A

Biodata

Abilities & Skills

Taijutsu

• A’s punches and kicks are powerful enough that Mei Terumi compares them to highly destructive ninjutsu 704.
• He reacts quickly under attack: after an explosion during the confrontation in Kumogakure, he emerges from the smoke and assesses the situation with a grave expression 686.

Story Role

• Confrontation with Gigue: At a meeting of the Five Kage, A questions whether Ōnoki could stop a meteor of the size Gigue can summon. He also relays Killer B’s account of Gigue’s extraordinary strength 704. Despite his temper, A refrains from attacking Gigue, recognizing the danger to the assembled Kage and their ninja 705.
• Kumogakure’s appeal: A sends Samui to visit Gigue and later praises her for making a favorable impression 716 726. When Kumogakure faces an alien threat, A kneels before Gigue, apologizes for having offended him, and asks him to save the village 727.
• Ninja Allied Forces: A arrives with the other Kage at the head of the allied ninja. Seeing Killer Bee pierced by Yin-Yang Black Rods enrages him; Ōnoki restrains him from immediately charging forward 729.

Relationships

• Killer Bee — Calls A “Brother.” A is furious when he sees Bee injured 729.
• Samui — A sends her to visit Gigue and praises her report on the visit 716 726.
• Ōnoki — Fellow Kage who holds A back when he sees Killer Bee’s injuries 729.
• Gigue — A initially considers opposing him, then acknowledges his overwhelming strength and asks him to protect Kumogakure 704 705 727.