Natsuki

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Natsuki 1
Alias	N/A
Affiliation	Konoha Orphanage (formerly), Team 1, Konohagakure, Anbu Fourth Squad, Akatsuki 1 88 100 135 132
Occupation	Ninja Academy Student (formerly), Konoha shinobi, Team 1 leader in field operations, Jonin, Anbu Fourth Squad captain, Akatsuki founder and mentor 1 100 101 119 132 135
Family	War orphan 1
Teammates	Nawaki, Yakushi Nonō, Maruboshi Kosuke (temporary wartime teammate) 30 38 88 100
Mentor(s)	Orochimaru, Tsunade 23 27 35 37 38 61
Students	Yahiko, Konan, Nagato; Chino, Fūshin, and Terumi Mei receive guidance and discipleship from him 125 132 158 209
Summoning Beasts	Ninja Cat "Boss" 27, Ninja Cat "Shirayuki" 28, Ninja Dog "Black Flower" 28, Crow "Black Feather" 90, Ninja Hawk "Blue Sky" 90, Ensei 77, Salamander Ibuse 132
Templates Awakened	Edogawa Conan Template 2, Emiya Shirou Template 4, Roronoa Zoro Template 8, Tatsuya Shiba Template 15, Uzumaki Naruto Template 19, Zeff Template 23, Megumi Fushiguro Template 26, Enfirea Template 32, Shippo Template 36, Smoker Template 50, Tanjiro Kamado Template 53, Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template 56, Kazuto Kirigaya Template 70, Sasaki Kojiro Template 78, Gordon Agrippa Template 84, Bickslow Template 91, Shuzo Template 98, Nami Template 106, Misaka Mikoto Template 113, Artoria Pendragon Template 119, Jiraiya Template 125, Retsu Unohana Template 131, White Template 150, Bruno Template 155, Muzan Kibutsuji Template 157, Senji Muramasa Template 192, Boa Hancock Template 193
Template Abilities	Edogawa Conan Template: Golden Right Leg and other abilities suited to the Naruto world 2 6. Emiya Shirou Template: Cooking, Reinforcement Magic, Projection Magic 4 8. Roronoa Zoro Template: One Sword Style techniques, including Iai: Lion Song 8 12. Tatsuya Shiba Template: Cast-Weight Magic and Non-System Magic: Phantom Strike 16. Uzumaki Naruto Template: Wind Release, Sexy Technique, Multi Shadow Clone Technique, Chakra Ton 19 41 70. Zeff Template: Culinary and leadership skills 23. Megumi Fushiguro Template: Shadow Space, Shadow Assassin, Ten Shadows Technique 26. Shippo Template: Clone, Fox Fire, Fox Demon Technique 36. Smoker Template: Smoke-based techniques including White Blow and White Vine 73. Tanjiro Kamado Template: Water Breathing forms 53. Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template: Clairvoyance, Independent Action, advanced Projection Magic, and Broken Phantasm 56 65 77. Kazuto Kirigaya Template: Night Vision, Extraordinary Reflexes, Starburst Stream 70 82 91. Sasaki Kojiro Template: Presence Concealment, Clear Mirror, Still Water, Knowledge of Sowa 78 89. Gordon Agrippa Template: Poison magic 84. Bickslow Template: Figure Eyes, Star Map Magic: Puppet Possession, and Doll: Heavy Particle Formation 91 108 125. Shuzo Template: Shave, Moon Step, Finger Pistol, Iron Body, and Armament Haki 98 104 105 118. Nami Template: Master Thief, Weather Arts, Magic Weather Baton, and Navigator 106 110 111 120 122. Misaka Mikoto Template: Railgun-related electromagnetic abilities, Iron Sand Sword, and True Lightning 113 146 148. Retsu Unohana Template: Minazuki and Hadō 131 132 135. Artoria Pendragon Template: Sword-related abilities including Invisible Air and progress toward Mana Burst 119 122 154. Bruno Template: Door-Door Fruit and the remaining Konoha Six Powers abilities, including Kami-e 155 156. Muzan Kibutsuji Template: Perfect Mimicry, Blood Curse, and Super-Speed Regeneration 157 158 161. Senji Muramasa Template: Sword Aesthetics, Test Subject, Flame, and No-Origin Sword Creation 192. Boa Hancock Template: Love-Love Fruit charm and aura enhancements 193.
Skills & Techniques	Swordsmanship (Water Breathing, Senju-style Sword Technique, One Sword Style, Starburst Stream, Swallow Reversal) 17 77 80 97 119, Enhanced speed and strength 35 82, Phantom Strike 35, Yin Release 27, Shadow techniques 26 41, medicine-making 32 61, poison magic 84, long-range archery 61 101, Clairvoyance 56 61, Armament Haki 105, electromagnetic sensing 122, Magnet Release 118 146, Lightning Release 118 148, Space-Time Ninjutsu 154, Mangekyō Sharingan (Kamui) 186, Sage Mode 176
Goals	To become a medical ninja 2, unlock template abilities 2 19 38, gain combat experience 38, protect his teammates and improve Team 1's combat effectiveness 99 104, establish Akatsuki and restore peace to the Land of Rain 132 161
Notable Achievements	Defeated Namikaze Minato in multiple combat exams 15 44, ranked first in the Second Grade Class A Combat Exam 30, defeated Uchiha Mikoto 36, defeated Mifune and broke Black Marsh 77, defeated Ibuse Shinda 84, captured Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law 90, won the Chunin Exams by defeating Might Duy 97, defended a wartime outpost without casualties 104, captured Rasa and Pakura 112 113, passed a Jonin assessment by defeating Hatake Sakumo 119, defeated Hanzō 143, established Akatsuki 132, defeated Suikazan Fuguki and Jūzō Biwa 192, defeated Toroi 203, defeated the Third Kazekage 206
Personality	Driven by survival instincts 1, strategic thinker 27 38 101, humble and polite 36, friendly and supportive 30 61, ambitious 27, protective of teammates 104, politically pragmatic 118 161

Appearance

No specific physical description of Natsuki is provided in the available summaries. He was six years old during his early academy period and remains noticeably young compared with many of the opponents he defeats 8 12 77. By the period following the Second Ninja World War, he has grown tall enough to wear adult-sized clothing despite not yet being an adult 158.

