The Hoshigaki Clan Explained?!

[@blakeeast8110]

I still like my theory that this clan has a natural ability to tap into small amounts of sage(natural)chakra like Jugo and they have a long history unknowingly studying shark sage jutsus. Hence why their body changes like an imperfect sage mode, because they haven’t perfected it.

[@NCHammer23]

Oh I like this

[@zarostheemptylord5893]

That's something I always wondered myself...its always been part of my head cannon because I couldn't think of any other reason lore wise for him to look like a shark

[@xibalbadelarosa6043]

That's how I always thought about it, same for other clans or bloodlines with morphing abilities

[@Jd-ace]

what if because its a sage mode, some of them dont pass their sage training and turn to stone or something. thats why they're few in numbers as a clan.

[@cordelking6110]

I was gonna say something similar to this, that they took in nature energy and either they have over the generations evolved to not only this new chakra but their surroundings aswell. Or i believe they took in nature energy and purposely tried to mimic sharks over the years, due to pay homage to a possible summoning pact in the families past or just becuase they appreciate the bloodlust of sharks

[@christodoulosstavrou2863]

simply, one of the ancestors of kisame f*cked a shark

[@zombieboystudio8244]

Dam 😂

[@nikolasekulic9719]

Bro Kisame is by far my favourite character out of every show I have seen so far. Perfect antihero, heavy backstory, skilled swordsman and a f***ing half shark on top of all... 🦈

[@kwakhopani1798]

I love how you unintentionally explained the difference between having large Chakra and having powerful Chakra. Many people (myself included) have confused the two although the two go hand in hand

[@dreamcream3738]

Cuz I wanna simplify it, it's Quality vs Quantity

[@chubokuay590]

I like to theorize that Samehada was a Hoshigaki from generations past, possibly a perfect shark sage. What remains of him is Sharkskin, a ravenous shark blade cursed with his spirit to mindlessly or obediently crave for chakra like an animal. Whether or not it was he who was responsible for creating the rest of the mist blades, only Sharkskin is sentient out of all of them.

[@MermanAquatica]

Super interesting theory. It would be as if Shinobi were able to be sealed away into a sword in a similar way a tailed beast would be sealed away in person and the Chakra being able to be accessed.

[@vwts]

So you are saying that Kisame looks like a shark because he’s the child of a human and samehada

[@suppressedfury8499]

A theory that I always liked was that Kisame is a user of sage chakra, took on a shark appearance, due to heavy ties with water, vut just like Jiraiya, he wasn't the best at it and adopted animalistic features.

[@josegar30]

And like kabuto a imperfect sage he became a snake forever kisame became a shark like forever.

[@JhelleMies]

@@josegar30 Didn't Kabuto train in Ryuchi cave and pass snake in hes words he became a dragon

[@NCHammer23]

And is just always in sage mode? Interesting

[@josegar30]

@@NCHammer23 that was a joke comic that he desaged and it’s just a normal looking guy. And the snake got a dangerous risk to becoming a sage maybe the shark is that you become a shark but lose your humanity in combat

[@DieHard1912]

@@josegar30 Kabuto is a perfect sage tho... The fact is, to be a sage you have to sit still, sharks if they sit still in water they die... Also kisame dont even become a full shark unless he has the sword... is the sword now a sage sword? No. The sword requris others chakra first and can not collect it on its own... In fact if the sword tried to absorb sage chakra due to it being a (speed eater) it would turn to stone...

[@ukyba]

What If they were shark Sages. Just naturally pulling in Senjutsu chakra without realizing it. They don't mix it properly with their massive amounts of chakra, so take on shark features.

[@Feedingyourhead]

That makes sense to me

[@meggreen4058]

I really wish that Boruto went a completely different direction with Shizuma than it did. I think it would have been far more interesting if instead of being violent and manipulative, and wanting to return the hidden mist to its bloody mist days, they had made Shizuma honorable and kind, and fully in support of the hidden mist reformation. They could have kept the story point of the Hoshigaki clan being discriminated against in current day, because they’re inconvenient, and tied so closely to the violent past of the hidden mist. Have Shizuma struggle against that, have his character be “I’m a Hoshigaki, that doesn’t make me a monster, and we have a place in a peaceful era.” I think that would have a far more interesting and complex story than what we got.

