Background and Information:The Hōzuki clan is a group of ninja that originated from
Kirigakure with the ability to turn their bodies into liquefied form.
The members of this clan possess the ability to turn their bodies into liquid form using the
Hydrification Technique. This ability however seems to require that they stay hydrated at all times and as such at least two known members are known to carry water bottles around with them. Mangetsu and Suigetsu are very gifted swordsmen, and are known as the
Second Coming of the Demon. It has also produced at least one
Mizukage of the village.
Jutsu:Drowning Water Blob TechniqueRank: N/A
Class: Offensive
Range: Short
After
liquefying a portion of his body, Suigetsu manipulates the resulting water to surround his target's head, preventing them from breathing in order to either: render the victim unconscious or ultimately kill them, if the suffocation is sustained.
Hydrification TechniqueRank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self
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
modify their body parts for suitable situations.
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. When the user passes out, they turn into a jelly-like state. 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
sword, which was
imbued with lightning.
Jōki BōiRank: N/A
Class: Offensive
Range: All
Jōki Bōi is the
Second Mizukage's infinite explosion ninjutsu whereby he
creates a clone — which resembles a
chibi version of himself — made from the oil and water in his body. The water in the clone is surrounded by a thin layer of oil and due to this structure, the clone's temperature can easily be altered from cold to hot and vice-versa. When it exerts itself, the outer layer of oil heats up and evaporates the water inside. As the internal pressure builds, the clone expands until it
violently explodes and the water vapour is released. This vapour then cools down as it rises and as a result, turns into
hail that cools the clone, causing it to shrink to its original size and start the entire process again.
Despite its constantly increasing size, the clone itself remains very fast throughout the technique, enough to elude even Gaara's chakra-infused
sand. This high-speed movement also allows it to heat up very quickly and to more easily inflict damage using an axe-like liquid blade that it is able to form on its arm. However, using this powerful technique leaves the Mizukage in a severely weakened and vulnerable state.
Water Balloon TechniqueRank: N/A
Class: Offensive
Range: All
After using the
Hydrification Technique to form a pool of water at their feet, the user then produces bubbles which float upwards from the ground. These are then launched at targets with such speed and force that they can cause great blunt-force trauma.
Water Gun TechniqueRank: N/A
Class: Offensive
Range: Short
The user
mimics a firegun with his hand and, through the
Hydrification Technique, compresses an amount of water in their index finger, firing a drop with tremendous force and speed similar to a shot, enough to easily pierce through a
sand clone.
Water Release: Demon FishRank: N/A
Class: Offensive/ Defensive
Range: Short
After using his
Hydrification Technique to merge with a water source, Suigetsu can form a giant wave that looks like a demon-like fish. Suigetsu can use this form to battle larger opponents, or he can use it to shield allies from attack. Though it was strong enough to push back an
Eight-Tailed Killer B, it was not strong enough to withstand a
Tailed Beast Ball, which rendered Suigetsu unconscious, falling into a jelly-like state.
Water Release: Great Water Arm TechniqueRank: B
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self
By putting the
Hydrification Technique into practical use, the muscles of the arm are temporarily enlarged and strengthened. Moisture is gathered from the whole body and compressed into the entire arm, like an instant pump-up. However, because it is essential to properly control the moisture balance inside the body, this technique's degree of difficulty is very high. The technique gives the user superhuman strength, capable of breaking through both rock walls and steel doors.