Personality and Traits

Natsuki is characterized by a complex blend of strategic thinking, ambition, and loyalty, often masked by a calm and collected demeanor. His early life as a war orphan, secretly subject to the influence of Shimura Danzō's Root, instilled in him a strong survival instinct and a desire to protect those he cares about, particularly Yakushi Nonō 1. This background shaped him into a pragmatic individual who prioritizes long-term goals and carefully considers his actions to avoid unwanted attention from powerful figures like Danzō 9.

As his strength and reputation grow, Natsuki remains notably humble. After defeating Uchiha Mikoto, a student four years his senior, he attributes his victory to luck rather than boasting, leaving Mikoto with a favorable impression of him 36. He also prioritizes his comrades' lives over mission completion, notably defending an outpost through long-range attacks rather than risking his team in direct combat 104.

Following the Second Ninja World War, Natsuki's pragmatism expands into political planning. He approaches Pakura with a proposal for future cooperation intended to support her ascent to the position of Fourth Kazekage, while securing future support for Konoha and his own interests 118. He likewise establishes Akatsuki in the Land of Rain, intending both to expand its organization and to use it to restore peace in Amegakure 132 161.

Natsuki's personality and traits include:

• Strategic and Patient: Natsuki consistently demonstrates strategic thinking and patience in his plans. He aims for incremental improvement, such as mastering Earth Style techniques before challenging Namikaze Minato in the final exams 9. He also requests missions tailored to specific opponents and template-unlock conditions, including genjutsu, Fire Release, Water Release, and swordsmanship users 38 44.
• Ambitious and Driven: Natsuki actively seeks difficult opponents and battlefield experience to improve himself. He challenges upperclassmen, fights the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, challenges Uchiha Mikoto, duels Mifune, and enters the Chunin Exams despite already possessing combat strength beyond ordinary Genin 23 25 35 77 97.
• Protective and Loyal: Natsuki protects Yakushi Nonō from Root's influence by helping her conceal her talents and gain Tsunade's recognition 1 11. He also protects Uzumaki Kushina during her kidnapping by Kumogakure and remains attentive to his teammates' safety during wartime missions 70 104.
• Adaptable and Resourceful: Natsuki rapidly integrates template abilities into his combat style. He combines Projection Magic, Reinforcement Magic, swordsmanship, smoke techniques, Shadow Clones, Clairvoyance, and poison magic in unconventional ways 44 77 84 90 101.
• Humble and Respectful: Despite his accomplishments, Natsuki remains polite to stronger or older shinobi, including Uchiha Mikoto and Maruboshi Kosuke 36 100.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Natsuki gives Yakushi Nonō advice on chakra control, teaches Nawaki swordsmanship and Water Release, and begins teaching Shave to Nonō 9 61 102. He is willing to share techniques with trusted companions, including Might Duy 99. He later teaches the Konoha Six Powers to Namikaze Minato and trains Yahiko, Konan, Nagato, Chino, Fūshin, and Terumi Mei in combat techniques 122 125 158 209.
• Observant and Analytical: Natsuki's template-derived Clairvoyance, combined with his natural analytical habits, allows him to identify enemies and devise responses rapidly. He locates a Sunagakure reconnaissance squad from three kilometers away and plans an ambush before they discover his team 101. His later Electromagnetic Wave Sensing further improves his ability to detect targets through obstructions and maintain battlefield awareness 122 126.
• Protective Team Leader: During the defense of a Sunagakure-targeted outpost, Natsuki chooses a low-risk long-range strategy and refuses to endanger Nawaki and Nonō unnecessarily, leading Nawaki to reconsider his understanding of a ninja's duties 104.
• Capable Field Commander: When Jiraiya's unit infiltrates Amegakure to rescue captured Konoha shinobi, Jiraiya entrusts Natsuki with command of the remaining force. Natsuki earns the respect of Uchiha Mikoto and the accompanying Jonin through his leadership and defeat of Ibuse Shinda 84. His reputation grows to the point that a thirty-six-person Konoha supply escort accepts his command during the campaign against Amegakure 126.
• Politically Pragmatic: Natsuki treats alliances, prisoners, intelligence, and organizations as long-term strategic resources. He proposes cooperating with Pakura despite their former wartime opposition, recruits promising individuals such as Chino and Fūshin, and designs Akatsuki as both a large-scale movement and an elite organization 118 132 143 161.

Power Progression

Template	Abilities Gained	Chapter Introduced
Edogawa Conan	Golden Right Leg	2, 6
Emiya Shirou	Cooking, Reinforcement Magic, Projection Magic	4, 8
Roronoa Zoro	One Sword Style: 36 Pound Cannon, Iai: Lion Song	8, 12, 15
Tatsuya Shiba	Cast-Weight Magic (Water Spider, Gravity Reduction), Non-System Magic (Phantom Strike)	15, 16
Uzumaki Naruto	Wind Release, Sexy Technique, Multi Shadow Clone Technique, Chakra Ton	19, 41, 70
Zeff	Culinary and leadership skills	23
Megumi Fushiguro	Shadow Space, Shadow Assassin, Ten Shadows Technique	26
Shippo	Clone, Fox Fire, Fox Demon Technique	36
Enfirea	Talent allowing unrestricted use of ninja tools	32
Smoker	Smoke techniques, White Blow, White Vine	50, 73
Tanjiro Kamado	Water Breathing forms	53
Heroic Spirit EMIYA	Clairvoyance, Independent Action, advanced Projection Magic, Broken Phantasm	56, 65, 77
Kazuto Kirigaya	Night Vision, Extraordinary Reflexes, Starburst Stream	70, 82, 91
Sasaki Kojiro	Presence Concealment, Clear Mirror, Still Water, Knowledge of Sowa	78, 89
Gordon Agrippa	Poison magic	84
Bickslow	Figure Eyes, doll-related techniques, Doll: Heavy Particle Formation	91, 108
Shuzo	Shave, Moon Step, Finger Pistol, Iron Body, Armament Haki	98, 104, 105, 118
Nami	Master Thief, Weather Arts, Magic Weather Baton, Navigator	106, 110, 111, 120, 122
Misaka Mikoto	Railgun-related electromagnetic abilities, Iron Sand Sword, True Lightning	113, 146, 148
Artoria Pendragon	Sword-related abilities, including Invisible Air; progress toward Mana Burst	119, 122, 154
Jiraiya	Sage Mode-related abilities	125
Retsu Unohana	Minazuki and Hadō	131, 132, 135
White	Haku-derived Ice Release abilities	150
Bruno	Door-Door Fruit and remaining Konoha Six Powers abilities, including Kami-e	155, 156
Muzan Kibutsuji	Perfect Mimicry, Blood Curse, Super-Speed Regeneration	157, 158, 161
Senji Muramasa	Sword Aesthetics, Test Subject, Flame, No-Origin Sword Creation	192
Boa Hancock	Love-Love Fruit charm and aura enhancements	193

