Gai's Final Debut | The Night Moth | Symbolism

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The Moth, in specific the Luna Moth are animals that are attracted to the Moon's source of light. Spiritually, the Luna Moth symbolizes many things such as Rebirth, or "New Beginnings"; funny isn't it? How Gai seemingly is going to use this when Naruto, and Sasuke had just met Hagaromo, The Sage, and obtained blessings from The Sage:

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The Reason for the symbolism of the Luna Moth being "A New Beginning" is the very fact that they strive the hardest in the Dark for the Light. Similar to how the Shinobi Alliance is helplessly lost fighting in the Dark (Madara), Gai will give them Light (The Night Moth):

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In the end however, what will happen to Gai..?:

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My Hypothesis acknowledges the fact that due to this being Gai's last appearance physically within the Naruto-Verse, I'd say Gai will transcend physically, and mentally; overall his power will increase drastically. But what of new traits/power will he acquire? My thoughts are:

A) Some sort of increased Wind-Potency Power. Power of the Whirlwind? (Not-likely)
B) Increased speed; to escape Darkness, one must be quick enough to touch the Light - (Probable)
C) Telepathy; Similar to the Yamanaka Clan due to the Moth's acute hearing - (Probable)
D) Metamorphosis/Transformation; Similar to the Akimichi Clan, once they eat the Red-Pill they sprout chakra-wings - (Probable)

Gai in his final debut reached his aspiring goal; Eternal Youth:

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Nice Thread, + Rep, Dattebayo! :)
 

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Good theory about it being similar to Choji's butterfly mode but that would make it unoriginal no? I think night moth is just another technique like Evening elephant but maybe more powerful that would kill Gai in an instant. I think an important detail to think about is why did he save it until now.
 

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I'd say he'll probably get stronger physically. As his speed is already amazing, and any other method of attack would be useless against Madara.
 

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Indeed this seems very interesting and symbolic, but what about ***********'s translation, which is considered better that MangaPanda's:

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Good theory about it being similar to Choji's butterfly mode but that would make it unoriginal no? I think night moth is just another technique like Evening elephant but maybe more powerful that would kill Gai in an instant. I think an important detail to think about is why did he save it until now.

My opinion on the matter in bold; I believe Kishi saved The Night Moth till the very end to not only Parallel with the meaning of "Hope", or that there is always Light in times of Darkness (Prime example as given in the OP; The Sage giving his blessings to Naruto, and Sasuke), but to give Gai a great Final Debut.
 

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Whirlwind? Telepathy? Chakra wings? Come on...
 

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I'd say he'll probably get stronger physically. As his speed is already amazing, and any other method of attack would be useless against Madara.

Moth's aren't characteristically known for being "Strong". So I don't believe he will get stronger directly.

Indeed this seems very interesting and symbolic, but what about ***********'s translation, which is considered better that MangaPanda's:

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I'll wait for Viz to determine the final-outcome.
 

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Whirlwind? Telepathy? Chakra wings? Come on...

Read up on Ancient Symbolisms Kobak. The Power of Whirlwind is rather stated often for insects such as: Butterflies, Moths etc. Also, what's so absurd about Chakra Wings? Or Telepathy for that matter? We've seen it all before manga-wise. These are the only traits that Kishimoto could legit while sticking to ancient symbolism give to Gai as a power-up.
 

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My opinion on the matter in bold; I believe Kishi saved The Night Moth till the very end to not only Parallel with the meaning of "Hope", or that there is always Light in times of Darkness (Prime example as given in the OP; The Sage giving his blessings to Naruto, and Sasuke), but to give Gai a great Final Debut.

What would be pretty cool is after Gai uses the technique Naruto and Sasuke appear out of nowhere powered up and ready to fight.

"At times of Darkness there is always Light".
 

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What would be pretty cool is after Gai uses the technique Naruto and Sasuke appear out of nowhere powered up and ready to fight.

"At times of Darkness there is always Light".

Kishi better be reading this. We legit just came up with 3-5 manga panels.
 

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Read up on Ancient Symbolisms Kobak. The Power of Whirlwind is rather stated often for insects such as: Butterflies, Moths etc. Also, what's so absurd about Chakra Wings? Or Telepathy for that matter? We've seen it all before manga-wise. These are the only traits that Kishimoto could legit while sticking to ancient symbolism give to Gai as a power-up.

Well all of Gai's techniques were based on air pressure. I think Night Moth will be something like that, in an even stronger form.
 

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Well all of Gai's techniques were based on air pressure. I think Night Moth will be something like that, in an even stronger form.

Air.. Whirlwind.. Whirlwind.. Air. Lol :p Whirlwind = Strong Air.

I bet he's taking notes right now.

If it comes true, we have reason to sue. Dantee you ready to get rich quick?
 

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I looked for Moth's place in Japanese culture, and found this:

^^"Mothra vs Godzilla", an old 1964 movie from Godzilla series.

One of the continuations of the movie is 1968 movie "Destroy all Monsters":


How does that link to Naruto? Gai already referred to it:


Soooo...answer for what will Gai do can be in an old Japanese action movie ;)
 

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yeah might guy is gonna freaking transcend like a spirit after he gives madara a debilitating last blow then he'll die tho (so cool)xd
 

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I looked for Moth's place in Japanese culture, and found this:

^^"Mothra vs Godzilla", an old 1964 movie from Godzilla series.

One of the continuations of the movie is 1968 movie "Destroy all Monsters":


How does that link to Naruto? Gai already referred to it:


Soooo...answer for what will Gai do can be in an old Japanese action movie ;)

yeah might guy is gonna freaking transcend like a spirit after he gives madara a debilitating last blow then he'll die tho (so cool)xd

Lol Godzilla. Nice reference Pillar.

@OWanime. That is the pinnacle of youth.
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Well your prediction about night moth was wrong. So much for your knowledge on mythology.
 

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Well your prediction about night moth was wrong. So much for your knowledge on mythology.

He got faster. That's all that I needed to have up there. :cool: It really doesn't matter, it's just a theory. Who cares.
 
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