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So who do you think would win in a fight between a group of ninja's and a group of pirates?

I'd go for pirates, as the handguns and cutlasses would be an advantage against the lighter armed ninjas.

The age old debate....

A group of ninjas would be able to silently assassinate that group of pirates before they could even get their guns out.

I do hope everyone here knows how the debate started?

Ninjas. I mean, COME ON, they're freaking NINJAS. :D

On a more rational note, ninjas could easily assassinate the pirates long before they could ever become a problem.

All Ninja's can be pirates, but not all pirates can be Ninjas.

ninjas. You can't possibly defend yourself from a ninja, since they kill you when you're asleep.

Also, you fail at making polls.

You can't really assasinate more than two of anything at a time. That's why i vote pirates.

You can't really assasinate more than two of anything at a time. That's why i vote pirates.

you can if you're t3h ninja.

You can't really assasinate more than two of anything at a time. That's why i vote pirates.

The only reason you cant do that is because you are not a ninja. And if its like 4 pirates against one ninja, thats hardly fair is it?

Think about it. Ninjas are silent. they can sneak up on you and kill you without your knowing. But pirates are loud. Pirates are drunk. Pirates are boisterous, and you'll smell them before you see them. But they kill you anyways.

the question is silly because:

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You can't really assasinate more than two of anything at a time.
Yes, but unless the number of ninjas and the number of pirates are the same, it's not really a fair battle.

the question is silly because:

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arrr the ultimate fanfic

Oh i love you so much right now. I am getting that on a tee-shirt.

Youre all forgetting one crucial fact...
Pirates have SHIPS.
The Mythbusters proved that ninjas cannot walk on water.
The pirates just find out where the ninjas hidden base is (because pirates have maps of EVERYTHING) and blow the hell out of it with cannons.

Now, COWBOYS on the other hand, would win against pirates, on account of being better shots.

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Yes, but unless the number of ninjas and the number of pirates are the same, it's not really a fair battle.

Well I was more referring to the fact that if the numbers are the same, the ninjas would have an advantage for only one kill, whereupon the pirates would be looking for them and probably find them. Pirates being better at hand to hand and close range combat

Im sorry, but this debate was well and truely solved at teh base of arthurs seat one evening.

The Pirate (including cutlace) was spin-kicked by the ninja, thus ending the battle with the ninja supreem. Ninjas beat pirates.

Well I was more referring to the fact that if the numbers are the same, the ninjas would have an advantage for only one kill, whereupon the pirates would be looking for them and probably find them. Pirates being better at hand to hand and close range combat

Since when? Ninja are TRAINED fighters, who've spent many years learning both armed and unarmed combat on top of their many assassination techniques. Their array of weapons vastly outnumber the pirate pistol and cutlass. Also they use smokebombs and explosions.

Pirates are just random assholes with a drink and a weapon, doesn't make them good at combat.

Pirates don't stand a chance!

The Mythbusters proved that ninjas cannot walk on water.

they did not prove ninja's can't fly or teleport. Besides, pirates aren't always at sea.

Since when? Ninja are TRAINED fighters, who've spent many years learning both armed and unarmed combat on top of their many assassination techniques. Their array of weapons vastly outnumber the pirate pistol and cutlass. Also they use smokebombs and explosions.

Pirates are just random assholes with a drink and a weapon, doesn't make them good at combat.

Pirates don't stand a chance!

QFT.

the pirates would be looking for them and probably find them.

Also, how are a group of alchoholic misfits gonna find a group of people who could win the hide-and-seek world championships!?!?!?

SHINOBI FTW!

sorry, but i do not know the origin of this age-old debate (wince). what i do know is that ninjas would win any day, hands down. it's like this: ninjas are elite trained warriors in the art of stealth killing. pirates are a bunch of dirty drunks that decided to get drunk one day, get a ship, and look for a chest of treasure which, doubtless, would not eclipse the cost of the journey itself.

in a one on one, a pirate wouldn't stand half a chance. the only way they have a shot is if jack bauer iis on their side, which he would never be because he is the good guy.

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2. Jack Bauer
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1000000000000. Paris Hilton

sorry, but i do not know the origin of this age-old debate (wince). what i do know is that ninjas would win any day, hands down. it's like this: ninjas are elite trained warriors in the art of stealth killing. pirates are a bunch of dirty drunks that decided to get drunk one day, get a ship, and look for a chest of treasure which, doubtless, would not eclipse the cost of the journey itself.

in a one on one, a pirate wouldn't stand half a chance. the only way they have a shot is if jack bauer iis on their side, which he would never be because he is the good guy.

