The first installment in Hayesâ epic Ninja series introduces the reader to the building blocks of ninjutsu: basic postures, the natural elements that correspond with fighting techniques, weapons, and the âscheme of totality.â The author also teaches meditation exercises to strengthen oneâs consciousness and decrease reaction time. The seminal book in Hayesâ best-selling collection, it provides the reader with the tools to start his path in the Togakure Ryu tradition.