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In Ninja Gaiden II, the blue items are worth 5

points and the red give Ryu the maximum

number of points. 

Increases the maximum limit on Ninjutsu

points. 

Restores 6 bars of Ryu’s health.

In Ninja Gaiden II, items fall from destroyed Dragon Jewels.

Item

Increases Ryu’s remaining lives by one.

Doubles of Ryu appear, mimicking his

movements and attacks. Up to 2 doubles can

be made to appear.

A basic technique, it throws a shuriken

straight ahead to damage enemies.

A more advanced technique, it throws a large
shuriken that returns to Ryu like a boomerang. Due to
its heft, the blade continues on even after cutting
through an enemy.

An impressive technique that shoots three

rings of fire up diagonally. Use it to attack

targets above Ryu.

Ninjutsu Items

Unleashes the energy of the Dragon Sword

as a fire ball that shoots down diagonally.

Increases your points. Blue is worth 1000

points, and red 2000.

This technique, which was automatic in NG I, has
become a freely usable Ninjutsu attack by NG II. It
makes Ryu invincible for 4 seconds. 

In Ninja Gaiden III, blue items are worth 10

points and the red give Ryu the maximum

number of points

Increases the maximum limit on Ninjutsu

points.

Increases Ryu’s remaining lives by one.

Causes the soul of the dragons to imbue the

Dragon Sword with power, extending its

reach and attack power. 

A more advanced technique, it throws a large
shuriken that returns to Ryu like a boomerang.
Due to its heft, the blade continues on even after
cutting through an enemy.

An impressive technique that shoots three rings of
fire up diagonally. Use it to attack targets above Ryu.

Unleashes the energy of the Dragon Sword

as a fire ball that shoots down diagonally.

Ninjutsu Items

A technique that uses Ryu’s built-up Ki power

to unleash vacuum waves above and below

him. It is very useful when climbing walls. 

Restores 6 bars of Ryu’s health.

The ultimate Ninjutsu, it manifests the aura of the
dragons as swirling balls of flame around Ryu. It
makes him invincible for 4 seconds.

In Ninja Gaiden III, you can tell which item is held in each Dragon Jewel. 

Item