By liquefying the whole body at will, this technique makes 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. Using this, the user can also re-shape their body parts for suitable situations.
Suigetsu's jelly-like state.
The only way to contain a user of this technique is to lock them up in an airtight container so they cannot move about.[2] When the user passes out, they turn into a jelly-like state.[3] Since this technique turns the body into water, the user is vulnerable to lightning techniques, as stated by Suigetsu when he was pinned down by Darui's sword, imbued with electricity.[4]
Trivia
- This technique's name is intended to be a pun. "Suika" (水化) is the Japanese term for "hydration", but separately, the kanji mean "water" (水) and "to become" (化) respectively, translating to something more similar to "hydrification" ("to become water"). This explains the effect of this technique more precisely.
- When describing the liquid that the Second Mizukage uses, Gaara likens it more to oil than water, remarking that it was for this reason, it was able to seep into his sand and nullify it.[5] It is unknown as to whether the liquid demonstrated by other users shares the same or similar properties.
See Also
- Body Fluid Shedding Technique
- Earth Release: Mud Body Technique
- Water Replacement
- Water Release: Hiding in Water Technique
