Lance White's Journal

**Lance White's Journal** is a journal owned by the Neo Arcadia vigilante-ninja, Lance White, better known as **Argent**.

## History/Entries

### June 15, 2015: Uncovered

(This page seems to be scribbled all over in kanji, possibly to cover something up.)

### June 16, 2015: Anarky

(This page seems to be torched, as if it was lit on fire inside the journal.)

### June 23, 2015: uoᴉʇnloʌƎ lɐsɹǝʌᴉuɯO

(This page seems to be ripped from the journal, for unknown reasons.)

### October 7, 2015: Will

(The top part of the page has been scrapped, possibly to re-apply later to explain the certain cause of death)

*I leave all of my money, and riches, to my daughter Mallory and Christopher Felix (please don't spend it in one place!) I leave my house(s) and land to my son Jason and child hood friend Cody Nakamura. Everything that i have not filled out, hurry to claim yourself.*

### June 07, 2018: Regret

"*First off i wanted to start this entry with the fact over the years of this journal's life, it has had stolen pages and has been taken by many of those who were after me, as this is what holds many of my darkest; however brightest memories. If i can count right; about 37 pages of this lost album of memories is gone, and may never come back. Now that's out of the way, i can continue with writing my feelings I've had since i couldn't summon up courage to tell another story about darkness, and yet it's June, the month I've made the most entries. Anyway, i'll start:"*

"*The darkest places i've been is when i start to regret everything i've done. Usually i do when i lose someone or someone turns their back on me; it's something i've done. Without pain, you have to understand your mentality drops.. not even fast, it drops at sonic speeds. I'm hurt emotionally a lot because i often make very wrong choices being someone who is to protect. This job does not guarantee your friends live, if anything it guarantees you don't live. I'm lucky i made it this far, and i'm starting to regret if i should have that luck. I'm just like anyone else, i just live to protect, that's it. Physical pain is a sign that you are someone who can understand what it feels like to walk in another man's shoes."*

## Japanese Dictionary

### # - H

* Ichi - One
* Ni - Two
* San - Three
* Shi - Four
* Go - Five
* Roku - Six
* Shichi - Seven
* Haichi - Eight
* Ku - Nine
* Jyu - Ten
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* Akai - Red
* Akuma - Devil, Demon
* Arashi - Storm
* Arigato - Thank You
* Ashigaru-Sha - Cannon Fodder
	+ In traditional Japanese warfare, the ashigaru-sha were the expendable soldiers who were sent in first to waste the enemy's ammunition and set off traps before the real soldiers arrived.
* Bakedanuki - Raccoon Dog
* Bakemono Ga - Monster
* Bakuhatsu - Explosion
* Banrai - Heavy Thunder
* Bikaku - Tail-Red
* Bokken - Wood Sword
* Boku - Wood
* Bushi - Samurai, Warrior
* Bushin - Warrior God, God of War
* Chi - Life Blood
* Chikara - Power, Strength
* Chou Oishi - Super Delicious
* Damare - Shut Up, Silence
* Dan - Rank, Step, Dtage
* Danzan - Separator
* Daisuke - Big Help
* Do - Way
* Dojo - Place of the Way, School
* Doragon - Dragon
* Fū - Wind
* Fuji - Wisteria
* Fukurō - Owl
* Gaijin - Foreigner, Outsider
* Gantai - Eyepatch
* Genki - Energy
* Ginrou - Silver Wolf
* Gorogoro-Sama - Mister Thunder
* Gunshin - God of War, War Hero
* Gūru - Ghoul, Eater Species
* Gyoza - Pot Stick
* Hadōken - Surge Fist, Wave Motion Fist
* Hagane - Steel
* Haha Naru Yama - The Mother of Mountains
* Hai - Yes
* Hajimari - Beginning
* Hajime - Begin
* Hakama - Man's formal divided skirt
* Hana - Flower
* Hanamura - Flower Village
* Hashi - Bridge
* Heihachi - Flat Eight
* Hisashiburi-Dana - Long time no see
* Hohō - Fast Movement
* Hoko No Kamae - Bear stance

