Kazuki Utsuki
Naruto: This Uchiha is Too Pure
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Kazuki Utsuki |
| Alias(es) | Monkey, his Anbu codename 25 |
| Gender | Male 80 |
| Affiliation | Konohagakure Anbu 25 26 |
| Occupation/Role | Anbu operative assigned to assassination and classified missions 26 |
| Status | Deceased; killed while protecting Kurenai Yuhi 80 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 25 25 |
Background and History
Kazuki had served in the Anbu for over ten years. By the time Sora Uchiha joined, Kazuki was the only survivor of his intake, and the squad's missions carried an estimated 80% mortality rate. He introduced Sora to its rules and warned him to survive 25 26 58.
Kazuki grew protective of Sora, who reminded him of his deceased younger brother. He took a blow meant for Sora during an assassination mission and later visited him repeatedly while he recovered from injuries sustained rescuing Tsunade 49 63. On a mission near Onsen Town, Baki gravely wounded Kazuki; Sora disobeyed his order to return to Konoha and came back for him. Kazuki survived, forgave Sora for ultimately fleeing the fight, and offered to teach him the Dance of the Crescent Moon 55 58 59 62 63.
The deaths of his parents, younger brother, and fellow operatives had left Kazuki with little will to live. He was devastated after ordering teammate Tiger to stay behind and cover a retreat, an order that led to Tiger's death 68 80.
Kazuki later intervened when Pakura attacked Kurenai Yuhi and her team. He deflected an attack aimed at Kurenai but was stabbed through the heart. Before dying, he asked her to take care of Sora. Sora subsequently buried him on a cliff overlooking Konoha at Kikyo Mountain 78 80 92. Kazuki later appears in the Pure Land, where he and Sora speak again 134.
Appearance
Kazuki was about thirty years old at the time of his death 68 134.
- Wore a smiling fox mask as an Anbu operative 80.
- Had a lasting scar on his back from shielding Sora during a mission 63.
- Suffered slightly diminished hearing after surviving Baki's attack 65.
Personality
Kazuki appeared stern and difficult to approach outside the Anbu, but showed warmth toward Sora. He comforted him after a mission, checked on his injuries, and worried about exposing him to dangerous work 25 48 62. His concern for teammates also took a toll: he grieved openly after Tiger's death and feared losing Sora 68.
Abilities and Skills
Swordsmanship and Dance of the Crescent Moon
Kazuki was an expert swordsman. In a practice bout, he used a twig to repeatedly overcome Sora's Kusanagi Sword. He taught Sora the A-rank Dance of the Crescent Moon, which combines swordsmanship and Shadow Clones in a multidirectional assault 58 65 66.
- Used Shadow Clones to attack Tanuki from three directions during his fight with Baki's team 58.
- Could contend briefly with Pakura, though he remained outmatched by the Jonin 80.
Anbu Fieldcraft
- Memorized the layout of an unfamiliar hot spring so he could get Sora out quickly if danger arose 56.
- Identified that captured defectors had already passed Konoha intelligence to Sunagakure, changing the objective of their mission 57.
Equipment
- Long sword — his weapon in combat and the basis of his signature technique 58 65.
- Smiling fox mask — his Anbu mask 80.
Relationships
- Sora Uchiha — teammate, pupil, and a surrogate younger brother. Kazuki repeatedly protected him and taught him swordsmanship; Sora mourned and buried him 49 63 65 80 92.
- Shin'nosuke Sarutobi — Anbu captain and longtime teammate whom Kazuki trusted 26 55 58.
- Kurenai Yuhi — acquaintance through Sora; Kazuki died shielding her from Pakura 80.
- Tiger — teammate whose death while covering a retreat left Kazuki grief-stricken 68.
- Baki — Sunagakure Jonin who gravely wounded Kazuki and acknowledged his swordsmanship 58 59.
Notable Quotes
“Survive.” 26
“If possible, please take care of Sora...” 80