Author's note: DeadAliveManiac had already done this match up, but I already had Hashashin go against the Ghost warrior, so hope this turns out well

Ninja: The stealthy assassination expert of Japan.

(A ninja sneaks behind a samurai, then grabs him and slits his throat.)

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Shaolin Monk: The ultimate Kung-Fu killing machine from China.

(A shaolin monk cuts down a bandit with his liuyedao.)

WHO IS DEADLIEST?

To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21stcentury science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.

No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is…THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!

Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two warriors who never met in a face to face duel:

Ninja

Circa: 1600 A.D.

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 135 lbs.

Armor: None

Shaolin Monk

Circa: 1600 A.D.

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 145 lbs.

Armor: None

"This is a battle of two polar opposites," Richard "Mack" Machowicz started, "One is a pacifist peacekeeper, the other a stealthy killer." I'm excited for this match up!"

"I'm siding with the Shaolin Monk for this battle," trauma doctor Armand Dorian started, "They train their bodies intensively to the point where they can barely register pain and can register even the slightest bits of noise that would negate the ninja's stealth."

"I'll side with the ninja." Biomedical engineer Geoff Desmoulin says. "He is so damn sneaky and his his weapons are can definitely kill the monk and he will be able to drop him from the shadows."

Ninjas, also known as 'shinobi,' are believed to have started out as peasants who rose up against the samurai, utilizing unconventional tactics to wage war against their adversaries, who were bound to a strict code of honor.

"They served as spies and mercenaries who specialized in espionage, sabotage, infiltration and assassination," Mack explained, "They were considered invisible warriors who lurked in the shadows, steeped so far in legend, they've been rumored to be capable of supernatural feats."

Due to strict regulations imposed by the ruling class, ninjas were forced to use improvised weapons which they bring into battle today:

Short Range: Ninjato

Mid-Range: Kusarigama

Long Range: Shuriken

Special Weapon: Sai

Today, the stealthy assassin goes up against a pacifist peace keeper.

The Shaolin were Buddhists monks who lived in the Shaolin Monastery of China, where they attempted to live in harmony within their remote surroundings and focus on their training. Unfortunately, there were those in the outside world who would not allow them to live in peace.

"Many expensive antiques were present in the monastery and that would attract a lot of thieves and sometimes armies," Mack explained.

Monks trained themselves extensively in kung fu, achieving amazing dexterity with their weapons.

"They might seem passsive at first, but they can kill when provoked," Mack continued, "Their Buddhist beliefs prevent them from ever being the aggressor in battle, their skill being used to purge evil, no more and no less."

The monk comes equipped with an assortment of steel weaponry aimed at preserving the peace:

Short Range: Liuyedao

Mid-Range: Twin Hooks

Long Range: Bi Shou

Special Weapon: Emei Piercers

Both warriors used deadly blades when they fought their adversaries up close. The monk will be up first.

"The liuyedao was a Chinese saber that went through a lot of evolution to end up where it is. It is a single-edged sword with a shallow curve but on the back of the blade near the tip, it was sharpened for penetration. All and all, it was a fine steel-bladed weapon, weighing 2 pounds and total length of 3 feet from pommel to blade tip." Dave said.

Shaolin Monk expert Alfred Hsing stands ready with his saber.

"For this test, we have our torso here dressed in ninja garments, we will see what kind of damage your sword can do." Geoff explained.

"You got it." The monk expert said.

"Okay Alfred on 3...2...1... Cut em up!"

Alfred swings his saber at both the torso's arms, severing both of them. He stabs into the heart. He then withdraws the sword and proceeds to decapitating the torso.

Dr Dorian walks over. " The severing of the arms, while not instant kills, you cut through the major arteries in both arms, causing rapid bleeding, and of course for the decapitation, it is an instant kill. "

"Nice sword, but the ninja had a much superior sword, capable of stabbing through samurai armor with ease." Ninja expert Lou Klein said.

The ninja slashes back with his own razor sharp blade.

"The ninjato was similar to the katana except it was completely straight and could easily stab through samurai armor. It was tempered carbon steel so it is already a great blade, weight 2 pounds and was 37 inches long from pommel to blade tip." Dave explained.