### I - Q

* Iboinoshishi - Warthog
* Ichiban - Number One
* Ikari - Anger, Fury
* Inazuma - Lightning
* Inu - Dog
* Itadakimasu - I Will Eat
* Jigoku - Hell
* Judo - The Gentle Way
* Juji-Ken - Cross Fist
* Jutsu - Art, Science, Skill, Technique
* Ka - Fire
* Kabuto - Helmet
* Kagayake - Shine
* Kage - Shadow, Shadow Warriors
* Kagune - Red Child
* Kaio-Ken - Fist of the King of Worlds
* Kakugan - Red Eye
* Kame - Turtle
* Kannuki Jime - Grab me from behind
* Kappa - Turtle Yokai
* Kawa - River
* Karai - Severe
* Kata - Form
* Ken - Blade, Fist
* Kendo - Way of the Sword
* Kenjutsu - Art of the Sword
* Kentou O - Good Luck
* Kibo - Hope
* Kingu - King
* Kitsune - Fox
* Kocho-Giri
* Koho Tenkai - Back hand spring
* Kōkaku - Shell-Red
* Konpaku - Soul
* Korede Owarida - This is the end
* Kore wa nanimo imi shinai - This means nothing
	+ Meditation personal mantra to chant, it will focus you
* Koumori - Bat
* Kuma - Bear
* Kumo - Spider
* Kunoichi - Female Ninja
* Kuro - Black
* Kurosawa - Black Swamp
* Kuruma - Car
* Kusarigama - Chain-Sickle
* Kuzuri - Wolverine
* Kyudo - Way of the Bow
* Kyujutsu - Art of Archery
* Mirai - Future
* Mirakuru - Miracle
* Mishima - Third Island
* Mitsubishi - Three Diamonds
* Miwa - Harmony
* Moshi Moshi - Hello (Telephone)
* Moto - Base
* Mukade - Centipede
* Mura - Village
* Murakami - Upper Village
* Naka - Middle
* Nakamura - Medium Village
* Nami - Wave
* Nani - What?
* Neko - Cat
* Nihon - Japan
* Nin - Stealth, Patience and Perseverance
* Ninjutsu - The Art of Endurance
* Ninniku Seishin - The ability to endure insults with patience and humility
* Nippon - Origin of the Sun
* No - Of
* Okami - Wolf
* Omaetachi, mae e
* Omote Kote Gyaku - Outer Wrist Reverse
* Onegaishimasu - Please
* Oni - Demon
* Osoroshi - Fear
* Owari - End

### R - Z

* Randori
* Rin - Forest
* Rinkaku - Scale-Red
* Risu - Squirrel
* Ronin - Masterless Samurai
* Ryuujin - Dragon God
* Sai - Rhino
* Saki - Hope, Blossom
* Sakura - Cherry Blossom
* San - Mister
* Sani - Sunny
* Sayonara - Goodbye
* Seiken - Holy Sword
* Seishin - Spirit
* Seishin Syuyou - Spiritual Refinement
* Sendou Jutsu - A meditative breathing technique taught to slow body functions to go without oxygen
* Sen no Himei Dani - The Descent of a Thousand Screams
* Senpai - Senior
* Sensei - Teacher
* Seoi Nage - Shoulder Throw
* Seppuku - Suicide
* Shinai - Bamboo Sword
* Shinau - Bend, Flex
* Shinigami - Soul Reapers, Reaper, God of Death
	+ Powerful gods in Japanese myth that bring death and destruction
* Shinjuku - New Lodge
* Shinobi - Male Ninja
* Shi No Numa - Swamp of Death
* Shiro - White
* Shizukani - Be Quiet
* Shōki - Mind
* Shoryuken - Rising Dragon Fist
* Shun - Speed
* Shunpo - Flash Steps
* Shuriken - Hand-Hidden Blade
* Sohm
* Sora - Sky
* Suppon Nabe - Turtle Soup
* Ta - Field
* Tabi - Journey
* Taiyōken - Fist of the Sun
* Takeshi - Military, Martial
* Tama - Round and Precious
* Tanto - Short Blade
* Tanuki - Raccoon Dog
* Tatsu - Dragon
* Te - Hand
* Tegaki - Hand Hooks
* Teishi - Stop
* Tekken - Iron Fist
* Tekkō-Kagi - Back of the Hand Hooks
* Tengu - Heavenly Dog
* Tessen - Iron Fan, War Fan
* Tokage
* Tomaru - Halt
* Tomodachi - Friend
* Tora - Tiger
* Toshi - City
* Tsume - Claw
* Tsuki - Moon
* Ukaku - Feather-Red
* Uke
* Usagi - Rabbit
* Wakizashi - Side Inserted Sword
* Yama - Mountain
* Yame - Stop
* Yami - Dark
* Yang - Good
* Yin - Bad
* Yojimbo - Bodyguard
* Yokai - Ghost, Phantom, Strange Apparition (Mythical Japanese Monsters)
* Yūki - Courage
* Yumi - Bow
* Zetsubou No Shima - Island of Despair

