A

Biodata

Personality

A is determined to pursue Kumogakure's interests through force when possible. Despite setbacks—including Sunagakure rejecting his proposed alliance and Iwagakure beginning peace talks with Konoha—he remains intent on attacking Konoha. Dodai considers him temperamentally similar to the Third Raikage: a warmonger who generally prefers strength over indirect methods of obtaining what he wants. 195 290

He is nevertheless cautious about the risks of Hollowfication for Jinchuriki. He initially rejects Yugito's request for training because of those dangers, then permits Killer B to train her after learning that she seeks the power to defeat Nara Kagetsu. 195

Relationships

• Killer B — Younger brother; discusses the risks of Hollowfication with A and is assigned to train Yugito. 195
• Yugito — Kumogakure Jinchuriki whose request to learn Hollowfication A initially refuses before approving supervised training. 195
• Mabui — His secretary and a ninja trained to serve as the Raikage's right hand. 194
• Dodai — A Kumogakure official familiar with A's preference for using force to acquire desired resources or technology. 290
• Nara Kagetsu — A strategic target in Yugito's pursuit of Hollowfication; Kagetsu previously extracted part of the Two-Tails' power from her. 195

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kumogakure's Response to Konoha

A receives intelligence that the Kazekage has rejected Kumogakure's proposed alliance against Konoha. He remains committed to attacking Konoha even as Iwagakure withdraws its forces for peace talks. 195

Yugito's Hollowfication Training

After Yugito reveals that she wants Hollowfication to challenge Kagetsu, A allows Killer B to oversee her training despite his concerns about the danger of using masks on Jinchuriki. 195

Kumogakure Intelligence Efforts

Kumogakure gathers extensive intelligence on Kagetsu, particularly his connection to Hollowfication Masks and Konoha's developing technology. Dodai anticipates that A would favor seizing valuable assets by force rather than pursuing other means. 290