Tengu Group is a secret ninja team working for the Ashikaga family in The Elusive Samurai. Their most unique trait is their human-sized "tengu" masks, which hide their true identity: each mask is actually a puppet made from animal skin and controlled from within by a young girl. They are expert in gathering information and sometimes take on dangerous missions, like assassination. They play a crucial role during the battles that decide the future of Kamakura.
The Tengu Group seem to be large men wearing tengu masks, which makes them look strong and mysterious.
But these masks are actually puppets made from animal skin.
Inside each puppet is a small, cute girl who controls the large, scary mask from within.
This clever trick lets them fool almost everyone about who they really are.
The Tengu Group members are very skilled at hiding their true selves.
They are secretive and good at sneaking around.
Even though they are spies, they can also handle very tough tasks, like fighting and spying on big enemies.
The Tengu Group works for Moronao Kono, who is a trusted servant of the Ashikaga family.
They have served the Ashikaga for many generations.
Their job is mainly collecting information, but they might also do shadowy tasks for their boss.
The Tengu Group are masters of gathering secret information.
They are skilled ninja, able to sneak into places and listen to important secrets.
Their disguises make them almost impossible to spot.
They might also be trained in fighting, especially when silent or sneaky attacks are needed.
The Tengu Group are loyal to Moronao Kono, their commander.
They also seem to have some kind of secret connection with Kazama Genba, a member of the Elusive Samurai's group.
They sometimes send important news to key figures, like letting Yoshisada Nitta know about the Ashikaga’s plans.
Three Sent to Shinano
Three members of the Tengu Group are sent to Shinano on a secret mission.
They are named with a style that means "Season-Number," like Natsu no Yon, which means "Summer Four."
Secrets in the Battle for Kamakura
Yoshisada Nitta, who wants to defeat the Kamakura shogunate, decides what to do after the Tengu Group contacts him.
Because of the Tengu Group’s information, he chooses to march to Kamakura, changing the direction of the fight.
Masked Connection
Even Kazama Genba, an important character, seems to know or work with someone from the Tengu Group.
This suggests they sometimes form secret teams to get things done.
True Identities Revealed
The truth is that all the tall, scary men in tengu masks are actually puppets.
Each one is operated from inside by a charming girl, making the Tengu Group’s disguises their greatest secret.
- The names of Tengu Group members are based on seasons and numbers, like "Summer Four."
- Their unique puppet disguises let them blend in and hide their identities perfectly.
- Information gathering is their main mission, but they handle big jobs too.
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