Natsuki's power progression is primarily driven by the awakening and mastery of character templates, each granting abilities adapted to the ninja world 2. His development is characterized by a strategic approach to unlocking abilities through achievements, training, missions, and combat against increasingly powerful opponents.

His journey began with the Edogawa Conan Template, awakened early in his academy days 2. This template provided him with the Golden Right Leg, which was fully unlocked after he achieved first place in a ninja-tool throwing test 6.

Next, Natsuki awakened the Emiya Shirou Template, triggered by his desire to learn cooking 4. It granted Cooking, Reinforcement Magic, and Projection Magic. Projection Magic enables him to create ninja tools and weapons with chakra, while Reinforcement Magic strengthens objects and his own body 4 8. Much later, Natsuki awakened the separate S-rank Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template, gaining Clairvoyance and an improved form of Projection Magic capable of producing projected tools close to their originals 56. He later unlocked Independent Action after placing first in a final practical-combat assessment and unlocked Broken Phantasm after defeating Mifune 65 77.

The Roronoa Zoro Template, a B-rank template focused on swordsmanship, was awakened after Natsuki's monthly academy examinations 8. It gave him powerful One Sword Style techniques. He unlocked Iai: Lion Song by acquiring the Sword of the Thunder God, a famous blade once belonging to the Second 12. His swordsmanship later expanded through Water Breathing, Senju-style Sword Technique, Mifune's swordsmanship, and Kirito-derived dual-wielding techniques 77 80 89 97.

His victory over Namikaze Minato led to the awakening of the Tatsuya Shiba Template 15. This template provided Cast-Weight Magic, including Water Spider and Gravity Reduction, along with the Yin Release-like Non-System Magic: Phantom Strike 16. Phantom Strike became a decisive weapon against Uchiha Mikoto, allowing Natsuki to overcome her Sharingan-supported combat and genjutsu 35.

The Uzumaki Naruto Template was awakened during a lesson concerning the Will of Fire 19. It grants abilities including Wind Release, Sexy Technique, Multi Shadow Clone Technique, and Chakra Ton. Natsuki unlocked Chakra Ton after defeating Nawaki and later unlocked Multi Shadow Clone Technique during Uzumaki Kushina's rescue from Kumogakure 41 70.

Natsuki also integrated the Zeff Template, gaining culinary and leadership skills that contributed to the popularity of his izakaya and strengthened his relationships with Konoha's elite shinobi 23. The Megumi Fushiguro Template, awakened after his victory over Nara Shikaku, gave him Shadow Space, Shadow Assassin, and the Ten Shadows Technique 26. Shadow Space enables him to conceal tools in his own shadow, while Shadow Assassin supports stealth and ambush tactics 26 41.

After defeating Uchiha Mikoto, Natsuki awakened the Shippo Template, gaining Clone, Fox Fire, and Fox Demon Technique 36. He later acquired the Enfirea Template, whose Talent allows the unrestricted use of ninja tools, though Natsuki initially considers its practical use limited in the ninja world 32.

Natsuki awakened the Smoker Template after killing a rogue ninja 50. Its smoke-based abilities later develop into White Blow, which grants aerial mobility, and White Vine, which transforms his body into smoke for more powerful restraint 73. He also awakened the Tanjiro Kamado Template, unlocking Water Breathing forms as he defeated Water Release and swordsmanship specialists in battle 53. His Water Breathing mastery subsequently reached all nine original forms, and he later developed the Tenth Form: Constant Flux 80 81.

During Uzumaki Kushina's rescue mission, Natsuki awakened the A-rank Kazuto Kirigaya Template 70. Its abilities include innate Night Vision, Extraordinary Reflexes, and Starburst Stream, a sixteen-hit dual-blade technique 70 82 91. His exceptional reflexes prove vital when fighting Might Duy's Eight Gates-enhanced taijutsu 97.

Natsuki later awakened the Sasaki Kojiro Template, gaining Presence Concealment, Clear Mirror, Still Water, and Knowledge of Sowa 78 89. Presence Concealment allows him to reduce his detectable presence, while Knowledge of Sowa prevents opponents from easily reading repeated sword techniques 89 101.

Following the Amegakure rescue mission, Natsuki awakened the Gordon Agrippa Template, which grants poison magic 84. He used its poison-based abilities alongside Water Breathing to defeat Ibuse Shinda, a lieutenant of Hanzō 84. He also awakened the Bickslow Template, including Figure Eyes and doll-related abilities 91, completing its fusion after unlocking Doll: Heavy Particle Formation during a battle against Sunagakure puppeteers 108.

Natsuki awakened the Shuzo Template after defeating Might Duy 98. It initially granted Six Powers-related techniques such as Shave, Moon Step, and Finger Pistol 98 104. He later unlocked Armament Haki after defeating five Special Jonin or Jonin with taijutsu and obtained Iron Body through subsequent training 105 118.

After infiltrating Sunagakure and stealing Chiyo's poison, Natsuki awakened the Nami Template 106. He subsequently unlocked Master Thief, Weather Arts, the Magic Weather Baton, and Navigator, adding meteorological manipulation, advanced navigation, and battlefield-control options to his skill set 110 111 120 122.

Natsuki awakened the Misaka Mikoto Template after assisting Tsunade in the capture of Pakura 113. Its electromagnetic powers complement his long-range combat style, providing Railgun-related techniques, electromagnetic sensing, Magnet Release applications such as Iron Sand Sword, and True Lightning 113 122 146 148.

