Itama

Biodata

Background

At seven, Itama was sent on a mission that Black Zetsu secretly manipulated by leaking information to the Uchiha. Five Uchiha ninja surrounded him, leaving him gravely wounded. The Senju found blood and shattered armor but no body, and listed him among their dead 4 48.

Utsusemi saved him through a contract and treatment. An Ōtsutsuki ritual involving a bronze mirror sent them ten years into the future; Utsusemi explained to the Senju that her time ninjutsu had kept Itama outside time while he was near death 3 4 32.

They returned for Butsuma Senju’s funeral, where Hashirama recognized Itama through their shared blood. Initially frightened by his now-grown brothers, Itama reunited with them after Utsusemi explained his survival 3 4.

Appearance

Itama is a small, slender boy with short black-and-white hair. After leaving the time barrier, he resumed growing normally; Hashirama later noticed that he had grown taller and that his round face was beginning to sharpen 4 29.

• His hair is smooth on one side and sticks out on the other 24.
• He has an old wound on his wrist 4.

Personality

Itama is protective of Utsusemi, even when frightened. At the funeral, he prepared for the possibility of fighting his brothers and made Hashirama swear not to harm her. He also wanted her to leave the Spacetime Tower and reconnect with the world 4.

His wartime experience left him wary of unfamiliar adult male ninja and prone to defensive reactions. Despite his hatred of the Uchiha, he kept Utsusemi’s secret about Izuna’s treatment for the sake of peace 4 29 34.

Away from danger, Itama enjoys games and celebrations. He persuaded Utsusemi to hold a birthday party and helped arrange a surprise for Hashirama 12 14.

Abilities & Skills

Flower Release and contract

Itama possesses Flower Release, which Utsusemi said their contract allowed them to share 9 20.

• When Senju Toka’s genjutsu tried to invade his mind, Flower Release shredded it into chakra light 20.
• The contract also protected him from genjutsu and prevented secrets from slipping from his lips 11.

Ninjutsu

• Itama taught Utsusemi the basics of ninjutsu before his brothers began training her 9.
• After receiving a short sword containing Flying Thunder God kunai, he was advised to learn the formula and use reverse summoning to bring help. His mastery of the technique is not established 40.

Medical assistance

• Itama helped Utsusemi prepare 6,000 antibiotic and pain-relief Military Rations Pills for the Senju 21.
• He crushed antibiotics for an emergency house call and later assisted Utsusemi with Izuna’s Sharingan transplant 23 49.

Equipment and Gifts

• Light armor — A gift from Hashirama for his eighth birthday; it adapts as Itama grows when infused with chakra 40.
• Short sword — A birthday gift from Tobirama with two Flying Thunder God kunai hidden in its hilt 40.
• Adapted picture books — Utsusemi’s eighth-birthday gift, edited to remove modern elements unfamiliar to the era 40.
• Wood Release warning charm — Given to Itama and Utsusemi by Hashirama before their journey to warn them of danger 22.

Relationships

• Utsusemi — His rescuer, contract partner, and cherished “big sister.” Itama guards her, assists with her work, and keeps her secrets 4 32 34.
• Hashirama Senju — His eldest brother. Their reunion at Butsuma’s funeral was emotional but initially frightening for Itama; they later became close again 3 4 29.
• Tobirama Senju — His second brother, who avenged Itama after believing him dead. At their reunion, Tobirama gave the frightened child space and asked to talk 4.
• Butsuma Senju — His father, who died before learning that Itama had survived 4.
• Kawarama Senju — His deceased brother, remembered by Utsusemi in the proposed Kawarama Fund for children 30.
• Izuna Uchiha — A member of the clan that nearly killed Itama. Although troubled by Utsusemi’s connection to the Uchiha, Itama ultimately assisted with Izuna’s eye transplant 24 34 49.

Story Role

• Life with the Senju: After the reunion, Itama helped Utsusemi settle into her new home and joined family meals and birthday celebrations 5 12 14.
• Journey to the Land of Hot Water: As war threatened the Senju, Itama and Utsusemi prepared medical supplies and left for the Star Inn. Itama drove their ox cart and planned to stock up before shortages 21 22.
• Ceasefire and return: Itama was shaken to see the Uchiha while Utsusemi arranged treatment for Izuna. After the ceasefire, he reunited with Hashirama and returned home with him and Utsusemi 24 29.
• Izuna’s treatment: Itama knew that Utsusemi’s nightly visits concealed the true nature of Izuna’s condition. He kept quiet despite his hatred of the Uchiha, and later helped perform Izuna’s transplant 34 49.
• Black Zetsu’s exposure: The clans learned that Black Zetsu had tampered with Itama’s mission as part of his scheme to perpetuate the Senju–Uchiha feud 48.