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{{translation|'''Hayate Gekkō'''|月光 ハヤテ|Gekkō Hayate}} was a [[tokubetsu jōnin]] of [[Konohagakure]].
 
{{translation|'''Hayate Gekkō'''|月光 ハヤテ|Gekkō Hayate}} was a [[tokubetsu jōnin]] of [[Konohagakure]].
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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
 
[[File:Team Anko vs Team Hayate.png|thumb|left|Hayate's team competing in the Chūnin Exams.]]
 
[[File:Team Anko vs Team Hayate.png|thumb|left|Hayate's team competing in the Chūnin Exams.]]
As a [[genin]], he was placed in a team with [[Ibiki Morino]] and [[Tokara]]. During the [[Chūnin Exams]], Hayate and his team confronted [[Team Orochimaru]].<ref name="chpt599">Chapter 599, pages 2-4</ref>
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As a [[genin]], he was placed in a team with [[Ibiki Morino]] and [[Tokara]]. During the [[Chūnin Exams]], Hayate and his team confronted [[Team Orochimaru]].<ref name="chpt599">''Naruto'' chapter 599, pages 2-4</ref>
   
In the anime, at some point, Hayate was chosen to be Yūgao Uzuki's instructor in kenjutsu; the time the two spent training together eventually led to them falling in love with each other.
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In the anime, at some point, Hayate was chosen to be [[Yūgao Uzuki]]'s instructor in kenjutsu; the time the two spent training together eventually led to them falling in love with each other.
 
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Hayate had short brown hair, dark-coloured eyes and dark markings under his eyes. Even though he was a young man, he had pronounced lines under his eyes as well as an unexplained chronic cough that plagued him. He wore the standard Konoha shinobi outfit complete with a [[forehead protector]] that he wore as a bandanna, [[flak jacket]] and regular shinobi sandals. He also carried a katana with a rectangular hand guard strapped over his back. When reincarnated, other than facial cracks, the only change in Hayate's appearance is the grey sclerae common in all the other ninja Kabuto brought back.
 
Hayate had short brown hair, dark-coloured eyes and dark markings under his eyes. Even though he was a young man, he had pronounced lines under his eyes as well as an unexplained chronic cough that plagued him. He wore the standard Konoha shinobi outfit complete with a [[forehead protector]] that he wore as a bandanna, [[flak jacket]] and regular shinobi sandals. He also carried a katana with a rectangular hand guard strapped over his back. When reincarnated, other than facial cracks, the only change in Hayate's appearance is the grey sclerae common in all the other ninja Kabuto brought back.
   
As a genin, he wore a simple outfit with a long-sleeved, red-coloured haori,<ref>Chapter 604, pages 3-4</ref> and ¾ length pants with bangles around his wrist and legs. He carried his [[sword]] tied to two strings on his hip. He also had dark markings under his eyes which makes it unclear whether or not he was ill since his youth or not.<ref name="chpt599"/>
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As a genin, he wore a simple outfit with a long-sleeved, red-coloured haori,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 604, pages 3-4</ref> and ¾ length pants with bangles around his wrist and legs. He carried his [[sword]] tied to two strings on his hip. He also had dark markings under his eyes which makes it unclear whether or not he was ill since his youth or not.<ref name="chpt599"/>
   
 
== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
As a Tokubetsu Jōnin, Hayate was an extremely skilled shinobi, further emphasised in the anime where he was chosen to be [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by Kabuto Yakushi. Baki, a skilled and experienced shinobi from Sunagakure, commented that the village had many talented ninja after seeing Hayate's skill at such a young age.
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As a tokubetsu jōnin, Hayate was a very skilled shinobi, further emphasised in the anime where he was chosen to be [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by Kabuto Yakushi in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]. Baki, a skilled and experienced shinobi from Sunagakure, commented that the village had many talented ninja after seeing Hayate's skill at such a young age.
   
 
=== Kenjutsu ===
 
=== Kenjutsu ===
 
[[File:Dance of the Crescent Moon.png|thumb|right|Hayate attacks Baki with the Dance of the Crescent Moon.]]
 