Following his Jonin assessment battle against Hatake Sakumo, Natsuki awakened the Artoria Pendragon Template 119. Its sword-oriented abilities further develop his already exceptional swordsmanship, while its later powers include Invisible Air and progress toward Mana Burst 122 154.

Natsuki later possesses the Jiraiya Template, whose abilities include Sage Mode-related powers 125. He also awakened the Retsu Unohana Template, using Salamander Ibuse and the Kusanagi Sword to unlock Minazuki before later obtaining Hadō 131 132 135.

During his campaign involving the Land of Snow, Natsuki awakened the White Template, granting access to Haku-derived Ice Release abilities 150. After defeating Namikaze Minato again, he awakened the Bruno Template, gaining the Door-Door Fruit and ultimately completing the Konoha Six Powers through abilities such as Kami-e 155 156.

Natsuki also possesses the Muzan Kibutsuji Template, through which he develops Perfect Mimicry, Blood Curse techniques, and Super-Speed Regeneration 157 158 161. These abilities allow him to transform his appearance for infiltration, empower trusted followers with his blood, and rapidly recover from injuries 158 161.

Following the defeat of Suikazan Fuguki and Jūzō Biwa, Natsuki awakened the Senji Muramasa Template, granting Sword Aesthetics, Test Subject, Flame, and No-Origin Sword Creation 192. He subsequently unlocked the Boa Hancock Template, obtaining the Love-Love Fruit charm and aura enhancements 193.

Relationships

Tsunade

Natsuki's relationship with Tsunade begins at the Ninja Academy, where he observes her caring and playful interactions with her younger brother, Nawaki 1. Their paths cross again outside Konoha Hospital, where Tsunade referees a spar between Natsuki and Nawaki, shows curiosity toward Natsuki, and invites him and Nonō to lunch 16.

Tsunade later tests Natsuki's swordsmanship and grants him the Sword of the Thunder God after recognizing his talent 12. She also becomes an important protector against Shimura Danzō's interest in him and supports the Konoha Orphanage through her influence 20 21. Natsuki seeks her expertise in medicine-making, and she accepts him as a student in that field 32.

Their bond becomes increasingly close during the war. Natsuki and Tsunade produce red healing potions together, and Tsunade gives him the S-rank Spirit Transformation Technique scroll for study 61. She trusts his tactical judgment in battle, including when Team 1 faces Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law 90. Tsunade later assigns Natsuki's squad wartime reconnaissance missions and recognizes the strategic threat posed by his ultra-long-range attacks 100 104.

Tsunade continues to place extraordinary confidence in Natsuki after the war. She supports his Jonin assessment against Hatake Sakumo, discusses his potential as a future Hokage with Hiruzen, and entrusts him with missions involving Sunagakure, Amegakure, and politically sensitive prisoners such as Pakura 118 119. Natsuki in turn teaches her Shave, recognizing that the Six Powers and Armament Haki could strengthen her in a future confrontation with Hanzō 116 113.

Nawaki

Natsuki's initial interaction with Nawaki occurs at the Ninja Academy, where Nawaki offers help to Natsuki and Nonō 1. Their relationship develops into a friendly rivalry, with Nawaki challenging Natsuki to spars and repeatedly striving to close the gap between them 16 17.

They bond over training and missions, eventually serving together under Tsunade in Team 1 alongside Yakushi Nonō 30 88. Natsuki supports Nawaki's development by offering to teach him swordsmanship and Water Release, while Nawaki openly acknowledges Natsuki's superior strength but refuses to stop improving 61. During the Chunin Exams, Nawaki supports Natsuki through the final battle against Might Duy 97.

Natsuki also helps Nawaki appreciate Maruboshi Kosuke's experience and abilities when Kosuke becomes their temporary wartime teammate 100. During their missions against Sunagakure, Nawaki works effectively with Kosuke while Natsuki leads reconnaissance and long-range operations 101 104.

Their partnership continues after the Second Ninja World War. Nawaki accompanies Natsuki on missions involving Amegakure, the Chinoike Clan, the Land of Snow, and the Land of Demons 128 143 150 162. Though he remains competitive and occasionally feels like the extra member of Natsuki and Nonō's close relationship, Nawaki continues to trust Natsuki's judgment and strength completely 143 162.

Yakushi Nonō

Natsuki and Yakushi Nonō have been close since their time at the Konoha Orphanage. Natsuki advises her to conceal her abilities during Root's recruitment test and plans to help her gain recognition from Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade, protecting her from Danzō's influence 1 9.

He encourages her medical-ninja development by advising her on chakra control and supporting her medical training 9 16. Natsuki later studies medicine-making under Tsunade partly to better support their team, while Nonō becomes Team 1's primary medical specialist 32 88.

Their relationship grows increasingly intimate during wartime. Natsuki teaches Nonō Shave in private and asks her not to disclose it yet 102. During a night watch at a Rain Country outpost, Nonō rests with her head on Natsuki's thigh while he keeps watch with Clairvoyance 102.

After Natsuki becomes a Jonin, he and Nonō move into the Senju compound alongside Nawaki and Uzumaki Kushina 120. Nonō continues training in taijutsu and Shave under Natsuki's guidance, while Natsuki remains attentive to her safety during missions and uses his expanding abilities to protect her from assassins and ambushes 105 108. Their closeness is conspicuous enough that Nawaki privately regards himself as a third wheel during later missions 162. Their relationship progresses to an intimate romance following the New Year celebration 185.

Uzumaki Kushina

Natsuki's relationship with Uzumaki Kushina is characterized by friendship, support, and mutual admiration. He shares meals with her, impresses her with his cooking, and intervenes when she is bullied after joining his class 18 20. Natsuki praises her abilities in academy competitions and reassures her after she ranks third in the Combat Exam 26 30.

Natsuki participates in the mission to rescue Kushina after her kidnapping by Kumogakure. His performance during the rescue contributes to the unlocking of the Multi Shadow Clone Technique and the awakening of the Kazuto Kirigaya Template 70. Afterward, Kushina shows concern for him and expresses eagerness to learn techniques from him 61.

They later face each other in the Chunin Exams. Natsuki defeats Kushina, but their battle is framed by friendly rivalry and mutual respect 95.

