Funamushi

is a pirate from the Funato Clan.

Personality
Funamushi is typically a stoic man of few words, he is very methodical in his approach, able to see the situation before him and act accordingly. However, once in battle, he becomes very passionate, even sadistic. 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, especially Seiren, his immediate superior. So utterly driven to serve them well, he commits himself to completing any mission assigned to him and make all who oppose them pay. He is also willing to sacrifice his fellow soldiers, even himself, to succeed. Likewise, he will assault any of his men who show any wavering devotion to the mission at hand. Despite his normally composed nature, his loyalty to Funato Clan as a whole can make him overzealous, even to the point of being reckless. Wanting to defend their honour so absolutely, he will even ignore direct orders from his superiors to accomplish 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 Seiren's aide and second-in-command. Even in her absence, his might in battle inspires confidence in his subordinates and is able to overwhelm most opponents. He likewise has considerable raw strength, able to lift and choke a man with a single hand.

Ninjutsu
Funamashi can summon and control a swarm of leeches, which causes their victims to enter a berserk state. He displays considerable agility and strength in battle, attacking from multiple angles. He is proficient with kenjutsu, he able to fight equally with 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. His most powerful jutsu produces a massive water vortex which he envelops himself in and can demolish all his surroundings. He can also incorporate his Water Release techniques into his kenjutsu and even form a blade from them. Should he require more water, Funamushi can absorb a person's blood, a skill Araumi taught him personally.

Intelligence
As a commander amongst the Funato Clan, Funamushi is able to lead his platoon in absence of his superior Seiren. He is also a clever strategist and tactically able to outmanoeuvre his enemies, outplaying Kagura's plans by utilising a game trail for his men to launch an ambush.

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.

Enraged by his action, they attacked Funamushi. He repelled them at first with his Water Release, but a furious Boruto activated his Kāma, letting him overpower Funamushi's defences and strike him down with his Rasengan. While Funamushi refused to retreat as he still desired more vengeance, he quickly passed out, prompting his men to withdraw with him.

Upon awakening, he was furious at his men for choosing to retreat. He was informed that because of the recent battle costing them much of their manpower, it would be reckless to attack the enemies again if they still planned to attack Kirigakure. Despite this, Funamushi remained determined to both avenge Seiren's defeat and destroy Kirigakure. When receiving orders from Araumi to cancel the ambush and return to base, Funamushi furiously chose to ignore the order, more driven than ever to kill the enemies for causing Seiren's injuries.

Trivia

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