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[[File:Samehada's ability.png|thumb|right|Samehada slicing through Fire Release.]] |
[[File:Samehada's ability.png|thumb|right|Samehada slicing through Fire Release.]] |
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| − | As the blade is made up of scales, it inflicts injuries through shredding or shaving what it comes into contact with, rather than just cutting the object in question. This flaying effect is similar to a [[wikipedia:Dermal denticle|shark's skin]], hence the sword's name. While it ordinarily remains rigid, Samehada's hilt is able to stretch and bend to great extent, allowing the weapon to be used like a [[Wikipedia:Flail (weapon)|flail]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 470, page 12</ref> To supplement the blade's offensive capabilities, it is able to extend its scales to spikes, and protrude spikes from its handle. Samehada can also be used in conjuncture with [[Water Release]], leading to the sword glowing with |
+ | As the blade is made up of scales, it inflicts injuries through shredding or shaving what it comes into contact with, rather than just cutting the object in question. This flaying effect is similar to a [[wikipedia:Dermal denticle|shark's skin]], hence the sword's name. While it ordinarily remains rigid, Samehada's hilt is able to stretch and bend to great extent, allowing the weapon to be used like a [[Wikipedia:Flail (weapon)|flail]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 470, page 12</ref> To supplement the blade's offensive capabilities, it is able to extend its scales to spikes, and protrude spikes from its handle. Samehada can also be used in conjuncture with [[Water Release]], leading to the sword glowing with chakra.<ref name="BE31">''Boruto'' episode 31</ref> |
[[File:Samehada Absorbing Chakra.png|thumb|left|Samehada enlarging as a result of absorbing chakra.]] |
[[File:Samehada Absorbing Chakra.png|thumb|left|Samehada enlarging as a result of absorbing chakra.]] |
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| − | Samehada shares a symbiotic relationship with its wielder, similar to that of the [[kikaichū]]. Although it continually consumes the chakra of its owner, its largest ''meals'' come from fights, wherein it [[Chakra Absorption Techniques|absorbs the chakra]] of the opposition instead. Such an ability allows Samehada to literally slice through an opponent's [[Ninjutsu|techniques]], in spite of whether the chakra has been [[Nature Transformation|transformed]] or not,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 468, page 5</ref> and even prevent them from being performed by absorbing all of the necessary chakra, before [[Hand Seals|preparations]] can be completed.<ref name="chpt146">''Naruto'' chapter 146, pages 16-17</ref><ref name="chpt506">''Naruto'' chapter 506, page 4</ref> This is particularly useful when fighting [[jinchūriki]], as Samehada can quickly deplete their large chakra supplies as well as remove their chakra cloaks, illustrated when Killer B was reduced back to Version 1 after initially being in Version 2. B noted that it can near instantly absorb up to six of his tails at once.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 13</ref> In fact, although B came into contact with the blade several times in his battle against Kisame, the sword drained nearly all of his chakra, causing the latter to resort solely on [[Gyūki]]'s.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 9</ref> In the anime, it was even capable of "eating" a "Version Two" [[Tailed Beast Ball]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 318</ref> However, it seems to be unable to automatically absorb ambient chakra, as in all instances where it has absorbed chakra are when either the opponent had a visible aura around them or when direct physical contact had already been established.<ref name="chpt146" /><ref name="chpt506" /> The more chakra it absorbs, the larger it can become. Due to its voracious appetite, Samehada is drawn to those with large chakra supplies, allowing it to be used as a quasi-[[sensor]]. Samehada can produce a [[Bloody Mist Absorption Technique|mist veil]] through the wielder's blood. This enables it to absorb the chakra of anyone near through their open wounds.<ref name="BE31" |
+ | Samehada shares a symbiotic relationship with its wielder, similar to that of the [[kikaichū]]. Although it continually consumes the chakra of its owner, its largest ''meals'' come from fights, wherein it [[Chakra Absorption Techniques|absorbs the chakra]] of the opposition instead. Such an ability allows Samehada to literally slice through an opponent's [[Ninjutsu|techniques]], in spite of whether the chakra has been [[Nature Transformation|transformed]] or not,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 468, page 5</ref> and even prevent them from being performed by absorbing all of the necessary chakra, before [[Hand Seals|preparations]] can be completed.