Overlooked | Footspeed; Suigetsu Hōzuki

[Byakuren]

You must be registered for see images Suigetsu Hōzuki is an overlooked character, in regards to his natural talent. Undervalue often being pertained to: Footspeed ١ Case I Suigetsu x Kirābī​ Spoiler You must be registered for see images Panel One - Panel Two - Panel Three​ The first panel signifies the distance Suigetsu, Jūgo, and Karin were from Sasuke, and Kirābī. The second panel rectifies the reader on both: Taka's distance, and the initiation of action from Jūgo. The third panel further shows the reader how close Kirābī was in his initial assault to hitting Sasuke. You must be registered for see images Though Jūgo was the first to take action, Suigetsu was the first to arrive; appearing instantly from: Start (original distance/Karin's position) - Finish (Sasuke & Kirābī's location), saving Sasuke on the brink of death/fatal injury. This is a testament of great speed on the pretense of Kirābī's reaction feat against one of the fastest characters in the Naruto world; Minato. ​ You must be registered for see images Suigetsu was capable of bypassing Kirābī's reaction by sheer footspeed; be it because Kirābī didn't expect such a feat from Suigetsu, or because Suigetsu covered the portrayed distance at such an amazing speed Kirābī wasn't able to register correctly until their swords clashed.​ ٢​ Case II Suigetsu x Ei​ Spoiler Suigetsu, and Karin can be seen on an elevated structure nearly rivaling pillar height in the Kage Summit; the blue circles highlight the summit's entrance roof. You must be registered for see images Panel One - Panel Two - Panel Three​ Panel one highlights the entrance roof, showing Ei & co, as well Sasuke, and Jūgo within viewpoint. Panel two shows Suigetsu, and Karin on the elevated floor above Sasuke, Jūgo, Ei etc. The rooftop can be seen again, directly opposite of Suigetsu's location. Panel three further insights the rooftop, but this time highlighting Ei's position; back facing opposite to the roof entrance, having a direct visual of anything ahead (Sasuke, Jūgo, and the floor Suigetsu, and Karin are hiding on). You must be registered for see images Suigetsu instantly covered said distance, intercepting a V1 Ei not an instant away from striking Sasuke. Twice now, Suigetsu has done this: First, against Kirābī, and now Ei - Both of which possess incredible reaction speed, as Ei in V1 was stated to be on par with Minato's own reaction speed. You must be registered for see images Suigetsu's footspeed is nothing short of impressive if we factor in who he's went up against, and how fast he's intercepted them.​ ٣ Case III Suigetsu x Spiral Zetsu Spoiler Spiral Zetsu was shown to have not only the Gokage, but Hiruzen and a few other noteworthy shinobi at a stalemate (favoring him greatly however), intercepting their every move with ease. Ei, the fastest man in that particular situation couldn't even make it anywhere near the opposition. You must be registered for see images Yet, a duo of Karin, and Suigetsu easily intercepted Spiral Zetsu. Karin foolishly rampaging forward, high on emotion for a near dead Sasuke, while Suigetsu out of no where, instantly blitzed forward surprising Spiral Zetsu at his sheer speed (the exclamation mark signifies surprise); even giving him a compliment on both his speed, and jutsu's power. You must be registered for see images Here I've put together several scans to assimilate that: Taka's position stayed the same, to further signify that Suigetsu's speed feat was in fact impressive. You must be registered for see images You must be registered for see images Photo One - Panel One - Panel Two - Panel Three - Panel Four​ Panel one & two highlight Taka's position, in comparison to Spiral Zetsu. Panel three highlights Taka's position again (after Karin attacked Spiral Zetsu), showing they are in the same spot. Panel four highlights Karin's position after she used the Uzumaki ability in comparison to Taka's own positioning, and Spiral Zetsu's. Photo Two - Panel One - Panel Two​ Panel one highlights Orochimaru's position; still in the same position as the above panels. Panel two shows Taka evaluating the scene, still true to their position (left of Spiral Zetsu's construct). The conclusion as I said before: Suigetsu blitzed Spiral Zetsu, from the same position they started - This proves Suigetsu's footspeed is top tier; far greater than what the majority depicted his natural speed as.​ ٤ Case IV Supplementary Spoiler Through the usage of the Hōzuki Clan's Hydrification Technique, Suigetsu is capable of not only liquefying his entirety, but compressing the water, and distributing it into any limb(s), giving the subjected a significant enhancement to their physical ability. ​ You must be registered for see images Performing this technique within the leg area would vastly increase the strength in his legs, granting him faster Shunshin (Bodyflicker) speed than that of what he previously possesses.​ TL;DR​ By manga portrayal, Suigetsu's footspeed is top tier, far greater than what people tend to give him credit for/acknowledge; speed that of which enabled him to intercept opponents such as: Kirābī, Ei, and Spiral Zetsu.

