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Shisō

Character

Shisō is a shinobi of Hoshigakure who served under the ambitious Akahoshi. He helped topple the Third Hoshikage over a banned training method, then wavered with guilt as the plot spiraled toward disaster for his village.

English Voice: Patrick Seitz
Japanese Voice: Kōji Tobe
Village & Affiliations: Hoshigakure
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Appearance

Dark eyes and chin-length black hair mark Shisō's look. He fastens a purple forehead protector across his brow and layers a blue-purple flak jacket over a black long-sleeved shirt, finishing the outfit with black shorts.

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Personality

Shisō shared Akahoshi's belief that villagers' safety could be gambled away if it meant lifting Hoshigakure above the Five Great Shinobi Countries, which is why he agreed to kill their own leader and restart the star training. Unlike his ruthless commander, though, he carried doubts, questioning whether murdering the Hoshikage had gone too far and trying to talk Akahoshi down from confronting the protesting villagers. When the crime was exposed, he panicked and tried to deny his role, more concerned with dodging punishment than owning up. Deception came easily to him, and pressure rattled him quickly.

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History

After the Third Hoshikage halted the dangerous star training, Shisō joined Yotaka and Akahoshi in demanding its return, and when the leader refused, the three assassinated him and passed the death off as sudden illness while Akahoshi crowned himself the Fourth Hoshikage. During the Star Guard Mission, Rock Lee and Tenten grew suspicious of the pair and staked them out until they were noticed. Shisō could lend Akahoshi his chakra reserves and wield the Mysterious Peacock Method, but he offered little resistance once the plan collapsed. Akahoshi eventually drained the chakra of both followers, and after fusing with the meteor his wild power struck them down alongside everyone nearby. With Akahoshi beaten, Tsunade declared that all three conspirators would face severe punishment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shiso in Naruto?

Shiso is a shinobi of Hoshigakure who served under the ambitious Akahoshi, helping to overthrow the Third Hoshikage over a banned training method.

Why did Shiso help assassinate the Third Hoshikage?

Shiso shared Akahoshi's belief that Hoshigakure's safety was worth gambling if it meant restarting the banned star training and elevating the village above the Five Great Shinobi Countries, so he joined Akahoshi and Yotaka in killing the Third Hoshikage and disguising it as sudden illness.

What abilities does Shiso have?

Shiso can transfer his own chakra reserves to Akahoshi and wields the Mysterious Peacock Method, though he offers little resistance once his side's plans start to fall apart.

How was Shiso's crime uncovered?

During the Star Guard Mission, Rock Lee and Tenten grew suspicious of Shiso and Akahoshi and staked them out until the pair realized they had been noticed, exposing the assassination plot.

What happened to Shiso in the end?

After Akahoshi drained his chakra and fused with the meteor, Shiso was struck down by the resulting wild power. Once Akahoshi was defeated, Tsunade declared that Shiso and his fellow conspirators would face severe punishment.

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