Kisame Hoshigaki

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==Summary==
Kisame Hoshigaki (干柿鬼鮫, Hoshigaki Kisame), feared as the Monster of the Hidden Mist (霧隠れの怪人, Kirigakure no Kaijin), was an S-rank missing-nin from Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and was partnered with Itachi Uchiha when the latter joined Akatsuki.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: physically, with Chakra Absorption, up to with Water Style and Samehada | , higher with Chakra Absorption
Key: Base | Fused with Samehada
Name: Kisame Hoshigaki, the Monster of the Hidden Mist, the Tailless Tailed Beast.
Origin: Naruto
Gender: Male
Age: 29 (Part I) | 31-33 (Part II)
Classification: Human, Shinobi, S-Rank Missing-Nin, Former Member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Member of Akatsuki
Power and Abilities:
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Attack Potency: Mountain level physically (Easily fended off multiple attacks from Killer B and Sabu. Blocked Bee's bladed thrust with Samehada and matched his headbuttNaruto Chapter 470100 Megatons). He outmuscled Version 1 Bee with support from Samehada, throwing the rushing Bee over his shoulder.Naruto Chapter 471 Varies with Chakra Absorption (Samehada has the ability to shave off chakra from Kisame's opponents and store it within itself; Kisame then gains access to all of this stolen chakra either through direct physical contact or by fusing with the blade.Naruto Chapter 471 Additionally, his Suiton: Daikōdan no Jutsu can absorb chakra from his opponents techniques in order to simultaneously weaken their attack while growing larger and strongerNaruto Chapter 507), up to Island level with Samehada and Water Style (He was able to defeat Rōshi, who was utilizing Son Gokū's power, using Samehada and Water Style.Sha no Sho, Page 183 He pushed Might Guy to activate the 6th GateNaruto Chapter 258 even with a 30% clone of himself. Later on Kisame stalemated 6th Gate Guy's Asakujaku with a Thousand Feeding Sharks, and pushed Guy to the 7th Gate,Naruto Chapter 506 though he lost to Guy's Hirudora. Kisame is also superior to Suigetsu Hōzuki, and being a superior Water Release user he should be capable of a similar or greater output to Tate Eboshi, especially with techniques such as the Great Shark Bullet that surpass Tate Eboshi in size. Gyūki told B that he should go into Biju State because of the threat Kisame posedNaruto Chapter 4714.3 Gigatons) | Island level (Kisame can fuse with Samehada making him far more powerful, noted as being his true power and reason for his moniker "Tailed Beast without a Tail".Jin no Sho, page 179 According to the Elders of the Hidden Mist, when Kisame fuses with Samehada it combines his jinchuriki-level chakra volume with Samehada, he becomes like a bijū, outputting jinchūriki-like power,Naruto Chapter 468 with the scale of reference for jinchūriki in the Hidden Mist being Yagura Karatachi), higher with Chakra Absorption (Kisame can get stronger by absorbing chakra from his opponents with Samehada and then gaining access to all of this stolen chakra.Naruto Chapter 471 During his battle against Killer B, Kisame absorbed a massive amount of chakra from Bee to the point Gyūki was almost completely drained. Gyūki stated that Kisame was capable of killing Bee, which he almost did with the ease. He completely overwhelmed Bee and drove him to near death. White Zetsu posing as Kisame even thought Bee was quite disappointing).Naruto Chapter 472
Speed: At least Massively Hypersonic+ (A weakened clone of his was able to keep up with Might Guy. He was able to battle evenly against base Killer B) | Sub-Relativistic (Able to move faster than Version 2 Killer B in water)
Lifting Strength: At least Class M (He broke apart Yamato's Wood Release stocks which were suppressing his chakra while injured and weakened, he is one of the strongest characters physically, and is much stronger than Jirobo) | At least Class M (Far stronger than his base form)
Striking Strength: Mountain level (He was able to outmuscle Asuma.Naruto Chapter 141 He overpowered Might Guy, forcing him to enter the 6th Gate.Naruto Chapter 257Naruto Chapter 258 He was able to trade blows with Sick Itachi before his battle with Sasuke.Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations Comparable to Killer B). Varies with Chakra Absorption, up to Island level with Water Style and Samehada | Island level (Has power comparable to that of a Jinchūriki, and was able to overwhelm B), Varies with Chakra Absorption
Durability: At least Mountain level (He withstood a kick from Rock Lee and Neji's Air Palm without suffering any damage.Naruto Chapter 256 He withstood multiple attacksNaruto Chapter 143Naruto Chapter 505Naruto Chapter 506 from Might Guy without suffering any damage. He withstood being headbutted by Killer B), likely higher (As a 30% clone, he survived 6th Gate Guy's initial kickNaruto Chapter 258which begins Asakujaku.Naruto: Sha no Sho, page 224 He survived 7th Gate Guy's Hirudora, albeit being greatly weakened by it, Guy required another punch to knock Kisame outNaruto Chapter 507) Varies with Chakra Absorption, Island level with Samehada (Samehada was able to somewhat withstand Version 2 B's Lariat, unlike Kisame.Naruto Chapter 471 | Island level (Kisame should have comparable durability to Samehada after fusing with it, especially because it had absorbed more of B's chakra by that point.Naruto Chapter 472 In a weakened fusion state, with Samehada not cooperating with him, he was able to take a body flicker punch from KCM Naruto, though it caused him to bleed profuselyNaruto Chapter 505)
Stamina: Superhuman 
Kisame's chakra reserves were constantly stated to powerful and massive throughout the series. The first case emphasising Kisame's chakra was Nagato (Pain) stating that Kisame had the largest amount of chakra in the Akatsuki, this is significant because the Akatsuki contained chakra monsters like Nagato himself. Kisame's chakra reserves initially with a 30% clone were said to be greater than anyone Neji had ever seen before since Naruto. In this weakened state, he was able to create a massive amount of water as far as the eye could see in his battle against Team Guy with just a fraction of his chakra, and this is stated in Sha no Sho to be because of his enormous chakra reserves, comparable to that of Naruto, which makes the scale of his ninjutsu is incredible.Sha no Sho, Page 167 Karin stated his chakra was humongousNaruto Chapter 380, page 14 when Kisame approached Hebi. 