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[Byakuren]

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[Megatolium]

I must say Suigetsu is pretty fast. Excellent thread

He also got behind Cee (a skilled sensor). Although Darui was there to block Suigetsu's attack.

 

[Byakuren]

I must say Suigetsu is pretty fast. Excellent thread

He also got behind Cee (a skilled sensor). Although Darui was there to block Suigetsu's attack.

Indeed he is, something that's been overlooked by many. He's blitzed a lot of skilled shinobi, but the ones I've highlighted in the opening post were among the fastest ones on that list.

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[Megatolium]

Should the fact that Hozuki's Water Bullet is stated to move faster than sound be a speed feat as well?

 

[Byakuren]

Should the fact that Hozuki's Water Bullet is stated to move faster than sound be a speed feat as well?

In regards to jutsu execution, yes it's certainly a speed feat. That speed is greater than Sandaime Kazekage's Iron Sand which was shown to break the sound barrier. This thread is purely about Suigetsu's footspeed, rather than his jutsu's speed however. Spoiler You must be registered for see images

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[Megatolium]

In regards to jutsu execution, yes it's certainly a speed feat. That speed is greater than Sandaime Kazekage's Iron Sand which was shown to break the sound barrier. This thread is purely about Suigetsu's footspeed, rather than his jutsu's speed however. Spoiler You must be registered for see images

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Suigetsu is a bit underappreciated. I hope the new Boruto manga shows him off a bit lol

 

[~Ethereal~]

Karin and Suigetsu always looked good to me, wish they were a couple! OT: Nice thread!

 

[Dantee]

This is a magnificent thread. Well done. I just wanted to highlight on this one thing you brought up about Suigetsu's abilities.

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Through the usage of the Hōzuki Clan's Hydrification Technique, Suigetsu is capable of not only liquefying his entirety, but compressing the water, and distributing it into any limb(s), giving the subjected a significant enhancement to their physical ability.
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Performing this technique within the leg area would vastly increase the strength in his legs, granting him faster Shunshin (Bodyflicker) speed than that of what he previously possesses.​

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By manga portrayal, Suigetsu's footspeed is top tier, far greater than what people tend to give him credit for/acknowledge; speed that of which enabled him to intercept opponents such as: Kirābī, Ei, and Spiral Zetsu.[/td][/tr][/table][/JUSTIFY][/SIZE][/FONT][/INDENT]

You have massive kudos for bringing this up. Couldn't help but plus rep.

 

[Byakuren]

Suigetsu is a bit underappreciated. I hope the new Boruto manga shows him off a bit lol

Doubtful; Boruto focuses on the New Generation, rather than the old. But it'd be a great addition nonetheless.

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Karin and Suigetsu always looked good to me, wish they were a couple! OT: Nice thread!

Opposites attract; they'd be a power couple.

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This is a magnificent thread. Well done. I just wanted to highlight on this one thing you brought up about Suigetsu's abilities.

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You have massive kudos for bringing this up. Couldn't help but plus rep.

Suigetsu, as well as the Hōzuki Clan are underrated avidly. Shedding some light in regards to this unique character/clan is needed. Also, doubting Sasuke's judgement in who joined Hebi/Taka is foolish, and ignorant regarding those who underrated/overlooked Suigetsu. Sasuke wouldn't choose simple fodder to accompany him. That is a fact.

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[shelke]

I made a thread on this way back that got ruined by Minato wankers whines:

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Suigetsu's speed is indeed very impressive. Which begs the question: how impressive Sasuke's speed is, as despite being injured, he was vastly superior in single sword combat against Bee.

