Shizuma Hoshigaki

==Summary==
Shizuma Hoshigaki (干柿屍澄真, Hoshigaki Shizuma) is a Kirigakure's Hoshigaki clan member, and a former teacher at the Kirigakure Academy. Loyal to Kirigakure in his own way, he strongly believes that the village has lost its pride since adopting a peaceful nature. As such, Shizuma hungers to restore Kirigakure to the "Bloody Mist" era.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , higher with Suiton, with Chakra Absorption, up to possibly with Samehada Fusion
Name: Shizuma Hoshigaki
Origin: Naruto
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Classification: Human, Ninja
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Acrobatics, A very skilled swordsman and fighter, Chakra Manipulation, Afterimage Creation, Stealth Mastery, and Speed Enhancement (The Substitution Jutsu allows its user to instantly replace themselves with a nearby object such as a tree log, plant, person, or clone at the exact moment they are attacked. The Jutsu works even if the user is physically restrained or observed by characters as observant as Sharingan or Sage Mode users. This creates the optical illusion of the user being hit, which confuses the opponent and gives them an opening to flee or counterattackNaruto Chapter 6Naruto Chapter 54Naruto Chapter 374Naruto Chapter 580Naruto Chapter 674), Shapeshifting (Can transform into animate and inanimate objects), Statistics Amplification (Shinobi are capable of enhancing their physical capabilities with the use of chakra. The Shunshin no Jutsu allows Shinobi to greatly enhance their speed by focusing chakra in their feetRin no Sho, Page 197Naruto Chapter 24Naruto Chapter 71), Surface Scaling and Water Walking (By focusing chakra at the soles of their feet, Shinobi can scale and cling to vertical surfaces, and even walk on waterNaruto Chapter 18Naruto Chapter 90), Minor Illusion Creation and Duplication (With the Clone TechniqueRin no Sho, Page 220, Shinobi can create illusionary duplicates of themselves that have no physical substance), Shapeshifting (With the Transformation Technique, Shinobi can transform themselves into other people, animals, plants, and even inanimate objects, such as weapons), Paralysis Inducement (With the Temporary Paralysis TechniqueRin no Sho, Page 176, Shinobi can completely paralyze their targets from close to mid range), Water Manipulation, Chakra Absorption (Able to absorb chakra from jutsus or opponents with Samehada, he is also able to continuously absorb chakra with his bloody mist however the target must be wounded for it to work), Mist Manipulation (Can create a thick mist blocking vision inside of the mist and sound outside of the mist), Limited Sensing (Able to sense chakra inside of his mist), Healing (from enemies who have their blood spilled in the bloodmist)
Attack Potency: At least City-Block level18.58 tons (Easily deflected Boruto's Shurikenjutsu.Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: Episode 28 Managed to hold off Boruto and Mitsuki on his ownBoruto: Naruto Next Generations: Episode 31), higher with Suiton (One-shot Boruto), Varies with Chakra Absorption (Samehada has the ability to shave off chakra from Shizuma's opponents and store it within itself. Additionally, with his Bloody Mist Absorption Technique, Shizuma can create a thick red mist on the battlefield, gradually and continually absorbing chakra from all opponents' open wounds), up to possibly Town level35.41 Kilotons with Samehada Fusion (Stronger than before. Briefly engaged with Kagura. Samehada can consume chakra from its opponents and store it within itself to get strongerNaruto Chapter 471Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: Episode 30)
Speed: Massively Hypersonic (Can keep up with Boruto and Mitsuki), higher with Samehada Fusion
Lifting Strength: Unknown, higher with Samehada Fusion
Striking Strength: At least City-Block level (Comparable to AP), up to possibly Town level with Samehada Fusion
Durability: At least City-Block level (Comparable to Striking Strength. Held Boruto and Mitsuki off in a 2v1Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: Episode 31), up to possibly Town level with Samehada Fusion
Stamina: Superhuman (Has considerable chakra reserves and being slashed across the torso didn't bother him much)
Range: Extended Melee Range, Tens of Metres with jutsus
Standard Equipment: Samehada
Intelligence: Gifted (A very skilled fighter and manipulator)
Weaknesses: Somewhat reckless
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Crimson Mist Barrier Technique: Shizuma creates a thick mist blocking vision inside of the mist and sound outside of the mist.
*Bloody Mist Absorption Technique: Shizuma swipes his blood across Samehada after which he creates a red mist that absorbs chakra from anyone who is wounded.
*Water Release: Water Spikes: Shizuma is able to create spikes made of water from any source of water, this technique is extremely dangerous when used within his mist as he can make them appear anywhere in the mist.
*Water Prison Technique: Shizuma traps his target in a sphere of water, this technique is incredibly hard to escape from as it restricts movement and breathing.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
==Notes/Explanations==
 
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