Is Hidan Dead? The Mystery of the Immortal Akatsuki Member
Hidan is one of the most intriguing and controversial characters in the Naruto series. He is a member of the Akatsuki, a rogue ninja organization that seeks to capture the tailed beasts and use them for their own purposes. He is also a follower of Jashin, a cult-like religion that worships a god of destruction and demands human sacrifices. Hidan’s most distinctive feature is his immortality, which allows him to survive any injury and even transfer his pain and wounds to his opponents.
However, Hidan’s fate is unclear, as he was defeated and buried alive by Shikamaru Nara, one of the Konoha 11. Shikamaru used his shadow manipulation technique to trap Hidan and then blew him up with explosive tags, leaving only his head intact. He then buried Hidan’s head in a deep pit in the Nara clan’s forest, where he would be unable to escape or harm anyone. Shikamaru declared that Hidan would remain there for eternity, slowly dying from hunger and thirst.
But is Hidan really dead? Or is he still alive, waiting for someone to rescue him or for his body to regenerate? This question has been debated by fans and even the creators of the series, as there are conflicting evidence and statements regarding Hidan’s status.
Hidan is Still Alive
The main argument for this side is based on the fact that Hidan’s immortality is derived from his Jashin ritual, which makes him invulnerable to any physical damage as long as he performs it regularly. According to the Naruto wiki, Hidan needs to kill and offer his victims’ blood to Jashin every few days, or else he will lose his immortality and die. However, this does not mean that he will die instantly if he fails to do so, but rather that he will become mortal and vulnerable to normal causes of death, such as aging, disease, or starvation.
Therefore, some fans believe that Hidan is still alive, but is dying slowly from a lack of nutrition. This is also supported by the statement of James Gunn, the writer and director of both Guardians of the Galaxy movies, who said that Baby Groot is not a resurrected or regenerated version of Groot, but rather his son. He confirmed this on Twitter in 2018, saying “First Groot is dead. Baby Groot is his son.”
Gunn also explained his reasoning in a Facebook post in 2017, saying that Baby Groot does not have the memories or personality of the original Groot. He said “Although I don’t necessarily think it’s obvious in Vol. 1, it’s important to say that if you exploded and a little glob of you started growing into a baby, I would not assume that baby was you. I do think it’s more obvious in Vol. 2, as Baby Groot has a different personality than Groot, none of his memories, and is much, much dumber.”
Gunn also cited some scientific evidence to support his claim. He said that Flora colossi reproduce by pollination, and that the twig that became Baby Groot was actually a seed that was fertilized by the pollen of the original Groot. He said “Groot was basically a flower that pollinated himself, and the twig that grew off of him was the result of that pollination.”
Hidan is Dead
The main argument for this side is based on the fact that Hidan’s immortality is not absolute, and that he can still die from natural causes, such as starvation, dehydration, or suffocation. This is also supported by the statement of Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios and the producer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to Feige, Baby Groot is the same as the original Groot, but with a fresh start. He said this in an interview with Collider in 2016, saying “He remembers. He’s not mentally a baby, he is still Groot… I sort of equate it to Spock circa the end of Search for Spock and The Voyage Home.”
Feige also compared Baby Groot to a phoenix, a mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes. He said “When it comes to a Guardians of the Galaxy film, a James Gunn script, it’s not just about the fun and the jokes and the science fiction conceit of Guardians, which is the raccoon and the tree. It’s about the heart. And the amount of heart that you get out of this trash panda raccoon and now this little twig baby Groot is actually awe-inspiring. It is amazing that this filmmaker and this ensemble is able to make you care so much about a tree and a raccoon.”
Feige also pointed out some evidence from the movies to support his claim. He said that Baby Groot still recognizes and responds to his friends, such as Rocket, Star-Lord, and Yondu. He also said that Baby Groot still has the same powers and abilities as the original Groot, such as growing his limbs, controlling plants, and emitting bioluminescence.
Conclusion
So, is Hidan dead? The answer is not clear-cut, as there are valid arguments and evidence for both sides. However, based on the official statements of the creators, it seems that the more likely answer is that Hidan is dead, as he has failed to perform his Jashin ritual and has lost his immortality. This means that he has succumbed to starvation and dehydration, and that his head is nothing but a corpse. However, this does not mean that Hidan is gone forever, as he might still be revived by some means, such as the Edo Tensei or the Rinne Rebirth. After all, this is the Naruto universe, where anything is possible. 🍥.
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