Ten Unknown Facts About Haku in Naruto

One of Masashi Kishimoto's most exquisitely written characters in the Naruto manga is Haku. We may also claim that he is the only figure who has amassed a sizable fan base despite making just a few appearances. Haku was first presented to us in one of Naruto's early story arcs, and this made him a lifelong fan favorite. Even though he didn't spend as much time on screen, his influence was enormous. And there are a few lesser-known details about Haku that occasionally pass his fans by. Continue reading to learn ten things about Haku from Naruto that we bet you didn't know.

1. Haku Belongs to the Club of One Hand Sign

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Pierrot Animation Studios, Naruto (Fandom)Haku is one of the few people who can do jutsu hand signals with only one hand. With one hand, he can quickly and accurately create any sign. Along with Naruto, Minato, Zabuza, and a few others, he has accomplished this achievement. Since his mentor Zabuza is capable of using this technique, Haku must have picked it up from him at some time during his training.

2. Official Statistics of Haku in Naruto

Haku's early death in the anime series prevented us from ever seeing him reach his full potential. However, the official databook for Naruto Secret: Scroll of People Characters has disclosed Haku's stats, which range from intelligence to genjutsu. This demonstrates to us how formidable Haku really was in every way as a Ninja and astounded everyone. This truth about Haku from Naruto is, we think, unknown to many fans.

Stats	Intelligence	Strength	Speed	Stamina	Hand seals	Ninjutsu	Taijutsu	Genjutsu	Total
Points	4	1.5	4	2	4	3.5	1	1	21

Figures from the Official Databook of Naruto Secret: Scroll of People Character

3. The Name Haku and His Association with Kekkei Genkai

Many of us are either unaware of Haku's clan or have forgotten about it. However, it has a fascinating relationship—a wordplay—with Haku's abilities. Haku is a member of the Yuki clan and means "White" in literal terms.Yuki, on the other hand, translates to "Snow". Furthermore, "White Snow" is similar to the clan's "Ice Release" Kekkei Genkai method. It's true that Kishimoto uses creative wordplay, and much as Oda did in our facts about Shanks article, he keeps secrets from almost every character in the series.

4. Haku Had a Big W in His Appearance

It has long puzzled a lot of people, both within the program and outside of it (the viewers). Haku's bishonen look. However, Haku has managed to take advantage of this and make himself seem like a regular person in the perspective of Shinobis. Because of his gorgeous looks, no one will believe that he is a highly skilled ninja with potentially deadly powers, thus he may move anywhere he wants.

5. Haku Had a Big Impact on Naruto's Life

"A person can become truly strong when they have something important that they want to protect."- Haku

The first and most significant Naruto arc, the Prologue-Land of Waves arc (see the full list of Naruto arcs here), is where Haku made his debut. Like many of us, Naruto mistook Haku for a female when they first met. We all know how it ended, however. If, however, you're still unsure about Haku's gender, what are you thinking? Find out here what Haku's gender is in Naruto.This is one of the most beloved Naruto arcs since it comes out that they are foes and a fierce struggle follows. Haku is the first and most important influential person in Naruto's life throughout this storyline. He wanted for him to become a great Ninja in life and taught him the ways of the Shinobi and how to become a better person. Haku and Zabuza inquired about Naruto even after he had reborn and were pleased to see the advancements he had made to become a renowned Ninja.

6. Haku's Original Plan for His Character Was to Be a Bear

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Pierrot Animation Studios, Naruto (Fandom)You did indeed read it correctly. Masashi Kishimoto, the series' creator, said in a 2019 interview that he first drew Haku as a bear. However, it didn't go as planned when his editor suggested that they consider turning that character into a person. We owe this editor a huge debt of gratitude since without him, we never would have discovered the wonderful character Haku. I'm still interested in learning what Kishimoto sensei had planned for that bear, however.

7. The Meaning of Haku's Mask in Relation to Naruto

Pierrot Animation Studios, Naruto (Fandom)When Haku first appeared, he was wearing a mask. Naruto is going to smash this mask into pieces in a certain method during Haku's battle with him. When Naruto broke off Obito Uchiha's mask during the last Shinobi battle, the same thing happened again. It brought up many memories of Haku's storyline and demonstrated our progress in light of all that has transpired.

8. A Major Event Was Predicted by Haku's Death

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Pierrot Animation Studios, Naruto (Fandom)Haku put himself in front of Kakashi to rescue his master when he realized that Zabuza was about to be slain. As a consequence, Kakashi's Chidori strike penetrated his heart. There is a strong hint of foreshadowing here, and it's similar to the incident when Kakashi unintentionally murders his companion Rin.Although the Rin accident technically occurred earlier, we didn't learn about it until much later in the Naruto Shippuden Kakashi Gaiden arc (in the form of a flashback). Who knew that Kakashi's Chidori could cause us as well as their hearts to bleed twice in one episode?

9. Haku Is CRAZY Popular With Fans

Haku is the ideal illustration of a character that, although having little screen time, captured the hearts of many fans; the Naruto Popularity Polls also supported this claim. He came in eighth in the inaugural vote and, uh, eleventh in the follow-up.Surprisingly, Haku was able to maintain his ranking in the top 20 in the subsequent popularity surveys. The amount of admiration that the fans has for Haku is just astounding. Nevertheless, he secured the 34th position in the most recent Naruto popularity poll. that was held in honor of the anime's 20th anniversary.

10. Haku's Little-Known Afterlife Appearance

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Naruto by Pierrot Animation Studios (Crunchyroll)As everyone is aware, Haku passed away at the same storyline that introduced him (Prologue – Land of Waves, Episode 18). But what if we told that following that, he and Zabuza made an unexpected appearance? Not at all! We are not discussing the period of time when Kabuto resurrected him. Prior to the rebirth, this occurred in the anime series Naruto Shippuden.Haku makes an appearance among a crowd in Naruto Shippuden filler episode 183, precisely at the 9:50 mark in the running time. We're not sure whether this is an animation team error or an easter egg. But we continue to use the earlier one!These are the ten things about Haku from Naruto that you most likely didn't know. We hope that we were able to introduce you to the information that fans often overlook, but you learn about it. Tell us in the comments section below why Haku is your favorite character in the interim.Answers to Common QuestionsDespite having relatively little on screen time, Haku's influence on both Naruto and the audience makes him a really unique character. That explains why his supporters still adore him now.It has been established that Haku's first debut in the Naruto Prologue - Land of Waves arc occurred when he was only a fifteen-year-old teenage lad. If you're wondering about his looks, he is a male in the anime who has a feminine appearance, known as a bishonen character.In Naruto's Episode 18 (Season 1), the Prologue - Land of Waves arc, Haku passed away. As he attempted to rescue his master Zabuza, he was slain by a Chidori assault from Kakashi.