A

Biodata

Abilities & Skills

Extreme Speed Mode

A possesses an Extreme Speed Mode, though Amakawa Mingren is able to surpass it in combat. 466

• His speed is sufficient to be recognized as a defining aspect of his combat power.
• Mingren outpaces the mode and severs A's left arm with a single strike from a Chimera Technique-forged katana. 466

Exceptional Chakra Reserves

Karin assesses A's chakra reserves as comparable to those of a Tailed Beast. 183

• His reserves are presented as extraordinary even among high-ranking shinobi.
• His power proves insufficient against Shennong after Shennong maximizes his Medical and Dark Medical Ninjutsu. 494

Personality

A places great value on individual strength and initially rejects Yugito Nii after she loses the Two-Tails, dismissing the possibility of joining forces with her. His clash with Shennong forces him to recognize the limits of relying on his own power alone. 494

His confrontation with Naruto and Killer B further changes his perspective. After Killer B protects Naruto and demonstrates greater strength, A comes to understand the importance of a Jinchūriki having a “sun in their heart.” 588

Relationships

• Killer B — His sworn brother, unrelated by blood. Killer B ultimately surpasses A in strength and intervenes to protect Naruto from him. 588
• Yugito Nii — Former Two-Tails Jinchūriki of Kumogakure. A dismisses her following the loss of her Tailed Beast; Mingren later manipulates her into challenging A for the Raikage position. 494
• Amakawa Mingren — Enemy who surpasses A's Extreme Speed Mode, severs his left arm, and later uses Yugito to undermine his position. 466 494
• Shennong — Opponent whose perfected Medical and Dark Medical Ninjutsu leave A unable to secure victory, causing him to retreat. 494
• Naruto Uzumaki — A opposes Naruto's participation in the war and attacks him during their dispute. 588

Story Role / Major Arcs

• During a confrontation with the Five Kage, Mingren overwhelms A's Extreme Speed Mode and cuts off his left arm using a newly forged katana. 466
• A arrives when Muku transforms into a monster and recognizes Mingren as the Emperor responsible for taking his arm. 490
• Shennong provokes A into battle; unable to defeat Shennong, A retreats. He subsequently reunites with Yugito but rejects her because she no longer possesses the Two-Tails. 494
• During the war, A argues with Naruto over Naruto's role and attacks him. Killer B intervenes, protects Naruto, and prompts A to reassess both Killer B's strength and the importance of inner conviction for a Jinchūriki. 588