Shinozaki Ayumi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Shinozaki Ayumi (筱崎步美)
Alias(es)	Mei-Mei; Xiaomei 1 28
Gender	Female
Age	11 20
Height	142 cm 20
Affiliation	Shimura household; Konoha Ninja Academy
Occupation/Role	Shimura Xian Yu's maid, caretaker, and traveling companion; ninja trainee
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

Ayumi was taken in by Shimura Xian Yu after bandits destroyed her home and killed her parents. She bears a scar on her neck from the incident; when Xian Yu was forced by Danzō to kill a bandit as a child, he asked to take the hostage girl with him afterward. 21 25

She became Xian Yu's household attendant and caretaker, handling his laundry, grooming, meals, school supplies, and ninja tools. Xian Yu objected to her given name and began calling her “Mei-Mei.” 1 5

Before leaving Konoha, Xian Yu purchased Secret Golden Wound Medicine for her neck scar. Ayumi treasured the medicine and later used it to save Xian Yu after he was gravely wounded; by then, her own scar had faded completely. 21 27

Appearance

Ayumi is a delicate, pretty girl with a slender build. At age eleven, she is 142 cm tall. 20

• A faint neck scar, later removed by Secret Golden Wound Medicine. 21 27
• Often carries scrolls, ninja tools, and other supplies for Xian Yu. 5
• Wears civilian clothing while attending to household duties, including a pink dress on one occasion. 38
• Can disguise herself during travel alongside Xian Yu. 23

Personality

Ayumi is loyal, attentive, and protective of Xian Yu. She follows him into dangerous situations without hesitation, watches for threats he misses, and stays at his bedside through the night after he is injured. 22 26 27

Around strangers, she is quiet and uncomfortable with small talk, usually allowing Xian Yu to gather information while she remains alert nearby. Her reserved manner is attributed to the harsh training style associated with Danzō's subordinates. 22 24

Despite her combat capability, Ayumi remains compassionate toward Yangxi Village's victims and is deeply affected by bandits because of her own past. She is also self-conscious about her appearance, especially the scar on her neck. 21 23 25

Abilities & Skills

Wind Release

Ayumi uses wind-natured chakra in both ranged and close-quarters combat.

• Fired multiple wind-natured projectiles that killed or incapacitated bandits at Yangxi Village. 25
• Enhances dual kunai with Wind Release to increase their cutting power. 25
• Fights with senbon, using a spread of needles to cut through enemy groups. 25

Wind Style: Vacuum Serial Waves

A B-rank, high-chakra-consumption Wind Release technique.

• Releases dozens of rotating wind blades across a fan-shaped area. 26
• Shredded four bandit leaders and gouged deep trenches into the ground. 26
• Nearly exhausted all of Ayumi's chakra after use. 26

Body Flicker Technique

Ayumi can rapidly reposition herself using chakra.

• Crossed more than twenty meters in under two seconds to shield Xian Yu from an incoming kunai. 26
• Suffered a shoulder wound while protecting him. 26

Caretaking and Field Support

Ayumi provides both domestic care and practical support during missions.

• Prepares Xian Yu's meals, clothing, grooming, books, and ninja equipment. 5 38 50
• Cleans and retrieves weapons after combat. 23
• Used Secret Golden Wound Medicine to treat Xian Yu's chest wound and nursed him through a day and night of unconsciousness. 27
• Sent a message to Konoha requesting reinforcements during the Daimyo Ginseng crisis. 34

Equipment / Items

• Ninja tool pouch. 22
• Kunai, including a pair used with Wind Release. 25
• Senbon. 25
• Scrolls for transporting Xian Yu's school supplies and ninja tools. 5
• Secret Golden Wound Medicine, originally given to her to remove her neck scar. 21 27

Relationships

• Shimura Xian Yu — Her young master and the person who took her in after the bandit attack. She serves as his caretaker, fights beside him, and repeatedly protects him in battle. 1 21 26 27
• Shimura Danzō — Xian Yu's father and the figure whose training style shaped Ayumi into a capable, disciplined kunoichi. 22 24
• Ya Midie — A caravan guard who supplied Ayumi and Xian Yu with rain gear during their journey. 22
• Yangxi Village residents — Ayumi helped defend them from the Black Wind Stronghold's bandits. 23 25

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shimura Household and Academy Preparation

Ayumi is introduced as Xian Yu's maid within the Shimura household. She supports his daily life and prepares him for his first day at the Ninja Academy, carrying his equipment and transporting him across Konoha's rooftops. 1 5

Journey to the Land of Fire

Ayumi accompanies Xian Yu on a two-month journey beyond Konoha. At his request, she tries to stop publicly calling him “Young Master” so that criminals will not identify him as a wealthy target. 20 21

Yangxi Village and Black Wind Stronghold

When Yangxi Village is attacked, Ayumi joins Xian Yu in fighting the bandits. Her past causes her to react strongly to the villagers' suffering, and she uses Wind Release, senbon, and wind-enhanced kunai to help turn the battle. 23 25

During the final battle, Ayumi destroys four bandit leaders with Vacuum Serial Waves, then uses Body Flicker to intercept a kunai aimed at Xian Yu. She survives the shoulder wound and later tends to Xian Yu after his near-fatal duel with the enemy ninja. 26 27

Daimyo Ginseng Conflict

Ayumi remains Xian Yu's partner as he becomes involved in the struggle over the Daimyo Ginseng. She helps contact Konoha for reinforcements, questions his willingness to surrender the ginseng during negotiations, and escapes with him using a smoke bomb. 34 36

Return to Konoha

After returning to Konoha, Ayumi resumes her domestic role while retaining her place as Xian Yu's trusted companion. She moves with Xian Yu to the Xingxin Internet Cafe after Bai Xiaoqi's evolution destroys their house, and later scolds Xian Yu when his mining obsession causes him to neglect food and training. 38 47 50

Trivia

• Xian Yu's Treasure Chest System is invisible to Ayumi; she walks past a Silver Treasure Chest in Chapter 1 without noticing it. 1
• Ayumi initially mistakes Xian Yu's attention to her neck as disgust toward her scar. 21
• Her scar-removal medicine later becomes the treatment that saves Xian Yu's life. 27