A

Biodata

Background / History

A learned of Tejima Shinichi's emergence as a twelve-year-old Wood Release user who had defeated the One-Tails. Irritated by Konoha's repeated production of exceptional shinobi, he lashed out at Killer B before accepting that the intelligence was accurate. 80

As Raikage, A sought to make Kumogakure surpass Konoha and become the dominant power among the Five Great Nations. He regarded absolute strength as the answer to every problem and refused to follow Iwagakure's example of yielding to Shinichi, viewing surrender as incompatible with his pride and responsibility to the village. 213

A personally led Kumogakure's elite forces, including Killer B, Yugito Nii, and several Jonin, to confront Shinichi. His opening full-power strike was stopped barehanded, beginning a direct clash in which Shinichi's raw physical strength overcame both A and Killer B. 214 216

Personality

A is intensely competitive, prideful, and openly resentful of Konoha's good fortune in producing powerful ninja. His anger can spill over onto Killer B, though this occurs amid his frustration over Shinichi's reported feats. 80

He places absolute faith in strength and refuses to retreat from a challenge, even when faced with an opponent whose power exceeds conventional expectations. Iwagakure's surrender strengthened his resolve rather than deterring him. 213

Abilities & Skills

Taijutsu

A is an elite close-range combatant whose speed and technique are recognized by Shinichi as superior to his own.

• Uses the Lightning Release Chakra Mode to enhance his combat performance. 216
• Launched Lightning Oppression Horizontal Chop at full power against Shinichi. 214
• Fought in coordination with Killer B using a synchronized ultimate joint attack. 216
• His attacks were caught and redirected by Shinichi, whose raw physical strength proved greater despite acknowledging A's superior skill and speed. 216

Leadership and Resolve

• Commands Kumogakure's forces as the Fourth Raikage. 80 214
• Personally leads the village's elite into battle rather than accepting surrender. 213
• Maintains confidence in Kumogakure's military strength even after learning of Shinichi's overwhelming power. 213 214

Relationships

• Killer B — His brother and fellow Kumogakure powerhouse; A struck him in anger after receiving news of Shinichi, but later fought beside him against Shinichi. 80 216
• Mabui — His secretary, who confirmed that Kumogakure's intelligence on Shinichi was accurate. 80
• Tejima Shinichi — A viewed Shinichi as evidence of Konoha's exceptional fortune, then confronted him directly as an enemy. 80 214
• Yugito Nii — A member of the elite Kumogakure force that accompanied A during the confrontation with Shinichi. 214

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shinichi's Rise

A receives intelligence concerning Shinichi's Wood Release and victory over the One-Tails, reacting with anger at Konoha's apparent good fortune. 80

Kumogakure Confrontation

Rejecting the idea of surrender, A rallies Kumogakure and personally advances on Shinichi. 213 His full-power opening attack is caught barehanded, and he is later thrown aside alongside Killer B when Shinichi counters their combined assault with brute force. 214 216

Notable Quotes

“Brats... follow me!” 213