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* MatchCut: The Ultimate Ninja, checks an image of Leo while tracking him. That image then fades into the actual Leo in a similar pose, but brushing his teeth.
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* ShoutOut: The movie "Rio Gato" is a reference to Film/RioBravo.
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* OlderHeroVsYoungerVillain: In the movie, ''Rio Gato'', the young gunslinger challenges Sheriff Bart, the hero of the movie, to a duel make a name for himself.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: Master Splinter is usually ''against'' trips to the surface due to the danger of being exposed. When the groups is planning to head up for an ice cream run after the movie, Splinter speaks of the dangers the surface currently faces due to increased gang activity and decides to accompany them just to make sure they don't cause any mischief... before admitting that he is craving a double-thick ice-cream shake himself.

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* NotSoAboveItAll: Master Splinter is usually ''against'' trips to the surface due to the danger of being exposed. When the groups group is planning to head up for an ice cream run after the movie, Splinter speaks of the dangers the surface currently faces due to increased gang activity and decides to accompany them just to make sure they don't cause any mischief... before admitting that he is craving a double-thick ice-cream shake himself.

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* BeenThereShapedHistory: According to the Daimyo, he and other members of his people visited Earth long ago. They were mistaken for gods and taught ninjutsu to a select few.



* BloodKnight: Raphael remarks he'd really like a shot at the Ultimate Ninja and is the first one to challenge him when it looks like Leonardo has lost.



* CommonalityConnection: April and Casey both love ''Rio Gato'' and gush over it.
* DisappointedInYou: After foiling the sneak attack, the Daimyo chastises his son for both his arrogance in trying to build a reputation and resorting to such a dirty trick after losing the fight he himself demanded.



* EvilCounterpart: The Ultimate Ninja to Leonardo, being a very skilled warrior but one focused on fame and glory rather than honor and humility. Whereas Leo is quite graceful in his victory, the Ultimate Ninja reacts to defeat with violence and trickery. The Daimyo draws a comparison, as well, noting that Splinter did a much better job raising Leonardo than he did the Ultimate Ninja.



* FocusGroupEnding: Discussed by Splinter. He acknowledges how it would've been realistic for the elder cowboy in ''Rio Gato'' to lose, but he notes that wouldn't have been a happy ending.

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* FocusGroupEnding: Discussed In-universe discussed by Splinter. He acknowledges how it would've been realistic for the elder cowboy in ''Rio Gato'' to lose, but he notes that wouldn't have been a happy ending.ending.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Splinter already knows all of the rules relating to the Ultimate Ninja's challenge, much to the others' surprise and confusion. The Daimyo is later shown to be on a FirstNameBasis with him.


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* SoProudOfYou: Splinter in response to Leonardo winning.


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* TitleDrop: "Soon, all will know my name! I am the Ultimate Ninja!"

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* AnotherStoryForAnotherTime: Master Splinter avoids giving a direct answer to who the Ultimate Ninja, Gyoji, and Daimyo are. At the end of the episode, he simply states "Be patient. When the time is right all will be made clear."



* DuelToTheDeath: The Ultimate Ninja outright states that if Leo loses the fight 'his life is forfeit'

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* DuelToTheDeath: The Ultimate Ninja outright states that if Leo loses the fight 'his life is forfeit'forfeit'.



* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: ''Rio Gato''. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for "fame and glory." Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...

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* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: MeaningfulEcho: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: ''Rio Gato''. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for "fame and glory." Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...



* NoTimeToExplain/ AnotherStoryForAnotherTime: When the Turtles ask Master Splinter what's going on, he only replies "I'll explain later. Now is not the time." Again, at the end of the episode, he simply states "Be patient. When the time is right all will be made clear."

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* NoTimeToExplain/ AnotherStoryForAnotherTime: NoTimeToExplain: When the Turtles ask Master Splinter what's going on, he only replies "I'll explain later. Now is not the time." Again, at "
* NotSoAboveItAll: Master Splinter is usually ''against'' trips to
the end of surface due to the episode, he simply states "Be patient. danger of being exposed. When the time groups is right all will be made clear."planning to head up for an ice cream run after the movie, Splinter speaks of the dangers the surface currently faces due to increased gang activity and decides to accompany them just to make sure they don't cause any mischief... before admitting that he is craving a double-thick ice-cream shake himself.
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* NotSoDifferent: Casey and April both love ''Rio Gato''.
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* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: ''Rio Gato''. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for 'fame and glory'. Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...

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* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: ''Rio Gato''. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for 'fame "fame and glory'. glory." Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...



* NoTimeToExplain/ AnotherStoryForAnotherTime: When the Turtles ask Master Splinter what's going on, he only replies 'I'll explain later. Now is not the time'. Again, at the end of the episode, he simply states 'Be patient. When the time is right all will be made clear'.

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* NoTimeToExplain/ AnotherStoryForAnotherTime: When the Turtles ask Master Splinter what's going on, he only replies 'I'll "I'll explain later. Now is not the time'. time." Again, at the end of the episode, he simply states 'Be "Be patient. When the time is right all will be made clear'.clear."


* TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty: The Ultimate Ninja is more than happy to comply with the rules of combat that benefit him, such as excluding Leo's family from the fight, but when he's losing he has no problems in outright cheating to win

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* HonorBeforeReason: Leo's family can only watch, even when it looks like he's going to lose his life. Not that they don't want to help, of course...

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* HonorBeforeReason: HonorBeforeReason:
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Leo's family can only watch, even when it looks like he's going to lose his life. Not that they don't want to help, of course...course...
** Per the rules, if Leo refuses the match, everyone's lives are forfeited. If he accepts and loses, his life is forfeited.
--->'''Splinter:''' You must choose, my son.\\
'''Leo:''' Sensei, there is no choice. I accept the challenge.


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* NotSoDifferent: Casey and April both love ''Rio Gato''.


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* ThisCannotBe: After Leo reveals he survived the fall.
-->'''Ultimate Ninja:''' What? It... it can't be.\\
'''Leo:''' It can be, and it is!

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* BigDamnHeroes: When the Ultimate Ninja acts like a SoreLoser, the Daimyo intervenes.



* FocusGroupEnding: Discussed by Splinter. He acknowledges how it would've been realistic for the elder cowboy in ''Rio Gato'' to lose, but he notes that wouldn't have been a happy ending.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Leo may've fallen to his death had he not been able to get a hold of the Ultimate Ninja's claw weapon.



* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: 'Rio Gato'. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for 'fame and glory'. Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...

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* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: 'Rio Gato'.''Rio Gato''. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for 'fame and glory'. Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...


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* NotQuiteDead: The Ultimate Ninja declares victory after Leonardo falls off the bridge, but Leo manages to grab onto the side and climb back up.


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* SpannerInTheWorks: The Ultimate Ninja wanted to fight the Shredder, but since Leo supposedly robbed him of that opportunity, he challenges him instead.
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Ultimate Ninja is [[Anime/YuGiOh Yami Bakura]].



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* MeaningfulRename: The Daimyo's Son calls himself "The Ultimate Ninja” after he believe he's defeated Leonardo.


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* SoreLoser: The Ultimate Ninja attempts to kill Leonardo after being officially defeated.
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Ultimate Ninja is [[Anime/YuGiOh Yami Bakura]].

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* CombatPragmatist: The Ultimate Ninja is more than happy to comply with the rules of combat that benefit him, such as excluding Leo's family from the fight, but when he's losing he has no problems in outright cheating to win


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* TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty: The Ultimate Ninja is more than happy to comply with the rules of combat that benefit him, such as excluding Leo's family from the fight, but when he's losing he has no problems in outright cheating to win

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* CombatPragmatist: The Ultimate Ninja is more than happy to apply to rules of combat that benefit him, such as excluding Leo's family from the fight, but when he's losing he has no problems in outright cheating so that he wins
* CombatReferee: Gyoji

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* ArrowCatch: A variation occurs when Leo catches the challenge blade thrown at him by the Ultimate Ninja
* CombatPragmatist: The Ultimate Ninja is more than happy to apply to comply with the rules of combat that benefit him, such as excluding Leo's family from the fight, but when he's losing he has no problems in outright cheating so that he wins
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* LetsYouAndHimFight: The Ultimate Ninja v. Leonardo
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* CombatPragmatist: The Ultimate Ninja is more than happy to apply to rules of combat that benefit him, such as excluding Leo's family from the fight, but when he's losing he has no problems in outright cheating so that he wins
* CombatReferee: Gyoji
* DuelToTheDeath: The Ultimate Ninja outright states that if Leo loses the fight 'his life is forfeit'
* EvilRedhead: The Ultimate Ninja
* HonorBeforeReason: Leo's family can only watch, even when it looks like he's going to lose his life. Not that they don't want to help, of course...


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* LockedOutOfTheFight: Leo's family are physically stopped from helping him/getting involved by a water cage. What's more, if Leo refuses, his friends and family's lives are 'forfeit'.
* MeaningfulEcho/ {{Foreshadowing}}: At the start of the episode the Turtles, Master Splinter and April and Casey are watching a western: 'Rio Gato'. The theme of the movie is that a young hothead challenges the sheriff to make a name for himself, for 'fame and glory'. Guess what The Ultimate Ninja challenges Leo for...
* NoTimeToExplain/ AnotherStoryForAnotherTime: When the Turtles ask Master Splinter what's going on, he only replies 'I'll explain later. Now is not the time'. Again, at the end of the episode, he simply states 'Be patient. When the time is right all will be made clear'.
* TraintopBattle: A variation occurs on top a moving truck.
* WalkingArmoury: The Ultimate Ninja
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''First appearance of The Ultimate Ninja, Gyoji and The Daimyo''

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A strange being has traveled to earth to challenge Leonardo to a fight to determine who is the ultimate warrior




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* LetsYouAndHimFight: The Ultimate Ninja v. Leonardo
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