[[File:Dance of the Crescent Moon.png|thumb|right|Hayate attacks Baki with the Dance of the Crescent Moon.]]
Hayate's signature ability was his skill in [[kenjutsu]]. He was highly proficient in the Leaf Style, being able to perform the difficult [[Dance of the Crescent Moon]], an advanced technique that attacks the enemy's blind spot while using the [[Shadow Clone Technique]] as a distraction, something Hayate could summon without using hand seals. The anime notably extended his abilities; he was seen performing the Dance of the Crescent Moon equipped with nothing more than kunai, still resulting in an huge impact.<ref name="ship292">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 292</ref> During his fight against Baki, Hayate proved to have possessed keen reflexes as he was able to draw a kunai in time to block an attack despite being inches away from his opponent and, on several occasions, was fast enough to use his sword to deflect kunai thrown at him while he was in mid-air. Hayate also displayed great physical strength and precision in his sword attacks, slicing through or shattering several boulders with one strike.<ref name="NS308">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 308</ref> In addition, he was well versed in sword techniques that required great speed to confuse the enemy such as the [[Secret Sword: Moonlight]].
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Hayate's signature skill was in [[kenjutsu]]. He could use the [[Dance of the Crescent Moon]], a technique involving him and two [[shadow clone]]s simultaneously attacking an opponent with their swords at such high speeds, that they create afterimages, making it difficult to avoid. In the anime, he could even perform the Dance of the Crescent Moon with just kunai, and still be just as lethal.<ref name="ship292">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 292</ref> During his fight against Baki, Hayate proved to have possessed keen reflexes, as he was able to draw a kunai just in time to block an attack despite being inches away from his opponent and, on several occasions, was fast enough to use his sword to deflect kunai thrown at him, while he was in mid-air. Hayate also displayed great physical strength and precision in his sword attacks, slicing through and shattering several boulders with only a single strike.<ref name="NS308">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 308</ref> In the anime, he could also perform other techniques that required great speed to confuse the enemy, such as the [[Secret Sword: Moonlight]].
   
 
=== Other Skills ===
 
=== Other Skills ===
 
[[File:Transparent Escape Technique.png|thumb|left|Hayate using the Transparent Escape Technique.]]
 
[[File:Transparent Escape Technique.png|thumb|left|Hayate using the Transparent Escape Technique.]]
Notably, Hayate also had excellent tracking and stealth skills, having remained undetected for a considerable period of time while spying on Kabuto. The anime showed that Hayate was an adept at using the [[Transparent Escape Technique]] which gave him personal praise from the Third Hokage, who later assigned him as the only suitable candidate to undertake the dangerous mission of spying on Orochimaru's right-hand man.
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Notably, Hayate also had excellent tracking and stealth skills, having remained undetected for a considerable period of time while spying on Kabuto. The anime showed that Hayate was adept at using the [[Transparent Escape Technique]], which gave him personal praise from the Third Hokage, who later assigned him as the only suitable candidate to undertake the dangerous mission of spying on Orochimaru's right-hand man.
   
In the anime, Hayate also showed proficiency with [[taijutsu]], able to hold his own during his confrontation with a weakened [[Naruto Uzumaki]] and could kick him away with such force that the wall Naruto smashed against received massive cracks.<ref name="ship292"/> He also had a keen sense of smell, being able to smell the blood of thousands of people even though he was far away from the battlefields. He showed himself to be very nimble, able to effectively maneuver through a barrage of rock projectiles while still moving in for an attack. Hayate also proved to be quick thinking and a cunning strategist as shown in his fight with Baki, where he used Baki's own spit powder as a substitute, confusing Baki, before delivering a kick to the Sunagakure ninja's face. Hayate had a very strong will and mentality; after being reincarnated, he was able to prevent the commands he was given in a few instances, even when his personality was erased, a feat very few that are reincarnated have managed to accomplish.<ref name="NS308"/><ref name="ship291">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 291</ref>
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In the anime, Hayate also showed proficiency with [[taijutsu]], able to hold his own during his confrontation with a weakened [[Naruto Uzumaki]], and could kick him away with such force that the wall Naruto smashed against received massive cracks.<ref name="ship292"/> He also had a keen sense of smell, being able to smell the blood of thousands of people even though he was far away from the battlefields. He showed himself to be very nimble, able to effectively manoeuvre through a barrage of rock projectiles while still moving in for an attack. Hayate also proved to be quick thinking and a cunning strategist, as shown in his fight with Baki, where he used Baki's own spit powder as a substitute, confusing Baki, before delivering a kick to the Suna-nin's face. Hayate also had a very strong will and mentality, as when he was reincarnated, he was able to resist Kabuto's commands in a few instances, even when his personality was erased, a feat very few that were reincarnated had managed to do.<ref name="NS308"/><ref name="ship291">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 291</ref>
   
 
=== Stats ===
 
=== Stats ===
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax ===
 
=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax ===
 
Later with the release of the Impure World Reincarnation, Hayate's soul was returned to the [[Pure Land|afterlife]].
 
