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|kanji=ヒラメカレイ
 
|kanji=ヒラメカレイ
 
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|romaji=Hiramekarei
 
|romaji=Hiramekarei
|other names={{Translation|Twinsword|双刀|Sōtō}}
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|other names={{Translation|Twinsword|双刀|Sōtō}}, {{Translation|Great Twin Blades|大双剣|Daisōken}}<ref>''Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise''</ref>
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|related tools=Kubikiribōchō, Nuibari, Samehada, Kabutowari, Kiba (swords), Shibuki (sword)
|users=Chōjūrō, Mangetsu Hōzuki
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|users=Chōjūrō, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Kagura Karatachi~anime
 
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|debut anime=199
 
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|debut shippuden=Yes
 
|debut shippuden=Yes
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|boruto anime=No
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|novel debut=Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise
 
|game debut=Naruto Shippūden 3D: The New Era
 
|game debut=Naruto Shippūden 3D: The New Era
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|movie debut=The Last: Naruto the Movie
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{{translation|'''Hiramekarei'''|ヒラメカレイ}} is a double-handled sword of the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]], wielded by [[Chōjūrō]].
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{{translation|'''Hiramekarei'''|ヒラメカレイ}} is one of the mystical [[sword]]s of the [[Seven Swordsmen of the Mist]], that has been passed down from generation to generation amongst the group's members since the [[First Mizukage]]'s era.<ref>''Boruto'' episode 26</ref>
   
== Background ==
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== Appearance ==
According to Suigetsu, this is the only sword still in [[Kirigakure]]'s possession out of the original seven [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist#Swords|blades]], by the time of the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 5</ref> Suigetsu also noted that his brother [[Mangetsu]] mastered the use of this sword in the past<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 14</ref> and is most likely its former wielder.
 
 
== Appearance ==
 
 
[[File:Hiramekarei bandaged.png|thumb|left|Hiramekarei bandaged.]]
 
[[File:Hiramekarei bandaged.png|thumb|left|Hiramekarei bandaged.]]
The weapon features a wide, flat blade with two curved indentations near its base, creating a sort of cross-guard. Two handles are connected to one another by a short length of cord, earning it the title of {{translation|"''twinsword''"|双刀|sōtō}}. The overall sword looks like a flounder fish in shape and is also apparently very heavy, as Chōjūrō tires easily when carrying it for extended periods of time. When unleashed, it emits chakra from the holes found at the top which coats the entire blade.
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Hiramekarei features a wide, flat blade with two curved indentations near its base, creating a sort of cross-guard. Two handles are connected to one another by a short length of cord, earning it the title of {{translation|"''twinsword''"|双刀|sōtō}}. The overall sword looks like a [[Wikipedia:Flounder|flounder]] fish in shape. When not in use, Hiramekarei is wrapped in bandages.
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== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
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Hiramekarei is capable of storing [[chakra]]. With the command {{translation|"Hiramekarei Unleashing"|ヒラメカレイ解放|Hiramekarei Kaihō|viz=Hiramekarei Release}}, the stored chakra is emitted from the holes at the tip of the blade<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 466, page 4</ref> causing the bandages it is typically wrapped with to unravel. The chakra rapidly coats the sword and can be shaped into various weapons, such as a hammer or a long-sword. The more chakra that is stored in Hiramekarei, the larger the size of the manifested weapon.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 562, page 10</ref> In the anime, [[Kagura Karatachi]] demonstrated that the stored chakra can also used to change Hiramekarei's physical shape, expanding the blade many times its original size.<ref>''Boruto'' episode 245</ref>
[[File:Hiramekarei Kaihō.png|thumb|right|Hiramekarei forming into a longsword.]]
 
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The sword is capable of storing chakra and the two holes at the tip of the blade emit it on command. This can then be [[Hiramekarei Unleashing|formed into various weapons]], including a hammer or a longer sword. The size of the resulting weapon appears to depend upon the amount of chakra stored up beforehand, meaning a larger quantity will be met with a similar increase in the weapon's ultimate size. These weapons are also formed with notable speed.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 562, page 10</ref>
 
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It can also create a large amount of light blue, [[Bloody Mist Sword Art: Bone Mutilation|fish bone-like crystals]] that can inflict great damage and restrain the target's movements. Hiramekarei can also split into two swords, each with a single handle,<ref>''Boruto: Naruto the Movie''</ref> and in the anime, the feature allows for two different individuals wielding it at once.<ref name="BE31">''Boruto'' episode 31</ref>
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Hiramekarei Unleashing Anime.png|Hammer form.
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Hiramekarei Kaihō.png|Long-sword form.
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Hiramekarei movie.png|Twinsword form.
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== Utilised Techniques ==
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* [[Bloody Mist Sword Art: Bone Mutilation]]
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* Both hirame and karei are Japanese names for species of [[Wikipedia:Flounder|flounders]]. The flounders with their eyes on the left side of their body are called {{translation|hirame|鮃, 平目, 比目魚}}, while those with their eyes on the right side are called {{translation|karei|鰈}}. Befitting its name, Hiramekarei is shaped like these fish.
 
