Cyborg samurai

Guards are enemies in Final Ninja, who also appear in Final Ninja Zero. Guards are people who have been employed by Akuma to serve as bodyguards or just usual guards. Guards are commonly encountered on foot holding a weapon, although one variant of the Guard resides in a Machine, controlling it. Guards appear in a black coat and pants, having black spiky hair and carrying a weapon. There are three variations of Guards: Basic Cyber Guard, Sniper Machine, and Cyber Samurai.

Basic Cyber Guard

 * Main Article: Basic Cyber Guard

Basic Cyber Guards are the first enemy encountered in Final Ninja, and as well as the most basic of Guard. The carry a gun which they will fire when they see intruders. While firing they become stationary, making them an easy target.

Sniper Machine

 * Main Article: Sniper Machine

The Sniper Machine appears in Final Ninja, being replaced by the Robot Sniper Unit in the sequel. Although almost completely a Machine, the Sniper Machine is controlled by a Guard. This Guard does not walk at all, as it has to constantly command the Machine. It operates a crosshair which it moves around the level, searching for intruders. The Guard can be destroyed by destroying the Sniper Machine, when discovered.

Cyber Samurai

 * Main Article: Cyber Samurai

Cyber Samurai are Guards that have been trained in combat to protect Akuma. They become part of the Player's side at the start of Final Ninja Zero, but in parts of the game and in Final Ninja are enemies. Cyber Samurai are stronger than Guards, as they have been trained more. They are difficult to kill and encountered in groups.

Trivia

 * A Guard appears in the Horror Skin, looking different than its Final Ninja Version.