Later with the release of the Impure World Reincarnation, Hayate's soul was returned to the [[Pure Land|afterlife]].
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Hayate Gekkō
月光 ハヤテ Gekkō Hayate
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #65
Anime Naruto Episode #37
Novel The Last: Naruto the Movie
Movie The Last: Naruto the Movie
Game Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
OVA Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
Appears in Anime, Manga, Novel, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Scorpio November 2
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part I: 23
Status Deceased
Height
  • Part I: 175 cm1.75 m <br />5.741 ft <br />68.898 in <br />
Weight
  • Part I: 58 kg127.868 lb <br />
Blood type AB
Occupation
Affiliation
Rank
Ninja Rank
Ninja Registration 011671
Academy Grad. Age 12
Chūnin Prom. Age 13
Family
Jutsu

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Hayate Gekkō (月光 ハヤテ, Gekkō Hayate) was a tokubetsu jōnin of Konohagakure.

Background

Team Anko vs Team Hayate

Hayate's team competing in the Chūnin Exams.

As a genin, he was placed in a team with Ibiki Morino and Tokara. During the Chūnin Exams, Hayate and his team confronted Team Orochimaru.[2]

In the anime, at some point, Hayate was chosen to be Yūgao Uzuki's instructor in kenjutsu; the time the two spent training together eventually led to them falling in love with each other.

Personality

Hayate seemed to be a calm and composed individual. He was also described as being an individualist, and gentle person.[1] He also had a great sense of duty to his village, as he risked his life to spy on Kabuto Yakushi and Baki.

Hayate seemed to be well known and respected by his fellow Konoha ninja as many of them, including Kakashi Hatake, were saddened after learning of his death. He cared deeply about his girlfriend Yūgao, displaying a light teasing mood when alone with her, and showed concern for her well-being, asking her to be careful on missions after her promotion to Anbu due to their increased difficulty.

Appearance

Hayate had short brown hair, dark-coloured eyes and dark markings under his eyes. Even though he was a young man, he had pronounced lines under his eyes as well as an unexplained chronic cough that plagued him. He wore the standard Konoha shinobi outfit complete with a forehead protector that he wore as a bandanna, flak jacket and regular shinobi sandals. He also carried a katana with a rectangular hand guard strapped over his back. When reincarnated, other than facial cracks, the only change in Hayate's appearance is the grey sclerae common in all the other ninja Kabuto brought back.

As a genin, he wore a simple outfit with a long-sleeved, red-coloured haori,[3] and ¾ length pants with bangles around his wrist and legs. He carried his sword tied to two strings on his hip. He also had dark markings under his eyes which makes it unclear whether or not he was ill since his youth or not.[2]

Abilities

As a tokubetsu jōnin, Hayate was a very skilled shinobi, further emphasised in the anime where he was chosen to be reincarnated by Kabuto Yakushi in the Fourth Shinobi World War. Baki, a skilled and experienced shinobi from Sunagakure, commented that the village had many talented ninja after seeing Hayate's skill at such a young age.

Kenjutsu

Dance of the Crescent Moon

Hayate attacks Baki with the Dance of the Crescent Moon.

Hayate's signature skill was in kenjutsu. He could use the Dance of the Crescent Moon, a technique involving him and two shadow clones simultaneously attacking an opponent with their swords at such high speeds, that they create afterimages, making it difficult to avoid. In the anime, he could even perform the Dance of the Crescent Moon with just kunai, and still be just as lethal.[4] During his fight against Baki, Hayate proved to have possessed keen reflexes, as he was able to draw a kunai just in time to block an attack despite being inches away from his opponent and, on several occasions, was fast enough to use his sword to deflect kunai thrown at him, while he was in mid-air. Hayate also displayed great physical strength and precision in his sword attacks, slicing through and shattering several boulders with only a single strike.[5] In the anime, he could also perform other techniques that required great speed to confuse the enemy, such as the Secret Sword: Moonlight.

Other Skills

Transparent Escape Technique

Hayate using the Transparent Escape Technique.

Notably, Hayate also had excellent tracking and stealth skills, having remained undetected for a considerable period of time while spying on Kabuto. The anime showed that Hayate was adept at using the Transparent Escape Technique, which gave him personal praise from the Third Hokage, who later assigned him as the only suitable candidate to undertake the dangerous mission of spying on Orochimaru's right-hand man.

