Rappa Momochi is a mysterious ninja leader from the Iga clan who first appears in the Shogun Assassination Arc. She is famous for always being seen as a woman wrapped in bandages, sitting in a wheelchair, and accompanied by a maid. However, it is later revealed that the bandaged woman is actually a mechanical puppet, and the real Rappa Momochi is the maid. Rappa is a master puppeteer who can control both dolls and even corpses using her unique ninja skills. She secretly supports Shigeshige Tokugawa during difficult times, using her abilities and tricks to fight against enemies and protect her allies. Rappa also enjoys reading Margaret magazine.
Rappa Momochi is always seen with her entire body wrapped in bandages and sitting in a wheelchair.
She is pushed around by a woman in a maid outfit.
The big twist is that the bandaged woman is a puppet, and the maid is the real Rappa Momochi.
Rappa is very clever and secretive.
She is skilled at hiding her true plans and can see through others' tricks.
She claims to be a master of puppets and enjoys joking about her own inventions.
She also likes to read Margaret, a girls’ manga magazine.
Rappa Momochi is one of the higher-ranked ninja of the Iga Clan.
She has strong puppet skills and uses her talent to help serve and protect Shigeshige Tokugawa, the Shogun.
Rappa is a puppet master, able to control both her mechanical puppet (called “Momo-chan”) and dead bodies.
Her puppet is filled with hidden weapons and can even change into a cannon.
She can fight fiercely by herself by controlling puppets and corpses at the same time.
Some fun features of her puppet include being able to serve tea, hot cocoa, and even act as a portable toilet.
She works closely with Gaimon Fujibayashi and Zenzou Hattori.
Rappa is loyal to Shigeshige Tokugawa and helps hide and protect him.
She talks to Toushirou Hijikata, Isao Kondou, and others during important battles.
"This level of ninja arts is not enough to take the Shogun's head... nor the head of Rappa Momochi."
Working with Gaimon Fujibayashi
Rappa Momochi first appears with Gaimon Fujibayashi, leading Iga ninjas to attack Gintoki Sakata and his friends.
But in truth, Rappa is actually on Shigeshige Tokugawa's side from the beginning.
Protecting Shigeshige Tokugawa
She helps Zenzou Hattori to hide Shigeshige in the Iga village.
After finding out that Fujibayashi is secretly working with Harusame, she cleverly plans to protect her allies.
Revealing Her True Identity
Fujibayashi attacks her by hitting a kunai into the forehead of the bandaged woman.
The truth is revealed — the bandaged woman in the wheelchair is only a puppet, and the real Rappa is the maid.
Fighting with Puppet Powers
Rappa uses her puppet, Momo-chan, which is loaded with weapons.
She fights back against Fujibayashi, turning the puppet into a big cannon and firing a huge beam.
This not only defeats Fujibayashi but erases the entire forest in its path.
Momo-chan can also pour tea and fill a cup with cocoa, although it looks very strange.
The Dead Zombie Army
Rappa has the power to control dead bodies.
When the Kiheitai and the Seventh Division attack Iga, Rappa uses the bodies of Fujibayashi’s fallen ninja allies as her puppets.
She joins Isao Kondou and Toushirou Hijikata in the battle against Abuto and others.
Rappa is a big fan of reading Margaret magazine for girls.
Her love for sweets and drinks like hot cocoa shows a fun side to her otherwise serious character.
Rappa sees herself not just as a puppet master, but as someone who is both controlling and controlled, suggesting a deep connection to her art.
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