"Lou, your test will be the same, whenever you're ready, go for it." Geoff explains.

With a loud yell, the swordsman quickly drew his sword and sliced downward with a sickly tear, nearly severing its arm.

"You've cut six inches into the shoulder," Dr. Dorian said inspecting the fresh cut, "This far in you are lacerating the arm's blood vessels and the lung. This guy's gonna be bleeding out within a matter of seconds."

"Speed is the key," Lou quipped towards Alfred, who remained unimpressed by the lightning quick display.

Another pig carcass was suspended nearby and Hank approached with his hand on the ninjato's pommel the entire time, ready to carry out another demonstration of the blade's razor sharp edge. With another battle cry, Lou slashed into the hanging body twice, hacking it in half.

"You were able to cut through that pig in two clean slices," Dr. Dorian said examining the separated halves, "Your first blow went right through the pelvis and the second through the spine. I'd hate to be that poor bastard," he chuckled.

Both weapons have shown their lethality, where do our experts stand?

"I''ll call it even on this one." Geoff starts off. " Both did pretty much the same job in their tests and have great cutting and stabbing ability." Edge even".

"To me, the ninjato gets the edge." Dorian says. " Its much faster and cuts deeper into the body, that alone gives it my edge."

"And this is a foot battle we are talking about here, the ninjato has speed and quickness on its side. Edge ninjato".

In short range weapons, the ninja gets the edge.

Coming up, both sides unveil their incredibly lethal mid range weapons.

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Now it's time for the warriors to reveal their mid ranged arsenal. The ninja will go first.

"The kusarigama was two weapons brought together as one by a ten foot length of chain," Dave explained, "On one end, you had a 'kama,' the Japanese equivalent of a sickle and on the other, you had a weighted iron ball."

"Two in one," Lou said displaying his weapon, "You've got the iron ball to bludgeon your foe with, or the chain to entangle them, giving the user time to rush in and hack their enemy up with the kama."

To test out his claims, another ballistic gel torso is brought in, this one is wearing monk robes.

"High speed is up and running, whenever you are ready Lou!" Geoff called out.

Lou began to swing his chain around, building up the necessary momentum until he finally had enough and released it, the iron ball striking his opponent right in the face with a sickly crack. Not finished with his handiwork, the weapons expert charged towards the reeling dummy and stabbed the kama into its chest, ripping it out with a nauseating tear before raising it up to slice into the torso's neck.

"First and foremost, all of your shots would have been instant kills," Dr. Dorian said scooping up what remained of the torso, "Your first shot struck the enemy head on right in the face, that's going to break nearly every major bone and the force which its head whipped back would be enough to break its neck. Your first shot with the kama tore through the ribs and struck the heart dead on, and your last shot would have sliced into the jugular and carotid artery, need I say more?"

" Your weapon is nice, but if the monk gets pass the ball and chain end, he'll be fine, plus our weapon can cut your chain and it will be worthless." Alfred says.

Up next will be the Shaolin Monk with the twin hooks.

"The hook sword is an exotic weapon traditionally associated with northern Chinese martial arts, most often used in pairs," Dave started, "They were versatile forged steel weapons which each weighed 2 pounds and were 3 feet long. They had a shepherd's hook which could be used for slashing, catching weapons and tripping opponents, the back being used like a traditional sword, ending hilts shaped into daggers and crescent guards used for blocking and slashing."

Alfred conducted a small martial arts exhibition with the twin hooks, performing several graceful flips and spinning kicks before coming to a halt.

"I've been wanting to see those in action since I laid eyes on them and now we are going to get that chance," Geoff said motioning towards a suspended pig carcass, "We want to see how much damage you can inflict upon this pig in 15 seconds."

Alfred swung both hooks to his right side and swung them back into the pig's ribs, going right between them with a wet tear. Pulling them out he flipped to the bottom portion to stab the daggers into its belly. He unhooked the swords and put them to the pig's neck before pulling them in opposite directions, scissoring the pig's head off. Stepping back he again hooked the swords together and spun around to slice into its lower abdomen before Geoff called out "Time!"

