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| Alias(es) | Hanzō of the Salamander (山椒魚の半蔵, Sanshōuo no Hanzō)[1] |
| Kanji | 半蔵 |
| Debut | |
| Novel | Naruto: A Shinobi Story |
| Appears in | Novel |
| Character Status | |
| Status | Deceased |
| Birthdate |  February 12
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| Gender | [[File: Male.svg|20px|{{{2}}}]] Male
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| Height | Part II: 1.77 m |
| Weight | Part II: 58.6kg. |
| Blood Type | A |
| Affiliation(s) |  Amegakure
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| Occupation(s) | Village Head |
| Jutsu | |
| Shinobi Techniques: Dance of the Sickle Blade: Falling Descent Blade, Summoning Technique (Ibuse), Summoning: Ibuse Poisoning Fire Techniques: Fire Release: Exploding Flame Formation, Chained Prison Explosion | |
| Weaponry | |
| Antidote, Explosive Tag, Kusarigama, Poison | |
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Hanzō of the Salamander (山椒魚の半蔵, Sanshōuo no Hanzō) was a legendary shinobi and the village head of Amegakure during his lifetime.
Background[]
Hanzō and Asashi clashing.
Hanzō names the Sannin.
Hanzō holding Konan hostage.
Hanzō about to be killed by Pain.
Personality[]
Appearance[]
Hanzō’s appearance when he was younger.
Hanzō’s full appearance.
Abilities[]
Hanzō was easily recognised as one of the strongest ninja in history, and an icon to the whole shinobi world. At his peak, Hanzō single-handedly defeated and killed an entire Konoha shinobi squad, except the soon to be-named Sannin, whom he spared for surviving his initial attack. His power was such that Jiraiya expressed intense shock learning that he had been defeated, least of all by a single person. This defeat, however, was partly attributed to his skills dwindling considerably from lack of training, something that Asashi and even Pain commented on just before killing him. Despite his rusty skills, he was still a dangerous opponent during the Fourth Shinobi World War, as Asashi’s victory was in part thanks to his prior knowledge of Hanzō’s skills and tactics.
Body Modifications[]
Hanzō demonstrates the location of his implanted venom gland.
As a child, Hanzō was implanted with the venom sac from a black salamander, which resided within his village upon its death, leaving an identifiable scar on the left-side of his abdomen. This procedure conferred to him the poison-related abilities of the creature, amongst which were an enhanced resistance to poison and the alteration of his body chemistry so that he too became toxic, so much so that even his breath would intoxicate those in the immediate vicinity. This poison was deadly, causing victims to experience excruciating pain until they succumbed to numbness, where these effects would then progress to complete paralysis and ultimately death within a period of two days from inhalation. To preserve the safety of others, Hanzō always breathed using a respirator and carried a small vial of antidote with himself. The fear that this very implantation produced, earned him the epithet of “Hanzō of the Salamander”.
Fighting without his mask granted Hanzō a great advantage over his enemies, but also bore a considerable risk for himself. If the venom sac were ever ruptured after receiving a direct wound, the resultant poisonous cloud released as the toxin vaporised would immobilize him for several seconds, presenting a significant opening for his foe in spite of the venom still remaining non-fatal to Hanzō. The mask completely alleviated this risk and so he resolved to remove it only when pitted against weaker enemies that he could defeat without consequence, while keeping it on when in the presence of stronger opponents who could have exploited such a weakness.
Bukijutsu and Physical Prowess[]
Hanzō’s speed was said to be unsurpassed in water.[2] Similarly, he showed considerable speed and proficiency with the Body Flicker Technique, being the only person to escape Nagato’s rage-filled assault that vanquished countless Ame and Konoha shinobi.
Hanzō with his kusarigama.
Since his youth, Hanzō has wielded a kusarigama with great skill, being able to match and even surpass various dangerous opponents seemingly through the use of just this weapon alone, including the likes of the now reputed Asashi. Unusually, he tended to deliver brutal strikes by swinging the sickle with the chain, rather than simply employing the weighted end, which is generally considered to be the most effective manner. The weapon's blade was coated in Hanzō’s deadly poison, making a single blow enough to successfully dispatch enemies; however, due to Hanzō’s growing preoccupation with the preservation of his own security when he was nearing the later stages of his life, his skill with the kusarigama, and the actual weapon itself, had dulled considerably.
Hanzō could also combine explosive tags with his Fire Release to make for a devastating explosion or a chain of explosions, as seen during his attempt to kill Nagato Uzumaki.
Summoning Technique[]
Hanzō and Ibuse.
Hanzō could use the Summoning Technique, and living up to his salamander theme, could summon a massive salamander known as Ibuse, who was large enough for his master to ride on its head. When battling alongside his trademark creature, Hanzō was strong enough to fight and eventually overpower all three Sannin in their youth. Just like his master, Ibuse is a poisonous salamander and is thus capable, if given the right amount of time, of storing inside its body a large amount of poisonous gas, which can be subsequently exhaled from its mouth at Hanzō's command. This poison is strong enough to almost completely paralyse opponents just mere seconds after inhalation, leaving them entirely at its master's mercy. Ibuse could also tunnel through the ground in order to avoid attacks and resurface right under an enemy to swallow them whole, letting them die due to the toxins stored within its body.
Part II[]
Fourth Shinobi World War[]
Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Fourth Shinobi World War (Arc)
Hanzō and Asashi clash.
Hanzō is defeated by Asashi.
Hanzō, in his final act, commits seppuku.
With the later release of the Impure World Reincarnation, Hanzō’s soul was returned to the afterlife.
Trivia[]
Quotes[]
- (To Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade) “You three are powerful…only you have survived. I, Hanzō, hereby dub you the “Sannin of the Leaf”. Refer to yourselves as such in return for having your lives spared.”[3]
- (To Shindō) “”[4]
- (To Nagato) “”[5]
- (To Asashi) “”[6]
- (To Asashi) “”[7]
- (To Asashi) “…I’m placing my faith in you!”[8]
References[]