Japan takes the art of “ninjutsu” so seriously that it will hold an examination for aspiring ninjas on Oct. 22.
For the first time, the annual ninja test for admission to the Koga-ryu School of Ninjutsu will take place inside the Zojo-ji, a Buddhist temple in Tokyo.
The test, which is open to aspirants fifth grade and up, will last for 30 minutes and will cover everything about the esteemed school, according to At Press via Kotaku.
Applicants will be subjected to 50 entry-level multiple-choice questions, which include assessment and ability to throw the Japanese concealed weapon “shuriken.”
Bonus points will also be awarded based on the quality of the examinee’s ninja outfit, the report said.
Meanwhile, the shadowy feudal warriors first rose to prominence in Japan in the 15th century and were known to be masters of espionage, sabotage and assassination. Khristian Ibarrola /ra
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