Demon ninja

While most ninja were human, some demons were able to master the ninjustu art as well, and their techniques, powered by yōki were far more formidable than a normal ninja. Their leader, and the most powerful demon ninja of all, was Hoshiyomi.

Notable demon ninjas

 * Hoshiyomi
 * Genbu
 * Suzaku
 * Byakko
 * Seiryū

Trivia

 * The ninjas who served under Hoshiyomi are named after the in Chinese mythology that guard the four cardinal directions on the compass.