Yeah, I've always took Shino as a calm guy because of the team he's in, there is the hot headed Kiba and the always nerve wreckin Hinata.. If I think about it, if you put Shino in a team with neji and shikamaru, he would be the most anxious one. I'm not saying shikamaru never gets worked up, he had to tell himself to calm down sometimes.
No, he's calm because that's who he is. It has nothing to do with his team. He wouldn't turn anxious just because he's put on a different team.
Lately, I think Shino isn't fully collected at times.. He is a sensitive guy, his feelings gets hurt easily and seems to worry about the war than Kiba and Hinata. Hinata helped him feel less anxious before entering the war.. That says something a bit about his personality.
No, he's still quite collected. He shows his sensitivity because he wants to connect with his comrades, but it's never been an issue with his fights or lifestyle. Considering that the only time his sensitive is when he's ignored/forgotten (which is understandable) and no other time, he doesn't exactly get "hurt easily". Also, when did Hinata help Shino feel less anxious?
So, yeah, I think with Hidan going bonkers on him even with the bugs on him, Shino would eventually lose control of his composure and lose a tough battle. Hidan is just one crazy guy who doesn't care about mistakes.
Shino's never lost control of his composure to the extent he'd lose a fight. And there's nothing to show that he ever will.
the fight between Shino and Kankuro, shino won. it was kankuro who fell first, therefore shino one.
Some people think Kankuro won because he got up without any aid. Only it wasn't shown, so it can't count as a win.
kishi has him more sensitive and shit. and i think it's cuz ppl cried about him not having any emotion
If you meant Kishimoto made Shino more sensitive during Shippuden then no. He first showed a hint of sensitivity when he asked Kiba about the Sasuke mission. Shino is meant to be shown as composed, not emotionless. Shino showing some sensitivity makes him human, so I have no problem with it.
seeing as though his bugs haven't been shown to resist elemental jutsu and such
If his bugs haven't been shown to resist elemental jutsu then how can you say his weakness is going up against Ninjustu? Also, only the Databooks give us the idea Shino is weak at Taijutsu. The manga, not so much. He simply just doesn't use it and has never been forced to.
I think Shino utilizes his long range, because in fact, he know's that it's more of a weakness, yet it's also a strength.
Er...Shino is part of a clan. How he ultilizes his bugs is how everyone else in his clan does. The idea is to get chakra-eating bugs on the opponent regardless of distance.
You see what getting close got Zaku in the chuunin exams, as well as what kankuro got in the end, when face to face with Shino.
No that was Shino's strategry that got Zaku and Kankuro in the end.
shino's strength and weakness is his long range, not his close range
Not really. He uses long range 'cause that's how the bugs work. Keep in mind that those who use close range are at the risk of getting hit or tiring out, because they're trying to keep at a close distance with their opponent. Shino using close range when he has the means to use long range would just be a waste of his energy.
He's obviously calm compared to Kiba and Hinata, but in any situation, I would think he would be less calm than Shikamaru and Neji. Read carefully.
Compared to them, yes. But not because of them. Shikamaru and Neji both have been shown to lose their cool. When has Shino? He shows a bit of a sensitive side only when forgotten/ignored. Other then that he keeps his calm state. If Shikamaru, Neji and Shino went on a mission they'd all be calm and composed. There'd be no reason for either of the boys to make the other uncomfortable.
I sort of think that Shino lost the match to Kankuro.. I mean, sure, Shino bested Kankuro in the fight generally.. but Kankuro had the last laugh, Shino was poisoned and he would've died if Shibi didn't find him..
Kankuro was chakra exhausted and might have died if Temari hadn't found him. Remember that Kankuro couldn't even move and could only weakly greet his sister.
While Shino got help from his father, Shino has more of the right to have the last laugh. He took his opponent down first. He was still able to move despite being poisoned and didn't fall until his opponent was taken down. As oppose to Kankuro who couldn't move at all as soon as he was overwhelmed by Kikai. Shino also managed to leave the battlefield before Kankuro. Kankuro was never shown to leave with or without any aid from Temari.
Sure, Shino's abilities has a chance to beat Hidan but I don't think he could pull it off. I do detect that he doubts himself sometimes and that is an advantage for Hidan mentally. Which is the only reason why I think Shibi would beat Hidan.
Show an example of Shino ever doubting himself. Also, Shibi trusts his son's cabilities. This was shown when he told Shino to do his best as they faced Konan. Shino said "I will". Hidan would just be another S-rank opponent that Shino would have to face in a collected manner.
Since Shino is mostly composed (save from a bit of sensitivity) and you state he has a chance to beat Hidan, then I think he should be able to pull it off. It's just the matter of a good strategry.
Of course, Shino would still have all of his composure against Konan with the rest of his clan behind his back.
Someone before suggested that someone else read the manga. I think you need to as well. Please explain where you got the idea Shino would be composed because he's being backed up or because his team mates with Kiba and Hinata. Also provide a hint of Shino having issues with "crazy people". Hidan would probably be just another Kiba to Shino.
I don't think Shino would've expected such opponent like Hidan, and again, u know how sensitive Shino is and how cold hearted and downright mean Hidan can be.. He would be cussing the crap out of Shino, affecting him mentally and emotionally while rapidly throwing fists and whipping his scythe at shino constantly. If he can handle his head being cut off, he sure as hell can handle bug bites.
No, Shino would expect any type of opponent. Even a small child. As he told his team mates long ago "Never underestimate your opponent. No matter how small a bug they may seem". Or how crazy. When has Shino shown sensitivity because someone is cold hearted and mean? Shino's not a child.
He shows sensitivy because he's ignored and wants to connect with those he works with.
On bold: Please provide an example to back this up.
i really don't feel like typing that much now lol but i'll +rep you cuz you're calm, and very sensible. unlike most of the fanboys on here -.-
Sorry, but they weren't. They're stating Shino would be sensitive to Hidan's crazyness and "meaness". Because Shino sulks when forgotten... Entirely ignoring that Shino is only sensitive when forgotten and composed any other time.
I think Shino has so much potential once he has complete confidence in himself.
He's not Hinata. He has a lot of confidence in himself. Fighting in the chunin exams, going after Kankuro, fighting in the Pain war along side his clan, showing no fear in the war, using Insect Sphere early in the wall with no hesitation (even calmly telling Hinata not to stress herself as he, too is helping).
I would change my mind once Shino becomes confident and powerful like his Dad.
His dad already thinks so. Not only was Shino with his dad to confront Konan, his dad told him to do his best. Shino agreed and was shown a small panel of his moving forward with no hesitation before the scene changed.