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2. Jack Bauer
3. Ninjas







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1000000000000. Paris Hilton

How can a myth/dead guy beat a ninja? After all, if he starts off dead, the ninja wins by default.

Neither. Ninja Pirate Zombie Weasel Cowboy Robots pwn all.

Edit: Done.

Neither. Ninja Pirate Zombie Robots pwn all.

Add in Weasel and Cowboy parts.

sorry, but i do not know the origin of this age-old debate (wince). what i do know is that ninjas would win any day, hands down. it's like this: ninjas are elite trained warriors in the art of stealth killing. pirates are a bunch of dirty drunks that decided to get drunk one day, get a ship, and look for a chest of treasure which, doubtless, would not eclipse the cost of the journey itself.

in a one on one, a pirate wouldn't stand half a chance. the only way they have a shot is if jack bauer iis on their side, which he would never be because he is the good guy.

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2. Jack Bauer
3. Ninjas







999999999999. Pirates
1000000000000. Paris Hilton

Oh goody, i get to look like i know something someone else doesnt :D

Well, the debate came about at the time the interent was invented. It was set up, and all ready to go and the very first message ever to go out over the internet was sent. And this message said "Who would win in a fight, a pirate or a ninja?" (paraphrased somewhat cause i cant find the exact wording)

Dude, what time is fight taking place, becouse what makes you think ninjas don't use guns ever? and you could say its taking place now, and the pirates would have machine guns and the ninjas would also have guns. but I vote ninja for any time line.


P.S. why do people get the crazy idea ninjas don't use guns? they use blades to start off with becouse there silent, but after that why would you think the don't??

Oh goody, i get to look like i know something someone else doesnt :D

Well, the debate came about at the time the interent was invented. It was set up, and all ready to go and the very first message ever to go out over the internet was sent. And this message said "Who would win in a fight, a pirate or a ninja?" (paraphrased somewhat cause i cant find the exact wording)

You're my new hero! :cool:

Edit: I take that back........http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2004/10/29/35internet041029.html

Quote: "The first message on the internet was 'Lo!' What better prophetic message could you ask for?"

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2. Jack Bauer
3. Ninjas
Chuck Norris > Jack Bauer

Pirates are inherently cooler than ninjas, but if you need to get a job done, you're much better off with ninjas. They have a much better work ethic. Damn pirates always show up to work late, and try to scurry off with more than their fair share of pay. Ninja's are much more efficient, and a better expenditure of your money.

But pirates are better to party with.

Since when? Ninja are TRAINED fighters, who've spent many years learning both armed and unarmed combat on top of their many assassination techniques. Their array of weapons vastly outnumber the pirate pistol and cutlass. Also they use smokebombs and explosions.

Pirates are just random assholes with a drink and a weapon, doesn't make them good at combat.

Pirates don't stand a chance!

Ninja's spend their life training to fight, pirates spend their lives actually fighting, and we all know nothing beats experiance, therefore pirates win.

Besides the smell of the pirates would offset the ninjas highly trained senses, probably making them have to stop to dry wretch.

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Ninja's spend their life training to fight, pirates spend their lives actually fighting, and we all know nothing beats experiance, therefore pirates win.

Besides the smell of the pirates would offset the ninjas highly trained senses, probably making them have to stop to dry wretch.

Ninja train by FULL-CONTACT FIGHTING plus conditioning exercises like getting hit....lots.

The smell factor poses an interesting aspect...... hmm.... a misplaced dry-wretch could cost them a life or two.

GO NINJA!!!!!!!!!!

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Indeed :cool:


...though don't underestimate the ninja penguin pirate lumberjack...

Pirates, as it's a well-known fact Ninjas are vulnerable to water.

Indeed :cool:


...though don't underestimate the ninja penguin pirate lumberjack...

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pfft...Robocop pwns all.:D

Pirates are more sexier and they have way more fun than ninjas. Lets face it, those ninjas just don't know how to dress. Pirates have more stuff anyways. . . toys, costumes, ships, etc.

And no, I am not blond. But could you see Jet Li in a pirate garb or . . Johnny Depp in a ninja suit? Not.

