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|image=Jūzō wielding the Kubikiribōchō.png
 
|kanji=首斬り包丁
 
|kanji=首斬り包丁
 
|unnamed tool=No
 
|unnamed tool=No
 
|romaji=Kubikiribōchō
 
|romaji=Kubikiribōchō
 
|literal english=Decapitating Carving Knife
 
|literal english=Decapitating Carving Knife
|english tv=Guillotine Sword
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|english tv=Executioner's Blade
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|game names=Guillotine Sword<ref>''Naruto Collectible Card Game''</ref>
|viz manga=Executioner's Blade
 
 
|other names={{Translation|Seversword|断刀|Dantō}}
 
|other names={{Translation|Seversword|断刀|Dantō}}
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|related tools=Samehada, Kabutowari, Shibuki (sword), Nuibari, Hiramekarei, Kiba (swords)
|users=Zabuza Momochi, Suigetsu Hōzuki, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Kakashi Hatake, Tenzen's Bodyguard~anime
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|users=Jūzō Biwa, Kakashi Hatake, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Suigetsu Hōzuki, Zabuza Momochi, Hassaku Onomichi~anime, Tenzen's Bodyguard~anime
 
|debut manga=10
 
|debut manga=10
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|boruto=No
 
|debut anime=6
 
|debut anime=6
 
|debut shippuden=No
 
|debut shippuden=No
|game debut=Naruto: Clash of Ninja
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|novel debut=Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood
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|game debut=Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō
|tool media=Anime, Manga, Game
 
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|tool media=Anime, Manga, Novel, Game
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|boruto anime=No
 
|tool classification=Offensive
 
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The {{translation|'''Kubikiribōchō'''|首斬り包丁|lit meaning=Decapitating Carving Knife}} is a massive broadsword shaped like a giant [[wikipedia:butcher knife|butcher knife]], earning it the title of {{Translation|"''seversword''"|断刀|dantō}}. Like the other weapons belonging to the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]], the sword is passed down from generation to generation amongst the group's members.
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The {{translation|'''Kubikiribōchō'''|首斬り包丁|lit meaning=Decapitating Carving Knife}} is a mystical [[sword]] renowned as the {{Translation|"''seversword''"|断刀|dantō}}. Like the other weapons belonging to the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]], the sword is passed down from generation to generation amongst the group's members since the [[First Mizukage]]'s era.<ref>''Boruto'' episode 26</ref>
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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[[Jūzō Biwa]] wielded the blade with great brutality during his time as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He killed many enemies with it, dyeing battlefields red with their blood, and was infamously known for it internationally.<ref>Fourth Databook, page 207</ref> In the anime, Jūzō defected from [[Kirigakure]] and joined [[Akatsuki]], taking the blade along with him. However, he was later killed in battle with [[Yagura Karatachi]] and the blade subsequently fell back into the village's possession.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 456</ref>
Although this giant blade was said to have been used by [[Mangetsu Hōzuki]], it became the trademark weapon of Zabuza during his time as one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. After defecting from [[Kirigakure]], he continued to use it up until his death, where it was left beside his [[Zabuza and Haku's Grave|grave]] until Suigetsu took it for himself three years later.
 
   
[[File:Killer Bee piercing through Suigetsu's sword.png|thumb|left|Killer B slices into the blade.]]
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[[File:Zabuza's sword.png|thumb|left|The blade wielded by Zabuza.]]
 
Although this giant blade was said to have been used by [[Mangetsu Hōzuki]], who mastered all seven swords, it became the trademark weapon of [[Zabuza Momochi]] during his time as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. After defecting from Kirigakure, Zabuza continued to use the blade up until his death, at which point it was left beside his [[Zabuza and Haku's Grave|grave]] until [[Suigetsu Hōzuki]] took it for himself three years later.
During [[Taka]]'s fight with [[Killer B]], he managed to slice into a portion of the blade, weakening it considerably.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 412, page 3</ref> When later confronting the [[Fourth Raikage]], A struck the blade along the same cut that B had created, splitting it into two.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 461, pages 7-8</ref>
 
   
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{{ImgRight|Killer Bee piercing through Suigetsu's sword.png|Killer B slices into the blade.}}
Despite being halved, Suigetsu continued to use the blade, which now resembled a [[wikipedia:Cleaver (knife)|cleaver]], knowing it has regenerative capabilities, but the sword was taken from him when he was captured and imprisoned by the [[Land of Iron]]'s [[samurai]]. However, in spite of trying to locate the sword after his escape, he was unable to find it anywhere.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 522, page 11</ref> Shortly afterwards, during the clash between [[Kabuto Yakushi]]'s troops and the [[Third Division]] of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], the sword is shown having been returned to a [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] Zabuza, who starts striking down numerous enemies with it in order to reform the broken blade.
 
