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Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	A
Alias(es)	Fourth Raikage
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Kumogakure
Occupation/Role	Raikage; commander of Kumogakure’s military forces
Status	Deceased; died after Konoha destroyed Hidden Cloud Village 207
First Appearance	Chapter 35

Background

During the Third Great Ninja War, A repeatedly fought Namikaze Minato. He never defeated the Yellow Flash; his best recorded result was a draw. Minato’s wartime reputation was built in part through these clashes. 38

As Fourth Raikage, A sought to preserve Kumogakure’s military strength and standing against Konoha. After Mirai killed Kumogakure’s delegation, A continued demanding that the Hyuga Clan be held responsible, escalating the diplomatic crisis into war. 35

Appearance

A is a heavily muscled, dark-skinned man whose physical presence overshadows other large shinobi. 130

• Broad, exceptionally muscular build.
• Dark brown skin.
• Frequently depicted with bulging muscles and an intimidating expression. 130

Personality

A is volatile, prideful, and intensely competitive with Konoha. He responds to frustration with violent outbursts, repeatedly destroying his own desk during moments of rage. 99 140 144

His hostility toward Namikaze Mirai is deeply personal: Mirai killed Kumogakure’s delegation, captured Killer B, defeated Kumogakure in war, and repeatedly undermined A’s plans. 99 149 Despite his impulsiveness, A can become pragmatic when Kumogakure’s survival is at stake, such as when he withdrew from the Land of Rice Fields rather than risk a clash with the Uchiha Peacekeeping Force. 145

Abilities & Skills

Lightning Release Chakra Mode

A coats himself in lightning to amplify his speed, strength, and durability.

• Used the mode while personally training Toroi. 163
• Endured Deva Path Pain’s Shinra Tensei, emerging from the rock wall bloodied but still able to fight. 164
• His physical strength is sufficient to shatter heavy wooden desks with a punch. 140

Military Command

As Raikage, A personally directed Kumogakure’s campaigns and pursued weapons, personnel, and economic advantages to restore the village’s strength.

• Deployed Yugito and Killer B during the war with Konoha. 75
• Attempted to turn Toroi into a counterpart to Namikaze Mirai through special training and Lightning Release Chakra Mode instruction. 148 163
• Led Kumogakure’s expedition into the Land of Rice Fields. 145

Tactical Adaptation

Though often reckless, A altered his priorities when direct action became untenable.

• Withdrew his force from the Land of Rice Fields after confronting Uchiha Shisui and the Uchiha Peacekeeping Force. 145
• During Satori’s emergence, he prioritized defeating Mirai rather than immediately attacking the monster. 204

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Box of Ultimate Bliss — Opened it during the Fourth Great Ninja War in an attempt to summon a being capable of killing Mirai; it released Satori. 204
• Chakra Cannon — Kumogakure’s final defensive weapon, deployed against Konoha’s airborne fortress, the Sword of Damocles. It failed to stop the attack. 206 207

Relationships

• Namikaze Mirai — Primary enemy. A’s defeats, Kumogakure’s war reparations, Killer B’s capture, and the village’s destruction were all tied to Mirai. 86 99 207
• Killer B — Younger brother and Kumogakure’s Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. A surrendered to secure B’s release after Mirai captured him. 86 99
• Dodai — Senior adviser and commander. A relied on Dodai despite frequently blaming him for Kumogakure’s failures; Dodai held A as he died. 75 207
• Mabui — Secretary who managed Kumogakure’s finances and regularly endured A’s temper. 99 100 140
• Toroi — Magnet Release shinobi whom A tried to train into Kumogakure’s equivalent of Mirai; Pain later abducted Toroi. 148 163 164
• Ōnoki — Rival Kage and temporary ally against Konoha. They cooperated within the Four-Nation Alliance despite mutual distrust. 180 198
• Namikaze Minato — Wartime rival. A fought the Yellow Flash repeatedly during the Third Great Ninja War without securing a victory. 38

Story Role / Major Arcs

War with Konoha

A pressed the Hyuga Clan issue after Mirai killed Kumogakure’s delegation, contributing to open conflict between Kumogakure and Konoha. Kumogakure initially held the advantage, but Mirai’s returning force and the Uchiha reinforcements reversed the battlefield situation. 35 68

A committed both Yugito and Killer B to the war, yet Mirai defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and forced Kumogakure’s surrender. A later paid reparations to secure B’s release. 75 83 86 99

Economic Conflict with Umbrella Corporation

Following Kumogakure’s defeat, A attempted to rebuild its advantage by stockpiling Umbrella Corporation’s New Type Medicine. He committed major funds to the purchase, unaware that Umbrella was secretly controlled by Konoha. 99 100

He later attempted to acquire Umbrella Medical Company itself, but was manipulated into purchasing an expensive VIP Client status instead. 149

Land of Rice Fields Standoff

A led thousands of Cloud ninja to suppress the Land of Rice Fields after its daimyo was assassinated. He withdrew when Uchiha Shisui’s three-hundred-member Peacekeeping Force confronted him, judging a battle with the Mangekyō Sharingan-led force too dangerous. 145

Fourth Great Ninja War

A joined Ōnoki, Yagura, and Mifune in forming an alliance against Konoha after Mirai’s disappearance was reported. 197 198 When the campaign faltered, he opened the Box of Ultimate Bliss and ordered Satori to kill Mirai. 203 204

After Satori failed, A ordered Kumogakure’s Chakra Cannon deployed against the Sword of Damocles. The fortress’s energy beam destroyed Hidden Cloud Village; A was mortally wounded and died in Dodai’s arms as Kumogakure surrendered. 206 207

Notable Quotes

“Fulfill my wish! Kill Namikaze Mirai!” 204