The year is 2022.
With the world heading toward environmental disaster...
Ninpo: Flame Technique!
Hope for the future was entrusted to ninjas, who created natural energy using fire, water, and wind.
Governments began to issue the "Ninja Nation Act".
All citizens became obligated to undertake ninja arts training
and thus the world became a ninja society.
However...
That was all a ruse by the dark ninja organization, Rainbow Serpent Clan.
The one who boldly stands up against the Rainbow Serpents and their plans to control the world is
the legendary ninja, Kamen Rider Shinobi.
The eastern skies are set ablaze
Dyed in a crimson red
I'm trapped amidst a dream and reality
And now my heart begins to beat
Walking a fateful path
Guided by a shining light
Leading towards the truth
Time passes by and I continue to remain the same
I've been burned by the very flame of my own wish
But that won't stop me from seeking it out
Even though the pain of being hurt has worn me thin
I hang my head down to its lowest depths
And let the heat of my boiling blood engulf me
Hope given to me by the fluttering leaves in the wind
Brings forth a gleaming and everlasting solemn vow
That twirling oath will dance throughout the vast sky
And transcend the limits of our time
Take my hand and walk the path of Shinobi
Volume: Hattari's One Sided Love
FIRST NINPOW!
I can't believe you were able to push I, Rentaro Kagura, this far. Very commendable.
However, I will not hold back on my next attack.
Ninpo: Flame Technique!
What?
Ninpo: Return Flame Technique!
Round over! Winner: Kagura Iroha!
Yes!
Ten points awarded!
Yes!
Sorry, bro!
I'll be taking the win.
You're really motivated, Iroha!
It's because the winner
gets a shot at working at the Konjo Company!
You got that right.
Alrighty.
I know your job doesn't pay much, but we live a pretty poor life.
I'm gonna be tied to that job forever.
It's fine for you since you don't have high hopes.
But I wanna prove that I can become the most elite ninja.
Here.
Thanks.
The most elite ninja, huh?
The Rainbow Serpent ninjas are searching for the princess' whereabouts?!
Do you mean they know Iroha is the Rainbow Serpents' princess?
Hold on.
Master Toad, what's the meaning of this?
- Don't shake me!
- Ow! Ow! That hurts! Enough!
Tell me what I should do!
You'll tear the scroll!
Just calm down, Rentaro.
The Rainbow Serpent Clan don't know that Iroha is the princess.
She has no clue herself.
That's a relief.
However, the Rainbow Serpents' assassination unit has sent out the Dark Ninja.
Most likely in search of the princess' location.
Then let's drop out of the Ninjutsu Tournament today.
It's sponsored by the Konjo Company, which the Rainbow Serpents have complete control over.
Iroha would be at too big of a risk.
No, you mustn't shelter Iroha from the world.
Having her compete would benefit her training.
In addition to that, the winner's prize will affect our lives greatly.
That prize must be ours.
If that's the case, then I'll do my best to win.
It would definitely help us, but...
If you were to do suspiciously well, you may be exposed as Kamen Rider Shinobi.
Then so be it.
Ren!
Is someone there?
Huh? It sounded like you were talking to someone.
You're just hearing things.
Need something?
You forgot to pay the electric bill again, Ren.
They cut us off!
Sorry, I forgot we were behind on the payment!
Keep your uselessness confined to your techniques!
Who're you calling "useless"?!
That does it! I'll show you who I really am!
At the Ninjutsu Tournament!
Thank you very much!
Guess that's all that Ren could muster.
The qualifiers of the preliminaries have been announced.
Participants are urged to find their name. I repeat.
The qualifiers of the preliminaries have been announced.
Participants are urged to find their names.
"Kagura Iroha"
Yes!
Yes?
I see my name!
Wait... how about me? It's not on there...
I don't see it!
I failed the preliminaries.
Yeah.
Not "yeah"!
What's all the commotion about?
That's a pretty big crowd.
Maybe it's someone famous!
Someone famous?
I'm gonna check it out!
'Scuse me!
Pardon me, coming through!
Excuse me!
One at a time, please.
Here ya go.
It's just Icchy? I thought it was some big shot.
Rentaro!
I'm kinda lost for words. I'm just the son of the Konjo Company, but man, am I famous!
Say Icchy, aren't you on the Ninja Tournament planning committee?
Could you please get my defeat revoked?
Today's tournament was to find the winning ninja.
Papa...
Father looks for ninjas with no losses, so sorry, buddy.
Can't you ask your papa or something?
I can't do that for you, even if we are childhood friends.
Iroha!
It's just Icchy...
I fixed my make-up because I thought my dear Shinobi was here.
Shinobi?
By Shinobi, do you mean Kamen Rider Shinobi?
Yep!
He was such an incredible and mysterious ninja when he first showed up.
My dearest Kamen Rider Shinobi!
He's so cool!
He saves me whenever I'm in danger.
The legendary Kamen Rider...
I wonder who he could be?
He's so cool.
So even Iroha is obsessed with Kamen Rider Shinobi?
Oh, I see now.
That sure does put a smile on my face, go ahead and pick out anything and I'll buy it for you.
Why would that put a smile on your face?
Besides, you need to get yourself to work!
If they cut your pay even more, we may end up starving.
As your older brother and guardian, I'll always be there for you.
I'm 17 years old now, I'm not a kid anymore.
Can the chosen qualifiers please make their way to reception.
I have to go.
Now, no taking the day off from work.
Okay.
I'm off.
My Iroha...
She's cute as ever!
Oh.
I've got things to do, catch ya around.
Oh well.
I'm just gonna keep quiet and support Iroha.
Endurance Technique?
Looks like she's gonna make it to the finals.
Why would there be marbles on the ground?
Iroha missed... she never misses her mark.
That's strange.
The shuriken is bent.
No wonder she couldn't control it.
Did they escape?
Excuse me?
Wait!
You were the one who bent this shuriken, weren't you?
Guess I have no choice now that you've found out.
A gold gourd?
Transform!
IT NEVER RAINS! BUT IT POURS!
HAT TRICKERY!
KAMEN RIDER HATTARI!
He transformed into a Kamen Rider!
I'm going to beat you one-handed in five seconds. That's not a hat trick, it's the real deal!
Big talk for someone who needs this much backup.
Get him! Woohoo!
Huh? Where'd he go?
Find him!
I'll be your opponent instead!
So bright...
I can't see his face.
Who's there?
Transform!
NIN-WHO?!
NIN-ME! NINJA!
ENTER THE SHINOBI!
Written as the "Heart of the Blade."
Kamen Rider Shinobi!
So you've shown yourself! Defeating you would be the best proof of my skills!
Go!
What?
Ninpo: Flame Technique!
FLAME NINPO!
Ninpo: Ice Technique!
FREEZE NINPO!
My ice never fails to freeze its victims on impact.
Not so tough with cold hands and cold feet.
Seriously?
Before you froze me,
I covered my body in an armor of flames.
You mean he judged what technique to use in a split second?
Shall we draw the curtains on this fight?
Now! Prepare yourself.
FINISH NINPO!
Why is Icchy...?
Next Time
Next Time on Rider Time Shinobi:
The Dark Humans come to crash the SHOW!
Their recklessness causes OVER BLOW and HARROW!
Look the other way and you'll get PLOWED!
Iroha's rejection makes tears OVERFLOW!
Next NinPOW!
Volume: The Dark Ninia's Assassination
NEXT NINIPOW!!
Volume: The Dark Ninja's Assassination!
Written as the "Heart of the Blade!"
You'll have trouble writing Hattari!