Dr. Dorian stepped over to assess the damage, "Your first shots went right between the ribs and cut through the lung, possibly deep enough to hit the heart, the trauma alone will kill. Both your stabs went into the small intestine, each being a mortal wound. Your last strike to the abdomen left a geometrically aligned wound which would be deep enough to destroy all the vital organs underneath. All of your strikes would either be instant kills or mortal wounds."

"While you're busy doing your little 'exhibition' there, the ninja would be sneaking up on you and slicing you up with his next weapon," Lou commented.

Both weapons have shown their versatility, which gives their Warrior the edge?

"I like the Kusarigama because of its reach, but the twin hooks cause more sever trauma and it can cut the chain." Edge twin hooks." Geoff starts.

"Agreed, plus the monk uses his weapon to a greater extent and is very agile with it, and the hooking of the two swords help extend its reach farther out to keep the ninja away." Edge twin hooks." Dorian says.

"Completely agree with you guys. Edge twin hooks." Mack concluded.

In mid-range weapons, the Shaolin Monk takes the edge with the twin hooks.

Coming up, both warriors break out a deceptive long range arsenal to take down their foes from afar.

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The monk is up first with his throwing knives.

"The bi shou was essentially a 7 inch throwing knife made entirely of tempered steel, but it is wrapped in cloth at the handle and had tassels at the end to improve accuracy." Dave explained.

Alfred is given 3 knives to test its damage capability. His target dressed in ninja robes.

"On 3...2...1... Throw!"

Alfred throws his first knife at the torso, it lodges into its chest. He takes his second knife and throws it and the blade catches the torso by the neck. His final throw sends the knife straight into the torso's eye.

Dorian walks over.

"The first knife managed to penetrate and hit the heart, instant kill. Your second actually cut the carotid artery, he'll bleed out really quick. The final knife got into his eye and cuts into the brain, another instant kill."

"Our weapon is like a scalpel on multiple sides." Lou says.

The ninja responds with the Shuriken

"Shurikens could be fashioned from a variety of everyday items from nails, needles, coins, washers and other flat plates of metal, but the most popular kind was the 'hira-shuriken,' or 'ninja star,'" Dave said displaying several freshly-crafted ones, "They were flat discs with four blades, four inches long from one bladed point to another, two ounces of tempered steel.

Lou is given 3 shurikens like Alfred and we will test out its killing potential.

"Lou we will begin as soon as you're ready." Geoff says.

Lou tosses his first Shuriken at the gel torso, the blade becomes lodged into the chest. For his second shuriken, it bounces off leaving a scratch. His final shuriken makes its way into the eye of the gel torso.

Dorian walks over to assess the damage done.

"I'm surprised at the weapon's performance. The first shot only managed to penetrate and cause a flesh wound, this will hurt but not kill. The second was deflected, nothing. But the last was a kill, got him in the eye."

Both weapons have shown their potential, where do our experts stand?

"I have no problem deciding the edge here." Geoff starts off. " The bi should is the better throwing weapon, it has larger blades which add more skiing potential and can function as a close range weapon, edge bi shou."

"I second that, the shuriken has little to no killing ability, its best used as a distraction tool, edge bi shou." Dorian agreed.

"I agree as well, edge bi shou." Mack says.

In long range weapons, the shaolin monk takes it with the bi shou.

Coming up! Both fighters finish this off with their special weapons, and after, we will finally see who will win in a battle of Asia's finest fighters.

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Now it has come down to this, both warriors now reveal their lethal special weapons. The monk will be up first with his unique killing tool.

"The Emei piercers are simply metal rods with arrowhead-shaped points that serve as strictly stabbing weapons. Because of their short length they can be concealed in one's sleeves until needed," Dave Baker said showing off a pair, "They are mounted on rings which allow the user to place them over his finger and spin them around as a form of distraction."

Alfred was equipped with the Emei piercers standing before a ballistic gel bust.

"Alright Alfred, we want to see the speed, accuracy and killing potential of your daggers. High speed is up," Geoff called out.

Alfred got into position.

"On 3...2...1, punch it!"

