Funamushi

is a pirate from the Funato Clan.

Personality
Funamushi is typically a stoic man of few words, but can become very passionate while engaged in battle, even sadistic. He is very methodical in his approach, able to see the situation before him and act accordingly. He takes pride in being a man of the sea, believing in survival of the fittest and that might makes right. He hates Kirigakure, blaming them for ruining the Land of Water's pride. He is fiercely devoted to the Funato Clan, specially Seiren, his immediate superior, utterly driven to serve them well and make all who oppose them pay, even willing to sacrifice his fellow soldiers to do it.

Appearance
Funamushi is a tall, tan-skinned muscular man. He has narrow grey eyes, thick lips, a broad nose, and pronounced tear-trough. He wears a green tattered haori with a hood and pants and small round goggles. He has bandages on his forearms.

Abilities
Funamushi is among the strongest soldiers of the Funato Clan, acting as one of its generals. His might in battle inspires confidence in his subordinates, able to overwhelm most opponents.

Ninjutsu
Funamashi can summon a swarm of leeches, which can control the movements of those whose blood they suck on. He displays considerable agility and strength in battle, attacking from multiple angles. He is proficient with kenjutsu, able to fight Kagura Karatachi wielding Hiramekarei.

Nature Transformation
Funamushi is also proficient in Water Release, able to use it without a water source for most of his techniques, able to produce powerful streams and piercing blades. Combining it with his kenjutsu, he can unleash a powerful assault. His most powerful Water Release can demolish all around him. Should he require more water, he can absorb a person's blood, a skill Araumi taught him.

Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc
Funamushi accompanied Seiren Funato to the "island of traitors", where she killed their former allies who bowed to Kirigakure's authority after her father was captured. Later, as she prepared a night attack on the shipbuilders' island, she instructed Funamushi to leave one survivor to spread the word of the Funato's strength.

After Seiren concealed their arrival, Funamushi used his leeches to take control of the people on the island, and attacked Kagura. He tried to throw him off by mentioning Seiren targeting Boruto, but this only motivated Kagura to defeat him. When he recovered, he tracked down Kagura in time to witness Seiren's defeat by him and Boruto. He blocked them with a water wall and recovered her. He sent a soldier to inform Ikada, and told him who was responsible for her injuries.

Later, Funamushi led an elite Funato force through the mountains as part of a plan to take down Kirigakure, having deceived them to move most of their forces to battle at sea. Funamushi made his men swear to avenge Seiren's defeat as they approached a small village. He received a report that the two bridges ahead had been destroyed, and wondered if Kirigakure had learned of their plans. He ordered a scout party to go check ahead. Upon their return, saying there was nothing suspicious, Funamushi gave the order to advance.

Along the way, his scouts discovered the traps ahead and notified him. Deciding to turn their opponents' plan on them, he sent men through a game trail ahead. His counterattack destroyed the enemy traps. Upon learning Kagura was in the group, he rejoiced at the opportunity to avenge Seiren. He attacked with a large waterspout, taking advantage of the enclosed terrain, but was blocked by a landslide caused by Team 5. Upon reaching the village, he mocked their blocking of water sources to deter his jutsu by draining some of his own men of their blood, and began attacking the village. His assault was stopped by Kagura, who channelled a lot of his chakra into Hiramekarei to cut through his attack. Funamushi avoided the attack at the last moment, and was able to take the weakened Kagura hostage, forcing his opponents to drop their weapons. He still stabbed Kagura through the chest as revenge for Seiren.

Trivia

 * Funamushi is the Japanese translation of the Ligia exotica, a type of isopod of the Ligiidae family commonly known as a wharf roach.