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Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids

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Complete Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids in Princess Peach: Showtime! and collect the Sparkle Gems and ribbon. When you return after finishing the story, look for the three hidden Ninja Theets as well.

We will show you where to find all 10 Sparkle Gems, how to get the ribbon for Stella and where to find the 3 Ninja Theets after the game is over.


All Sparkle Gems in Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids

In Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids, there are a total of 10 Sparkle Gems. Some you collect directly on the main path, others you get through sneaking, secret rooms, wall jumps or fast reaction sections.

# Location Description
1 Starting area with the bare trees Right at the beginning, two bare trees stand in the way. Use Princess Peach’s sparkling power to make both trees bloom again. This opens the way and you get the first Sparkle Gem.
2 Secret revolving door before the ninja transformation Before you become Ninja Princess Peach, you reach a wall with a hidden revolving door. Use it and search left behind the stone prop. There is the second Sparkle Gem.
3 Wall Jump Passage after the Transformation Shortly after you receive the ninja transformation, you have to work your way up with wall jumps. The third Sparkle Gem is directly on your way.
4 First stealth attack on grass Hide in the tall grass and wait until the enemy is within reach. Attack him from the ambush. Then the fourth Sparkle Gem appears.
5 Roof over the guard area In the passage with several guards you can jump up over a stone lamp. Use the raised level at the guard and then jump on the roof. There you will find the fifth Sparkle Gem.
6 Water Passage with Searchlight Later you have to sneak through the water. Watch for the spotlight and approach the guard unnoticed. Secretly defeat him to receive the sixth Sparkle Gem.
7 Secret pose room Shortly after the water passage you will find a sparkling spot on the ground. Stand on it and press ZL or ZR to enter a secret room. Complete the short task there to collect the seventh Sparkle Gem.
8 Automatic running section with fragments While chasing the thief, Princess Peach automatically runs forward. In this section you have to collect eight small Sparkle Gem fragments. If you have caught them all, the eighth Sparkle Gem is created.
9 Tracing section with flying opponent In the next fast section, a flying enemy appears at the end. Attack him in time to get the ninth Sparkle Gem.
10 Conclusion of the play You will receive the tenth Sparkle Gem automatically after reaching the thief and completing the play.

Location of the ribbon

The Ribbon in Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids is available from the Ribboner. For this you have to free him from a Jar in a hidden area.

Rewards Location Description
Ninja-Ribbon for Stella Pond area with tree and vases When you reach the pond area, you will see several vases near a tree. Smash the vases with your attack. As a result, the ribbon appears and hands you the ribbon for Stella.

Be sure to search this area thoroughly. The ribbon is not directly on the main path, but is bound to the vases in the pond area.


Pursue thief and complete play

In the final part of the level, Ninja Princess Peach tracks a fleeing thief. These sections run faster than the rest of the play, so you need to spot obstacles early and respond in time.

During the pursuit, you first collect the eight fragments for the eighth Sparkle Gem. This will be followed by another section in which you have to take out a flying enemy in time to get the ninth Sparkle Gem.

As soon as you reach and attack the thief at the end, the play ends. As a reward you get the tenth Sparkle Gem.


After Completion: Find 3 Ninja Theets

After completing the main story, you can do additional search tasks in already played plays. In Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids you have to find the 3 Ninja Theets.

# Location Description
1 To the far right of the starting area The first Theet is located at the extreme right edge of the initial area. Before moving on, turn right and speak to him.
2 Next to the fountain The second Theet stands directly next to the fountain, from which you come out later. Look around carefully before you continue.
3 Left after the gravestone exit The third Theet can be found to the left of the place where you come out after jumping on the tombstone. Does not continue immediately, but searches the left area.

Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids

Tip Declaration
Search everything before the transformation The second Sparkle Gem is already behind a hidden revolving door before the ninja transformation.
Using grass as a hiding place Ninja Princess Peach can surprise opponents from the high grass. This is important for several sections.
Look for roofs The fifth Sparkle Gem is on a roof. Use stone lamps and elevated levels to get up.
Pose-places not overlooked A sparkling spot on the floor takes you to a secret room with a Sparkle Gem.
Planning fragments in the run section early In the eighth Sparkle Gem you have to collect all eight fragments during the pursuit. Missed fragments can only be made up when playing again.
Search Theet only after the end of the game The three Ninja Theets appear only after the corresponding progress in the game.