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Biodata

Story Role / Major Arcs

A commands Kumogakure forces during the Northern Battlefield clash with Konoha. After Taichi wounds the Eight-Tails and shifts the battle in Konoha’s favor, A orders a withdrawal alongside Orochimaru’s corresponding signal for Konoha. He later confronts Taichi and Orochimaru with Killer B, but retreats after Minato’s Shadow Clone appears. 254

Taichi later travels to the Land of Moon intending to challenge Killer B. With Killer B absent, Taichi instead provokes A and other Kumogakure shinobi, including Shi, Dodai, Kaina, Raishin, and Raiyo. 265

Relationships

• Killer B — Kumogakure ally; they jointly confront Taichi and Orochimaru on the Northern Battlefield. 254
• Taichi Matsushita — Enemy combatant who helps force A and Killer B’s retreat, then later provokes A in the Land of Moon. 254 265
• Orochimaru — Opposing Konoha commander during the Northern Battlefield confrontation. 254