Kushina later moves into the Senju compound with Natsuki, Nonō, and Nawaki 120. She remains part of his close circle, trains alongside him and the others, and witnesses his continued rise through the Jonin assessment and later missions 119 120.

Namikaze Minato

Namikaze Minato is Natsuki's friend and principal academy rival. Natsuki first gains Minato's attention by tying him in the ninja-tool throwing test 6. He later defeats Minato in a sword duel during the First Grade Class A Combat Exam, prompting Minato to work harder to surpass him 15.

Minato seeks additional ninjutsu training from Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya because of the pressure created by Natsuki's growth 20 28. Natsuki defeats him again in later combat exams, revealing Projection Magic and Shadow Assassin in the process 44. Even after Minato develops new techniques, including the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, he struggles to overcome Natsuki's versatility 44.

Natsuki's victories over Uchiha Mikoto, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Mifune, and other powerful opponents further intensify Minato's awareness of the gap between them 35 56 77. Nevertheless, Minato continues to train and remains part of Natsuki's circle.

After the Second Ninja World War, Natsuki teaches Minato the Konoha Six Powers, including Finger Pistol, believing the techniques can complement Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique 122. Minato later spars with Natsuki after mastering the Flying Thunder God and additional Six Powers techniques, but ultimately surrenders after being unable to overcome Natsuki's Sharingan, reaction speed, and broad range of techniques 154. Their rivalry remains constructive, as Minato believes Sage Mode may still allow him to close the gap 155.

Orochimaru

Natsuki's relationship with Orochimaru is primarily that of student and mentor. Orochimaru recognizes Natsuki's talent in swordsmanship and invites him to train 23. Natsuki later demonstrates Phantom Strike and shadow techniques to Orochimaru, who officially accepts him as a student 27 37.

Orochimaru teaches Natsuki, Nawaki, and Minato genjutsu countermeasures before Natsuki's fight with Uchiha Mikoto 35. He also accommodates Natsuki's requests to learn Shadow Clone Jutsu and to undertake missions involving particular kinds of enemy shinobi 38 44.

During the war against Kumogakure and Kirigakure, Orochimaru works with Natsuki to capture Suikazan Fuguki. He openly praises Natsuki's ability to create new techniques and acknowledges that Natsuki's reputation may rise faster than that of the Legendary Sannin themselves 56.

Orochimaru later observes Natsuki's duels with Hatake Sakumo and Namikaze Minato, recognizing his exceptional reaction speed, Space-Time Ninjutsu, and expanding swordsmanship 119 154. Despite Natsuki's rapid independent growth, their relationship remains one of mutual respect between a teacher and an exceptionally capable student. Following Orochimaru's appointment as Fourth Hokage, their political and professional collaboration deepens 185.

Uchiha Mikoto

Natsuki and Uchiha Mikoto share a relationship characterized by rivalry and mutual respect. Natsuki challenges Mikoto, a top student four years his senior, after carefully preparing countermeasures against her Sharingan, Fire Release, swordsmanship, and possible genjutsu 35.

Natsuki defeats Mikoto by using enhanced physical ability, genjutsu dispelling, and Phantom Strike 35 36. Despite the defeat, Mikoto maintains a positive impression of his humility and agrees to introduce him to the Crow Clan so that he can seek a crow summoning beast 36.

They later conduct a best-of-five sparring series that ends in a two-win, two-loss draw, with Mikoto promising to help Natsuki in the future 38. During the Amegakure rescue operation, Mikoto witnesses Jiraiya entrust Natsuki with command of the remaining squad and recognizes his strength and leadership 84.

By the later stages of the war, Mikoto has become a Jonin and squad captain after awakening her Three-Tomoe Sharingan. Her reunion with Natsuki occurs between two established Konoha Jonin rather than as academy rivals 122. Over time, her professional relationship with Natsuki transitions into an increasingly intimate romance 184 189.

Maruboshi Kosuke

Maruboshi Kosuke becomes Natsuki's temporary teammate during the war against Sunagakure. Though Nawaki initially doubts the value of an older Genin teammate, Natsuki immediately recognizes Kosuke's history, skill, and experience 100.

Natsuki and Kosuke establish a respectful and effective working relationship. Kosuke assists Nawaki in close combat while Natsuki uses Clairvoyance, Presence Concealment, aerial mobility, and long-range archery to locate and eliminate enemy patrols 101. Kosuke also supports Natsuki during the defense of a strategic outpost, where he praises the effectiveness of Natsuki's long-range tactics 104.

Kosuke continues to accompany Team 1 during the later campaign against Amegakure. He supports Natsuki's leadership, assists with reconnaissance and negotiations, and helps coordinate Konoha forces protecting the final supply convoy 126 128.

Hatake Sakumo

Natsuki first meets Hatake Sakumo when the White Fang visits Konoha to collect Red Healing Potions. Natsuki respectfully requests to examine Sakumo's famed White Fang Blade, recognizing his swordsmanship as a valuable source of knowledge 64.

Their relationship develops into mutual professional respect. Sakumo assists Team 1 after Natsuki's mass Projection Magic traps Chiyo's son, daughter-in-law, and allied puppet masters, acknowledging that Natsuki's reputation is deserved 90.

Natsuki later faces Sakumo in a Jonin assessment at the Anbu Training Ground. Their duel is closely contested due to Sakumo's superior speed and Natsuki's exceptional reaction speed, but Natsuki ultimately defeats him with Swallow Reversal and earns promotion to Jonin 118 119. Sakumo subsequently supports Natsuki's leadership during missions requiring infiltration of Sunagakure 105.

Pakura

Natsuki first encounters Pakura as a major Sunagakure combatant during the war. He assists Tsunade in her capture, contributing to Konoha's victory over Sunagakure and awakening the Misaka Mikoto Template afterward 113.

After the war, Natsuki visits Pakura in Konoha's maximum-security prison to propose a possible future alliance. He offers to support her bid for the title of Fourth Kazekage in exchange for her cooperation during the next Ninja World War 118. After rescuing her from Rasa and Li's betrayal, Natsuki transforms Pakura into a demon, binding her under his control while positioning her to seize power as Kazekage 172 173.

Their relationship is based on political pragmatism, coercion, and mutual usefulness. Natsuki recognizes Pakura's ambition and resentment toward Sunagakure's internal power structure, while Pakura relies on his power and backing to achieve her political ascension 118 161 173.

Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato

Natsuki becomes a mentor to Yahiko and Konan in the Land of Rain, later extending that role to Nagato after discovering him 125 132. He provides the children with puppet protections, trains them in combat, and develops their abilities through instruction in the Konoha Six Powers, Water Release, Weather Arts, and other techniques 125 156 158.

Natsuki establishes Akatsuki with the goal of restoring peace to the Land of Rain while expanding it into an organization capable of gathering both ordinary members and elite combatants 132 161. Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato are central to this project and regard Natsuki as their teacher 132.

Natsuki also uses his blood to grant Konan, and later Chino and Fūshin, Partial Demon Transformation and weaker Blood Demon Arts. He remains focused on accelerating the students' growth so that they can become reliable combatants and fulfill template-related conditions 158.

Chino and Fūshin

Natsuki encounters Chino and Fūshin in the Land of Lightning, where they are forced to fight in Mikoshi En's arena. Recognizing their Ketsuryūgan and Typhoon Release talents, he offers to take them away from Mikoshi En and bring them to Konoha 143.

After defeating Mikoshi En, Natsuki removes Chino and Fūshin from the arena and later incorporates them into his wider network of trusted subordinates 143. He gives them his blood, granting Partial Demon Transformation and weaker Blood Demon Arts, while also overseeing their training in the Six Powers and assigning them responsibilities in the Land of Rain orphanage 158.

Terumi Mei

Natsuki intercepts Terumi Mei during her training in Kirigakure, forces her to choose between death and discipleship, and begins instructing her in Kido to fulfill template conditions and establish influence in Kirigakure 209.

Combat Style and Skills

Natsuki's combat style is characterized by strategic adaptability and the innovative integration of abilities from numerous templates. He can shift between close-range swordsmanship, taijutsu, stealth, aerial maneuvering, long-range archery, ninjutsu, genjutsu countermeasures, summon-assisted reconnaissance, poison magic, large-scale Projection Magic, electromagnetic sensing, Magnet Release, weather manipulation, Space-Time Ninjutsu, Mangekyō Sharingan ocular techniques, and Sage Mode 44 77 84 90 101 122 154 176 186.

He frequently studies opponents beforehand, seeks missions that expose him to useful fighting styles, and devises techniques to exploit weaknesses 35 38 44. His combat strength is amplified by a broad collection of techniques that opponents often cannot anticipate, allowing him to defeat stronger enemies through preparation and versatility 56 90.