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During [[Taka]]'s fight with [[Killer B]], not only did the [[jinchūriki]] wield the blade momentarily,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 411, pages 7-11</ref> he managed to slice into a portion of the blade, weakening it considerably.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 412, page 3</ref> When Taka later confronted the [[Fourth Raikage]], he struck the blade along the same cut that B had created, splitting it into two.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 461, pages 7-8</ref> Despite it being halved, Suigetsu continued to use the blade, which now resembled a [[wikipedia:Cleaver (knife)|cleaver]], knowing of its regenerative capabilities, until it was taken from him when he was captured and imprisoned by the [[Land of Iron]]'s [[samurai]]. When he later attempted to locate the blade after his escape, he was unable to find it anywhere.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 522, page 11</ref>
   
Nevertheless, the sword is only fully restored after Zabuza wounds [[Kakashi Hatake]], who had been immobilised by [[Haku]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 524, page 5</ref> Later, with Zabuza's defeat, Kakashi took the blade into his possession and has shown great skill in using it in battle. While doing so, he [[Chakra Flow|flowed]] [[lightning]]-natured chakra through the sword to enhance its cutting power, similar to the [[Sword of Kusanagi: Chidori Katana]] technique of his [[Sasuke Uchiha|former student]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 559, page 7</ref> When Kakashi saves [[Naruto Uzumaki]] from [[Tobi]], the sword is not seen in his possession.
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During the clash between [[Kabuto Yakushi]]'s troops and the [[Third Division]] of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], the sword was shown to have been returned to the [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] Zabuza,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 522, pages 16-17</ref> who used it to strike down numerous enemies in order to reform the broken blade.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 15</ref> Nevertheless, the sword was only fully restored when Zabuza wounded [[Kakashi Hatake]], who had been immobilised by [[Haku]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 524, page 5</ref> Following Zabuza's defeat, Kakashi took the blade and demonstrated skilful use of it in battle, [[Chakra Flow|channelling]] [[lightning]]-natured [[chakra]] through it to enhance its cutting power.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 559, page 7</ref> When Kakashi later saved [[Naruto Uzumaki]] from [[Tobi]], the sword was no longer in his possession.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 566, pages 16-17</ref>
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Some time after the war, Kubikiribōchō was returned to Kirigakure.<ref>''Boruto'' episode 28</ref> In the anime, 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 Kirigakure, determined to return to the days of the "Bloody Mist". [[Hassaku Onomichi]] took up Kubikiribōchō.<ref>''Boruto'' episode 29</ref> Soon after, he and his team was defeated, allowing the village to reclaim the sword.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
[[File:Suigetsu interrogates.jpg|thumb|right|The holes on the blade being used.]]
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[[File:Suigetsu interrogates.png|thumb|left|The holes on the blade being used.]]
The blade itself has two cut outs, a circle close to the top and a semi-circular one nearer the handle, that aptly fit the sword's purpose of decapitation, as demonstrated through [[Suigetsu Hōzuki]]'s use.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 355, page 11</ref> The latter notch allows a strap to be wrapped around the weapon, making it easier for the user to carry. Its extremely long handle is also detachable to further aid transportation and then reattached when required for combat.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 347, page 16</ref> However, despite being well-trained, Suigetsu noted that the heaviness of the blade could still tire him out easily; a problem [[Zabuza Momochi]] didn't have.
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Kubikiribōchō is a large [[sword|broadsword]], as tall as a full-grown man, shaped like a [[wikipedia:butcher knife|butcher knife]]. The blade itself has two cut outs, a circle close to the top and a semi-circular one nearer to the handle, the former of which is aptly fitting the sword's purpose of decapitation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 355, page 11</ref> The latter notch allows a strap to be wrapped around the weapon, making it easier for the user to carry. Its extremely long handle is also detachable to further aid transportation and then reattached when required for combat.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 347, page 16</ref>
   
 
== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
[[File:Kubikiribocho repairing.png|thumb|left|The sword regenerating.]]
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[[File:Kubikiribocho repairing.png|thumb|The sword regenerating.]]
Like the other weapons employed by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the sword possesses a unique power, this being its ability to reform itself using the [[Wikipedia:Hemoglobin|iron]] harvested from the blood of its victims. This regenerative process takes place almost instantaneously and is capable of bringing the weapon back to its original condition no matter how severe the damage is, from a simple chip or nick to a complete separation of over half the blade.
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Like the other weapons employed by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the sword possesses a unique power, this being its ability to reform itself using the [[Wikipedia:Hemoglobin|iron]] harvested from the blood of its victims. This regenerative process takes place almost instantaneously and is capable of bringing the weapon back to its original condition no matter how severe the damage is, from a simple chip or nick to a complete separation of over half the blade. The sword also possesses high durability and is quite strong, able to cut through almost anything. However, due to its considerable weight, only especially strong and resilient individuals can handle wielding it for long durations; otherwise they will tire quickly.
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=== Utilised Techniques ===
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* [[Flying Revolving Sword]]
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* In the manga, Suigetsu simply takes the blade from the grave, yet in the anime, sometime after Zabuza's death, the sword was stolen by [[Tenzen Daikoku]], a crime boss who lost many men to the blade. It was kept as a trophy and used by one of his bodyguards, until Suigetsu forcefully took it.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 115</ref>
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* In the manga, Suigetsu simply retrieves the blade from Zabuza's grave. In the anime, however, sometime after Zabuza's death, the sword was stolen by [[Tenzen Daikoku]]: a crime boss who lost many men to the blade. It was then kept as a trophy and was used by one of his bodyguards until Suigetsu forcefully took it.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 115</ref>
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* In the anime, Kubikiribōchō weighs about 66 lbs.<ref>Naruto Anime Profiles, Vol. 1, page 173</ref>
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 14 April 2022