In the anime, Hayate also showed proficiency with taijutsu, able to hold his own during his confrontation with a weakened Naruto Uzumaki, and could kick him away with such force that the wall Naruto smashed against received massive cracks.[4] He also had a keen sense of smell, being able to smell the blood of thousands of people even though he was far away from the battlefields. He showed himself to be very nimble, able to effectively manoeuvre through a barrage of rock projectiles while still moving in for an attack. Hayate also proved to be quick thinking and a cunning strategist, as shown in his fight with Baki, where he used Baki's own spit powder as a substitute, confusing Baki, before delivering a kick to the Suna-nin's face. Hayate also had a very strong will and mentality, as when he was reincarnated, he was able to resist Kabuto's commands in a few instances, even when his personality was erased, a feat very few that were reincarnated had managed to do.[5][6]

Stats

Databook Ninjutsu Taijutsu Genjutsu Intelligence Strength Speed Stamina Hand seals Total
First 4 3 3.5 3.5 2 3 2 3.5 24.5

Part I

Chūnin Exams

Passing Genin

Hayate addressing the genin.

At first sight, Hayate appeared to be not in the best of health, as he had an unexplained chronic cough and eye bags. He, however, is scheduled to be the proctor during the final rounds of the Chūnin Exams, and as such, oversees the preliminary matches that will decide who advances to the final round. During the battle between Neji and Hinata Hyūga after an enraged Neji prepared to attack Hinata with the intent of killing her, Hayate along with the other jōnin present stopped him from doing so. After the preliminaries were completed, the participants were given a chance to train and recuperate. In the anime, learning of the death's of several Anbu who had been assigned to guard Sasuke Uchiha, Hayate worried about Yūgao who was in that unit, rushing to the village hospital. After a brief conversation with Yūgao, in which the two lovers promised on the moon to be there to protect each other no matter what, he was assigned by the Third Hokage to investigate Kabuto Yakushi, who had been revealed as Orochimaru's spy after a confrontation with Kakashi, tracking his target to Kikyō Castle.

Hayate cuts Baki

Hayate fighting Baki.

Hayate learned of Sunagakure and Otogakure's plans to invade Konoha after overhearing the conversation between Baki and Kabuto. Before he could escape to tell the Third Hokage what he had learned, he was sensed by the two and chased down. After a short battle with Baki, Hayate used his Dance of the Crescent Moon technique on him. However, the swing of his blade was too shallow and got stuck in his flak jacket. As Baki praised him for his skill and effort, he used his Blade of Wind technique to kill Hayate. His body was found the next day by a squad of Anbu, including Yūgao, who had been sent to investigate the sounds of a disturbance in the area. Genma Shiranui subsequently replaced Hayate as proctor for the Chūnin Exam finals. In the anime, the fight between Hayate and Baki was expanded upon, revealing Baki actually needing to use his bare hand to stop Hayate's strike. It is shown that Hayate was hit multiple times by wind discs and that Kabuto took away his DNA, removing his corpse's odour in the process.

Part II

Power

Main article: Power (Arc)

Yamato and Sakura vs Hidan and Hayate

Hayate forced to attack his comrades.

In the anime, after the Five Kage Summit, Hayate's grave was defiled by Kabuto, and he was later reincarnated for the massacre in Tonika Village. Hayate confronted and almost killed Dokku until his movements stopped during the finishing strike.[6] He was summoned again to battle Team Kakashi, who were investigating the massacre that Kabuto brought about to gain access to The Hole.[7] Hayate confronted Sakura Haruno and was punched a ways away by the kunoichi while she apologised for attacking her fellow Konoha comrade. This, however, proved futile as Hayate began to reconstruct from the attack.[7] Hayate was returned to his coffin as Kabuto and his other reincarnated shinobi retreated.[6]

Hayate attacks naruto

Hayate attacks Naruto.

The next day, he was again forced to fight against his former comrades and took on a dramatically weakened Naruto, attacking him with taijutsu and defeating him with the Dance of the Crescent Moon.[4] Hayate was summoned to battle once more when the Ama no Hoko was activated. He, along with Kabuto's other reincarnated shinobi, were planted with explosive clay by Deidara and used as suicide bombers. Rather than reforming upon exploding as those reincarnated by Kabuto typically would, Hayate and the others instead turned to dust, with the bodies of the sacrifices used to reincarnate them falling out.[8]

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Yūgao vs Hayate

Hayate forced to fight Yūgao.

