my first poll...

**Silver Sphere** · 12-18-2003 03:56 AM

The pirate would be dead before he even knew the ninja was there. He would die another eight or nine times before he hit the ground. I can't believe this is considered open for discussion.

**nerve** · 12-18-2003 04:12 AM

shhhh! guys guys...the only way to settle this is to get a really good pirate and a really good ninja and get them in a fight! anyone know where to find a ninja and a pirate?

**Aphius** · 12-18-2003 08:28 AM

No, No, No. The only way to settle this.... MONKEY KNIFE FIGHT!

You'll need 2 monkey, 2 knives and 2 monkey sized costumes...
We'll let the monkeys decide!

**jacobo** · 12-18-2003 08:39 AM

ninjas arnt superhuman they are just quick.... not quicker than a bullet but quick none-the-less. now lets say the pirate misses with his pistol, hes still an excelent swordsman, and with his clearly superior reach on the little ninja all he would have to do is a windmill motion with his arms and slice that ninja up. -- and just to settle this i will personally fight a ninja.... bring it on! :finger:

**Lucius** · 12-18-2003 11:45 AM

An elite ninja could easily whoop a pirate anytime. He doesnt just use windmill motions.. if a ninja would use stealth the pirate would not even spot him, plus some shurikens in the neck.. ough

**YULAW** · 12-18-2003 12:25 PM

Even at face to face combat I believe a Ninja would have the advantage. All that bulkiness from a pirate does nothing but slow him down. And A Ninja's agility even at close combat quaters gives him the extra edge on his opponent.

**Silver Sphere** · 12-18-2003 09:15 PM

If it were one ninja versus five pirates... then we might have something to talk about. A ninja would take a pirate apart in a one-on-one duel. A pirate wouldn't even be good for target practice. Ninjas have far better swords and have much better technique. Pirates do pretty well for drunken bar fights, or killing cabin boys, or taking valuables away from scared 18th-century aristocrat women, but against a trained ninja? Pffft.

**dougdrums** · 12-19-2003 12:22 AM

ninjas have katanas, so a nija would kick his ass in a swordmatch!

**evangel** · 12-19-2003 01:16 AM

**jacobo** · 12-19-2003 06:24 AM

yes i can see a ninja moving fast and maybe getting a swipe or two off but i don't think people look at it realistically, they just go by what they see on anime and movies. have any of you ever been in a fight with a skilled professional? its not as praiseworthy as it comes off. i think the pirate's blunt force would overwhelm the ninja. you can't get a strong swing of the sword off while you're jumping around the place. you need a good strong stance and you need to put all your force into it. a pirate would just shrug off an attack initiated any other way. read Musashi's The Five Rings. as far as throwing stars go, it would have to hit a vital like the throat or a major artery to really kill anything.

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**DAL9000** · 12-19-2003 09:37 AM

Pirates would definately lose... The RIAA would come and snap their nuts off...

**Seeker** · 12-19-2003 02:47 PM

Originally posted by DAL9000
Pirates would definately lose... The RIAA would come and snap their nuts off...

Screw the RIAA and the MPAA! Good one, made me laugh!

**su-chan** · 12-19-2003 07:01 PM

I think it's all about who looks better. And have you *seen* Johnny Depp as a pirate?

That's some good lookin' "booty".

Besides, what if there was a pirate ninja? Then what happens?

**Silver Sphere** · 12-19-2003 08:11 PM

I just don't see your average pirate getting anywhere against a swordsman trained for economy and efficiency, I don't care how strong he is. There's also the fact that the ninja would certainly have a much lighter and sharper blade. With all the malnutrition that pirates had to face at sea there's no guarantee he'd be all that strong anyway.

Compromise:

www.pirateninjas.com

**Seeker** · 12-19-2003 08:16 PM

I cannot believe this has gone on for three pages now

If this keeps up, it will surpass the Paperdoll->muffins thread!

For a first poll, you did well!

**Ginko** · 12-19-2003 08:46 PM

Definatly nija.

Omg, a REAL nija if 1 exsited would be quike and fast about it. I mean if he MIGHT have missed some vital organs with the throwwing stars, he surley would mess him up with his blade.

Now those things r light and sharp. I mean unless that pyrat has a uzzie r somthing, theres no way your going to stop an assasin from cuttig u up. I think if pyrats were a lil less bolkyear and fater, they might stand a chance.

**dougdrums** · 12-20-2003 12:52 AM

If you don't believe that ninjas have REAL Ultimate Power you better get a life right now or they will chop your head off!!! *It's an easy choice, if you ask me. *[/b]

hahah...

BTW, I practise ninjitsu every so often, and never finished watching a whole show in anime. So hah, I'm not brainwashed!