The Kubikiribōchō (首斬り包丁, literally meaning: Decapitating Carving Knife) is a mystical sword renowned as the "seversword" (断刀, dantō). Like the other weapons belonging to the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the sword is passed down from generation to generation amongst the group's members since the First Mizukage's era.[2]

History

Jūzō Biwa wielded the blade with great brutality during his time as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He killed many enemies with it, dyeing battlefields red with their blood, and was infamously known for it internationally.[3] In the anime, Jūzō defected from Kirigakure and joined Akatsuki, taking the blade along with him. However, he was later killed in battle with Yagura Karatachi and the blade subsequently fell back into the village's possession.[4]

Zabuza's sword

The blade wielded by Zabuza.

Although this giant blade was said to have been used by Mangetsu Hōzuki, who mastered all seven swords, it became the trademark weapon of Zabuza Momochi during his time as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. After defecting from Kirigakure, Zabuza continued to use the blade up until his death, at which point it was left beside his grave until Suigetsu Hōzuki took it for himself three years later.

Killer Bee piercing through Suigetsu's sword

Killer B slices into the blade.

During Taka's fight with Killer B, not only did the jinchūriki wield the blade momentarily,[5] he managed to slice into a portion of the blade, weakening it considerably.[6] When Taka later confronted the Fourth Raikage, he struck the blade along the same cut that B had created, splitting it into two.[7] Despite it being halved, Suigetsu continued to use the blade, which now resembled a cleaver, knowing of its regenerative capabilities, until it was taken from him when he was captured and imprisoned by the Land of Iron's samurai. When he later attempted to locate the blade after his escape, he was unable to find it anywhere.[8]

During the clash between Kabuto Yakushi's troops and the Third Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces, the sword was shown to have been returned to the reincarnated Zabuza,[9] who used it to strike down numerous enemies in order to reform the broken blade.[10] Nevertheless, the sword was only fully restored when Zabuza wounded Kakashi Hatake, who had been immobilised by Haku.[11] Following Zabuza's defeat, Kakashi took the blade and demonstrated skilful use of it in battle, channelling lightning-natured chakra through it to enhance its cutting power.[12] When Kakashi later saved Naruto Uzumaki from Tobi, the sword was no longer in his possession.[13]

Some time after the war, Kubikiribōchō was returned to Kirigakure.[14] In the anime, 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 Kirigakure, determined to return to the days of the "Bloody Mist". Hassaku Onomichi took up Kubikiribōchō.[15] Soon after, he and his team was defeated, allowing the village to reclaim the sword.

Appearance

Suigetsu interrogates

The holes on the blade being used.

Kubikiribōchō is a large broadsword, as tall as a full-grown man, shaped like a butcher knife. The blade itself has two cut outs, a circle close to the top and a semi-circular one nearer to the handle, the former of which is aptly fitting the sword's purpose of decapitation.[16] The latter notch allows a strap to be wrapped around the weapon, making it easier for the user to carry. Its extremely long handle is also detachable to further aid transportation and then reattached when required for combat.[17]

Abilities

Kubikiribocho repairing

The sword regenerating.

Like the other weapons employed by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the sword possesses a unique power, this being its ability to reform itself using the iron harvested from the blood of its victims. This regenerative process takes place almost instantaneously and is capable of bringing the weapon back to its original condition no matter how severe the damage is, from a simple chip or nick to a complete separation of over half the blade. The sword also possesses high durability and is quite strong, able to cut through almost anything. However, due to its considerable weight, only especially strong and resilient individuals can handle wielding it for long durations; otherwise they will tire quickly.

Utilised Techniques

Trivia

  • In the manga, Suigetsu simply retrieves the blade from Zabuza's grave. In the anime, however, sometime after Zabuza's death, the sword was stolen by Tenzen Daikoku: a crime boss who lost many men to the blade. It was then kept as a trophy and was used by one of his bodyguards until Suigetsu forcefully took it.[18]
  • In the anime, Kubikiribōchō weighs about 66 lbs.[19]

References

  1. Naruto Collectible Card Game
  2. Boruto episode 26
  3. Fourth Databook, page 207
  4. Naruto: Shippūden episode 456
  5. Naruto chapter 411, pages 7-11
  6. Naruto chapter 412, page 3
  7. Naruto chapter 461, pages 7-8
  8. Naruto chapter 522, page 11
  9. Naruto chapter 522, pages 16-17
  10. Naruto chapter 523, page 15
  11. Naruto chapter 524, page 5
  12. Naruto chapter 559, page 7
  13. Naruto chapter 566, pages 16-17
  14. Boruto episode 28
  15. Boruto episode 29
  16. Naruto chapter 355, page 11
  17. Naruto chapter 347, page 16
  18. Naruto: Shippūden episode 115
  19. Naruto Anime Profiles, Vol. 1, page 173