<ref name="chpt146">''Naruto'' chapter 146, pages 16-17</ref><ref name="chpt506">''Naruto'' chapter 506, page 4</ref> This is particularly useful when fighting [[jinchūriki]], as Samehada can quickly deplete their large chakra supplies as well as remove their chakra cloaks, illustrated when Killer B was reduced back to Version 1 after initially being in Version 2. B noted that it can near instantly absorb up to six of his tails at once.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 13</ref> In fact, although B came into contact with the blade several times in his battle against Kisame, the sword drained nearly all of his chakra, causing the latter to resort solely on [[Gyūki]]'s.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 9</ref> In the anime, it was even capable of "eating" a "Version Two" [[Tailed Beast Ball]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 318</ref> However, it seems to be unable to automatically absorb ambient chakra, as in all instances where it has absorbed chakra are when either the opponent had a visible aura around them or when direct physical contact had already been established.<ref name="chpt146" /><ref name="chpt506" /> The more chakra it absorbs, the larger it can become. Due to its voracious appetite, Samehada is drawn to those with large chakra supplies, allowing it to be used as a quasi-[[sensor]]. Samehada can produce a [[Bloody Mist Absorption Technique|mist veil]] through the wielder's blood. This enables it to absorb the chakra of anyone near through their open wounds.<ref name="BE31" /> |
[[File:Kisame merged with Samehada.png|thumb|Samehada fused with Kisame.]] |
[[File:Kisame merged with Samehada.png|thumb|Samehada fused with Kisame.]] |
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Revision as of 16:07, 2 November 2017
Samehada (鮫肌, literally meaning: Shark Skin) is a sentient sword. It is described as the most terrifying of all the Seven Swordsmen's blades[1] and even earned the title of "greatsword" (大刀, daitō), further adding to its fearsome reputation.
History
Mangetsu Hōzuki was said to have been able to use all seven blades, including Samehada. However, Fuguki Suikazan was the primary wielder of this blade at the time. Later on, after Kisame Hoshigaki killed Fuguki, the blade came into his possession.[2] The two had a long history together and during this period, confronted various renowned shinobi on several occasions, with their pairing leading Kisame to become regarded as a "Tailed Beast without a Tail" (尾を持たない尾獣, O o Motanai Bijū, English TV: Tailless Tailed Beast).[1][3] They were together for so long, in fact, that their chakra signatures eventually became identical, which Kisame could use to his advantage by concealing himself within Samehada in order to avoid detection by sensors. When Kisame defected from Kirigakure, he took Samehada with him, thus leading the village to lose another of their seven blades.
Kisame hiding within Samehada.
During Kisame's initial fight with Killer B, Samehada grew fond of the taste of B's particular chakra and ultimately betrayed Kisame, (who was later revealed to be one of White Zetsu's clone in disguise), by returning some of the chakra it had previously absorbed from B during their battle and even shielding him from his attacks, all while the real Kisame was hiding within Samehada to infiltrate Kumogakure as a spy, before using it to absorb B's chakra when his presence was exposed.
After Kisame's death, Samehada actually cries for him, not only bestowing the blade with even more life-like characteristics but also standing as a testament to the bond shared between the two. Now in B's possession, Samehada kept five of his Supervibrato Lightning Release Swords within it to better assist him during the events of the Fourth Shinobi World War.[4]
In the anime, fifteen years after the war, Samehada was now back in the possession of Kiri. During the same time, a rebellious group proclaiming themselves the New Seven Ninja Swordsmen stole the seven blades to start a revolution against the modernisation and peaceful era of Kiri, determined to return to the days of the "Bloody Mist". Shizuma Hoshigaki took up Samehada. Despite his high kenjutsu skill, ultimately Shizuma proved too inexperienced with the dangerous blade and resulted in Samehada taking control over him when he was weakened, thus causing him to go on a feral rampage until he was defeated and separated from it by Kagura Karatachi and Boruto Uzumaki.[5]
Appearance
Samehada, wrapped in bandages.
Samehada is a large sword, roughly as tall as full-grown man and comparable in size to the Kubikiribōchō. Though usually wrapped in bandages, Samehada's construction is atypical in that its actual blade is comprised from a series of downward-facing scales running along the entirety of its length until its hilt, at the base of which is a small skull. Samehada grows larger in proportion to the amount of chakra it absorbs, causing its scales to become so long that they ultimately resemble shark fins and its mouth, located at the tip of the blade, to become even more pronounced with visible teeth. Keeping Samehada wrapped in bandages apparently helps to inhibit this growth to a certain extent.