Alfred let out a martial arts cry and began driving the daggers into the skull at a frightening speed, poking holes through the skull, gouging out the eyes, destroying the nose and forcing the mouth open before Geoff called out "Time!"

"Oh my god, you were like lightning!" Mack shouted making his way over to see the damage for himself, "You were like a f-cking Tommy gun with these things!"

"I don't even need to put my gloves on for this one. You turned this man's head inside out!" Dr. Dorian commented, observing the gory aftermath of Alfred's lightning fast assault.

"Impressive weapon, I like it really, but our weapon is more versatile than the piercers." Lou says.

The ninja answers the challenge with the sai.

"The sai is a dagger-shaped bludgeoning tool native to Okinawa," Dave explained, "It consists of an elongated central prong that is used to stab an enemy, along with two outer forks that can catch an opponent's weapon. The handle ends with a large metal knob called the 'knuckle,' which is intended for striking. It is made of stainless steel and stands 19 inches in length."

Lou had a set of sais in hand and was practicing some katas with them before approaching the panel and pulling out a third tucked behind him.

"Any particular reason for that?" Dr. Dorian asked noting the concealment of the third sai.

"Sais were traditionally carried in threes," Lou answered, "two at the side as primary weapons, and then the third tucked behind as an extra in case one were to be disarmed."

"All there is to do now is show us what it can do," Geoff said motioning towards a foam torso, "Whenever you're ready, let the show begin."

Lou nodded and readied his sais.

"On 3…2…1, stick 'em!" Geoff shouted.

Lou tossed his first sai at the torso, catching it in the right pectoral near its shoulder. Withdrawing his extra sai, the weapons specialist charged towards the torso and stabbed it twice in rapid succession before ending with a final shot to the abdomen.

"Unlike some people, I don't need to make a big production out of my kills," Lou chuckled, smirking towards Alfred.

"I'm amazed at the accuracy of your throw," Dr. Dorian said pulling out the sai and inspecting the fake blood on the tip, "From this range it could have traveled between the ribs and pierced the lung, not an instant kill, but will slow your enemy down and kill him within the hour." The doctor then felt around the other holes left by the sai, "Your first stab pierced the large intestine and turned it to mush, just missing the spinal cord, a mortal wound. Your second stab would have crushed a rib and gone through the organs beneath, another delayed kill. The final stab pierced the aorta, instant kill."

Both short range weapons have displayed their killing potential, but which weapon do our experts think would take the edge?

"This is a pretty close comparison, not gonna lie, I like the emei piercers, but then I like the said as well, but if I had to choose one, I'd go with the said because it can be thrown and you have a third one. Edge sai." Geoff starts off.

"True, with the range advantage, the ninja can hit the monk before he can use his emei. Edge sai."

"I couldn't agree more, three sai is better than two emei." Edge sai." Mack concludes.

In special weapons, the ninja takes the edge with his sai.

Coming up, our panelists gauge the X-factors of each warrior and then after that, it's a battle between two lightning quick combatants to determine who is the 'Deadliest Warrior!'

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And now Mack will gauge the x-factors of each warrior.

"Training is the first, both of these guys are very quick and agile, the monk is rigorously trained in kung-fu while the ninja is self trained. The monk gets a 98 to the ninja's 93."

"For physicality, both are quick and agile. The ninja is great at carrying out hit and run attacks. The monk trains to handle direct combat. Both men are given a 90."

"For ferocity, the ninja takes this, the monk only attacked when provoked. The ninja gets an 84 to the monk's 28."

"For intimidation, this again was very lopsided, the ninja can sneak in and get you and disappear just like that, the monk was a pacifist. The ninja gets a 91 to the monk's 34."

"Lastly, we factored killer instinct, the monk only kills when necessary, but he knew when the time would come. The ninja still takes it with a 91 to the monk's 80."

Our scientists and weapons experts are done testing the results and the time has come to decide who will be the victor. To ensure the battle won't be decided by a single lucky blow, the battle will be simulated one thousand times in a duel to the death.

Who will prevail in a battle between two polar opposites?

"In the end there can be only one. Let's find out," Mack said.

