He is fueled by the action of teaching his students his ninjutsu, drawing power. ", "Home for me will never complete without my daughter. With Michelangelo's quest for vengeance successfully concluded, with his death he joined his brothers, his sensei and adoptive father Master Splinter, and his late comrade Casey Jones in an. One day, he comes across four baby turtles which were accidentally dropped by a boy through a sewer grate. His skills were only rivaled by fellow student Oroku Saki, who was Yoshi's adoptive brother, originally from one of the wiped out rival clans,the Foot. Splinting his leg but unable to stand he worries that with winter approaching and no food he can't afford the time for his leg to heal and escape. There is not a monster more dangerous than a lack of compassion." His speed is capable for him to get behind Dogpound. Even when countless heavy pillars fell on him during another fight with Shredder, he was still more than capable of fighting competently against his opponent. The deaths of Leo, Raph, and Donny, as they were affectionately known, were revealed in TMNT: The Last Ronin #1, with subsequent issues showing the circumstances of their defeat at the hands of the Foot Clan during an invasion of their sewer home. Human Splinter fights the Rat King but soon tumbles down and realizes that his fight with the Rat King was all a hallucination because of his fever he had developed in the chasm. Test me lil nigga cus i promis i ain't fake . Splinter | Raphael | Despite The Shredder Taunting Splinter about his daughter, Splinter nearly defeated him, until Karai ultimately made her interference. Shinigami | Zeno the Triceraton | When Shredder has himself infused with mutagen, he kidnaps Karai and demands her to come. ", "We choose what holds us back and what moves us forward. Casey Jones | Oroku Saki, also known The Shredder, is the main antagonist of the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and its 1991 sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze.He was once a rival of Homato Yoshi and a skilled ninja who then became the arch-enemy of Master Splinter and the title characters.. Loss and grief have been major themes of TMNT since the loss of Master Splinter, their clan patriarch. Similarly to April, he appears to possess a rare sensitivity gift. These often take a physical toll on Splinter, but it deepens his knowledge in the mystic arts. All of that changed when the Turtles sat together to talk about things and support each other as a family in TMNT #104. Donatello in particular is overcome with shock, while Raphael wants to take out his anger and sadness by killing as many Foot soldiers as possible. Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #104 brings the team back together as they continue to cope with a major character's death. Leader of the Hamato Clan (formerly)Mentor/paternal figure of the TurtlesNinja master Splinter | Splinter can be very strict when it comes to training and letting his sons venture up to the surface; as seen in many episodes. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. Michelangelo then tragically reveals he was too late to save them, which led him to disappear into the mountains. Jaw Strength: His jaws are powerful enough to break certain forms of metal such as Shredder's weapon, similarly to a sword. Before anyone can say their goodbyes to him, Master Splinter disappears. Without each others shells to lean on, the Turtles were lost. It is revealed that Splinter escaped his responsibility as a Hamato due to his mother being forced to leave him because of it when he was young, causing him to dislike his clan and their duty. In the latest issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, Raphael's previously teased death has been revealed.Upon seeing that Master Splinter was on death's-door, Raphael decides to take on the entire Foot Clan by himself - which resulted in one of the bloodiest battles in TMNT history, that ultimately . April O'Neil | Splinter is a playable character in the 2003 video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus, TMNT: Mutant Melee, TMNT: Smash Up and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. And like his namesake Leonardo da Vinci, the affable, brave Leonardo was a true 'Renaissance Turtle' skilled in all the arts of ninjitsu, both in terms of his stealth and combat skill and in his spiritual practice in the teachings of Master Splinter, with whom he shared a special connection. Little do they know, that their idol Lou Jitsu that they have been playfully emulating for years is in fact their sensei, they learn to appreciate their father for more than he seemed. He is wise, mature, and highly trained in the art of Ninjutsu. Raphael | Slash | In the 1987 TMNT cartoon, Splinter and Yoshi are the same person. Full Name ", (After Shredder told him what he had done with April) "You fool! Protect New York City from evilKill Shredder/Oroku Saki (failed)Inspire his sons to defeat Shredder once and for all (succeeded) ", "I'd say the 'or something' part is the most accurate. Keep Reading: TMNT: Jennika Tackles Real-World Issues - and That's Important. (Leonardo | Enemies It is also mentioned in both the 2007 animated film and the 2012 series that he very much enjoys dessert, particularly Ice pops. Badly wounded in a fight with the robots and fleeing he was found by two workmen working for an organization known as Techno Cosmic Research Institute (TCRI) and they took the rat back to their building. He disciplines the turtles when they become disobedient or unruly. Aided by determined reporter April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and their wise master Splinter,. Oogway, expecting the katana, raises his staff, but Splinter simply kicks Oogway's claw and strikes his head with the back of the blade, catching Oogway off guard. This attack solidified Saki's hatred for Yoshi and he vowed revenge. After being reunited with his sons he briefly moved to April O'Neil's apartment with them. ", "Michelangelo said you wanted to see me? A flash of the Rat King silently appears before Splinter. Frequently defeats his sons when sparing with them; even when he asks them to not hold back. ", (After Leo asks if Splinter's not mad.) He co-hosts the podcast Supersons with his brother where they try to make DC comics more accessible for new readers. :( Death Battle Info Background Previous Name: Hamato Yoshi Species: Mutant rat Height: 3-4 feet tall Ninja Master Fuelled by Teaching Skills Now, it's up to Michelangelo to take down Hiroto and avenge Splinter and his fallen family. Fifteen years later, when the Turtles are old enough and trained in ninjutsu enough to go to the surface, the threat of Saki raises its' head again, and the ancient war between the Hamato and Foot Clans begins anew. In some incarnationsincluding the original comicshe was the pet rat of martial artist Hamato Yoshi (Japanese: ), while in others he is a mutated or reincarnated Yoshi himself. Intelligence: He shows amazing wisdom to give to anyone as for his fighting intelligence he can ways for his sons to escape when being hold tight they can escape from their enemies by making then loose focus as shown that he was able to escape the strength of Raph by licking him. Do you have any idea what you've done!? He has trained the Turtles in the art of Ninjutsu, but they are not ninja masters yet. "( other turtles look with question) " I know; I never thought I'd hear myself say that either.". " Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He still wearsthe redkimoto that he wore in Japan. He was training for his entire life when he was very young. ", (After Shredder tells him that he took Tang Shen from him) "SHE WAS NEVER YOURS! In the 2018 series, Splinter is displayed as somewhat irresponsible, spending most of his time eating and watching TV, although he occasionally shows the traits mentioned above. Enhanced Strength: He has a very special skill that is powerful but could be even be much stronger for being a mutant to use his fingers to push away his enemies as shown on the Shredder to be able to injure his arm. He is wise, mature, and highly trained in the art of Ninjutsu. On Christmas Eve however the apartment was raided and burned down by the resurrected Shredder and the Foot Clan. ", "You are brilliant Donatello, but you tend to over think things too much. Splinter ventures from his lair on only two occasions. Leap: He can even jump very well to Shredder's window. Splinter breathes heavily as he jumps in the air. Todd Capybara | Rise of the TMNT: The Movie: April O'Neil | toxin45 And so the fight begins as the furious five and other guests watch in the dojo or something. He was training for his entire life when he was very young. ", (To Shredder) "The only monster here is YOU, Saki! During the time that he resided in America, he wears awhitish bluepolo shirt, along with brown pants. This is important because its showing that after everything, they have a chance to have more of a life than ever before and they are helping secure that future with Splinters legacy to guide them. Mitsu | The youngest of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Michelangelo's youthful exuberance was always the hallmark of his place among his brothers. The issue follows Jenny after she helps save a group of young mutants from being sold to the Foot Clan. Splinter | Friends/Allies Since then, Yoshi raised the Turtles by himself, and gave them the names of his favorite