Disappear Like a Ninja

Moving around like a ninja can be a great way to win at a game of hide and seek. Whether you are playing with friends or trying to sneak around at night, disappearing into the shadows and hiding from view isn’t too hard. Have fun pretending to be a ninja, and you’ll be able to disappear from your friends.

Steps

Sneaking Around at Night

1. Dress in dark clothes. Dark colors help you to hide in the shadows. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirt. A dark hat or knit cap will also help hide your head.
   • Darker colors like black, blue, or dark green help you blend in at night.
   • Wear a matching shirt and pants to avoid contrasting colors from drawing attention.
2. Move between objects. Use trees, trashcans or poles to hide behind as you move around.
   • Hide behind objects as you move around.
   • You are more likely to be spotted when you are in the open, try to conceal your outline by blending in with objects in your surroundings.
3. Avoid light. Walk through areas that are not lit by street or house lights. The best way to stay hidden is to stay in darker areas where light will not illuminate you.
   • Walk close to buildings.
   • Stay out of open areas and parking lots.
4. Be aware of other people. The best way to avoid being seen or detected by other people is to know where they are first. Stay one step ahead of the people you are hiding from and you will be able to stay hidden more easily.
   • Listen carefully to the movements of others.
   • Keep your eyes open to be alert of where other people are moving.
5. Be aware of your silhouette. When walking around at night the outline of your body will easily stand out against contrasting backgrounds. Change the shape of your body if you have to stop to look like a natural object rather than a person.
   • Crouch into a ball to look like a rock.
   • Stand straight up against the trunk of a tree with your arms closed to your body tightly.

Using Distractions to Disappear

1. Make animal noises to cover your sounds. Ninjas use the art of Genjutsu to distract others and create illusions. If you are accidentally heard while you are sneaking around, make noises like a cat or dog to cover your position. Others will think it was just an animal that made the noise and are likely to ignore you.
2. Throw an object in another direction. Pick up a rock or stick and throw it away from you. The sound of the object hitting the ground will distract others from your position and create a distraction allowing you disappear again.
3. Release a small animal. If you are planning to hide somewhere for an extended period of time, you can bring a small mouse in a bag. If your position is almost compromised, release the mouse and people will think the mouse was the source of any disturbance and ignore your position.
4. Throw an impact smoke bomb. Ninjas use a cloud of smoke to distract their opponents and cloud their vision to allow the ninja an opportunity to escape. Impact smoke bombs can be purchased from magic shops or online magic outlets.
   • Throw the smoke bomb on the ground between you and the person you want to hide from.
   • Run quickly in the opposite direction.
   • Hide behind an object or around an corner before the smoke dissipates.

Hiding from View

1. Hide behind objects. Use trees, rocks, or trashcans as cover to conceal yourself. Crouch down and make yourself as small as possible to prevent others from seeing the outline of your body.
2. Move slowly and smoothly. Quick, jerky movements draw attention and will catch people’s eyes. Make smooth fluid movements to prevent your motions from being easily seen by people around you.
3. Wear colors that match your environment. Black is not always the best color for a ninja. Plan ahead for the environment you will be in and dress to match the background.
   • If you are in an urban setting, greys and blues will help you blend in with buildings.
   • Greens and browns work well for concealing yourself in the forest.
   • Very dark blue is a good color for sneaking around at night.
4. Disguise your appearance. Hide in plain sight by wearing a disguise. You can disappear from sight by changing your appearance so others won’t recognize you.
   • Wear a wig to change your hair color and style.
   • Wear glasses or colored contacts to change the look of your eyes.
   • Change your clothing style to present a different appearance. If you are normally well dressed and put together, your friends may not recognize you if you dress in old tattered clothing.
5. Walk quietly. To prevent your foot steps from being heard, you will need to roll your feet from the front to the back as you walk. Place your toe down first and slowly lower your heel as you walk. Keep your knees bent to cushion the impact of each step.
   • When walking across a creaky wooden floor, crouch down, place your hands on the ground, and swing your legs out to the side to create a wide 4 pointed base to evenly distribute your weight. It may look silly but this technique allows you to test different points on the floor and avoid creaking floorboards.

Tips

• It is easier to hide at night when you can easily duck into the shadows.
• A crowd is a good place to try a disguise because people often overlook faces when surrounded by a sea of people.
• You must remember the main principals of the ninja: speed, honour, stealth and loyalty. You must become one with the darkness to become undetectable in it.

Warnings

• Sneaking around at night can appear very suspicious, use caution that you do not alarm anyone and have the police or authorities called.
• Do not try to sneak up on people to cause them harm or scare others.

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See also

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• Learn Ninja Techniques
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• Make a Ninja Star
• Move Like a Ninja
• Be a Ninja Spy

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