CHARACTERS  

Rioichi Cooper

Inventor of Ninja Spire Jump and a member of the Cooper family who was active in Feudal Japan.
He also invented sushi and is a master chef at his renowned restaurant.

Rioichi was captured when he was accused of selling "poisoned sushi".
After Sly frees Rioichi, the gang helps him reclaim his restaurant while they take down El Jefe.
During the assault, El Jefe stole Rioichi's cane and gives it to Le Paradox.

During the climax on Le Paradox's blimp, Rioichi and the other ancestors arrive to retrieve their canes and head back to their timelines.
As a skillful ninja, Rioichi is calm, witty and very respectful towards Sly and the gang.

He uses two bamboo canes for weapons and uses a jump move known as "The Leaping Dragon".