Tazuna

Biodata

Background

Tazuna is constructing a bridge intended to give the isolated Land of Waves a route to outside development. The project represents the country's hope, while Tazuna himself is described as its courage. 75 83

Wealthy merchant Gato seeks to prevent the bridge's completion, disrupting construction through rogue ninja and thugs before hiring Zabuza to assassinate Tazuna. 88 102

Land of Waves Escort Mission

Tazuna hires Kakashi Squad under a C-rank commission despite ninja attackers targeting him. He admits that his funds can only cover a C-rank mission, but insists he cannot abandon the bridge project. 83

When Zabuza traps Kakashi in the Water Prison, Kakashi orders Team 7 to flee with Tazuna. Sasuke rejects retreat, reasoning that Zabuza would eventually hunt them down without Kakashi's protection. 23

After the Demon Brothers' ambush, Tazuna initially denies knowing why ninja are pursuing the group. Kakashi does not press him further, recognizing that the looming conflict is important to Naruto and Sasuke's development. 83

Protection and Aftermath

Kitahara Kaede assigns Sakura to protect Tazuna during the clash with Zabuza's forces. 89

Following the battle, Tazuna allows the Konoha shinobi to stay at his house. Having witnessed their strength and knowing Gato could hire additional attackers, he recognizes that their protection is essential for his survival. 93

Kaede later states that Gato's forces have been neutralized and that a Shadow Clone has taken control of Gato, preventing further interference with the bridge's construction. 102

Relationships

• Hatake Kakashi — Escort leader who protects Tazuna despite the mission's concealed danger. 23 83
• Uzumaki Naruto — Assigned to accompany Tazuna to the bridge site while work continues. 97
• Uchiha Sasuke — Refuses to abandon Tazuna after Kakashi is captured by Zabuza. 23
• Haruno Sakura — Tasked with guarding him during the confrontation with Zabuza's group. 89
• Kitahara Kaede — Coordinates protection for Tazuna and later removes Gato's ability to disrupt the bridge project. 89 102
• Gato — Merchant whose campaign against the bridge includes hiring ninja to kill Tazuna. 88 102
• Momochi Zabuza — Hired by Gato to assassinate Tazuna and stop the bridge from being completed. 75 88