Renaissance artists: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michaelangelo, who were to be distinguished by personality and headband color. Michelangelo | The turtles also mutated, gaining humanoid bodies and intelligence from Splinter's DNA. Splinter names the four turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo (after a book on Renaissance artists that he found in a storm drain) and trains them in the arts of ninjutsu so that they can avenge his dead master while raising them as his own sons, along educating them. Recognizable in most incarnations by his blue bandana and twin katana swords, Leonardo was the most dedicated ninja among the TMNT. Splinter again engages Shredder in battle and, seemingly victorious, Splinter prepares to reunite with his sons, April, and Casey Jones, only to be attacked from behind by Shredder and thrown into a sewer drain. The story of the Last Ronin goes all the way back to their '80s heyday when creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird envisioned an ending for their breakout heroes - and Eastman and Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltz have also considered what might come in a sequel or spin-off to the story. Clad in purple and wielding a bo staff alongside his array of gadgets, 'Donnie' was somewhat shy compared to his brothers, often lost in his own world of technology and science. ", "Raphael! ", " You made a wise decision Michelangelo. Yoshi fought back but accidentally broke a canister of Mutagenthey were holding in the process, spilling it all over himself and the turtles. Splinter remains in Northampton and never returns to New York City. Enter the URL for the tweet you want to embed. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is a master of Ninjutsu and skilled in multiple areas of weaponry. In fact, Yoshi is written out of the script entirely and Splinter simply learns ninjutsu from a discarded book after being mutated. He even trains April well enough to defend herself from enemies. He is the quintessential calm, all-knowing, and wise master of all martial arts. So what does this mean for the turtles and the show itself? Leonardo - After killing Complete Carnage out of revenge for Radical, he went into a tree and stayed there to die in total inner peace. When Yoshi killed a member his clan in a feud over the love of the lady Tang Shen, Yoshi took Shen and his pet rat to begin a new life in America, opening a small martial arts school in New York. When the turtles go through the time and fail to claim all the Black-Hole Generator pieces to help in the battle against the Triceratons and warn Splinter in time to stop Shredder from killing him. Just like Rafael's fiery death, the pair's explosive demise is incredibly tragic. Raphael | Following the deaths of Leonardo, Raphel, and Donatello under mysterious circumstances at the hands of the successor of their arch-enemy the Shredder, the remaining brother Michelangelo has died avenging their deaths. ", (When he allows the Turtles to go to the surface) "Don't talk to strangers! Splinter was the strong leader of a ninja clan in Japan. He was able to defeat Foot Ninjas, Fishface, and Dogpound with absolute ease before he fought against the Shredder in a long brutal fight. He is both the adoptive father and sensei of all four of the Turtles. Boomstick: Still, Splinter is the best dad ever known. One night, he came to Yoshi's home armed with razor sharp claw weapons and challenged him to a duel to the death. Master Splinter last edited by Master Splinter does not have a father/son relationship with the turtles, as suggested in other versions, but more of a teacher/student bond. Out of the truck came a canister which struck and shattered a young boy's glass bowl carrying four baby turtles. 2012 TV series: Michelangelo) | During this time, Saki learned of his true heritage and rebuilt the Foot Clan, rechristening himself as "the Shredder". Comic Vine users. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #123 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell . Saki could not accept this and once insulted Yoshi in front of her. Type of Hero In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Nintendo Entertainment System, he transforms back into a human if the player reaches the ending. Splinter does go to the Turtles for help whenever he was in a tough spot, especially shown in the 1987 series episode "The Old Switcheroo" when an accident caused himself and Shredder to switch bodies as he went to them for help in getting back to his real body but had a hard time convincing them at first but they believed him when they heard his wise wisdom and that he didn't want to fight them as they worked together to set things right.
