Tsukinowa Tsukinowa is one of the Eblan Four in " " , and is known as Tsukinowa of Wind . He is a ninja boy whose skill would put an adult to shame , being as quick - witted and agile as the wind , just as his alias implies . He is passionate for the town of Mysidia and its citizens due to the time he spent there under Edge ' s orders . Profile . Appearance . Tsukinowa is short , with blue eyes and long purple hair pulled back into a ponytail . He wears a thin headband with a red stone in the centre , blue earrings and a green beaded necklace . His outfit consists of a light green poncho that covers the lower portion of his face , dark green trousers and black shoes . Personality . Tsukinowa is the most outspoken of the Eblan Four , occasionally questioning Edge ' s action , but like the rest of them is loyal to Edge and Eblan and wants to uphold their ninjutsu traditions . Having spent an unspecified amount of time undercover at Mysidia , he has grown attached to Porom and worries about her during his mission when he resolves to return to Eblan and Edge . Story . When Eblan receives word of Baron stealing Crystals from the other nations , the Eblan Four become eager to assist Edge , and are sent on missions to gather information . Tsukinowa , under the alias of " Lapin " , travels to Mysidia as a young student of magic . After a classmate turns him into a toad , Tsukinowa sneaks into the Tower of Prayers and eavesdrops on a conversation between Porom and a group of mages . Porom heads to Mount Ordeals with a Black and White Mage , unaware that Tsukinowa is following her . Tsukinowa cares for Porom during the mission , and sympathizes with her worry for Palom . After the mission is completed , he returns to Eblan by walking across the sea . He reunites with Edge and the other Eblan Four within the Tower of Babil . After being forced to escape from the Mysterious Girl and , they fall into the Underworld and land on the " Falcon " . In the Gathering Tale , Tsukinowa watches over Porom and the other incapacitated characters below the " Falcon " ' s deck . During the ending , he is seen again as a toad in Mysidia . He quietly cheers for Porom when she and her brother are promoted to the elders of Mysidia . Back in Eblan , Tsukinowa and the other ninjas renew their vows of loyalty to Edge , and await their next mission . Gameplay . Stats . Tsukinowa is the fastest character in the game , with a Speed stat of 65 at Level 99 . His other stats are generally below average to poor , with his HP growth being not much better than the mage - type characters ' , while his Strength is lower than that of other physical fighters ' . Tsukinowa is best when placed in the back row , as he has low defenses and can take advantage of boomerangs for their long - ranged properties . Abilities . Like Edge , Tsukinowa can dual - wield , and is the only one of the Eblan Four that can do so . He focuses on Wind - elemental Ninjutsu techniques and has the Steal ability . Tsukinowa can perform Band abilities with the other Eblan ninjas , as well as with Palom and Porom due to his time undercover in Mysidia . Equipment . Tsukinowa can equip the same equipment as Edge , except for claws . He is the only one of the Eblan Four who can dual wield , and so can take full advantage of the ninja weaponry like Edge . Boss . Tsukinowa is fought as a boss , along with the remaining Eblan Four , at the beginning of Edge ' s Tale , as part of a training session . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Tsukinowa appears on a card in the " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Etymology . Like the other Eblan Four , Tsukinowa ' s name is related to the moon . The alias that Tsukinowa uses when he is sent to spy in Mysidia is " Lapin " . This refers to the legend of the to tie into the moon - themed names of the Eblan Four . It may also refer to Tsukinowa being the youngest and swiftest of the four .