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The Umisen-Yamasen (海千山千?) are a type of mushi which are sub-categorized by where they live. Both look like small, snake-like creatures but one lives in forested areas while the other lives in the ocean. After one thousand years both of the mushi come together to combine to make a single Mushi. The ones living in the sea can create a mist that anyone can see out of so long as they want to get back to shore.

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The Umisen-Yamasen combined as one being.

Etymology[]

This mushi's name comes from the Japanese expression 海千山千」 (umisenyamasen?), literally meaning "ocean-thousand, mountain-thousand". This expression is used to describe a person who has had enough life experience to get out of any situation using their wit. It refers to an old saying that a snake must live one thousand years in the ocean and another thousand years in the mountains before becoming a dragon.

Weakness[]

Their weakness is unknown.