Naruto Shinobi Striker Season 9 Hidan DLC Review: Let’s be honest, most games don’t get this far. But Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker just kicked off Season 9, and somehow, itβs not only surviving into 2026, itβs thriving. With fresh updates, original jutsu ideas, and a DLC character that fans of the series will instantly recognize (yes, Hidan is finally here!), this season brings a lot to talk about.
If you’re a veteran Shinobi or just hopping back in, here’s what Season 9 is all aboutβand why it might be time to sharpen your kunai and return to battle.
𧨠First Look: New Collaboration Ultimates
Letβs clear one thing up first: just grabbing Hidan won’t get you these new collaboration ultimates. Youβll need the Season Pass for that. Worth it? Depends on your playstyle.
For Ranged Types: Summon Sasoriβs Iron Sand Dragon
Imagine summoning a massive iron-sand-coated clay dragon that falls from the sky like judgment day, stuns enemies, and then blows up everything underneath. Sounds epic, right?
The catch? Itβs a bit slow on the draw. Youβll need to be sneaky and smart about timingβperfect for sniping campers or defenders from behind cover. Just donβt expect a one-hit kill. This jutsu is more about disruption and big AoE pressure than flashy finishes.
For Healers: Domain Expansion Vibes?
The second ultimate is all about area control. You summon Ada, who drops iron sand clay bombs in a circle around you for about 20 seconds. All while buffing teammates with better mobility and attack capabilities.
You can still fight, fly, throw ninja toolsβbasically, youβre a mobile chaos zone for half a minute. Itβs not overpowered, but it feels fun and impactful. Definitely a favorite if you enjoy playing support with a side of destruction.
π‘οΈ Enter Hidan: The Defense-Type That Spins and Wins
If you’re into defense types, this DLC is for you. Hidan brings not only his sickle but also his whole chaotic vibe into the game. His moveset blends solid crowd control with self-healing and a bit of high-risk, high-reward drama. Oh, and you get his classic Akatsuki look too.
βοΈ Weapon: Hidanβs Sickle
Aesthetically brutal and with its own custom animations, this new weapon feels like itβs been ripped straight from Naruto Storm. The jumping heavy attack is fully armored, but unless youβre specifically building around it, itβs not going to carry matches on its own.
Still, if you like sticking to character-themed builds, this oneβs a must-try.
π Jutsu Breakdown: Blood, Buffs, and Brutality
1. Death by Dismemberment
Spin. Hit. Heal. Repeat.
This jutsu turns Hidan into a Beyblade of death. Every enemy he hits takes damage, and he restores health based on how much he deals. Itβs a great tool for holding points or charging into enemy clusters.
You can hold the jutsu for a longer spin, but hereβs the catchβheβs not great with vertical movement during this. So, if your enemies take the high ground, youβre spinning in circles down below like a confused goth ballerina.
2. Soul Reaper
Now this is where things get spicy.
Soul Reaper is a rush-style combo attack that gives Hidan a permanent buff each time it lands (up to 7 unique buffs). These buffs stack, ranging from speed boosts to health regeneration and cooldown reductions. The only downside? If you get KOβd, theyβre gone.
This jutsu is super easy to land, and because opponents canβt substitute out until the final hit, you’re likely walking away with at least one buff per activation. Smart use of this move can turn Hidan into a nightmare to deal with in extended fights.
π Ultimate Move: Death Possession Blood β The Ultimate Gamble
Okay, this oneβs wild.
When you activate Curse Jutsu: Death Possession Blood, Hidan becomes immortal for a short time (HP wonβt drop below 1). During this time, you βmarkβ enemies by hitting them with your special rush tool.
Then comes the twistβyou press the button again, and Hidan stabs himself. Every enemy you marked takes all the damage you just took, including the finishing stab. Itβs a suicidal area-nuke that rewards aggression with chaos.
Risky? Absolutely. Powerful? Definitely. But it can be interrupted by unblockable jutsu, so timing and positioning are everything.
π΄ Final Verdict: Is Hidan Worth It?
If you enjoy defense types and want a character who feels different from the rest of the roster, Hidan is absolutely worth grabbing. His kit encourages aggressive play with just enough survivability to sustain it, and all his jutsu come with that raw Akatsuki flair.
Sure, his ultimate isnβt foolproofβbut when it works, it really works. And with new support ultimates in the season pass, thereβs something for every playstyle this season.
π₯ TL;DR:
- Season 9 is here and Shinobi Striker is alive and kicking.
- New ultimates for range and heal types are flashy but not meta-defining.
- Hidan is a chaotic blast to playβgreat for aggressive defense players.
- Soul Reaper jutsu is low-risk, high-reward if you stay alive.
- Death Possession Blood is high-risk, high-rewardβand cinematic as hell.
Letβs just sayβSeason 9 might be the most fun weβve had in years.