A

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	A (艾) 70
Alias(es)	Fourth Raikage; A of the Yotsuki Clan 61 74
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Kumogakure; Yotsuki Clan 61
Occupation/Role	Raikage of Kumogakure 74
Status	Deceased; later reanimated through Impure World Reincarnation 195 237
First Appearance	Chapter 61

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Raikage Candidate	70	A was already being groomed as Kumogakure's next Raikage and possessed the prestige to succeed his father.
Fourth Raikage	74	The dying Third Raikage ordered A to retreat, assume the office, and bear the responsibility of Raikage.
Hell Stab: One-Finger Nukite	195	Forced his Lightning Release Chakra Mode beyond his usual Two-Finger Nukite; the technique inflicted irreversible damage on his index finger.

Appearance

A is a towering, heavily muscled shinobi whose physique is built for direct combat. He commonly wears white outerwear, including a sleeveless coat that leaves his arms and chest exposed. 70 86 195

• Muscular, bodybuilder-like frame. 70
• Surrounds himself with blue lightning while using Lightning Release Chakra Mode. 70 194
• His white robe and trousers were shredded during his final battle with Minato. 195

Personality

A is aggressive, competitive, and blunt. He prefers overwhelming enemies through speed and force, and he openly seeks out opponents capable of matching him in battle. His clash with Might Duy earned Duy his respect almost immediately. 70

Despite his impulsive temperament, A is capable of battlefield analysis and decisive leadership. He recognizes when he cannot win, prioritizes Kumogakure's survival, and accepts the burden his father places on him as the Fourth Raikage. 74 194

His loyalty to his comrades remains central to his decisions. He sought Konoha's medical assistance for Karai despite the humiliation of negotiating with a recent enemy, and he intended Darui to succeed him as Raikage. 87 223

Abilities & Skills

Lightning Release Chakra Mode

A's primary combat technique is a high-output Lightning Release Chakra Mode, also called Lightning Armor. The chakra coating amplifies his speed, physical force, nerve reactions, and defense.

• Can keep pace with Minato Namikaze in close-quarters combat; Minato acknowledges that A's speed is likely comparable to his own. 194
• Uses the armor's defensive power to endure repeated Flying Thunder God attacks and a Super Great Ball Rasengan. 195
• As an Impure World Reincarnation, he can maintain an overloaded version continuously through infinite chakra and regeneration. 237
• His speed is exceptional, but he can still be outmaneuvered by Flying Thunder God tactics and aerial positioning. 195

Hell Stab

A concentrates Lightning Release Chakra into progressively fewer fingers, drastically increasing the technique's piercing force.

• Employs Four-, Three-, and Two-Finger Nukite during combat with Minato. 194
• Hell Stab: One-Finger Nukite is the most destructive form, concentrating the attack into a single finger. 195
• He had never successfully performed the one-finger form before his battle with Minato. 195
• The technique overloads his body and permanently damages the finger used to execute it. 195

Taijutsu

A is among the world's foremost close-combat specialists, combining immense physical strength with lightning-enhanced speed.

• Matched Might Duy's Seventh Gate in a prolonged taijutsu duel. 70
• Defeated and severely injured both Mito Uzumaki and Jiraiya during Kumogakure's retreat. 64
• Can use attacks including Liger Bomb, Righteous Thunderous Axe Kick, Heavy Stone Bullet, and Lightning Combat Ninja Encounter Spit Blade. 70 194

A-B Combination

A fights in coordination with Killer B, forming Kumogakure's A-B Combination.

• Returned with Killer B to halt Orochimaru's advance into the Land of Lightning. 71
• Attempted to reach his father during the decisive battle, but was delayed by Mito Uzumaki while Killer B was held back by Might Duy. 74
• Killer B sealed A in place to force his retreat after the Third Raikage's defeat. 74

Heavenly Transfer Technique

A can withstand the extreme pressure of the Heavenly Transfer Technique through his exceptional physical durability.

• Used the technique to attend the Four Kage Alliance meeting without escorts. 173
• He is stated to be the only Kumogakure shinobi capable of enduring the technique's strain. 173

Relationships

• Third Raikage — Father and predecessor. Before dying, he ordered A to become the Fourth Raikage and protect Kumogakure. 74
• Killer B — Brother and A-B Combination partner. Killer B restrained A to ensure his escape after their father's defeat. 71 74
• Orochimaru — Initially a bitter enemy whose actions led to the Third Raikage's death; later cooperated with him when Karai required treatment and during the extermination of the Xuanyuan Clan. 74 87 89
• Minato Namikaze — A high-speed rival and the opponent who defeated him with Itachi's assistance. 189 195
• Dodai — Kumogakure's chief advisor and strategist; helped secure A's retreat after the Third Raikage's death. 60 74
• Darui — A's preferred successor, though Darui lacked the strength and prestige to immediately take the position after A's death. 223
• Karai — Comrade whose critical condition drove A to seek Tsunade and Orochimaru's help. 87

Story Role / Major Arcs

Succession and the Kumogakure War

A served as Kumogakure's Raikage Candidate during the conflict with Konoha. He fought Might Duy, respected his strength, and declared his own name during their battle. 70

When Orochimaru defeated the Third Raikage, A tried to reach his father but was stopped by Mito Uzumaki. The Third Raikage named him the Fourth Raikage and ordered him to retreat with Killer B. 74

Alliance with Konoha

A later sought Tsunade's aid for the gravely injured Karai. Orochimaru leveraged the request into an agreement for Kumogakure to assist Konoha against Iwagakure. 87

He subsequently cooperated with Orochimaru in the operation against the Xuanyuan Clan, while Orochimaru gathered data from A to develop Lightning Release Nintaijutsu. 89

Death

During the battle against Konoha, A faced Minato Namikaze. He pushed his Lightning Release Chakra Mode to perform One-Finger Nukite, but Minato evaded through Flying Thunder God and a concealed Shadow Clone strategy. 194 195

Minato and Itachi then combined Sage Art: Wind Release: Super Great Ball Rasen Shuriken with Amaterasu, reducing A to ash. 195

Reanimation

A was later revived through Impure World Reincarnation alongside the Third Raikage. With unlimited chakra and regeneration, he maintained an overloaded Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but Kushina's forces ultimately sealed both Raikage. 237

Notable Quotes

“My name is A—remember it well!!!” 70

“Watch this, Yellow Flash. The next move I'm about to use, even with your reaction speed, you likely won't have a chance to dodge!” 195