User blog comment:The Deadliest Warrior/Pirate vs. Ninja/@comment-1017446-20110709214329/@comment-422690-20110709233559

"Huffing and puffing and stuff" doesn't require too much physical strength; all it requires is a good set of lungs.

Also, something to point out about the canon: you're ignoring the potential for canister shot (or something similar. An a--load of cutlery works just as well). Canister turns the canon into a giant shotgun, one that can take down enemies in a large area. Now, using it against enemies while fighting on your own ship is a stupid as f--- idea, but still...