Shinobi Hashigo (忍梯子) was the final obstacle of KUNOICHI's First Stage in KUNOICHI 1. Similar in function to SASUKE's Heavenly Ladder, competitors had to climb a five meter ladder and reach the button at the top before time expired.
Kikuchi Tamako attempting the original Shinobi Hashigo in KUNOICHI 1
When it debuted, people thought the obstacle was made of wood, but when attempted it was actually made of thin metal. This obstacle appeared to be much more difficult than the version that appeared in later tournaments, likely due to the fact the ladder would sway heavily at certain parts, making climbing up the ladder more struggle. In addition, competitors had to climb over a small scaffolding before being able to press the button, a feature rectified in future tournaments. This version only featured two clears due to the course's extreme difficulty.
Dashutsu Nawa[]
In the third tournament, the obstacle was modified by replacing the Dashutsu Bou with a new name called Dashutsu Nawa (脱出縄). Unlike the original version, the ladder was now covered in wood and tied with ropes on the side. This version became similar in design to the Heavenly Ladder on the Final Stage in SASUKE 22-24.
This proved to decrease the difficulty of the obstacle by making the ladder swing all at once as opposed to just certain parts of the ladder swaying. To finish this version, competitors would come through a hole and climb onto a platform to reach the button. This allowed competitors to reach the end of the course faster and resulted in far less time outs. This obstacle was replaced by the Shomouheki due to the entire course's redesign in KUNOICHI 8.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found.
| KUNIOCHI | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 21 | 9.52% |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 87.50% |
| 4 | 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 85.71% |
| 6 | 11 | 13 | 84.62% |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Total | 45 | 54 | 83.33% |