Kisame's chakra volume were comparable to those of jinchūriki. Chojuro stated that Kisame had jinchūriki-level chakra volumeNaruto Chapter 468, page 9 which when fused with Samehada resulted in him becoming like a bijū, outputting jinchūriki-like power, when cautioning the Gokage of him.
Kisame was able to absorb all of Killer B's chakra, including almost all of Gyūki's chakra ,Naruto Chapter 472, page 13 without going insane or dying.Naruto Chapter 471, page 11 This replicates a similar feat to Kinkaku and Ginkaku whereas others who attempted to eat the Gyūki's chakra meat through his tentacles died.Naruto Chapter 529, page 4
Kisame has a high pain tolerance. When Bee's Lariat blew his chest open, he shrug it off by smiling and sarcasm. When captured on Turtle Island, he bit off his own tongue in order to avoid giving up intel, and willingly allowed himself get eaten alive by sharks without making a single noise)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Several Meters with Samehada, Kilometres with Suiton, Interdimensional with Summoning
Standard Equipment:
*Samehada: Samehada (鮫肌, literally meaning: Shark Skin) is a sentient mystical sword utilised by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, that is regarded as the most terrifying out of all the Seven Swordsmen's blades. It was acquired by Kisame after he killed the sword's previous wielder, Fuguki Suikazan.
Intelligence: At least Above Average
Despite seeming to be merely quick-tempered, bloodthirsy and bellicose, Kisame has been shown to be very observant and tactical, in truth, a more analytical thinker. He realised Killer B's tactics very quickly whilst battling him and was able to counter him. He attacked B's comrades to trick B into melee range. He managed to fake his own death in order and infiltrate Kumogakure undetected where he was able to gather intel for the Akatsuki. The sensors in Kumogakure couldn't detect him because he shared the same chakra signature with Samehada, and he was only foiled when Naruto spontaenously gained the ability to sense emotions after gaining control over Kurama's chakra and entering Bijū Chakra Mode.Naruto Chapter 505 Before he committed suicide, he placed a trap within a scroll that had intelligence on the Shinobi Alliance to make sure it could still be delivered to his allies even after his death.
Kisame has shown the intelligence to dissect and understand the mechanics of how his opponents' abilities work whilst fighting. He was able to analyse Bee's Lightning Style mid-combat, which he deduced was more piercing than Wind Style on average. He deduced and explained the mechanics of Asakujaku after seeing it just a second time.
Standard Tactics: Kisame is naturally bloodlusted
Weaknesses: Relies on his sword, though Samehada can come back to him. His regeneration ability relies on how much energy Samehada has drained.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Silent Killing: As the name suggests, this technique is simply a soundless method of killing an opponent, usually from behind with a blade. Additionally, because the user moves silently, the attack cannot be anticipated and defended against. The user will often slit their opponent's throat, preventing any cry that might give them away. Some shinobi also opt to use a cover such as mist or even frost to rob their opponents of their field of vision and then attack them.
*Water Release:
**Water Bullet Technique: The Water Release: Water Bullet Technique is a highly versatile Water Release technique with many variations. After kneading chakra in their stomach, the user expels a large quantity of water in the form of a powerful torrent aimed towards their intended target. This technique can also be used collaboratively to increase its range and effect.
**Water Shark Bullet Technique: The user manipulates a volume of water with their hand; by thrusting their hand in a direction, the manipulated water is sent in that direction. As it moves, the body of water takes the shape of a shark, with additional water following in its wake for as long as the user keeps their hand thrust out. Because of how quickly the shark moves and because of how much water there is, it does extensive damage when it impacts something. Users can also ride within the water shark as it moves, allowing them to travel faster than they're able to swim.
***Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique: The Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique is a stronger version of the Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique. The user creates a gigantic shark out of water and, by thrusting both hands forward, sends it to attack the opponent. This technique differs from the original, since this one is able to absorb the chakra from an opponent's technique and in turn, use that chakra to grow larger and more powerful. Therefore, the stronger the opponent's technique is, the stronger this technique will get.
