Ninken by the Shore
Last updated 2026-06-08
Ninken by the Shore is a quest in Hangout Event: Thoma: Act I - A Housekeeper's Daily Chores.
Steps
- Look for the ninken that has wandered off into the wild
- Clear out the nearby monsters
- Wave 1:
- Wave 2:
- Observe the ninken's responses
- Go to the Yashiro Commission to ask about the ninken's master
- Keep the ninken company with Thoma
Gameplay Notes
- Co-Op Mode is disabled during this quest until the monsters are defeated.
- Completing this quest grants the Memories of the Heart achievement From the Sea Never Returning.
Dialogue
Warning! Dangerous Dog Outside Premises!
- (Look for the ninken that has wandered off into the wild)
- Thoma: Oh... see it? It's that one, just up ahead.
- Thoma: Judging by the breed and apparel, it definitely is a ninja dog from the Shuumatsuban.
- Thoma: It's looking a little more docile today. Shall we try and get closer?
- Thoma: Oh, uh, you should stay a few paces behind me. I know it looks calm, but if it gets riled up, it could pounce and bite in an instant.
- Thoma: Here doggy, good doggy... you hungry my friend? I brought you a nice little snack...
- Ninken: Woof! Woof! *growl*
- Thoma: You're a vicious little thing, aren't you? You almost bit me again!
- Thoma: Look at you, wasting away... you must wanna eat a little something?
- Thoma: You don't have to come back with us, but c'mon — a dog's gotta eat, right?
- Thoma: You're not worried it's poisoned, are you? Here, I'll take the first bite.
- Thoma: See? Delicious and poison-free.
Thoma...- You're really putting yourself out there...
- Thoma: Come on, just have a bite. A little tiny bite, and then I'll leave you alone, how's that sound?
- Ninken: Woof! Woof, woof!
- Thoma: Looks like it has zero intention of eating the food we brought... Is it just me, or does it look kind of on edge?
- Thoma: Maybe it's something in the sea... Or something nearby that's got him on alert.
- Those monsters, perhaps?
- Thoma: You think he was attacked by monsters... Hmm, it's possible.
- Thoma: People do tend to lose their appetite in dangerous situations. Maybe it's the same for dogs, too. Let's clear out the area on behalf of our canine companion here.
- Thoma: Thanks for helping out. This place should be a little more tranquil now, (Traveler).
- (Observe the ninken's responses)
- Thoma: Here doggy, look — no more danger.
- Thoma: You've gotta wanna eat a little something now? Come on, eat up, then let's get you back to Komore Teahouse.
- Thoma: Whatever's on your mind, you can tell me and Taroumaru all about it.
- Ninken: Woof! Woof! *growl*
- It still doesn't want to cooperate.
- Looks like we failed...
- Thoma: *sigh* Rejected again.
- Thoma: And there I was thinking that I was the one it didn't like. I didn't expect it to be so on edge around you, too.
- Thoma: Well, to me, this proves that it simply doesn't want to leave this place. For now, let's not force it.
- Thoma: Time to head back to the Yashiro Commission headquarters. I'll see if I can find its owner, so they can come and collect it.
- But it's from the Shuumatsuban...
- Thoma: That's right — the Shuumatsuban only answer to the Yashiro Commissioner, Kamisato Ayato. Under most circumstances, no one else has the authority to inquire into their business.
- Thoma: However, I was talking to Commissioner Ayato a while back, and he agreed to let me bend the rules in exceptional circumstances.
- Thoma: That doesn't mean I can mobilize the Shuumatsuban to do my bidding, of course. But I'll be able to get the intel we need, no problem. It's sort of a prerogative I have.
- Ninken: Woof! Woof, woof, woof!
- Thoma: Alright, there's a good dog, calm down. We're not gonna take you away.
- Thoma: It's much safer here now, see? We're gonna leave now, make sure to give yourself a good rest.
- Thoma: Alright, let's go, (Traveler).
- (Talk to Ninken again)
- Ninken: Woof! Woof! *growl*
Those Who Can Never Return
- (Ask Kazuaki)
- Kazuaki: This ninja dog you speak of... it rings a bell.
- Kazuaki: Could I trouble you to describe it again for me?
- Thoma: A red Shiba, with a scar on its eye, dressed in black stealth wear...
- Kazuaki: Ah, I think I know. You must be talking about Inu Shoushou.
- "Inu Shoushou"?
- Is that its name?
- Kazuaki: That's right. I'm really surprised that's where you found him...
- Thoma: Perfect! Now that we've figured out his identity, we can get its owner to go and collect it.
- Thoma: I should add, it's never good to have dogs run away like this. The poor thing's out there all on his own with no real food or shelter, day and night.