Sentience
Samehada refusing to let White Zetsu wield itself.
Samehada is unique for being a sentient weapon that gains nourishment from the chakra of others and as such, the blade is at its happiest when engorged with chakra that possesses both a distinctive and pleasant flavour. It apparently greatly enjoys Killer B's chakra since, according to Kisame, it tastes like octopus. However, it has shown displeasure towards fire-natured chakra, stating that — according to B — it's far too hot. Being capable of conscious thought, Samehada chooses its own user, an exclusive process that has often resulted in it being thought of as notoriously picky. If someone it disapproves of attempts to wield it, spikes protrude from the handle in order to force them to release their grasp, at which point Samehada will make efforts to return to its chosen owner. To further exemplify it being a sentient being, it was able to mourn Kisame's death.
Abilities
Samehada slicing through Fire Release.
As the blade is made up of scales, it inflicts injuries through shredding or shaving what it comes into contact with, rather than just cutting the object in question. This flaying effect is similar to a shark's skin, hence the sword's name. While it ordinarily remains rigid, Samehada's hilt is able to stretch and bend to great extent, allowing the weapon to be used like a flail.[6] To supplement the blade's offensive capabilities, it is able to extend its scales to spikes, and protrude spikes from its handle. Samehada can also be used in conjuncture with Water Release, leading to the sword glowing with chakra.[5]
Samehada enlarging as a result of absorbing chakra.
Samehada shares a symbiotic relationship with its wielder, similar to that of the kikaichū. Although it continually consumes the chakra of its owner, its largest meals come from fights, wherein it absorbs the chakra of the opposition instead. Such an ability allows Samehada to literally slice through an opponent's techniques, in spite of whether the chakra has been transformed or not,[7] and even prevent them from being performed by absorbing all of the necessary chakra, before preparations can be completed.[8][9] This is particularly useful when fighting jinchūriki, as Samehada can quickly deplete their large chakra supplies as well as remove their chakra cloaks, illustrated when Killer B was reduced back to Version 1 after initially being in Version 2. B noted that it can near instantly absorb up to six of his tails at once.[10] In fact, although B came into contact with the blade several times in his battle against Kisame, the sword drained nearly all of his chakra, causing the latter to resort solely on Gyūki's.[11] In the anime, it was even capable of "eating" a "Version Two" Tailed Beast Ball.[12] However, it seems to be unable to automatically absorb ambient chakra, as in all instances where it has absorbed chakra are when either the opponent had a visible aura around them or when direct physical contact had already been established.[8][9] The more chakra it absorbs, the larger it can become. Due to its voracious appetite, Samehada is drawn to those with large chakra supplies, allowing it to be used as a quasi-sensor. Samehada can produce a mist veil through the wielder's blood. This enables it to absorb the chakra of anyone near through their open wounds.[5]
Samehada fused with Kisame.
While the ability to absorb chakra is useful in defeating opponents, it is also beneficial to the user as well. Samehada has the ability to transfer the chakra it has absorbed to the wielder by partially fusing with them, so it can be used to either revitalise the wielders chakra and stamina or instantly heal even fatal injuries. This makes the user of this sword extremely difficult to defeat conventionally. A wielder such as Kisame can take this fusion one step further, by completely merging with Samehada. Doing so causes him to become much more shark-like in appearance, growing fins and webbed hands that allow him to move through water with considerable ease. Kisame also receives some of Samehada's abilities while in this form, such as being able to extend spikes from his body for offence, and absorbing chakra when others come into direct contact with him, as well as the ability to track chakra and avoid sensors.[13] It will fuse with a weakened or inexperienced wielder on its own accord, taking them over and causing them to go on a rampage until they are separated.[5]
Utilised Techniques
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Naruto chapter 468, page 9
- ↑ Naruto chapter 507, page 12
- ↑ Naruto chapter 471, page 15
- ↑ Naruto chapter 549, page 16
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Boruto episode 31
- ↑ Naruto chapter 470, page 12
- ↑ Naruto chapter 468, page 5
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Naruto chapter 146, pages 16-17
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Naruto chapter 506, page 4
- ↑ Naruto chapter 471, page 13
- ↑ Naruto chapter 471, page 9
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 318
- ↑ Naruto chapter 472, pages 8-11
