Hōetsu Tsuta (蔦 法悦, Tsuta Hōetsu) is one of the main characters of Basilisk ~Ōka Ninpō Chō~. He is one of the Five Flowers of Iga at the beginning of the Ōka Ninja Scroll.
Appearance[]

Hōetsu's full body
Personality[]
Biography[]
- In the anime, Hōetsu is defeated by Itaru Yasha who lures him into looking upon her mirror that shows one's destiny driving him to jump from a clifftop to his death in horror.
- In the manga, Hōetsu is killed by a monstrosity created by Neiri Chiou.
Abilities[]
Hōetsu's ability allows him to control vines that he uses to erect defensive barriers and ensnare enemies.
Etymology[]
- The name Hōetsu means "ecstasy, religious exultation" (法悦).
- Hōetsu's surname Tsuta means "ivy" (蔦).