Hah! I can give a knowledgeable answer aboot this! =]


Pirates would win because ninjas would NEVER engage in an open fight that they couldn't obviously win. Ninjas are nothing like they are made out to be. They're very skilled and well taught, yes. But they're taught how to survive, and to do that they might have to fight dirty.

Here's how a close-quarters fight between Redbeard and Unnamed ninja would go if it were held on the deck of a ship:

Redbeard:ARRRRRRR *charges with sword*

UnnamedNinja: *kicks Redbeard in the nuts, then climbs up into the Crow's nest and hides*


And I'm so not kidding, loook it up.

Ninja didn't fight anyone they didn't need to, you see. By kicking our swarthy friend in the crotch, he's out of harm's way and able to escape. Problem solved. They weren't cowards, they just fought very economically.

Pirates, on the other hand, didn't really care, and they fought with rather astonishing adroitness, albeit being completely shit-faced drunk.


Thus endeth my portentuous reply to the age old question of pirate versus ninja.

(This entire reply was fueled by Vault, and while all information presented is factual, the means of presenting said information are subject to very odd tangental changes. Thank you)

It depends on the contest. Everyone knows Ninja are better chefs than Pirates, and a bakeoff would work soundly in their favour, but Ninja can't hold their sake, whereas Pirates are renouned for their near-Valhallan quaffing skills. Ninjas would kick the Pirates no problem in a game of hide and seek, but the Pirate's innate wit and way with words would see a game of tongue-twisters very much in their favour. A Ninja will be a champion strategist at games of skill, though it's hard to see how anyone could beat out a Pirate in games of chance.

I reckon what will happen is the Ninja's plots to kill the Pirate will inevitably be foiled by the Pirate's sheer audacity and bravado, but the Pirate will never actually realise they've been targeted.

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the question is silly because:

http://www.teesmybody.com/images/t-shirts/detail/ninjas-love-pirates-t-shirt.gif

That's pirate propaganda!

Here's the truth:

http://www.randomshirts.com/products/large/ninjas_hate_pirates_large.gif

Ninja train by FULL-CONTACT FIGHTING plus conditioning exercises like getting hit....lots.

The smell factor poses an interesting aspect...... hmm.... a misplaced dry-wretch could cost them a life or two.

GO NINJA!!!!!!!!!!

Ninja's train against each other, so they learn only their own techniques, but pirates fight every one, so there more adaptive and know how to fight dirty better then ninja's

GO PIRATES!!!!!

Actually, now that I think about it, I've yet to see either a Ninja or a Pirate defeat a penguin in armed combat.

Penguins for the win!

Why don't we ask the expert?
Dr. McNinja! (http://drmcninja.com/page.php?pageNum=32&issue=2)

tough question, assuming theres equal numbers of ninjas and pirates then I'd say ninjas would win. However its more likely that the pirates would outnumber the ninjas and would win in a pitched battle. And suppose we took all the pirates that have ever lived and pitted them against all the ninjas ever pirates would definitely win... way more pirates.

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tough question, assuming theres equal numbers of ninjas and pirates then I'd say ninjas would win. However its more likely that the pirates would outnumber the ninjas and would win in a pitched battle. And suppose we took all the pirates that have ever lived and pitted them against all the ninjas ever pirates would definitely win... way more pirates.

I suppose i should probably think pirates are cooler (i.e. would win) as my great great great uncle was a pirate. He was nicknamed John China (real names John Morgan) and he sailed the china seas :D

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I should ask the askaninja.com.
Anywho, I think a ninja would win. Unless it is an less experienced ninja against a pirate like Maddox http://maddox.xmission.com/
However, if Maddox was against an experienced ninja, Maddox would summon Chuck Norris. Then you would need an infinite amount of ninjas to kill Chuck.

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Pirates win, by numbers if not by skill and excess amount rum.

Pirates swing weapons.

Ninjas are highly-skilled.

Skill usually wins over brute force.

Ninjas sneak up and rain shuriken. Honestly, I like both.

I am basing my opinion off of the film "Curse of the golden flower". If that movie taught me anything it is definitely not to mess with the Emporers Ninjas. Therefore I am siding with the ninjas. Now if this were a naval battle, i might have to change my mind. While ninjas can "fly" and do all sorts of aerial trickery, I do not for one second believe they are capable of developing sea-legs, and thus would lose at sea. Anywhere else though, ninja all the way.

i find myself in a conflict of interest in this debate. on the one hand i am a member of the punks and pirates party and a complete drunk so therefore find more affinity with the pirates, on the other hand random passers-by believe that i am in fact a ninja. many a time have i been hailed with the phrase "ginger ninja!".

perhaps i am the one who will bring the two sides together and bring a balance to the farce. only time will tell.