## Ninja Phrases

### General

> *"Wisdom comes from experience, and experience comes from making mistakes."*
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> *"No plan ever survives contact with the enemy. It is how you react to the unexpected that will determine if you succeed."*
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> *"Anger is self-destructive."*
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> *"Seek victory, not fairness."*
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> *"Truth isn't the only thing that hurts."*
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> *"Technology is a means, not an end. It is you who must prevail in battle, not your weapon. Combat is not a video game."*
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> *"If you think too much about what is coming, you lose sight of what is. You must be fully in the moment so you can fight without thinking."*
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> *"You must find the space between your thoughts, and learn to live there."*
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> *"To show mercy is not soft. It is a sign of true strength."*
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> *"A Daimyo of the 16th century once said, "In times of peace, never forget the possibility of war. In times of war, never forget compassion."*
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> *"What you know is dangerous to your enemy. What you think you know is dangerous to you."*
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> *"Competition is an excellent motivator, but not when it turns you against each other."*
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> *"One cannot predict the consequences of battle. Every fight has the potential to stir a hornet's nest."*
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> *"By choosing your battles poorly, you create your own crisis."*
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> *"There is no monster more dangerous than a lack of compassion."*
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> *"When you have the advantage, and you hesitate, that makes you vulnerable."*
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> *"You must learn from your mistake."*
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> *"Evading a sword you cannot see demonstrates an ability to sense your enemy's intention. Knowing that your enemy will strike is a given, but sensing when he will strike can mean the difference between victory and defeat."*
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> *"Your weapon chooses you as much as you choose it."*
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> *"Keep your movement fluid."*
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> *"You must use your instincts, but beware the trap of believing something to be true simply because you wish it to be so."*
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> *"There is always something you can do."*
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> *"The key is to unbalance your opponent, however you can. There is always a way."*
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> *"There are times when you may not be able to fight with what you know, and when that happens, you must adapt to your environment. Anything can be a weapon."*
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> *"Embrace the unfamiliar. It will teach you resourcefulness and versatility."*
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> *"Do not dwell on the past."*
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> *"The two keys to stealth: misdirection and camouflage."*
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> *"One cannot make someone like something."*
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> *"Never lose hope. There's always hope."*
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> *"Material possessions are fleeting."*
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> *"Anger is a dangerous ally. It clouds your judgment. You need to control it lest it controls you."*
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> *"Always trust your instincts. A well-honed intuition can be sharper than your eyes."*
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> *"Blind fighting is more than honing your other senses. It is about perception and giving the illusion of control. You may think you have the upper hand in the situation, but you do not."*
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> *"He who runs his mouth gets a face full of nunchaku."*
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> *"Even a cornered rat will bite a cat." - Ancient Proverb*
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> *"You are who you choose to be, not what others make you."*
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> *"A solution will arise. You must wait and have patience."*
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> *"Disagreement about a mission is never a good way to begin."*
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> *"Some things are worth the risk."*
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> *"Revenge only leads to more pain."*
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> *"Rage is a fuel that burns quickly."*
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> *"Life must continue on."*
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> *"We must accept the hand that the universe has dealt us."*
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> *"Only when you become one with nature can you make peace with yourself."*
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> *"We choose what holds us back and what moves us forward."*
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> *"Homes are transitory."*
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> *"Do not be too dismissive of the supernatural world. There are many dimensions, many beings that permeate what we call reality."*
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> *"Sometimes the best solution only arrives when you take a step back from the problem."*
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> *"Some things are simply not meant to be."*
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> *"You cannot drive each other apart. In times like these, unity is important. Do not forget the most basic lesson. An effective team thinks as one."*
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> *"Be diligent."*
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> *"Never give up hope."*
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> *"Stay calm. Concentrate. Remember your training."*
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> *"You must not give in to despair. You must remain diligent."*
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> *"Do what needs to be done."*
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> *"The dragon: strong, fierce, intelligent. A dragon not only relies on its physical strength, but its keen intellect as well. Be at one in spirit and body. Be like the dragon."*
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> *"Doubting everything, it's poison. Believe in yourself."*
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> *"There is no such thing as failure until you give up. That is when you fail."*
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> *"If you do not allow yourself to heal, you will be of no help to anyone."*
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> *"It takes time. Damage to the mind and spirit are no less grave than injuries to the body."*
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> *"Find your center. Meditation will enlighten your path."*
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> *"Fear means nothing. It does not have any power, except the power you give it in your mind."*
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> *"Everything is impermanent. You cannot expect anything to last forever, even family."*
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> *"You can never let anger separate you. For our time in this world is limited, and how terrible it would be to have unresolved anger for one another. Life is short and precious."*
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> *"Focus. Do not let your attention flitter away from you. All random thoughts are transitory, like dreams. Let them disappear. Bask in the emptiness of the void."*
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> *"Do not fret. Dreams are often symbolic, not literal."*
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> *"Make haste, but be wary."*
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> *"Unorthodox methods may sometimes be necessary in order to defeat the enemy. Yet you should also be prepared for your enemy to do the same. Therefore, you must learn to hone your intuition."*
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> *"Listen to the silent part of yourself, which was never born into the world."*
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> *"Revenge just leads to more pain."*
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> *"Fear nothing."*
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> *"Find the light within. It is the only thing that can save you against creatures of darkness."*
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> *"A rolling stone gathers no moss."*
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> *"Underestimating your enemy is a deadly weakness, but trusting in your allies is a great strength."*
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> *"We always endure."*
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> *"In darkness, look towards the light."*
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> *"Be silent. Never be heard. Never be seen."*
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> *"Remaining focused even at rest will keep you sharp. There is always a quiet before the storm. Always."*
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### Leadership