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The battle takes place in a small forest in China, a monk is meditating in the forest near his monastery. He is enjoying his time in this quite forest. Unbeknownst to him, a ninja is prowling nearby.

The monk is completely unaware of the ninja's presence. The ninja sneaks his way behind the monk. He stealthily sneaks up to the monk and draws his ninjato. He is inches away from the monk, with his ninjato held high, he prepares to stab the monk. The monk's hearing however heard the ninjato be unsheathed when the ninja drew it, quickly front flips off the log and turns to face the ninja. The ninja quickly retreats into the bushes.

The monk, knowing he has a fight on his hands, makes his way to a tree where he stashed his liuyedao. He picks up his liuyadao when he hears something flying his way, he looks to his left and sees two shuriken flying at him, he rolls out of the way just in time to avoid getting hit in the eye. He stands ready to face his attacker with his liuyadao drawn. The ninja, having snuck behind the monk again, attempts to grab the monk from behind and it his throat, the monk however elbows him in the stomach and swings his liuyadao at the ninja. The ninja parries with his ninjato and creates an opening and tries to go for a stab at the monk's heart.

The monk does a backwards somersault and runs to retrieve his twin hooks from another tree. The ninja follows and sees the monk put his hook swords together and swings it at the ninja, the ninja narrowly avoided being cut open with a backflip and retreats again into the bushes.

The monk waits the the ninja to makes his move again. The ninja then emerges from behind a tree swinging his Kusarigama and takes the ball end at the monk. The monk deflects with his twin hooks and enters a defense stance. The ninja swings again, this time at the monk's leg and manages to ensure him, he tugs hard and the monk, not expecting this falls onto his back, dropping both hook swords.

The ninja takes an opportunity and runs to hack into the monk with the Kama. The monk kicks the ninja in the stomach and he stumbles back, the monk then gets to his feet and retrieves his twin hooks. The ninja recovers and swings the ball end at the monk again, only this time, the monk block with the crescent part of the twin hook and the chain wraps around his hook sword, he used his other hook sword and severs the kusarigama's chain.

The ninja throws his Kama at the monk who blocks with his hook sword, while the monk wa s blocking the thrown Kama, the ninja had thrown three shurikens at the monk, all three hit the monk in both his arms and he dropped his twin hooks the try and pull them out. The ninja charges with his sai drawn The monk rolls out of the way and draws his emei piercers.

Both are now armed with their respective special weapons and it has come down to this. They circle each other waiting to see who makes the first move. The ninja will be the one to attack first and goes to stab the monk, the monk grabs the ninja by the arms and breaks it. The ninja grunts in pain and out of desperation, attempts to stab the monk with his free arm, only to be stab by the monk's emei twice and his life is ended when the monk stabs him repeatedly into the chest.

The ninja falls onto his knees, having failed to kill the monk. The monk, not wanting to cause suffering, gets his twin hooks, puts then in a scissor form on the ninja's neck, and in one quick motion, decapitates the ninja.

With his opponent fallen, the monk bows in remorse.

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Winner: Shaolin Monk

Shaolin Monk: 517

Liuyedao: 104

Twin Hooks: 343

Bi Shou: 55

Emei Piercers: 15

Ninja: 483

Ninjato: 118

Kusarigama: 211

Shuriken: 2

Sai: 152

In an impressive battle between two of Asia's most famous warriors, the monk emerged victorious in a very closely fought contest with the ninja. His twin hooks being the weapon to help win it for him.

"The monk won because he trained to handle direct combat while the ninja was more about hit and run. But it was so close though, the ninja was still able to remain neck and neck do his ninjutsu training being comparable to the monk's kung fu, it was a good battle." Geoff explained.

(The monk is seen at back at his monastery. His wounds have been bandaged. He then stashes the ninja's sai and ninjato in the vault, knowing it shall never be allowed back into the outside world.)

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Next time on Deadliest Warrior, its a battle between two of the greatest empire builders

Genghis Khan: The 13th Century Mongolian warlord who created the largest land empire in history.

vs

Alexander the Great: The Macedonian king who ended the Persian empire and build the largest empire of his time

Who...is...DEADLIEST