The newly-created translator was first used so that Takaharu could understand why Shinobimaru refused to fight. Initially created with a radar dish attachment for face-to-face translation, Shinobi 11: Shinobimaru, Come Back! it was later modified with the dish being replaced by a smartphone to allow for remote communication as used by Kasumi to converse with UFOmaru as the OtomoNin located the lair of Poison Arrow Ninja Suzumebachi. Shinobi 33: The Kunoichi That Loved Yakumo