In the anime, Hayate was reincarnated by Kabuto to assist him in finding corpses of elite shinobi to be used as tools against the Allied Shinobi Forces. When he is reincarnated, Hayate immediately recognises Kabuto, and asks him what happened leading up to and after his death. Kabuto takes a moment to explain the failed invasion and the effects of his death. After explaining this to Hayate, he reincarnates a Sunagakure shinobi and a Kumogakure shinobi to go retrieve the KIA scroll from the Logistical Support and Medical Division. While attacking the Medical Camp, he spotted his lover Yūgao.[9] After escaping with the scroll, Hayate and the other reincarnated shinobi were pursued by a small group, including Yūgao. After swiftly being tracked down by the assembled pursuit team, they engaged in battle. While the other two reincarnated shinobi are quickly sealed away, Hayate easily defeats two of the Konoha ninja, and Yokaze. Despite his plea for her to stop him, Yūgao finds herself unable to fight Hayate. He subsequently flees to deliver the scroll to Kabuto. He is soon tracked down by Sakura Haruno, whom he quickly recognised from her participation in the Chūnin Exams, after noting that she has become a fine shinobi, he effortlessly overwhelms her in a brief struggle, however she is saved by Yūgao who has mustered the courage to face Hayate after remembering their promise. After a clash between their Dance of the Crescent Moon techniques, Hayate congratulates Yūgao on her improved skills and admits that he is happy he could see her again. Kabuto then begins taking full control of him. Feeling his consciousness slipping away, Hayate quickly charges at Yūgao, giving her the opportunity to subdue him. As the reinforcements arrive, Hayate bids Yūgao farewell before being sealed away.[5]

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Later with the release of the Impure World Reincarnation, Hayate's soul was returned to the afterlife.

In Other Media

Video Games

Hayate Gekkō is a playable character in the following video games:

Game nameJapanese releaseEnglish release
Naruto Mobile20162016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing14 July 201624 August 2016
Naruto: Shinobi Collection2014
Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu27 July 2015
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Online14 April 201320 July 2016

Trivia

  • The name "Hayate" (疾風) means "gale" or "swift wind", while "Gekkō" (月光) means "moonlight". Both are names of Japanese fighter planes from World War II, the Nakajima Ki-84 and Nakajima J1N.
  • Despite his relatively minor role, Hayate placed in the top 10 of the character popularity poll following his death and has continued to rank in the top 20 (except the seventh poll).
  • Although the Power arc and Hayate's appearance during the war are both anime fillers, Sakura addresses him as "Hayate-sensei" in one and "Hayate-san" in the other.
  • In an omake in the anime, Hayate appears in one of Naruto's "dreams" along with the third Hokage, telling him that it is time to leave. Written on Naruto's ceiling states, "Be sure to visit my grave sometime, and make sure to bring Konohamaru with you!" - signed The Third and Hayate.
  • Hayate makes a very brief appearance in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 at the very end of the game. He is seen in a small crowd of villagers, smiling at Naruto.
  • In another omake in the Shippūden anime, Hayate makes a brief appearance as a ghost, floating behind Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno who are walking through the forest from a festival. Hiruzen shows up soon after and scares them near to death.
  • In the Naruto OVA #4, he makes an appearance, though he is dead.
  • Studio Pierrot's Settei sheets of Hayate show that he was 145 cm at his Chūnin Exams.
  • According to the databook(s):
    • Hayate had completed 642 official missions in total: 56 D-rank, 83 C-rank, 407 B-rank, 96 A-rank, 0 S-rank.
  • Hayate has a blood-type of AB (Rh-).
  • In the anime, within Tsunade's Infinite Tsukuyomi dream, Hayate was part of Root and was one of its best members, alongside Yūgao Uzuki, Anko Mitarashi, and Sai. He wore a standard-issue Anbu uniform with a rabbit mask.[10]

Quotes

  • (To Yūgao) "Then let's make a promise! With the moon as our witness… I swear to you and you swear to me… That we will love each other above all else, and protect each other."[5]
  • (To Yugao) "I won’t let you surpass me that easily. Since I’m going to protect you."[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 First Databook, page 68
  2. 2.0 2.1 Naruto chapter 599, pages 2-4
  3. Naruto chapter 604, pages 3-4
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Naruto: Shippūden episode 292
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Naruto: Shippūden episode 308
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Naruto: Shippūden episode 291
  7. 7.0 7.1 Naruto: Shippūden episode 290
  8. Naruto: Shippūden episode 294
  9. Naruto: Shippūden episode 307
  10. Naruto: Shippūden episode 444