Talk:Shen/@comment-28018860-20161222101042/@comment-3391671-20170125061100

The "Ninja = Assassin" logic is the idea forced upon Westerners through popular media and other whatnots, in the same way people think of Kung Fu, Karate, Samurai, etc. The fact that you Waleedsm (and a bit to you, Berryeater) do not realize this means that you haven't checked any reliable sources. Think critically and always review your thoughts.

The were nothing more than covert agents or mercenary for hire by those who had the wealth. Assassination was something they could do, but in truth, they were more likely to perform espionage, sabotage, infiltration and guerilla warfare more often; assassination on its own was a last resort, since killing off your opponent through such devious means was considered as dishonourable in the spirit of war.

As for Shen, he's simply there to break that stereotype, especially in the sense of not being the Westernized ninja, but more of a clansman ninja. Someone trained in the arts, but not tied down by contracts. Of course, the ninja wouldn't be as tanky as he is, but please, don't assume the "ninja = assassin" logic anymore.