- Thoma: So, shall we go find the owner and see if they have time to fetch him?
- Kazuaki: I'm sorry. That won't be possible.
- Thoma: Why?
- Kazuaki: I'm afraid I can't disclose the owner's identity.
- Kazuaki: What I can tell you is they went out to sea on a dangerous mission, and... he won't be coming back.
- Kazuaki: I had no idea that he hadn't taken Inu Shoushou along with him. Seems he decided to face this one alone.
- Kazuaki: I can only assume that Inu Shoushou is waiting for his owner to come back, which is why he refuses to move from the beach...
- But that means...
- Inu Shoushou will be waiting forever...
- Thoma: Did Inu Shoushou's owner leave anything behind?
- Thoma: You know, any personal items, or a Shuumatsuban uniform perhaps?
- Kazuaki: Most of his possessions disappeared along with the man himself. The only thing I can think of is the Kunai he used to train with.
- Kazuaki: Come with me. I'll see if I can find it for you.
- You search the warehouse with Kazuaki:
- Kazuaki: Ah, yes, this looks like the one.
- Kazuaki: The reason this Kunai stands out in my memory is because when he first joined the Shuumatsuban, he trained at it harder than anyone else, to the point where the tip became blunt from erosion.
- Kazuaki: Take it. The Shuumatsuban will make sure to cover Inu Shoushou's daily expenses.
- Thoma: Thank you kindly. Let's just hope Inu Shoushou remembers the scent of this Kunai... Then again, I'm certain he will.
- Thoma: Let's go pay Inu Shoushou another visit, (Traveler).
- (Keep the ninken company with Thoma)
- Thoma: Hey, Inu Shoushou...
- Inu Shoushou: Woof! ...Woof?
- Thoma: I know, I know, how come this strange man suddenly knows your name?
- Thoma: You're waiting for your master to come home, aren't you? Mind if we wait with you?
- Thoma: Don't worry, we're not looking to suddenly whisk you away. Look at this, do you know what it is?
- A kunai that has lost its edge. You've heard that its user once used it while being put through a tough regimen.
- Inu Shoushou: Woof, woof! Woof!
- Thoma: As I thought. You remember.
- Inu Shoushou...
- He seems to be more affectionate this time.
- Thoma: Excellent. It looks like what he needed wasn't for us to take him away, but for us to accompany him.
- Thoma: You know, I sometimes did this too, when I first arrived in Inazuma. I just stood on the beach, looking out at the horizon.
- Thoma: Everyone has people and events from their past that they look back on fondly. I guess we only grow when we realize that those things aren't coming back.
- Thoma: The Shuumatsuban is not a peaceful organization, and being a ninja is an extremely dangerous profession.
- Thoma: Many of the Shuumatsuban's ninjas have paid the ultimate price in the course of carrying out top-secret missions. The Shuumatsuban never discloses their identities, and doesn't publicly commemorate them.
- Thoma: But at least now, Inu Shoushou, you're not the only one in the world who remembers him.
- Thoma: From today onward, we will join you in honoring his memory.
- Inu Shoushou: Woof...
- Thoma: I think that means "deal," right, (Traveler)?
- It's a deal alright.
- Thoma: Hey, in the future, let's try and come back here from time to time, when we get the chance.
- Thoma: Maybe we could build a little kennel for him. In the long-term, being out in the cold and wet like this could start to cause joint problems.
- Thoma: I could make some winter clothes for him, too. In fact, I'd better get started...
Ending: The Sea Breeze Carries Memories
| The Sea Breeze Carries Memories | |
|---|---|
| Aether | Lumine |
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| Only companionship can alleviate solitude and pain. | |
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Ninken by the Shore | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 岸边的忍犬 Àn Biān de Rěn Quǎn | Ninken by the Shore |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 岸邊的忍犬 Àn Biān de Rěn Quǎn | |
| Japanese | 岸辺の忍犬 Kishibe no Ninken | Ninken by the Shore |
| Korean | 해안가의 닌자견 Haeanga-ui Ninjagyeon | Ninja Dog by the Shore |
| Spanish | Perros ninja en la costa | Ninja Dogs on the Coast |
| French | Ninken près du rivage | Ninken by the Shore |
| Russian | Пёс- Pyos-nindzya na beregu morya | Ninja Dogs on the Seashore |
| Thai | Ninken บนชายฝั่ง | |
| Vietnamese | Ninken Bên Bờ Biển | |
| German | Ninken am Strand | Ninken on the Beach |
| Indonesian | Ninken di Tepi Pantai | Ninken by the Shore |
| Portuguese | Ninken nas margens | |
| Turkish | Sahilde Ninken | |
| Italian | Ninken sulla costa |
Change History
Released in Version 2.2