[@NCHammer23]

Let’s get you in the writers room

[@clouddavis]

They did this instead with Kagura and his clan of the previous Mizukage. A kind honorable kid born to a violent family. Kagura even struggles keeping his kindness with his hidden rage in battles

[@animekingdommdm5951]

I honestly think it would have been better if he was Kisame Son and admired his father to the point he wanted to emulate him and being a small child at the time mistook Kisane view in the world and had to be be taught by someone who knew Kisame personally like Mei and Chojuro and it could eventually lead him on a new path

[@animekingdommdm5951]

@@clouddavis but Yagura wasn’t a bad guy he was actually a very kind and caring person it was the Genjustu that Obito put him under that made him a nutcase

[@jpalo7733]

I think there's plenty of hugging in Naruto, but I follow. Maybe a bit of both? Maybe they see a potential threat like Hiruzen. Bloody violence with a cause.

[@nightsnipernick7388]

Hey Nick fellow nick here i love the content. These explained videos are so great. Im getting ready for work and you gave me something to listen to/watch while doing so so thank you😂😂

[@chiholder1832]

My name is Nick too

[@NCHammer23]

Let my work get you ready!! Kill it out there today

[@sethkeith6698]

@@NCHammer23 yeah for real I wish there was a podcast by you that'd have 2 hour episodes all things naruto or AOT or jujitsu kaisen. Would be handy for those 16 hour tractor days lmao I love speculating and talking about naruto

[@sethkeith6698]

@@NCHammer23 like maybe just for me your next video could be "if zetsu and kaguya hadn't taken over jubidara.....would sasuke and naruto actually have lost. Because kaguya was powerful but basic madara was powerful and smart AF

[@charlesthreatt7096]

The Clan could be out living in the oceans. Would be sick to see. And it's somewhat like a imperfect Sage mode. Would be cool to see a perfect shark sage

[@bw5020]

Yeah the moment I realized they both have *actively working gills* I realized it was a family trait. I dig like the sage theory.

[@StreeetTalk]

Nick, DUDE! Back at it again with this constant content! ✊🏾 Keep up the hussle dude and us Weebs will continue to support you dude!

[@NCHammer23]

Thanks! 3x a week until I die lol

[@clouddavis]

I like the extreme contrast between Kisame and Shizuma. Kisame was loyal to the end to whoever and whatever he fought for. Shizuma would betray even the one he loved most to get what he wants (the most recent anime episode and tricking Kagura)

[@stevenalexander4354]

You should cover all animal like clans like orochimarus, he's always looked like a snake since he was a child, so maybe he's from from clan that resembes snakes. And you have the Izuna clan, how they have dog like traits, attributes, and abilities.

[@ItachiUchiha-xz8uq]

Mat pat should assign this guy a role in film theory for anime

[@walker1033]

Hearing about the Hidden Mist’s view about kekie genkia is always crazy. It also brings me to respect Mei and her clan(s) a little bit more. Like two of them and she lived long enough to get the Mizukage title and changed the policies to clans with kekie genkia in the village.

[@Thechosen1Gaming]

Back at it again! I enjoy watching your stuff! When you are done with the manga/anime, its nice watching these things!

[@Dissension249]

I’d like to point out that while Kisame was a main antagonist in the akatsuki;he was fiercely loyal to the Mist,up until the point where he killed Fuguki out of anger for betraying the mist. Kisame had regrets and remorse for those he killed on his mission he ran into Ibiki on. Hell, he joined Obito under the guise of Madara some years after taking samehada and only left when he along with zabuza tried to have a coup

[@Viper-ih6yj]

I always just assumed they co-evolved with sharks kinda like the inuzuka clan did with their ninja hounds, and maybe for recon missions involving large bodies of water. It could be used for passing off information like kisume did with his sharks in the wars or tracking at sea.

[@Gamers23489]

13:24 lol, it was funny when he said sneaking into bathrooms, it really defines Jiraiya’s personality.

[@wildmike5707]

My personal theory is that wielders of the samehada’s appearance changes after they achieve the first transformation into a shark by fusing with the sword.

[@quentinjones6877]

Interesting, to me that sounds better than a shark Sage because Mangetsu could wield all of the swords but never took a shark transformation

[@blorbiboyo3225]

I like this theory, except I think it is disproven as like we can see in the video kisame had shark features before his wielding of samehada

[@That_Son_Ofa_Itch]

Loved the video man, anyone else here like beyond love that background music he uses? Literally love that Classical Japanese meets chillwave vibes it’s got.