Depends.

Ninjas practice Ninjitsu which is an extremley deadly art, but only if it is practiced VERY extensivley with a great in-depth knowledge of it.

Pirates however, are much more ruthless, and have guns.

The theory of "Never bring a blade to a gun fight" was last tested by the Japanese in WW2, and well... They had to adapt to this now didn't they?

Plus the last time I checked, being a pirate was still a profession.

Vikings.

I think a better question is who would win between Vikings and Wokou.

No doubt ninjas. They're freakin' Ninjas! As a ninja myself I would have to say that these ninjas you're pitting up against pirates (our mortal enemies) would more than likely open a can of pwnage on them all. Good day.

Vikings.

I think a better question is who would win between Vikings and Wokou.

:eek:

WHY DID I NOT THINK OF THAT!?

A 7-foot tall red-bearded blond-haired Viking bearing down on you, wearing a bearskin and not much else... they'd scare the hell out of any ninja they came upon. And the Vikings were pirates as well, so they need not fight their sea-roving bretheren =]

Vikings.

I think a better question is who would win between Vikings and Wokou.

Vikings > Pirates > Ninjas.

Vikings > Pirates > Ninjas.

No, no.

Ninja Pirate Viking Zombie Wizard Squirrels > Ninja Pirate Viking Zombie Squirrels > Ninja Pirate Viking Zombie Wizards > Ninja Pirate Zombies > Ninja Viking Zombies > Ninja Zombie Wizards > Ninja Squirrels > Ninja Pirates > Squirrel Pirates > Vikings > Pirates > Illegal Immigrants > Ninjas

Duuuuuhhh...

Also, don't forget Vikings have a superior afterlife to pirates and ninjas. Pirates have Davy Jones's Locker, Ninjas have something, and Vikings have a FUCKING PLACE WHERE EVERYONE GETS DRUNK, FIGHTS EACH OTHER, COMES BACK TO LIFE, GETS DRUNK AGAIN, AND THEN FIGHTS MORE!
Thus proving that Vikings are made of win. No, seriously. If you hit a viking with a blast of fail, it will cause an explosion.

It depends, if the afforemention ninjas were anarchist ninjas, then it would be a different story, but if it were a sea battle or just the pirates at sea and the ninjas on land th pirates would pwn.

No, no.

Ninja Pirate Viking Zombie Wizard Squirrels > Ninja Pirate Viking Zombie Squirrels > Ninja Pirate Viking Zombie Wizards > Ninja Pirate Zombies > Ninja Viking Zombies > Ninja Zombie Wizards > Ninja Squirrels > Ninja Pirates > Squirrel Pirates > Vikings > Pirates > Illegal Immigrants > Ninjas

Duuuuuhhh...

Also, don't forget Vikings have a superior afterlife to pirates and ninjas. Pirates have Davy Jones's Locker, Ninjas have something, and Vikings have a FUCKING PLACE WHERE EVERYONE GETS DRUNK, FIGHTS EACH OTHER, COMES BACK TO LIFE, GETS DRUNK AGAIN, AND THEN FIGHTS MORE!
Thus proving that Vikings are made of win. No, seriously. If you hit a viking with a blast of fail, it will cause an explosion.
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Why thank you. If I had actually had every possible combination it would be like twice that long...

Pirates all the way. guns, cannons, ships. The technological advantage is clear. Plus pirates live awesome lives full of stealing and drinking and ninjas are lotus-loving Japanese hippies who deserve to die.

Pirates all the way. guns, cannons, ships. The technological advantage is clear. Plus pirates live awesome lives full of stealing and drinking

QFT!


Also, this Pirate (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/CygnusIV/photo_04_hires.jpg) sure didn't have a problem with this ninja (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/CygnusIV/operative1.jpg)...

[QUOTE=Independent Browncoats;12604439]QFT!


Please explain this phrase. I do not know what it means.

Chuck Norris > Jack Bauer
The only differance between those racist fucks is that one of them is fictional.

QFT!

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quoted for truth

I see a lot of similarities between pirates and barbarians. Same life expectancy, same economic effects (take a trove of treasure then redistribute it in a bout of drunken revelry, rinse and repeat), etc. They are just barbarians of the sea - though some of them have a better sense of dress and have mastered witty repartee.

