Sensei

Sensei (formerly known as ?????? before the Card-Jitsu game and Dojo Courtyard were released) is a penguin prophet that first appeared digging out the Dojo when it got severely damaged by lightning, claiming to have returned from "a long journey". He used to be seen at the Dojo Exterior, but now he can be found inside the Dojo, sitting on the cushion next to the variable-color pot. He wears the color gray, which is not currently available to players. Sensei appears to be an old Penguin. He has a small white beard, thick white eyebrows, and a traditional Japanese straw hat. Sensei refers new ninjas or students as 'grasshoppers'.

Card Jitsu
He later revealed he would launch a card game for training Ninjas known as "Card Jitsu". His name was revealed to be "Sensei" the Japanese word for 'teacher', implying he is the ninja trainer. Apparently, he said that he came from far away to return, which means he has been to Club Penguin before. He presently is handing out Starter Packs in the Dojo to players training to become Ninjas. He also awards penguins colored belts for their progress in Card Jitsu. Once players get a black belt, Sensei can be challenged and if one wins, they become a true Ninja. Sensei will always win, unless you are a black belt.

Appearances
On July 3 to July 5, 2010, Ninjas were able to meet Sensei at the Ninja Hideout, and teach them a new trick. The award for finding him is an autographed background and a stamp. He was also seen during Sensei's Scavenger Hunt, teaching ninjas about the upcoming event. He also visited the Fire Dojo and Ninja Hideout on Friday November 20, 2009, and during the Water Dojo Scavenger Hunt in November 2010.

Interview
In the Penguin Times Issue #163, the Club Penguin Times interviewed Sensei and he revealed things about Ninjas and himself.

Sensei and Rockhopper
Rockhopper could be a possible relative of Sensei, seeing as they both are the only penguins to sport beards and bushy eyebrows. They both seem to have a knack for exploring and telling stories to penguins while visiting. Also, when asked about Sensei, Rockhopper replied "I have heard of the great Sensei, he be a great, good and the best Card Jitsu master. I do remember him from me past though." and Rockhopper built the migrator and Sensei built the Dojo But when first asked Rockhopper replied "Sensei? Who's Sensei?"



Sensei's Favorite Games

 * Chat-Jitsu: I will name an element, and you have to answer with what beats it, as fast as you can! (Sensei often tricks penguins, by naming random things like marshmallows)
 * Hit-a-Gong!: I will name a creature, and you have to hit the gong with the named creature on it! (Sensei often tricks penguins by naming creatures like seahorses)
 * I spy...: I will name the color of something and you have to name it!
 * Ninja Run: Sensei gets penguins to run left & right in the Ninja Hideout.
 * The Fire Game: While in the Fire Dojo, Sensei will shout 'FIRE!' and ninjas must run to something with fire on it.
 * Sensei Says: Sensei shouts an element and you must run to the symbol of that element on the floor.

His Background
Sensei also has a background that looks really great.

Haikus
During his visits, the Sensei talked to penguins in haikus.

Sensei's Card-Jitsu Card Haiku 

The wisest penguin,

Knows that every journey begins,

With a single step.

The Cookie Haiku

Like the great cookie,

We must have honor and strength,

And chocolate chips.

How to write a haiku

To write a haiku.

You just need to write three lines.

Of 5,7,5 syllables.

The "Orange" Sky

The sky is orange...

As orange as orange... Or a tangerine.

The Black Puffle

Like the Black Puffle.

Sometimes we don't like to smile.

But skateboard instead.

The Wisdom Haiku

To find true wisdom.

You must train hard and focus

And don't skip breakfast.

The Epic Awesome Haiku

This is a Haiku.

An epic awesome Haiku.

This Haiku is done.

Scavenger Hunt

Fires must be round.

Search all across the island.

Be very careful.

The Greatest Ninja

The greatest Ninja,

Never gives up a battle

Or a cup of tea.

Wisdom

It is quite easy

To sound like you have wisdom

When talking haiku

Interview with the Sensei
In an exclusive interview with Sensei on September 16, 2009 about the orange sky and the machine in the Ninja Hideout, Sensei said, "We will use the fire to awaken the mountain". He also said, "always look to the mountains."

Sensei's Knowledge of other Famous Penguins
Sensei has 3 explanations about his knowledge of Rockhopper. It is unknown why he knows and doesn't know him:
 * Rockhopper: Rockhopper, you say? He is a most wonderous pirate, as well as wise.
 * Rockhopper: Rockhopper? I do not know this lad. Does he know me?
 * Rockhopper: Rockhopper. Silly penguin. Much to learn in the ways of ninja.
 * Gary: Gary? I do not know much about him... I hear he is a famous scientist.
 * Aunt Arctic: Aunt Arctic writes in the paper, doesn't she. Listen to her words.



Trivia

 * "Sensei" means teacher in Japanese.
 * His greetings are "Greetings, grasshoppers!" & "Hello & Good Day."
 * There was no stamp given for meeting Sensei as of September 7, 2010. It arrived on November 16 2010.
 * Sensei trained Amy, the penguin who later became Gamma Gal, as proved in the real life book, Squidzoid Vs Shadow Guy And Gamma Gal: Heroes Unite!. This is also one of Sensei's major roles.
 * Sensei has a unique player card which is a picture of him sitting down in a Fire Ninja outfit.
 * According to Sensei's thoughts, he has a beta hat.
 * Unlike Gary the Gadget Guy, it seems that Sensei enjoys crowds.
 * Sensei only comes to one party a year.
 * He might not go in the Dojo since when penguins roll their mouse over the Sensei (un-mascot, not a player), it looks like Sensei without his name sitting down, and penguins would get confused between the player Sensei and the fake Sensei.
 * Sensei was the only person to live in Club Penguin Island before penguins found it. This explains why he lives in the mountains.
 * Sensei built the Dojo.
 * According to swf. files, Sensei may have a special Haiku button on the keyboard, just like the button "J" stands for "jokes".
 * According to the Penguin Times (issue 316), Sensei has a completed amulet, with all the elements.

Sensei Tracker: http://clubpenguintrackers.com/sensei.png