• Swordsmanship: Natsuki is highly proficient in swordsmanship and has developed or acquired techniques from multiple systems, including One Sword Style, Water Breathing, Senju-style Sword Technique, Mifune's swordsmanship, and dual-wielding techniques 12 17 77 80 89 97.
  • One Sword Style: Iai: Lion Song: A precise, high-speed technique unlocked when Natsuki acquired the Sword of the Thunder God 12 13.
  • One Sword Style: Horse Demon: Used against Akimichi Choza 25.
  • One Sword Style: 36 Pound Cannon: Used against Akimichi Choza and in his spar with Nawaki 17 25.
  • Water Breathing: Natsuki learns and unlocks numerous forms, including the Fourth through Sixth Forms, Seventh Form: Droplet Ripple Thrust, all nine original forms, and Tenth Form: Constant Flux 53 80 81 95.
  • Starburst Stream: A sixteen-consecutive-strike dual-wielding sword technique used to defeat Might Duy in the Chunin Exams 91 97.
  • Swallow Reversal: Natsuki's ultimate Sword Technique, used to defeat Hatake Sakumo in his Jonin assessment 119.
• Projection Magic and Reinforcement Magic: Natsuki can project weapons, ninja tools, and bows, then reinforce them for greater durability and power 8 44 61 101. He uses mass Projection Magic with Shadow Clones to create a battlefield saturated with blades, forming a limited imitation of Unlimited Blade Works against Sunagakure puppet masters 90 91.
  • Broken Phantasm: An advanced Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template ability unlocked after Natsuki defeats Mifune 77. In combination with Projection Magic, it greatly increases the destructive potential of his projected weapons 104.
  • Unlimited Blade Works: Natsuki creates a large-scale field of projected swords and blades through Projection Magic and Shadow Clones, using it to trap puppet masters and later in combat against Namikaze Minato 90 155.
• Long-Range Archery: Through Clairvoyance, Projection Magic, Reinforcement Magic, and aerial maneuverability, Natsuki can accurately engage enemies at distances of approximately three kilometers or more 61 101 104.
• Clairvoyance and Reconnaissance: Natsuki's Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template grants Clairvoyance over several kilometers, allowing him to identify distant enemies and guide his squad's movements 56 61 101.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Sensing: Natsuki can detect targets and movement through obstacles, compensating for Clairvoyance's limitations and further strengthening his long-range combat ability 122 126.
  • Navigator: The Nami Template grants navigation-related knowledge useful for operating across varied terrain and planning movements 122.
• Shadow Secret Techniques:
  • Shadow Space: Allows Natsuki to store tools and other items in his shadow, with the weight borne by him 26.
  • Shadow Assassin: Allows Natsuki to conceal himself in shadows for sneak attacks 26 41.
• Stealth:
  • Presence Concealment: Reduces Natsuki's detectable presence to the point that even a sensory ninja may mistake it for an illusion 78 101.
  • Night Vision: An innate Kazuto Kirigaya Template ability that lets Natsuki see effectively in darkness without chakra expenditure 70 89.
  • Perfect Mimicry: Natsuki can alter his appearance to infiltrate hostile territory, as demonstrated when entering Sunagakure disguised as an ordinary young man 161.
• Taijutsu and Six Powers: Natsuki supplements his swordsmanship with taijutsu. He uses Chef's Flying Kick and later develops Shave and Finger Pistol through the Shuzo Template 25 98 104.
  • Shave: A high-speed movement technique surpassing the ordinary D-rank Body Flicker Technique 98.
  • Moon Step: An aerial mobility technique comparable to partial flight 98.
  • Finger Pistol: A piercing taijutsu technique unlocked after Natsuki learns the Konoha Whirlwind series 104.
  • Iron Body: A defensive Six Powers technique that strengthens the body to withstand direct attacks 118.
  • Armament Haki: A chakra-adapted hardening ability unlocked after Natsuki defeats five Special Jonin or Jonin with taijutsu 105.
  • Kami-e and Tempest Kick: Natsuki later completes the Konoha Six Powers with the Bruno Template and teaches Tempest Kick to his students 155 156.
• Smoke Techniques:
  • White Blow: Propels Natsuki into the air using smoke recoil 73 101.
  • White Vine: Transforms Natsuki's body into smoke and creates powerful smoke-based restraints 73.
• Cast-Weight Magic:
  • Gravity Reduction: Reduces weight to improve speed and maneuverability; used against Akimichi Choza and Might Duy 16 25 97.
  • Water Spider: A Cast-Weight Magic ability 16.
• Non-System Magic:
  • Phantom Strike: A Yin Release-like mental shockwave capable of disrupting an opponent's mind and creating openings 16 35 37.
• Poison Magic: Through the Gordon Agrippa Template, Natsuki can employ poison magic in conjunction with his Water Breathing sword techniques, as demonstrated in his defeat of Ibuse Shinda 84.
• Genjutsu Countermeasures: Natsuki learns to dispel genjutsu under Orochimaru before fighting Uchiha Mikoto 35.
  • Figure Eyes: A Bickslow Template ability that allows Natsuki to mentally control targets, used during the infiltration of Sunagakure and against the Ketsuryūgan user Mikoshi En 105 143.
• Medicine-Making: Under Tsunade's instruction, Natsuki learns to create healing medicines and successfully produces complete red healing potions using Hashirama Cells 32 61.
• Weather and Electromagnetic Techniques:
  • Weather Arts and Magic Weather Baton: Natsuki gains meteorological knowledge and can use the chakra-powered Magic Weather Baton to control battlefield weather phenomena, including rain and lightning 111 120.
  • Magnet Release: Natsuki develops Magnet Release techniques including Iron Sand Wall, Iron Sand Cuboid, and Iron Sand Sword 118 120 146.
  • True Lightning and Purple Lightning: Natsuki later unlocks highly advanced lightning abilities, including True Lightning from the Misaka Mikoto Template and Purple Lightning associated with Hatake Kakashi 148.
  • Thunder Giant: Natsuki forms a giant construct from earth and iron sand, using it to overwhelm the Snow Ninja Clan 150.
• Space-Time Ninjutsu:
  • Door-Door Fruit: The Bruno Template grants Natsuki a spatial ability that can solve transportation and infiltration problems beyond conventional movement techniques 155.
  • Weapon Storage and Deployment: Orochimaru identifies Natsuki's ability to store and deploy large quantities of weapons as a form of Space-Time Ninjutsu 154.
• Regeneration and Blood Abilities:
  • Blood Curse: Natsuki can use his blood to grant trusted followers Partial Demon Transformation and weaker Blood Demon Arts 158.
  • Super-Speed Regeneration: The Muzan Kibutsuji Template grants Natsuki rapid healing after he fulfills the necessary medical-ninjutsu condition 157 158.
• Ocular and Sage Techniques:
  • Mangekyō Sharingan (Kamui): Unlocked through the Hatake Kakashi template, granting long-range spatial transfer and dimensional travel 186.
  • Sage Mode: Unlocked through the Jiraiya template, enhancing physical attributes, perception, and ninjutsu potency using natural energy 176.
  • No-Origin Sword Creation: A Senji Muramasa technique that creates a Reality Marble and condenses countless swords into a single slash capable of severing time, space, and causality 192.
• Notable Combat Achievements:
  • Defeated Namikaze Minato in the First Grade Class A Combat Exam 14 15.
  • Defeated the Ino-Shika-Cho trio in a three-on-one battle 25.
  • Defeated Uchiha Mikoto, a top sixth-year academy student 35 36.
  • Defeated Jinin Akebino of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure 56.
  • Helped Orochimaru capture Suikazan Fuguki 56.
  • Defeated Mifune and broke his famed sword, Black Marsh 77.
  • Defeated Ibuse Shinda, one of Hanzō's lieutenants, during an Amegakure operation 84.
  • Captured Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law through mass Projection Magic 90.
  • Won the Chunin Exams by defeating Might Duy and his Eight Gates-enhanced taijutsu 97.
  • Eliminated Sunagakure reconnaissance forces and defended an outpost through ultra-long-range attacks without suffering casualties 101 104.
  • Captured Rasa alive and assisted Tsunade in capturing Pakura 112 113.
  • Passed his Jonin assessment by defeating Hatake Sakumo with Swallow Reversal 119.
  • Defeated Hanzō, earning a reputation recognized beyond Konoha 143.
  • Overwhelmed the Snow Ninja Clan with a Thunder Giant and forced Nadare Rōga's submission 150.
  • Defeated Namikaze Minato after Minato had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique 154.
  • Defeated Suikazan Fuguki and Jūzō Biwa 192.
  • Defeated Toroi using No-Origin Sword Creation 203.
  • Defeated Munashi Jinpachi and Yuzukiro 204.
  • Defeated the Third Kazekage 206.

Notable Achievements

• Defeated Namikaze Minato in the First Grade Class A Final Exam: Natsuki achieved a complete victory over Namikaze Minato in a sword duel during the combat exam, surprising everyone with his advanced sword techniques and defeating Minato with a single strike. This victory earned him the top spot in the Combat Exam and led to the awakening of the Tatsuya Shiba Template 14 15.

• Awakened the Tatsuya Shiba Template: After placing second in the final rankings of the First Grade Class A Combat Exam, Natsuki awakened the Tatsuya Shiba Template. This template granted him new magical abilities, including Cast-Weight Magic and Non-System Magic: Phantom Strike 15 16.

• Awakened the Roronoa Zoro Template: Natsuki awakened the Roronoa Zoro Template, a B-rank character known for powerful swordsmanship abilities. This occurred after the monthly exam results where he placed seventh 8.

• Obtained the Sword of the Thunder God: After demonstrating exceptional swordsmanship to Tsunade, Natsuki was permitted to retrieve the Sword of the Thunder God from the Hokage Building. Acquiring the famous weapon unlocked One Sword Style: Iai: Lion Song 12.

