Funato Ikada/Funato Ikada

Capabilities Born into the Funato clan, Ikada inherited what they call the "Sea Dragon Power," a trait he possesses more than anyone before him, granting him instinctive control over water if he so desires, and even the ability to manipulate the sea around him. His greatest feat was creating and riding a sea dragon, even dispersing the storm clouds above it. When Ikada attempts to swim, his fingers become webbed. This trait also makes him a powerful swimmer, capable of weathering storms to rescue people.

Ikada is a capable engineer, having built his own miniature motorboat. He is also known as a very skilled boat racer, able to read wind and wave currents quite well, although, by his own admission, he still has much to learn. His skills as a helmsman were proven when he successfully guided Funato's entire fleet through the stormy Sea of ​​Death, combined with his ability to control the seawater to create a safe path through a tsunami.

His name, written as いだ, means "raft".

(Continuation) and did so without resistance. Eventually, the Sixth Mizukage approached him. He explained that Funato's actions had forced the Land of Water to acknowledge that too-rapid modernization had created tensions, which was responsible for much of Funato's discontent. Consequently, development of the Shinonome project was suspended, and all future projects would be addressed to the country in advance. Due to his role in ending the conflict and avoiding most casualties, Ikada was sentenced to permanent supervision under Kajiki, allowing him to resume his work as a shipbuilder.

He managed to lead their entire fleet through the Sea of ​​Death, using his Sea Dragon Power to manipulate the waves as needed; Funato's soldiers were shouting his name by the time they came into view of Shinonome. Surprised by Team 7's arrival, Ikada allowed them to approach but destroyed their ship. Boruto begged Ikada to stop the war, but Ikada scoffed at him, abandoning his previous dreams and unwilling to believe the Mizukage would withdraw his forces if Funato did the same. He summoned Kobuna to confront Boruto and asked for the Mizukage's head to end the conflict. Instead, Boruto sacrificed his own life.

Ikada saves Boruto Ikada scoffed at the proposal, not finding it sufficient to end the war. Boruto remained steadfast, so Ikada agreed to consider it if his teammates would stand by and watch him die without seeking revenge. Boruto agreed and made Sarada and Mitsuki promise to fulfill his request. Ikada allowed Funato to attack him and was perplexed by Boruto and his friends' inaction. Once Funato's soldiers had their fill, Ikada prepared a ramp to push Boruto into the raging waters and allowed Kobuna to push him. When Kobuna hesitated after Boruto's apology, Boruto jumped in himself. Sarada and Mitsuki refused to break their promise to Boruto, even when Ikada continued to urge them to take revenge on him, despite the hatred they felt. Seeing the sincerity of Boruto's efforts, Ikada decided to intervene and rescued Boruto himself, declaring the war over, a view shared by many of his men. Araumi refused to stop fighting, considering Ikada a disappointment, but was defeated by Kawaki. Boruto and Ikada later spoke as friends again, though Ikada chose this over hatred and war. As Funato accepted the surrender and most of his forces were disbanded by Kirigakure, Ikada was detained while deciding his fate as the clan's commander. (more)

Ikada Awakens True Power As the days passed, and the war against Kirigakure claimed the lives of more and more Funato clan members, Ikada's family continued to criticize him for his indecisiveness and inaction, while he resolved to take care of Seiren. At his mother's request, Kobuna took Ikada outside and asked if he would fight. He spent some time helping the women repair the ship, where they asked about Seiren and whether he would join the battle, to which Ikada refused to respond. When Funamushi's group returned, he listened as Gokai explained what had happened, realizing Boruto was involved in Funamushi's death. He tried to console Kobuna, but he rejected it, wanting to avenge his father himself. After an argument with Araumi, Isari approached him and revealed that Seiren should have joined the ambush from the start, but wanted Ikada because she believed his strength was essential. He accused Ikada of using his hope that Seiren would recover as an excuse not to fight. A guard informed him that Seiren was waking up, so he rushed to her side. Seiren was confused and tried to get out of bed, but fell, opening her wounds and causing bleeding. Ikada lied to her, claiming the operation had been a success and that Funato had destroyed Kirigakure by taking control of the seas. This allowed her to die peacefully. At dawn, Ikada tore apart his ship design and dove into the sea, revealing his power to Funato, and the waters lifted him up. Funato later declared war on the entire Land of Water and Kirigakure. Ikada, now leading the main forces, decided to take the shortest route to their destination through the Sea of ​​Death. Despite some soldiers' misgivings, Ikada declared that anyone who couldn't handle this path didn't deserve to be Funato, instilling new resolve in his men.

Past Ikada was born in the northern seas of the Land of Water, the youngest son of the Funato clan leader, Araumi. During a battle against Kirigakure, his mother, Minamo, was struck down and frozen in ice while protecting her son. He was a newborn at the time, and therefore has no memories of her. From a young age, his older brothers often ridiculed him for his lack of combat ability or the ability to wield Funato's power. Eventually, he was brought to the seashore for a special ceremony, like all members of the Funato clan, to determine his inherited power. Against his wishes, Ikada was thrown into the ocean during a raging storm. His Funato powers manifested, causing a massive wave that saved him from drowning. Eventually, Ikada didn't feel at home as a pirate and developed a passion for shipbuilding. When his father was captured, Ikada decided to leave the clan to pursue his dream. His family didn't take kindly to this, except for his older sister, Seiren, who helped him. Ikada would maintain contact with his sister in the future. After failing to secure a steady job, Ikada was taken on as an apprentice in shipbuilding by Master Kajiki.