* Hirame can also come from {{translation|hirameku|閃く|"to flash", or "to flicker"}}. Karei can also mean {{translation|splendour|華麗}}.
 
* [[Mangetsu Hōzuki]] is the presumed owner of this sword during the time of the previous generation of Seven Swordsmen, as he was one of two not seen with a sword like the other members, when they were [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]]. Given that [[Fuguki Suikazan]] was the previous owner of [[Samehada]] and his sword is currently in the possession of [[Killer B]], only Hiramekarei remained unclaimed.
 
 
* This is the only one of the seven swords not to have a direct kanji translation, due to its name being written in katakana.
 
* This is the only one of the seven swords not to have a direct kanji translation, due to its name being written in katakana.
 
** Both hirame and karei are Japanese names for species of flounder. The flounders with their eyes on the left side of their body are called {{translation|hirame|鮃, 平目, 比目魚}}, while those with their eyes on the right side are called {{translation|karei|鰈}}. Befitting its name, Hiramekarei is shaped like these fish.
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* When the previous generation of the Seven Swordsmen are [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]], only [[Mangetsu Hōzuki]] and [[Fuguki Suikazan]] do not have their swords as both Hiramekarei and [[Samehada]] now have modern owners. Fuguki is known to have been the wielder of Samehada, and though Mangetsu was famously capable of wielding all seven swords, it's presumed he would have primarily wielded the last remaining sword, Hiramekarei.
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* In the anime, [[Boruto Uzumaki]] briefly wielded one half of Hiramekarei.<ref name="BE31" />
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 22:55, 17 April 2024

Hiramekarei (ヒラメカレイ) is one of the mystical swords of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, that has been passed down from generation to generation amongst the group's members since the First Mizukage's era.[2]

Appearance

Hiramekarei bandaged

Hiramekarei bandaged.

Hiramekarei features a wide, flat blade with two curved indentations near its base, creating a sort of cross-guard. Two handles are connected to one another by a short length of cord, earning it the title of "twinsword" (双刀, sōtō). The overall sword looks like a flounder fish in shape. When not in use, Hiramekarei is wrapped in bandages.

Abilities

Hiramekarei is capable of storing chakra. With the command "Hiramekarei Unleashing" (ヒラメカレイ解放, Hiramekarei Kaihō, Viz: Hiramekarei Release), the stored chakra is emitted from the holes at the tip of the blade[3] causing the bandages it is typically wrapped with to unravel. The chakra rapidly coats the sword and can be shaped into various weapons, such as a hammer or a long-sword. The more chakra that is stored in Hiramekarei, the larger the size of the manifested weapon.[4] In the anime, Kagura Karatachi demonstrated that the stored chakra can also used to change Hiramekarei's physical shape, expanding the blade many times its original size.[5]

It can also create a large amount of light blue, fish bone-like crystals that can inflict great damage and restrain the target's movements. Hiramekarei can also split into two swords, each with a single handle,[6] and in the anime, the feature allows for two different individuals wielding it at once.[7]

Utilised Techniques

Trivia

  • This is the only one of the seven swords not to have a direct kanji translation, due to its name being written in katakana.
    • Both hirame and karei are Japanese names for species of flounder. The flounders with their eyes on the left side of their body are called hirame (鮃, 平目, 比目魚), while those with their eyes on the right side are called karei (). Befitting its name, Hiramekarei is shaped like these fish.
  • When the previous generation of the Seven Swordsmen are reincarnated, only Mangetsu Hōzuki and Fuguki Suikazan do not have their swords as both Hiramekarei and Samehada now have modern owners. Fuguki is known to have been the wielder of Samehada, and though Mangetsu was famously capable of wielding all seven swords, it's presumed he would have primarily wielded the last remaining sword, Hiramekarei.
  • In the anime, Boruto Uzumaki briefly wielded one half of Hiramekarei.[7]

References

  1. Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise
  2. Boruto episode 26
  3. Naruto chapter 466, page 4
  4. Naruto chapter 562, page 10
  5. Boruto episode 245
  6. Boruto: Naruto the Movie
  7. 7.0 7.1 Boruto episode 31