• Defeated Ino-Shika-Cho in a Three-on-One Battle: Natsuki challenged and defeated Akimichi Choza, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Nara Shikaku through a combination of sword techniques, taijutsu, and Cast-Weight Magic 25.

• Awakened the Megumi Fushiguro Template: After defeating Nara Shikaku, Natsuki awakened the Megumi Fushiguro Template, gaining Shadow Space and the potential to unlock Shadow Assassin and Ten Shadows Technique 26.

• Earned Orochimaru's Recognition and Mentorship: Natsuki's swordsmanship and Phantom Strike impressed Orochimaru, who officially accepted him as a student 23 37.

• Ranked First in the Second Grade Class A Combat Exam: Natsuki achieved the top ranking in the Second Grade Class A Combat Exam, further cementing his academy reputation 30.

• Defeated Uchiha Mikoto: Natsuki defeated Uchiha Mikoto, a top student four years his senior, by overcoming her Sharingan, swordsmanship, Fire Release, and genjutsu with preparation, enhanced physical ability, and Phantom Strike 35 36.

• Awakened the Shippo Template: Following his victory over Uchiha Mikoto, Natsuki awakened the Shippo Template and gained Clone, Fox Fire, and Fox Demon Technique 36.

• Invented Blue Healing Potions: Natsuki created Blue Healing Potions and gave them to Uchiha Mikoto as a graduation gift 41.

• Unlocked Chakra Ton from the Uzumaki Naruto Template: Natsuki unlocked Chakra Ton after defeating Nawaki in a spar with his shadow techniques 41.

• Defeated Jinin Akebino: During the war against Kirigakure and Kumogakure, Natsuki killed Jinin Akebino of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure with self-created ninjutsu 56.

• Helped Capture Suikazan Fuguki: Natsuki aided Orochimaru in capturing Suikazan Fuguki alive by trapping him with White Snake, earning significant merit in Konoha's victory 56.

• Awakened the Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template: Following his wartime achievements, Natsuki awakened the S-rank Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template and gained Clairvoyance 56.

• Defeated Mifune and Broke Black Marsh: Natsuki matched Mifune in a sword duel, avoided Mifune's Secret Sword: Wind and Snow Slash with White Blow, and broke Mifune's famed blade Black Marsh with Reinforcement Magic and Double Circular 77.

• Unlocked Broken Phantasm: After defeating Mifune, Natsuki unlocked Broken Phantasm from the Heroic Spirit EMIYA Template 77.

• Defeated Ibuse Shinda and Awakened the Gordon Agrippa Template: During Jiraiya's operation to rescue captured Konoha shinobi in Amegakure, Natsuki commanded the remaining squad and defeated Ibuse Shinda, Hanzō's lieutenant, using Water Breathing and poison magic. He subsequently awakened the Gordon Agrippa Template 84.

• Captured Chiyo's Son and Daughter-in-Law: Natsuki used a large-scale Projection Magic technique, supported by Shadow Clones, to trap and enable the capture of Sunagakure's puppet masters, including Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law 90 91.

• Won the Chunin Exams: Natsuki defeated Might Duy in the final match of the Chunin Exams using Starburst Stream, becoming the overall winner 97.

• Defended a Sunagakure Outpost Without Casualties: Natsuki's squad successfully defended an outpost against repeated Sunagakure assaults. His Clairvoyance-assisted archery and Projection Magic allowed the team to repel enemy Jonin and Special Jonin without suffering casualties 104.

• Unlocked Finger Pistol: After learning the Konoha Whirlwind series, Natsuki unlocked Finger Pistol from the Shuzo Template 104.

• Unlocked Armament Haki: After deliberately defeating five Sunagakure Special Jonin or Jonin through taijutsu, Natsuki unlocked Armament Haki from the Shuzo Template 105.

• Captured Rasa Alive: Natsuki defeated Rasa, the future Fourth Kazekage, during Konoha's campaign against Sunagakure and ensured his capture alive 112.

• Assisted in Pakura's Capture and Awakened the Misaka Mikoto Template: Natsuki cooperated with Tsunade to capture Pakura, a decisive event in Konoha's victory over Sunagakure. He subsequently awakened the Misaka Mikoto Template 113.

• Passed the Jonin Assessment: Natsuki fought Hatake Sakumo in a Jonin assessment and defeated the White Fang with his ultimate Sword Technique, Swallow Reversal. He was promoted to Jonin afterward 119 120.

• Unlocked the Artoria Pendragon Template: Natsuki awakened the Artoria Pendragon Template after defeating Hatake Sakumo in their Jonin assessment duel 119.

• Defeated Hanzō: Natsuki defeated Hanzō, an achievement so widely known that Chino recognizes him by it before joining his side 143.

• Established Akatsuki: Natsuki establishes Akatsuki in the Land of Rain and plans to develop it as both a broad peace-oriented movement and an organization of elite shinobi 132 161.

• Recruited Chino and Fūshin: Natsuki defeated Mikoshi En and freed Chino and Fūshin from the Land of Lightning arena, bringing two powerful bloodline users into his growing network 143.

• Defeated the Snow Ninja Clan: Natsuki overwhelmed the Snow Ninja Clan using powerful Lightning Release and a Thunder Giant, forcing Nadare Rōga to submit 150.

• Defeated Namikaze Minato After His Flying Thunder God Mastery: Natsuki defeated Minato in a later spar despite Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique and improved Konoha Six Powers, demonstrating the effectiveness of Natsuki's Sharingan, reaction speed, Invisible Air, and Purple Lightning 154.

• Unlocked the Bruno Template and Door-Door Fruit: Following his later victory over Minato, Natsuki awakened the Bruno Template, gaining a spatial Door-Door Fruit ability and completing his Konoha Six Powers progression 155 156.

• Defeated Suikazan Fuguki and Jūzō Biwa: Natsuki eliminated two members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, acquired Shibuki and Kabutowari, and unlocked the Senji Muramasa Template 192.

• Defeated Toroi, Munashi Jinpachi, and Yuzukiro: Natsuki assassinated Kumogakure's Magnet Release user Toroi, eliminated Jinpachi, and seized Shibuki and Hiramekarei 203 204.

• Defeated the Third Kazekage: Natsuki easily overwhelmed and killed Sunagakure's Third Kazekage, securing Pakura's political rise 206.