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This jutsu, a hallmark of the [[Hōzuki clan]], allows the user to liquefy any part of their body at will, from the hair on their head to the muscles in their arms.<ref name="d3"/> [[Gengetsu Hōzuki]] liquefies into a mixture of oil and [[water]],<ref name="c556">''Naruto'' chapter 556, page 2</ref> but it's not clear if this same mixture is used by other members. When the user is struck by a physical attack, the impacted area becomes liquid, causing the attack to pass through them and leave them unharmed. The user then solidifies back into their original form.<ref name="d3"/>
 
This jutsu, a hallmark of the [[Hōzuki clan]], allows the user to liquefy any part of their body at will, from the hair on their head to the muscles in their arms.<ref name="d3"/> [[Gengetsu Hōzuki]] liquefies into a mixture of oil and [[water]],<ref name="c556">''Naruto'' chapter 556, page 2</ref> but it's not clear if this same mixture is used by other members. When the user is struck by a physical attack, the impacted area becomes liquid, causing the attack to pass through them and leave them unharmed. The user then solidifies back into their original form.<ref name="d3"/>
   
In addition to defense, Hōzuki can convert their body into liquid for any number of purposes, such as infiltrating buildings or sneaking up on targets.<ref name="d3"/> They can [[Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique|pump water into their muscle]]s to increase their strength,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 348, page 15</ref> [[Water Gun Technique|shoot water]] from their fingers as an attack,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, page 9</ref> or use their bodies to douse targets.<ref name="c556"/> Despite the versatility of their liquid states, it renders Hōzuki very vulnerable to [[Lightning Release]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 463, page 10</ref> If an attack overwhelms a user and they pass put, their unconscious body will take on a jelly-like quality.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 414, page 15</ref> If a Hōzuki is captured and placed inside a sealed container, they will be unable to move or escape.<ref name="d3"/>
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In addition to defense, Hōzuki can convert their body into liquid for any number of purposes, such as infiltrating buildings or sneaking up on targets.<ref name="d3"/> They can [[Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique|pump water into their muscle]]s to increase their strength,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 348, page 15</ref> [[Water Gun Technique|shoot water]] from their fingers as an attack,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, page 9</ref> or use their bodies to douse targets.<ref name="c556"/> Despite the versatility of their liquid states, it renders Hōzuki very vulnerable to [[Lightning Release]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 463, page 10</ref> If an attack overwhelms a user and they pass out, their unconscious body will take on a jelly-like state.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 414, page 15</ref> If a Hōzuki is captured and placed inside a sealed container, they will be unable to move or escape.<ref name="d3"/>
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==

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This jutsu, a hallmark of the Hōzuki clan, allows the user to liquefy any part of their body at will, from the hair on their head to the muscles in their arms.[1] Gengetsu Hōzuki liquefies into a mixture of oil and water,[2] but it's not clear if this same mixture is used by other members. When the user is struck by a physical attack, the impacted area becomes liquid, causing the attack to pass through them and leave them unharmed. The user then solidifies back into their original form.[1]

In addition to defense, Hōzuki can convert their body into liquid for any number of purposes, such as infiltrating buildings or sneaking up on targets.[1] They can pump water into their muscles to increase their strength,[3] shoot water from their fingers as an attack,[4] or use their bodies to douse targets.[2] Despite the versatility of their liquid states, it renders Hōzuki very vulnerable to Lightning Release.[5] If an attack overwhelms a user and they pass out, their unconscious body will take on a jelly-like state.[6] If a Hōzuki is captured and placed inside a sealed container, they will be unable to move or escape.[1]

Trivia

  • "Suika" (水化) is the Japanese term for "hydration", but separately, the kanji mean "water" () and "to become" () respectively, translating to something more similar to "hydrification" ("to become water"). This explains the effect of this technique more precisely.
  • By researching Suigetsu Hōzuki's body, Kabuto Yakushi creates a similar defensive skill that he uses by coating his body with bodily fluids.[7]

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Sha no Sho, page 270
  2. 2.0 2.1 Naruto chapter 556, page 2
  3. Naruto chapter 348, page 15
  4. Naruto chapter 556, page 9
  5. Naruto chapter 463, page 10
  6. Naruto chapter 414, page 15
  7. Naruto chapter 579, page 11