**Five Feeding Sharks: The user puts their hand on the surface of a body of water and from the tips of five fingers, chakra is released into the water, changing it into the form of five ferocious sharks. The sharks circle the target with high speed, creating a raging stream that takes away their prey's freedom of movement and their sharp teeth tear into the enemy with each consecutive attack. In the anime, these sharks can regenerate from surrounding water, making them difficult to destroy. 
***A Thousand Feeding Sharks: A much more powerful version of the Water Release: Five Feeding Sharks, where the user creates one thousand sharks out of water that replicates a giant wave to swarm down and attack the opponent.
**Exploding Water Colliding Wave: The user spits out a great volume of water from their mouth, swallowing up and crushing the enemy with the advancing surge. The user can ride the wave, allowing them to move at high speed, and attack the enemy, now swept off their feet. The amount of water created is proportional to the amount of chakra used; when used with Kisame's enormous chakra, even a dry wasteland can become a small ocean. Afterwards, the excess water can be used for additional Water Release techniques. 
***Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave: This technique is a larger version of the Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave. With it, the user spews out a massive amount of water, covering an entire area with a ferocious tsunami. The produced ocean of water can be used for further techniques, and even gathered into a gigantic water prison, allowing Kisame to use his Water Prison Shark Dance Technique.
****Shark Dance Technique: After using the Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave, Kisame forms the water into a gigantic prison. Because he acts as the centre of the dome of water, the dome alters its position in order to reflect the direction of his movements, making it difficult for his target to escape as long as he continues his pursuit. Fusing with Samehada provides Kisame a tremendous advantage. This fused form grants him the ability to breathe underwater while his target continues to drown as they attempt to futilely escape the large body of water. This technique is extremely effective in one on one fights, but the user would probably not be able to contain two enemies fleeing in opposite directions.
***Water Clone Technique: This technique originates from Kirigakure. Using water from the surroundings, the user creates one or more copies of themselves. Unlike the standard Clone Technique, these water clones are physically real, allowing them to interact with others and even perform the same jutsu as the user. Although a single water clone can be quite challenging to a standard genin, water clones only have about a tenth of their user's strength. When a water clone is sufficiently damaged, it will revert back into water. In the anime, the clones can alternatively disperse into a mist that act as a smokescreen to briefly covers the area. Water clones cannot travel too far from their user's location, meaning that running away is a viable option against them. This aside, water clones are useful as support and diversions. The clones can even be used as mobile bodies of water, through which the user can perform their other water-based jutsu; when this is done, the user will need to perform the necessary hand seals.
***Water Prison Technique: This technique traps a target in a sphere of water; the water can either be drawn from the surroundings or expelled from the user's mouth. The water that the sphere is made from is noticeably heavy, which restricts the target's movements and can make breathing difficult. As such, those trapped within the water prison cannot ordinarily escape on their own. Neji Hyūga was able to free himself by simultaneously releasing chakra from all of his tenketsu, destroying the prison. In Akatsuki Hiden, Kisame Hoshigaki escaped by increasing the volume of water within the prison beyond what it could contain, causing it to burst. In order to maintain the prison, users must stay in contact with the sphere, typically by keeping an arm submerged within it. For this reason, water clones can be used in combination with water prisons, either by having the water clone attack other targets while the user maintains the prison, or by having the clones themselves form the prisons, leaving the user free to act. In cases where a water clone forms the water prison, the water of the clone's body can be used as a source for the prison. In the anime, this contact is shown to not be necessary, allowing users to trap targets from a distance, and can draw in other people to trap upon contact with it. The water prison's usefulness has caused it to be adapted for other purposes. It can be stored in scrolls, trapping anyone who tries to read their contents without permission. Alternatively, users can confine themselves within a water prison, thus preventing opponents from reaching them. 
*Earth Release: 
**Subterranean Voyage: A technique that transforms the earth surrounding the user into a fluid, allowing them to close in on the enemy with high speed by swimming underground. Since being under the ground is a blind spot, the target has no warning; allowing the user to launch a surprise attack. By using this technique in conjunction with a weapon, it also gains great effect as an "assault ninjutsu". Kisame combines this with Samehada, allowing it to protrude from the ground, like a shark's dorsal fin.
*Summoning Technique:
**Shark: Kisame had shown the ability to summon sharks for both battle and message sending purposes, and can combine the one summoned shark with the Water Release: A Thousand Feeding Sharks as a way to conceal the messenger shark location and allow it to escape. He also used them with the Water Prison Technique to commit suicide.
*Samehada Chakra Drain: Kisame uses his sword to drain any excessive amounts of chakra (such as a Tailed Beast's chakra) from his opponent. There is a limit to how much it can absorb.
*Samehada Regeneration: Kisame uses the energy Samehada drains to regenerate from injuries. Limited by how much energy Samehada has drained.
*Samehada Fusion: Kisame fuses with Samehada, becoming a sizable shark-like monster that combines his abilities with that of his sword.
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