> *"Failure is a possibility every leader must face."*
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> *"As a leader, you will learn that there is no right and wrong, only choices."*
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> *"Leadership is not about being appreciated. It is about responsibility. It doesn't matter that the burden is heavy. It matters that you carry it."*
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> *"A true leader does not always impose his will, but helps his followers flourish, grow."*
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> *"All leaders must face the fear of losing their team."*
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> *"You must hold on to hope. And with that hope, you must lead by example."*
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> *"It is right that you should feel pain for your mistakes. But it is one thing to regret bad decisions after they are made. A leader must foresee how bad decisions lead to bad results."*
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### True Ninja

The three most important traits of the ninja are speed, stealth, and honor.

> *"You must be careful. The ninja's most powerful weapon is the shadows. Being brought out into the light is a dangerous thing."*
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> *"When ninja are on surveillance, they are supposed to be silent."*
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> *"You are ninja. You work in the shadows, in secret. This becomes difficult if there is proof of your existence."*
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> *"Ninniku seishin is the ability to endure insults with patience and humility. You cannot be a true ninja until you master it."*
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> *"Ninja move swiftly and silently."*
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> *"The first rule of being a ninja is "Do no harm." Unless you mean to do harm. Then do lots of harm."*
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> *"Brute force is not the answer. You will need to rely on your ninja training."*
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> *"Ninja always had to go up against guys in armor. They understood that you do not fight the armor. You fight the man inside."*
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> *"Ninja have improved their arsenal for centuries. We are masters of adaptation."*
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> *"Deception is the ninja's most powerful weapon."*
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> *"You must calm your mind and wait. You are ninja. The word "nin" means patience and perseverance. Deep breath. Breathe."*
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> *"Loyalties have been known to shift, but the kunoichi is trained to use deception to her advantage."*
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> *"Use your training well, and fulfill the most important goal of the ninja: to come home alive."*
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> *"For a ninja, anything can be a weapon."*
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> *"A ninja never throws away their weapon."*
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> *"Distraction, misdirection. Powerful weapons in a ninja's arsenal."*
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> *"A ninja is never defenseless."*
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> *"Ninja use stealth."*
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> *"A true ninja must become one with nature to master himself."*
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> *"All true ninja must master the very first of the 18 ninjutsu disciplines: the Seishin Syuyou, or spiritual refinement."*
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> *"Secrecy is the most important rule of the ninja."*
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> *"Real ninja have to live in the shadows."*
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> *"Be ready, ninja."*
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> *"As a ninja... sometimes you have to flow like water, sometimes you have to make your heart a stone."*
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> *"Ninja are experts at getting close to people."*
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> *"You must be quiet, like ninja."*
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> *"Ninja stay in the shadows."*
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## Trivia

* Lance always writes his journal pages in Japanese, this is a translated version in English.
* The only page that wasn't Japanese was his will.
* Lance likes to draw doodles while thinking of what to write, presumed to help him think.