Ikada befriends Boruto Along the way, they encountered a storm and came across a drowning fisherman. Ikada reluctantly turned the boat around and dove in to save him, showing Boruto his webbed hands and admitting he'd saved Boruto before. Boruto, however, wasn't shocked by Ikada's condition, promising him not to tell anyone. After obtaining the necessary part, Ikada and Boruto returned to base, where Ikada was assigned to complete the engine repairs.

Ikada confronts Seiren Later, Seiren arrived to see Ikada, wanting him to return to the clan. While Ikada believed he was useless on the battlefield, Seiren remained convinced his potential surpassed everyone in their clan. Ikada refused to return, much to Seiren's anger, insisting she only allowed him to leave to see the harsh nature of the world. Refusing to accept Ikada's decision, she told him to be prepared for her return later that night. The next morning, still wondering why Seiren hadn't shown up and trying to figure out how to refuse her, a Funato clan soldier appeared and told him Seiren was injured. Ikada immediately rushed to his sister's side, forgetting his notebook. He found his sister unconscious and was furious to learn that Kagura and Boruto were responsible for her injury. While she remained incapacitated, Ikada kept her company.

(Continuation) He claimed his dream was nothing more than an excuse for his supposed weakness, a way to avoid feeling inferior to the rest of his family, and that Seiren's death had awakened his true powers, allowing him to return to his clan as a proud member. However, this new attitude was ultimately driven more by hatred than genuine faith, as Boruto pointed out. The sight of Boruto and his crew willing to make such a sacrifice for peace resonated with Ikada, who finally cast aside his hatred and wished to end the war. Acknowledging his own mistakes, Ikada was willing to accept any punishment meted out to him. Ultimately, he proved his desire to become a shipwright and was overjoyed when he was given another chance.

New Era {Kirigakure Great Naval Battle Arc Main article: Kirigakure Great Naval Battle Arc While traveling with his teacher, Ikada accidentally came across a broken ship. As he approached, he saw Boruto Uzumaki fall from the ship and, unbeknownst to his teacher, jumped into the water to save him before anyone noticed. After returning to his teacher's ship, they arrived at a vessel manned by a group of shinobi from Konohagakure and Kirigakure. They were attacked by the Funato clan after rescuing the inhabitants of Doto Island, who were also on the ship. Kajiki examined the ship's engine. Boruto immediately pointed out that Ikada had recently saved him from drowning, but Ikada insisted he had no idea what Boruto was talking about. Unable to repair the engine, Kajiki instead towed the ship to his port for proper repairs. Halfway there, they learned that Ikada had failed to secure a vital engine part. Boruto agreed to go with Ikada to get the part, traveling on his personal boat.

Although Ikada was born into the Funato clan, he never had the desire to fight or rob people. He cares for his family, but openly believes there is no place for him among them and their pirate lifestyle. Lacking gills like the rest of his family, he considered himself a failure. By nature, Ikada is a very passionate boy, looking up to his teacher, Kajiki, and striving to become a great shipbuilder himself. His dream is to build his own enormous ship to sail the world. He, like his teacher, believes that ships are a way to help connect lands. Ikada is very insecure about the unique condition of his hands, preferring to keep it a secret from others for fear of being ostracized for it. Ultimately, despite their differences, Ikada remains loyal to his clan at heart. Between his family's constant reproaches for his indecisiveness and the death of his beloved sister, Ikada abandoned his dream of becoming a shipbuilder, seeking revenge on her killers. From that moment on, Ikada sought to crush all who opposed him, desiring to assume leadership of the Funato clan alongside his father. He expressed his newfound hatred for the Land of Water for taking Seiren from him and his regret for avoiding battle. Ikada also became more ruthless and arrogant, openly declaring the destruction of enemies, willing to endanger and abandon clan members for military advantage, and declaring that anyone who couldn't keep up with them was unworthy of the Funato name. Despite this willingness to risk the safety of his clan members, he still cared deeply for them, noting that not only Seiren's death but also the deaths of Tenma and Funamushi had driven him to the path of vengeance. Driven by his newfound loyalty to his clan and his hatred of Kirigakure, he destroyed one of Kajiki's ships, simultaneously rejecting his old dream and demonstrating his newfound power.

Ikada Funato (Japanese: 舟戸イカダ, Funato Ikada) is a boy from the Land of Water, born into the Funato clan, and an apprentice to the shipwright Kajiki.

Appearance (Boruto Anime Episode 239) (Anime Appearances)

Information Gender: ♂️ Male Profession Apprentice Shipbuilder Pirate (former) Affiliation Country of Water Clan Funato Clan Family Araumi Funato (father) Isari Funato (brother) Seiren Funato (sister) Minamo Funato (mother) Tenma Funato (adoptive brother) Element Element of Water Unique abilities Gills and webbed hands

Appearance Ikada is a boy of average height, with a tan complexion, spiky orange hair, and silver eyes. He wore a black T-shirt, brown wristbands, white shorts, brown sandals, and maroon overalls with black stripes along the seams, held together by a pale blue obi. His right arm is tucked into the sleeve. After Ikada embraced his identity as Funato and awakened his true power, he developed gills on his neck. His gaze became sharper and more menacing, and his hair was slicked back. He also wore a beige cropped jacket with a collar and Funato's crest on the back, a dark tank top underneath, and baggy pants with two orange belts. His forearms were also wrapped in bandages.