Sensei, mentor, loving father, master of the secret arts
Patience of a saint or Buddha, enshrining him in his sons' hearts
Loving, giving guidance, teaching everything worth knowing
Inspiration for right living, pearls of wisdom on them bestowing
Ninjutsu mater unsurpassed, seeks his sons to teach the skill
Tactics, ruses, when to hide, when to fight and when to kill
Encourager in all endeavours, helping teenaged minds to grow
Refuge in their grief and anger, calms and comforts rage and woe