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{{Infobox/Jutsu
 
{{Infobox/Jutsu
|ref=<ref>''Naruto'' Third Databook, page 270</ref>
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|ref=<ref name="d3">''[[Sha no Sho]]'', page 270</ref>
 
|image=Hydrification Technique.png
 
|image=Hydrification Technique.png
 
|kanji=水化の術
 
|kanji=水化の術
 
|unnamed jutsu=No
 
|unnamed jutsu=No
 
|romaji=Suika no Jutsu
 
|romaji=Suika no Jutsu
|literal english=Hydration Technique
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|literal english=Hydrification Technique
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|english tv=Liquefy Jutsu
 
|game names=Water Transformation Jutsu
 
|game names=Water Transformation Jutsu
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|other names={{translation|Flesh Transformation Ability|肉体変化の能力|Nikutai Henka no Nōryoku}}
|jutsu classification=Hiden~Hōzuki, Ninjutsu,
 
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|related jutsu=Body Fluid Shedding Technique
 
|jutsu classification=Hiden~Hōzuki Clan, Ninjutsu,
 
|jutsu type=Water Release
 
|jutsu type=Water Release
 
|jutsu class type=Supplementary
 
|jutsu class type=Supplementary
|users=Suigetsu Hōzuki, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Second Mizukage<!-- Do not add Kabuto, he created a technique like this one based off his research which has its own article -->
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|users=Gengetsu Hōzuki, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Suigetsu Hōzuki<!-- Do not add Kabuto, he created a technique like this one based off his research which has its own article -->
 
|debut manga=346
 
|debut manga=346
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|boruto=No
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|sasuke retsuden=No
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|konoha shinden=No
 
|debut anime=115
 
|debut anime=115
 
|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: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3
 
|game debut=Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3
|jutsu media=Anime, Manga, Game
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|jutsu media=Anime, Manga, Novel, Game
 
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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"/>
A protean, whole-body technique whereby the user liquefies their entire body at will, making it impossible to receive damage from physical attacks. From a single hair, to the skin and muscles, everything can be liquefied and solidified at will. Be it to evade an enemy's attack during a short range battle, to infiltrate a structure, or to launch a surprise attack in a liquefied state, this technique boasts a high strategic value. Applying this technique, the user can also [[Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique|modify their body parts]] for suitable situations.
 
   
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In addition to defence, Hōzuki can convert their body into liquid for any number of purposes, such as infiltrating buildings or sneaking up on targets;<ref name="d3"/> the anime depicts users camouflaging themselves for the latter purpose.<ref>''Boruto'' episode 29</ref> 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"/>
[[File:Suigetsu in his jelly like state.jpg|thumb|left|Suigetsu's jelly-like state while unconscious.]]
 
Boasting high strategic value, the only way to contain a user of this technique is to lock them up in an airtight container so they cannot move about.<ref> ''Naruto'' chapter 246, page 15</ref> When the user passes out, they turn into a jelly-like state.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 414, page 15</ref> Since this technique turns the body into water, the Hōzuki are extremely vulnerable to [[Lightning Release]] techniques, as noted by [[Suigetsu]] when he was pinned down by [[Darui]]'s [[Cleaver Sword|sword]], which was [[Chakra Flow|imbued]] with lightning.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 463, page 10</ref>
 
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* This technique's name is intended to be a pun. {{translation|"Suika"|水化}} is the Japanese term for "hydration", but separately, the kanji mean {{translation|"water"|水}} and {{translation|"to become"|化}} respectively, translating to something more similar to "hydrification" ("to become water"). This explains the effect of this technique more precisely.
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* {{translation|"Suika"|水化}} is the Japanese term for "hydration", but separately, the kanji mean {{translation|"water"|水}} and {{translation|"to become"|化}} respectively, translating to something more similar to "hydrification" ("to become water"). This explains the effect of this technique more precisely.
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* By researching [[Suigetsu Hōzuki]]'s body, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] creates a similar defensive skill that he uses by coating his body with bodily fluids.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 579, page 11</ref>
* The [[Second Mizukage]] uses a mixture of both oil and water which was able to seep into [[Gaara]]'s [[Sand (tool)|sand]] and nullify it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, page 2</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 557, page 2</ref> It is unknown whether the water used by other clan members share the same, or similar properties.
 
* [[Kabuto Yakushi]] was able to use his research on Suigetsu to develop a similar technique, which uses his [[Body Fluid Shedding Technique|body fluids]] instead of actually transforming his body into water.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 579, page 11</ref>
 
   
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
* ''[[Earth Release: Mud Body Technique]]''
 
* ''[[Earth Release: Mud Body Technique]]''
* ''[[Water Release: Hiding in Water Technique]]''
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* ''[[Iburi Clan's Kekkei Genkai]]''
* [[Water Replacement]]
 
 
* ''[[Sand Body]]''
 
* ''[[Sand Body]]''
 
* [[Water Replacement]]
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* ''[[Water Release: Water Body]]''
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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[[es:Jutsu de Hidratación]]
 
[[es:Jutsu de Hidratación]]
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[[pt-br:Técnica de Hidratação]]
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[[fr:Technique de Liquéfaction]]
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[[pl:Suika no Jutsu]]

Latest revision as of 21:56, 3 July 2023

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 defence, Hōzuki can convert their body into liquid for any number of purposes, such as infiltrating buildings or sneaking up on targets;[1] the anime depicts users camouflaging themselves for the latter purpose.[3] They can pump water into their muscles to increase their strength,[4] shoot water from their fingers as an attack,[5] or use their bodies to douse targets.[2] Despite the versatility of their liquid states, it renders Hōzuki very vulnerable to Lightning Release.[6] If an attack overwhelms a user and they pass out, their unconscious body will take on a jelly-like state.[7] 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.[8]

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. Boruto episode 29
  4. Naruto chapter 348, page 15
  5. Naruto chapter 556, page 9
  6. Naruto chapter 463, page 10
  7. Naruto chapter 414, page 15
  8. Naruto chapter 579, page 11