[@shanemays3696]

Sharks continue to grow until they die, so would kisame keep growing in size/power as he aged. Would explain how he 1v1 the three tails in the water and kicked the shit out of it. He also suffered no negative effects from stealing Biju chakra and adding it to his own.

[@PureBeenSki]

I don’t remember kisame fighting the 3 tails

[@sai6548]

Been with you for a while Nick! Always have loved the content and I hope and pray that you do even more explained videos on different anime because you could be and deserve to be one of the top anime channels on KZbin!

[@ThorFraschetti]

Was surprised you didn’t mention the Inuzuka for this theory. I always assumed Hoshigaki did the same as the Inuzuka but a step further.

[@legit-centaur9048]

We get so many videos!!! Thank you for all the info and entertainment!!!

[@julianmarquez5985]

My guy uploaded this right as I sat down for lunch!

[@ZeroToWealthRedistribution]

Wasn't it implied in the Anime that the sword gave chakra to the dude and he just stored it up? If his clan was an actual clan and not a research project I think Kabato would have been more interested

[@dillanclive138]

Lets go bruh.Always excited for your uploads✌💪

[@liamcollinson5695]

Me and my friend used to joke that kisame was supposed to be In one piece because of the fish men but went to the wrong anime

[@ThatOneCodGuy]

Just binged all your Naruto videos and subbed, nice to see a new video

[@duchism64]

Just had to say I love your videos my dude! Very very good use of metaphors and cross referencing things to things from other episodes or other animes even just to make something more understandable. And you always let us know if something is directly from the anime or if it's your educated opinion based on rigorous research lol. Ayyy keep doing your thing brother I'll always watch and like your videos and sometimes share it on FB

[@mattbarker332]

I really love your videos, they say you analyze, go over known facts, and then use those to speculate and draw conclusions is awesome. Have you ever read Magi or The Adventures of Sinbad? I feel that your style would work great delving in to the mechanics and power systems of that story.

[@beastvicious8672]

I always assumed he had sage chakra similar to Jugo. We see Naruto turn into a toad, while learning sage mode. This could be similar just with sharks and permanent in this case.

[@Radical1777]

These are always so nice to watch in the morning. Super cozy

[@asentry7407]

come home from work for lunch and this banger is out, nice!!!!!

[@timmyblanks300]

Lol

[@skylerlight]

Love the videos. I tend to only subscribe to one or two anime channels or it overloads my home page with anime video repeats. You earned one of those elusive spots. Good energy, explains things well, and doesn't have 15 minute tangents. Glad to see your succeeding and your channel is growing at a steady pace.

[@ChaoticRenny]

These videos just keep getting better and better I wonder which clan is next

[@zigzaglychee7324]

Kisame enjoys fighting, but I think it's also worth noting that he was genuinely dedicated to the Akatsuki cause and seemed to have some shame and regret over the people he'd betrayed. I wouldn't say he was a warmonger for the sake of loving war. I think he'd be disappointed if he could see Shizuma

[@scarlettwitch1472]

I was waiting for your video. I love them

[@crazyaggro4476]

can you do a video on the mysterious sickness that Itachi, Kimimaro, Hayate, Sai's brother Shin, Ameyuri Ringo and a few others are suffering from also why is it only leaf and mist shinobi ?

[@anthonythomas6512]

Love your content man

[@oHustlerr]

Noti gang 💪🏽

[@ishisbananasbananas5563]

LOVE YOU NICK JOINING THAT WEEB ALLIANCE THIS WEEK!!nick have you ever thought about a versus series. Would love to hear your thoughts on who you think would win between certain naruto characters.

[@64Nature]

Hey I love you’re content I always get on to see if you posted something else and when I’m getting ready to go somewhere I watch you’re videos I’m just saying thanks and keep of the good work

[@cooperfryberger2533]

I think a dope video idea would be an “What If” for the land of water. What if the clans that were whipped out, neglected, or forgotten about with amazing abilities never had awful things happen to them. Imagine if they never lost there most powerful full clans due to how they classed people. The land of water would be OP as hell.

[@BryanX92]

can we thank him for explaining everything about naruto

[@NCHammer23]

Your welcome!!

[@Jakehatred666]

I used to be so obsessed with the design philosophy behind the Akatsuki from way back in the day. The original idea that they were all largely inhuman beings was so appealing before we got the now memorable appearances they all got. Also regarding Kisame, maybe its a ritualistic rite of passage the Hoshigakis performed on themselves, the "gills" could be ritualistic scarring marks like those tribes that scar themselves to denote status or some such. Maybe each aspect of their appearance is a different level denoting status among the clan, for example first its the Teeth, then the skin greying and lastly the gills.

