A

Biodata

Background / History

A inherited the name “A” while young. He is the Third Raikage’s son and was intended to form the next AB partnership with Blue B, the partner his father had chosen 171 187.

After the Eight-Tails incident left Kumogakure unsettled, the Third Raikage ordered A to remain in the village to reassure its people and injured ninja. A accepted the assignment, but soon received an urgent report that Konoha ninja had attacked the Yotsuki Clan’s ancestral grounds at Raiko Mountain 188. He later led three thousand elite troops in the hunt for Higashino Shinichi before his father recalled him to hold Kumogakure while Toroi took over the pursuit 192.

Appearance

• A has a resolute face resembling his father’s and a bear-like build, though he is much younger 187.

Abilities & Skills

Strength and Lightning Release

• A is described as exceptionally gifted and physically powerful 168.
• He is more proficient in Lightning Release Nintaijutsu than his cousin Blue B 174.
• Lightning Release Chakra Mode is identified as the core of A’s future fighting style as Fourth Raikage 210.

Relationships

• Third Raikage — A’s father, who entrusts him with maintaining stability in Kumogakure 187 188.
• Blue B — A’s cousin and intended partner in the next AB combination; Blue B was chosen by A’s father 171 174.