A

Biodata

Personality

A is decisive and willing to take major risks when intelligence is limited, choosing a surprise offensive against the Federation rather than waiting for information from the Land of Earth. He remains determined under pressure, but the responsibilities imposed by the Land of Lightning's Daimyo constrain his options even when Killer B's safety is at stake 206 209.

Abilities & Skills

Lightning Release Chakra Mode

A uses Lightning Release Chakra Mode in direct combat against Sasuke and is prepared to face Sasuke, Killer B, and Itachi together 206.

• Enhances his combat capability during his confrontation with Sasuke.
• Allows him to engage opponents using Susanoo and other high-level techniques 206.

Military Command

A commands the Land of Lightning's battlefield operations.

• Ordered a surprise assault on Federation forces after receiving insufficient intelligence from the Land of Earth 206.
• Ordered his forces to retreat and rest, while planning a night attack after assessing the battlefield situation 209.

Story Role

War against the Federation

A leads the Land of Lightning's forces in a surprise strike against the Federation. The attack is anticipated, however, and Sasuke's team traps the invading force inside a barrier. A personally confronts Sasuke, whose Susanoo allows him to withstand the clash; Killer B and Itachi subsequently join Sasuke against A 206.

Following the engagement, A orders a withdrawal to regroup. His decision is complicated by the Daimyo's role in initiating the war and concern for Killer B's safety 209.

Relationships

• Sasuke Uchiha — Battlefield opponent; A confronts him after the Land of Lightning's forces enter Sasuke's barrier 206.
• Killer B — Ally whose safety weighs on A's decisions during the conflict 206 209.
• Uchiha Itachi — Opponent who joins Sasuke and Killer B against A 206.
• Dodai — Land of Lightning associate present during A's decision to retreat 209.
• Darui — Land of Lightning associate present during A's decision to retreat 209.