In 2001 the demo 'Power Of The Ninja Sword' emerged from SHADOW WARRIORS. This tongue in cheek, Ninja flavoured slab of Punk-Metal was credited to 'Haoki' and 'Akimo', revealed to be the DRAGONFORCE pairing of singer Z.P. Theart and guitarist Sam Totman. The biography listed 'Kazuma' on bass and 'Jyuhoki' on drums but it is believed Tortman performed bass and drum programming duties.