The Dragon Sword is the primary weapon of Ryu Hayabusa in the Ninja Gaiden video game series. It is said that the sword was created from the fang of an ancient dragon. Powered by the spirits of the Twelve Dragons it was used against the Dark Dragon and arch fiends by the founding members of the Dragon Lineage to which the Hayabusa Clan hold their lineage. It has sinced been passed down the bloodline through millenia, up till the present day where Ryu is its current wielder. The sword is constantly kept in its inert stage, in order to 'awaken' the blade the Eye of the Dragon jewel must be placed in its hilt, thusly becoming the True Dragon Sword. (more...)