Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | A 551 |
| Alias(es) | Fourth Raikage 625 |
| Gender | Male 551 |
| Affiliation | Kumogakure 574 |
| Occupation/Role | Third Raikage’s designated successor; later Fourth Raikage 574 625 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 551 551 |
Background / History
A is the Third Raikage’s son. His father passed him the name A when he chose him as the next Raikage; the name is inherited by successive Raikage in place of their former names 551 584.
During the Third Shinobi World War, A and Killer B sought to face Saiki Yuu together. A was furious when Yuu’s challenge singled out his father and ignored him 551 566. Despite the Eight-Tails’ warning to retreat, A initially trusted that his father could not be defeated 579. He did not intervene in the Third Raikage’s duel with Yuu, believing that help would insult his father 585.
After the Third Raikage’s death, A pressed Killer B and the Eight-Tails for an explanation of their fear of Yuu 593 594. Yuu later claimed to have cut A down, but A subsequently appears as the Fourth Raikage 591 597 625.
Abilities & Skills
Lightning Armor
- A can envelop himself in lightning, forming armor with strong defensive power. The lightning stimulates his cells, increasing his strength and speed 575.
- He activates the armor alongside the Third Raikage during their confrontation with Yuu 575.
Battlefield Leadership
- As Fourth Raikage, A works with Killer B to counter Yuu’s slashes and assigns another incoming slash to Fourth Kazekage Rasa 625.
Relationships
- Third Raikage — Father and predecessor, who chose A to inherit both his name and the Raikage position 551 584.
- Killer B — Calls A “big bro”; the two fight together as the A and B Combination 579 598.
- Saiki Yuu — Enemy A wanted to defeat head-on. Yuu’s disregard for him intensified that determination 551 566.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Cloud battlefield — A accompanies his father and Killer B against Yuu, then witnesses the Third Raikage’s final fight 571 585.
- Cloud–Sand allied campaign — As Fourth Raikage, he attempts to protect the allied camp from Yuu’s slashes. Yuu later slashes him along with the remaining allied ninja 625 694.