A

Biodata

Power Progression

History

A is the son of the Third Raikage. During an attempt to kill Uchiha Yoichi in the Land of Grass, he rejects Osai’s proposal to attack Konoha border sentry posts. He later wakes in Kumogakure Hospital heavily bandaged and asks his father what happened to the others 28 32.

During the Third Shinobi World War, A works with Killer B as the A and B combination and helps coordinate Kumogakure’s offensive alongside Stone ninja. After learning that his father may have died because warnings failed to reach him, A suspects Stone interference and orders the Cloud forces back to Kumogakure 122 161 172.

As Raikage, A takes part in an alliance discussion prompted by Konoha’s expansion. Later, he and Darui agree to cooperate with Iwagakure over a Chakra Cannon in response to Konoha’s growing strength 278 306.

Personality

A demands discipline from Cloud ninja and tells frightened subordinates that even he is not exempt from dying in battle. He stops short of punishing one soldier for fearing Konoha’s Lightning Fang, recognizing that the fear has spread too widely for a single punishment to solve it. He is protective of Killer B and reacts urgently when B’s fate is uncertain 122 165.

Abilities & Skills

Lightning Release taijutsu

• A channels Lightning Release chakra into close-range strikes, including an elbow attack called Evening Elephant 163.
• His lightning-charged thrust pierces Hatake Sakumo’s right shoulder during a battle in which A fights alongside three other Cloud ninja 164.
• Against Yoichi, A’s descending punch produces a powerful shockwave on impact, though Yoichi blocks it 123.

Relationships

• Third Raikage — A’s father; A suspects Stone ninja involvement after his death 32 172.
• Killer B — His younger brother and partner in the A and B combination; A worries about him after the battle with Konoha 122 165.
• Uchiha Yoichi — A recurring opponent. Yoichi’s Sharingan forces A to avoid eye contact, limiting what he can see during close combat 123 124.
• Dodai — Works with A to assess wartime casualties 164.
• Samui — Serves as the Raikage’s assistant 278.

Notable Quotes

“Complete your missions properly. Kumogakure only has death in battle—no one is an exception, not even me!” 122

“Withdraw! Return to Kumogakure immediately!” 172