[@blueblade6174]

What if the Hoshigaki were shark sage descendants?

[@RIOTZZZ..]

YEAH NEW VID

[@Johnsonvillecheddarjalepeño]

Been waiting for this video 😅 thank you sir! Keep it up

[@cartterbeane9448]

What if hoshigakis were the original samahada welders and became so used to fusing with samahada that they evolved too merge with samahada since there the only ones who can fuse with samahada.

[@yanchiiitv]

Bro I literally went back and watched all your videos after I found your page great content 👍👍

[@judochop2477]

Lunch is always improved by these videos

[@johnnypollack3243]

Love the video keep up the great work

[@DefinitelyNotHidan]

I'd like to just imagined, how Kirigakure hidden a lot of shark people under their village for secret operation, maybe that is how Obito find out about Kisame after all

[@ayyitzrylen6368]

This was an awesome video nick thank you for explaining this, i’ve been curious about the hoshigaki since i saw Kisame

[@andreanika7280]

Nick, can you use someone's chakra for the Edo Tensai. If yes then than means that Naruto and Sasuke can summon Hagoromo and Hinata can summon Hamura🤔🤔

[@gregorybrewer3619]

Nope you need DNA and no chakra is required uses seals

[@AverageAwesomeDude]

Nah I think u need physical DNA

[@ybdswazy1673]

Love your vids bro

[@montelmoore3950]

I was watching the act man, and you both look so similar it's uncanny. Love the content!

[@glug1501]

Hey, I love your channel! I have a request though, can you possibly find out about jugos clan? I know not much is mentioned, but I find his clans ability to passively absorb nature energy very fascinating. I also think finding out about his clan would make a interesting video.

[@dragerien2]

I know it doesn't sound the most logical, but I do like this idea: The reason they have shark style could be the same reason they might have such high chakra. What if their blood line has a natural draw of sage chakra, from some long ago pact with a shark sage? Granted, I know next to nothing about ancient history Naruto, but it just seems likely to me that there might be more than three sage paths, and if one was a shark, and the Hoshigaki clan had specific ties to it, it might not be unreasonable to see them aquiring shark like status by clan birthright.

[@kennethkay7226]

Kisame is my favorite anime character, so thank you so much for the video!

[@saxquatch8138]

Love this video kisame was always my favorite akatsuki member so to know more about him is sweet

[@elprezidenteclarke5417]

Dude your so informative that I press like before you even say a word.....keep up the info bro

[@NighstarLayla]

4:27 i love that every time you say Kisame is the "tailess tail beast" you show that image of him ... Where he clearly has a tail

[@ACE_ACO]

I love your vids so much

[@WackyWapper]

Both Families have Teeth. Like Sharks(obvious reasons) and Squids(are ink/oil-like) Think about it. Especially when you think about the 2nd MizuKage’

[@mangareader7474]

Yeah the hidden mist sharpen there teeth all the time zabuzo had sharp teeth

[@WackyWapper]

@@mangareader7474 yeah but my examples fit the characters. The second mizukage could spit oil and he has it with his water. Like a Squid squirts water and oil at its opponents.

[@Oldgeezershadow]

Worth noting, though I’ve said this before, the mist village field trip arc is likely retcanon (retconned canon. I have comments on other videos delving into what it is, and hope one day to do a video analysis on all retcanon arcs.

[@GRIMM2197]

Shizuma looking like Hordy jones nephew or sumn

[@ayamamotohaha5235]

To answer your outro question. Lots and lots of discrimination.

[@Mikaeelisover]

You should explain all kages

[@Tk_Supreme]

Nice video next can you do a explanation on the 7 swords of the hidden mist

[@leonelgalan9431]

Samaheda is actually the stomach of 3 tails and 3 tails is a turtle 🐢 lol

[@traurigergartner2231]

I assumed its just a kekegenkai like others have ocular jutsu, his skin has a jutsu.

[@WCUmetalhead]

If the Hoshigaki clan all possess gills, could they all just live in the ocean full-time?

[@anthonyvargas3196]

Another banger from this good sir

[@alizakhan1238]

I always enjoy just listening to his explanations while do something I literally listen to the once I have listened many times

[@Just_Dova]

Great video as always

[@nezzus6102]

Videos b so 🔥 thank u I was literally jus looking up kisame on google 2 days ago

[@TheCasaresway]

Good job man. Smash that like button everyone! This guy knows his stuff!