Good thread. Repped.

 

[Byakuren]

I made a thread on this way back that got ruined by Minato wankers whines:

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Suigetsu's speed is indeed very impressive. Which begs the question: how impressive Sasuke's speed is, as despite being injured, he was vastly superior in single sword combat against Bee.

Good thread. Repped.

Disappointing. I believe it was because they assumed you were discrediting Minato in a sense, though you obviously weren't. Fans rush to their character's aid if interpreted shade is being thrown. Suigetsu's speed is top tier, though I'm not one for tier list, he's faster than several kages (i.e. Tsunade, Mei, Danzo etc.) along with a plethora of other lower tier characters.

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[shelke]

Disappointing. I believe it was because they assumed you were discrediting Minato in a sense, though you obviously weren't. Fans rush to their character's aid if interpreted shade is being thrown. Suigetsu's speed is top tier, though I'm not one for tier list, he's faster than several kages (i.e. Tsunade, Mei, Danzo etc.) along with a plethora of other lower tier characters.

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I wasn't. The scan you cannot see is the exact same Viz scan I used as Raikage's base speed is equal to Minato's. With the cloak on, he exceeds him. So, to blitz that guy and block him is damn impressive.

Oh, I agree. He's faster than all Kages bar Minato, perhaps (and Naruto, if we count him). Even Hashirama. This guy was stabbed in the back about seven times by Madara when he was using his brand of Senjutsu. He isn't that quick at all. He's very powerful, though, which is another question.

 

[InfiniteMugen]

This is a good read, now I wish suigetsu would of had a solo fight so we could see what he could really do

 

[Jiren]

10/10 ign.

 

[Byakuren]

I wasn't. The scan you cannot see is the exact same Viz scan I used as Raikage's base speed is equal to Minato's. With the cloak on, he exceeds him. So, to blitz that guy and block him is damn impressive.

Oh, I agree. He's faster than all Kages bar Minato, perhaps (and Naruto, if we count him). Even Hashirama. This guy was stabbed in the back about seven times by Madara when he was using his brand of Senjutsu. He isn't that quick at all. He's very powerful, though, which is another question.

I'm not sure Suigetsu is faster than Hashirama. However, even if it were true, fans would riot objectively against Suigetsu a mere "fodder" being faster than Hashirama based on character appeal, rather than manga portrayal. Being faster =/= being able to beat someone.

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This is a good read, now I wish suigetsu would of had a solo fight so we could see what he could really do

Agreed. Suigetsu is more complex than what the majority give him credit for. Especially in regards to his body composition. His overall natural talent is Kage level, yet I've seen tier list rank him as Jōnin.

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[shelke]

10/10 ign.

You go to ign?

Gross, man. That's really GROSS!

 

[Dantee]

Suigetsu, as well as the Hōzuki Clan are underrated avidly. Shedding some light in regards to this unique character/clan is needed. Also, doubting Sasuke's judgement in who joined Hebi/Taka is foolish, and ignorant regarding those who underrated/overlooked Suigetsu. Sasuke wouldn't choose simple fodder to accompany him. That is a fact.

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That is facts my man. I always ranked the Hozuki clan as top tier. In my clan ranking thread I put them in S rank, I would even go as far as to put them above the Hyuuga closer to senju/uchiha. Good work my man.

 

[shelke]

I'm not sure Suigetsu is faster than Hashirama. However, even if it were true, fans would riot objectively against Suigetsu a mere "fodder" being faster than Hashirama based on character appeal, rather than manga portrayal. Being faster =/= being able to beat someone.

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Suigetsu is a bug compared to Hashirama. There is no denying it. He's the strongest non-Sage character bar none. No questions asked. His speed is very ... very poor, though. However, he can use Mokuton Bunshins to easily compensate for it.

I am only comparing their speeds.

 

[Dantee]

This is a magnificent thread. Well done. I just wanted to highlight on this one thing you brought up about Suigetsu's abilities.

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You have massive kudos for bringing this up. Couldn't help but plus rep.

Also Suigetsu is only a survivor imagine the other clan prodigies they could have produced.