In this light, the relevant question would be how old are the pirates?

Get a couple of elderly pirates together, and no number of ninjas could defeat them.

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That picture is hilarious.

space gorillas would win.

The age old debate....

I had a thread just like this long ago.

So who do you think would win in a fight between a group of ninja's and a group of pirates?

I'd go for pirates, as the handguns and cutlasses would be an advantage against the lighter armed ninjas.
I also go for Pirates.
I do hope everyone here knows how the debate started?
Sadly, i don't:(
ninjas. You can't possibly defend yourself from a ninja, since they kill you when you're asleep.

Also, you fail at making polls.
STFU

this guy

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*Funniest thing i've seen in this thread*

Ninja's would just kill the pirates with the same

So who do you think would win in a fight between a group of ninja's and a group of pirates?

I'd go for pirates, as the handguns and cutlasses would be an advantage against the lighter armed ninjas.

That depends on whether you mean fiction versions of Ninja (Anime), or real Shinobi. Which is it?

You know, Vikings are basically just a sub-genre of pirate anyway, so I'd have to go with pirates, because Vikings just kick ass. (Not that I'm biased because of any sort of heritage I may or may not have. Oh no.)

i have no idea who would win, but it might be amusing to watch if everyone else was far enough away from ground zero and you could still somehow see what was going on.

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Neither.

The Ninja and Pirates will team up to take on the dreaded Caveman/Astronaut Alliance.

Ninjas get their asses kicked hard by pirates in an open confrontation, of course. Pirates used to fight openly with the Spanish and the British Navy and Marines, while ninjas were mostly assassins.
Of course, if the ninjas were given the small advantage of surprising a bunch of drunk, sleeping pirates... but hey, let's see how ninjas can manage a round of rhum.

Plus, pirates got the FSM on their side.

Chris, the ninja pirate.

First, Ninja's go through so much more training in the secretive arts, thus creating many of the "superpower myths" of the Ninja. And a Ninja's stealth and awareness is what Navy Seals and other special forces strive for. They have the ability to take multiple everyday objects and use them as improvised weapons (similar to what Jackie Chan did in some of his movies) and use mulitple fighting styles in each situation. Creating deception is as common to a Ninja as breathing.

Many Pirates are hardy seadogs with a thing for alchohol and taking anything of value. They are strong, don't fight fair, and often drunk when they aren't sailing or plundering...or sometimes even while sailing and plundering. I consider Vikings to be a much higher grade than Pirates. But they would most likley be defeated by Ninjas.

But if you are talking about the Pirates in the TV anime ONE PIECE... Only them stand a chance of winning against a group of Ninjas.

Ninjas get their asses kicked hard by pirates in an open confrontation, of course. Pirates used to fight openly with the Spanish and the British Navy and Marines, while ninjas were mostly assassins.
Of course, if the ninjas were given the small advantage of surprising a bunch of drunk, sleeping pirates... but hey, let's see how ninjas can manage a round of rhum.

Plus, pirates got the FSM on their side.

RAmen. Having a deity on your side is a win button.

All Ninja's can be pirates, but not all pirates can be Ninjas.
That is all ye know in this Earth, and all ye need to know ;)

That depends on whether you mean fiction versions of Ninja (Anime), or real Shinobi. Which is it?

How about we do both anime and real for both groups, for argument's sake?

Anime: Ninjas all the way. Can't fight well against someone zipping around on the water's surface, can you?

Real: Probably ninjas but it would come down to strategy and environment more than anything else. Ninjas hold a stunning advantage in tactics.

Why do these things come up eh.

Its an obvious answer, with an obvious winner all the time.

Ninjas all the way!

Ah, the poor pirates, how they got chosen to be the straw man for the mighty ninja is anybody's guess. A bunch of drunk, lazy, undisciplined criminals are no match for highly trained shadow warriors. Always bet on black. . .

How can a myth/dead guy beat a ninja? After all, if he starts off dead, the ninja wins by default.

He isn't dead. And He's The Creator. any guy that made you and everything you know right know pwns. edit: 3. chuck norris 4. ninjas

As much as I'd like to support the Pirates (I'm a fencer), I'd have to say Ninja.

I'm gonna go with c.) Klingons

I'm gonna go with c.) Klingons

NINJA PIRATE VIKING KLINGONS!

It had to be said.