**Intro:** In a rather unexpected turn of events, a group of ninja monks has pledged to protect Ohio’s legendary giant pumpkins from vandals.
**Article:** In Ohio, giant pumpkins are part of the local heritage. Long threatened by vandals who targeted their voluptuous forms, the enormous gourds seem to have now found some heavy-duty allies: ninja monks.
Their arrival is as mysterious as their methods. But since they started patrolling the fields, no signs of vandalism have been reported. On the contrary, the pumpkins seem to thrive even more under their watchful eyes. The ninja monks move silently, leaving behind only strange footprints.
“It’s fantastic, the monks are here, day and night, they don’t take breaks, they ask for nothing in return, you can only hear the rustling of their kimonos in the wind, and sometimes the soft murmur of their prayers for the pumpkins,” says Bertha McPumpkin, a local resident.
Naturally, the arrival of these unlikely guardians has sparked numerous rumors. Some speak of an ancient forgotten Japanese ritual to protect crops, others think the monks are actually comic book heroes who decided to come to life. Whatever the case, the local population is thrilled.
“I’ve never had a pumpkin so big and juicy,” says Esther Biggs, a local producer, with a very telling smile.
The quote of the day goes to Frank Dobson, the mayor of the small town of Circleville, who organizes the famous pumpkin festival every year: “The only thing we can say for certain is that these ninja monks have become the heroes of Ohio. And if you see a giant pumpkin flying, don’t worry, it’s probably just them practicing their pumpkin throwing, they’re really very strong!”
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