[@2winghost431]

Big fan of your videos. Could you one day please explain the difference between the Substitution Jutsu and Sasuke's Amenotejikara?

[@timmyblanks300]

Ha bro I’m commenting 1 minute after you released this

[@timmyblanks300]

Lol

[@gh_yt3883]

Amazing videos as usual I loved kisame character so it was really fun watching your video 👍👍 can u please do a video explaining the purpose of hand signs like why ninja need to preform them instead of just preforming the jutsu like how madara did in the war when he used hiding in the ash jutsu

[@Closer2Zero]

I always assumed that any mutation or severe body change away from human was just part of a bloodline ability, like Deidera’s hands just being a part of his explosion release manifestation

[@636Gal]

I'm still sticking with he has some connection with nature chakra/sage mode chakra control. It would change his appearance accordingly with his affinity for sharks and water release same as it did for other sage users with various perfection. His chakra reserves and sheer force are on par with someone trained in sage chakra which mirrors everyone else who has shown sage mode as well. It goes along with his personality as well that he wouldn't change his appearance to suit someone else, not by choice anyhow. However the requirements to wield Samehada are quite close to accomplishing sage mode yes? The wielders of that sword have all had the same ballpark appearance and ability thresholds tying that in with sage which changes the eyes of every user to that of their nature. And I mean, someone like him wouldn't see reason to ever fully stop pulling in nature chakra either since he literally always wants a fight so always being battle-ready explains the consistent shark-like appearance. And who's to say there isn't a place to train with the sharks in the land of water as with the toads and snakes elsewhere?

[@quentinjones6877]

I don't know, the seven ninja swordsmen all have sharp teeth for whatever reason and they're probably not Sage Mode users

[@ryuubagubutai]

@@quentinjones6877 I've always assumed that it's a byproduct of the Demonic and blood stained nature of the swords, or the chakra within them. because not all mist ninja have teeth like that, but all of the known swordsman do.

[@quentinjones6877]

@@ryuubagubutai that's a good theory

[@blaithindonovan]

I just figured it was kinda of the land of water's more extreme version of the Inuzuka clan. It is not like we have not seen clans with Animal Affinities before.

[@quentinjones6877]

Right

[@SchlongoOnThisSchlimazel]

Neutron's just having a good time just scenting the floor up with his scent glads Nick.

[@jpalo7733]

I gotta say, I've meet a few Naruto lore "masters" but Nick here takes the cake. Next time I get in a nerd fight I'm whipping out one of these vids.

[@zakkloffer4763]

So excited for this one

[@nicholasstevens9799]

I love how your puppy is just listening intently 😂

[@StinkiSlinki]

Couldnt the shark like appearance be a recessive trait and the clan was actually wiped out, however some of the clan had breed with those outside of the clan prior to being wiped out. Which would occasionally allow a child to be born with the recessive traits and have clans appearance and bestowed the clan name?

[@quentinjones6877]

Maybe

[@niklasb5689]

I think it's so impressive how you make a whole senseful video about a clan we don't know anything about. It's original an well researched, while making a video about any other topic would make comparable views with less work. I love your work on KZbin, thank you 🤍

[@TitanMedic]

Eventually, I wouldn't Mind watching a video on Daroui or Omoi from the hidden cloud.

[@quentinjones6877]

Darui is my favorite character from the cloud village

[@highdeafhd8673]

The hidden mist is my favorite village! they have some of the coolest ninja's and water element is definitely my favorite 🌊💧

[@aagamgolecha2226]

Can we appreciate tht he read so much lore and theories to make a 14 min video

[@futureboii5401]

Hey nick loving the videos, do you think you could do a video on hiruzen, personally i didn't really like his character but would love to see what his abilities are and why he was considered more talented that tobirama

[@quentinjones6877]

We'll never find out how strong Hiruzen was unfortunately

[@futureboii5401]

@@quentinjones6877 But if we learn about what his abilities were we can atlas figure out where we can put him in terms of strength

[@quentinjones6877]

@@futureboii5401 what we know so far is that he can use all five chakra natures and can use every jutsu in the leaf village

[@astral9988]

another banger

[@sam7f1sh]

Hey Nick, the 3rd raikage when is it coming😶???

[@beans666]

YES

[@tegbirsingh2016]

Sheeeshh, my favorite clan

[@mohamedella9981]

Keep up the good content 👌🏽