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Biodata

Background

A is Kumogakure's Fourth Raikage. When news of the Hyuga clan's Youth-Preserving Pill reaches the major villages, he orders Darui to acquire it “by any means,” demonstrating his immediate interest in securing the medicine for Kumogakure 35.

He later consumes the Youth-Preserving Pill himself, regaining a youthful body and renewed vitality 38. The change contributes to a public incident involving Killer B that damages A's reputation and leaves him furious enough to faint 38.

Appearance

After consuming the Youth-Preserving Pill, A regains a youthful appearance and heightened vitality 38.

• Blue starlight and faint golden glimmers appear in his eyes when he activates the Tenseigan 62.
• His rejuvenated appearance attracts considerable public attention and admiration 36.

Personality

A is blunt, aggressive, and prone to direct action. His first response to the Youth-Preserving Pill is to send Darui to obtain it by any available means 35. He is also reckless and energetic after regaining his youth, particularly during his spar with Killer B 38.

Despite his abrasive manner, A can recognize a sound strategy. During Ōnoki's proposal to pressure the Hyuga clan for the pill's refining method, A initially dismisses the plan as foolish, then concedes that targeting the Hyuga is an effective—if underhanded—approach 60.

Abilities & Skills

Tenseigan

A is shown activating the Tenseigan after his strength increases severalfold 62.

• His activated eyes shimmer with blue starlight and faint gold 62.
• He claims he could use a “Getsuga Tensho” against anyone who provokes him 62.

Combat Prowess

A spars with Killer B after recovering his youth, displaying the bold and forceful temperament associated with his combat style 38.

Relationships

• Killer B — Sparring partner and close associate; their spar creates a rumor that A has romantic feelings for him, prompting Killer B to flee Kumogakure 38.
• Darui — Subordinate ordered to obtain the Youth-Preserving Pill by any means 35.
• Ōnoki — Political counterpart and frequent verbal adversary; A objects to Ōnoki's plan to pressure the Hyuga, while acknowledging its practicality 60.
• Hyuga Qingwu — A regards the Hyuga clan's pill and power as a strategic concern; he joins discussions over pressuring the clan for its refining method 35 60.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Youth-Preserving Pill Crisis

A reacts to news of the pill by seeking to acquire it for Kumogakure. After taking it himself, he becomes physically younger and more energetic, but a misunderstanding with Killer B turns the event into a reputational disaster 35 38.

Pressure Against the Hyuga

A participates in Ōnoki's inter-village discussions over forcing the Hyuga clan to surrender the Youth-Preserving Pill's refining method. He openly criticizes the scheme's shamelessness, yet accepts that it could work 60.

Notable Quotes

“If the Hyuga had it, they would have brought it out long ago!” 60