Hisen
CharacterHisen once led Takigakure and gave his life defending it, drinking the Hero Water to repel foreign attackers at the cost of his own shortened lifespan. His death passed the role of village leader to his son, Shibuki.
Appearance
Hisen keeps his brown hair short and smooth, greyed along the sides while the crown stays brown, with strands falling to either side of a black Takigakure forehead protector. Brown sideburns run down his face, and he has small dark eyes above a small brown goatee.
Personality
Every sign points to a deeply loyal man wholly committed to his village, one who did not hesitate to trade his own life for its survival.
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Abilities
Records of his skills are sparse, yet he was strong enough to shield Takigakure when outsiders assailed it. In that defense he swallowed the Hero Water, which multiplied his power for brief stretches while draining his lifespan and bringing on an early death. He handled Water Release, shaping razor-edged lotus blades from water through the Lotus Light Rupture, and could summon Ryūrimaru, transforming the creature into a golden dragon. His passing left leadership of the village to his son Shibuki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the leader of the waterfall village?
Hisen was a former leader of Takigakure, the Hidden Waterfall Village, who gave his life defending it; leadership then passed to his son, Shibuki.
How did Hisen die?
Hisen drank the Hero Water to fend off outsiders attacking Takigakure, and though it multiplied his power for a brief stretch, it also shortened his lifespan and brought on his early death.
What techniques could Hisen use?
Hisen commanded Water Release, shaping razor-edged blades of water through the Lotus Light Rupture technique, and could summon the creature Ryurimaru, transforming it into a golden dragon.
Who succeeded Hisen as leader of Takigakure?
After Hisen's death, his son Shibuki took over as leader of Takigakure.
What does the name Hisen mean?
Hisen's name means "waterfall," fitting for the former leader of Takigakure, the Hidden Waterfall Village.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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