tag destroys the target. They can be used for close combat, like a normal knife. Shinobi appear to favor them so much due to both their sturdy and dependable nature, as well as their evident versatility. There are some variations including, Kunai with curved blades, serrated blades, and elongated blades as well. Some kunai can be ornately decorated as well.

Name: Scroll
Classification: Storage Tool
Description:
Scrolls remain one of the most important pieces of equipment in a Shinboi's arsenal. Because of their size, multiple scrolls can be carried into battle in the pockets of a flak jacket or in a pouch. This will save space and not sacrifice a much needed piece of equipment which may be required later. Apart from its usage as a literature medium, the scroll can also be used by ninja to store other Tools through the use of the Generic Sealing Method. One small scroll can usually store up to one hundred (100) tools. There are also larger scrolls that ninja keep on their back, and these can store up to 300 tools. Larger scrolls are also commonly seen as Summoning Contracts for a species. When listing these in your inventory, be sure to use the List BB Code to list what is stored in the scroll.

Name: Flash Bomb
Classification: Tool
Description:
Flash Bombs are used for diversions, creating a blinding light when they detonate. The bombs usually look like small spheres wrapped in paper or, more conventionally, canisters.

Name: Exploding Tag
Classification: Tool
Description:
Exploding Tags are scraps of paper inscribed with a special writing, centering around the kanji for "explode" (爆, baku). Infused with chakra, they will explode after a set amount of time, remotely, or after being ignited by flame. The tags can be attached to a surface or wrapped around a weapon to be thrown at an enemy. They are very versatile and one of the basic ninja tools. They work even under heavy rain. Ninja can confuse their enemies by obtaining fake exploding tags. When an exploding tag is detonated remotely, ninja tend to use the "Snake" hand seal to do so. Similarly, when used remotely, exploding tags can be detonated in sequence, allowing them to be used to trap opponents.

Name: Fūma Shuriken
Classification: Tool
Description:
The Fūma Shuriken is a large, four-bladed shuriken possessing pre-eminent sharpness and lethality. This type of shuriken is considered characteristic to the once famous Fūma Clan, after whom they were named and who possibly developed them. However, their use was and is not limited to this clan. Its four blades can be collapsed for easy storage, leading to its nickname of Shadow Windmill.

Name: Military Rations Pills
Classification: Medicinal Tool
Description:
Military Rations Pills are special pills that replenish small amounts of one's stamina and chakra and nourish the body. It's made up of powerful stimulants and nutrients, said to allow the user to keep fighting once they have tired out, for a short period of time.

Name: Smoke Bomb
Classification: Tool
Description:
A smoke bomb creates a cloud of smoke when it detonates.These smoke bombs look like small spheres wrapped in paper. Smoke bombs are typically used to blind opponents and make them easier to attack. Alternatively, ninja can use smoke bombs on themselves so that opponents cannot see what they are doing.

Name: Wire
Classification: Tool
Description:
Wire Strings are thin pieces of wires that are highly durable and can be used for rappelling, manipulating weapons, or to bind and restrict the movements of an opponent or in setting traps. These tend to come in compact spools.

Name: Senbon
Classification: Tool
Description:
Senbon are metal needles with a point at both ends. They often serve a medical purpose, being used to strike acupuncture points. They have little killing power, but can be thrown with great accuracy. A user with proper medical knowledge however, can effectively use senbon in battle to incapacitate or even kill their target should they aim for vital spots. To make these needles more effective, the user can poison the tips of the senbon. An added benefit of throwing these at the enemy is that these are smaller than a kunai or a shuriken, making it harder to see and dodge.

Name: Calabash-Shaped Gourd
Classification: Tool
Description:
These types of gourds are usually large in size and are worn on the Shinobi's back. they can be used to carry many things, including tools. However, they can also be used to carry elemental sources used for some elemental jutsu. For instance, one might keep sand, gold dust, water, iron dust, or even mud in the gourd for use with the respective elemental jutsu.

Name: Medical Pouch
Classification: Tool
Description:
Medical Field Ninja are seen sporting their own version of the hip pouch. Like their generic counterparts, the medical pouch is worn on the back of the wearer's rear. Unlike their counterparts, however, the medical pouch covers the whole width of the wearer's rear-end. This provides the field medical ninja with more space to transport medical supplies into the field to administer emergency first aid. The pouch comes loaded with the following:

• Bandage Wraps [15]
  
• Set of Phials [4]
  
• Set of Military Ration Pills [6]
  
• Spool of Wire[1]
  
• Sterile Senbon[10]
  
• Flask of Sterilizing Alcohol[1]
  
• Syringe [1]
  
• Various Ointments[5]