A

Biodata

Personality

A is battle-hungry and reckless, openly challenging Aizen despite the alarm of the other forces present. Aizen’s indifferent gaze immediately crushes his fighting spirit with fear, exposing the gap between A’s confidence and Aizen’s presence. 450

He nevertheless continues fighting Aizen alongside Minato and escapes with him after being wounded. 453 454

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Confrontation with Aizen — When Aizen appears with Gin and the defeated One-Tail Jinchuriki Bunpuku, A publicly challenges him. Aizen initially dismisses him and has Gin move to fight in his place. 450
• Battle against Aizen — A joins the wider effort to subdue Aizen. Minato warns that the assembled ninja must cooperate to have any chance against him. 452
• Retreat — After Minato is pierced by Kyoka Suigetsu, Minato takes hold of A and escapes with him; both later return severely injured and require Tsunade’s treatment. 453 454

Relationships

• Sosuke Aizen — Opponent; A challenges him directly, but Aizen treats him as beneath his interest and terrifies him with a glance. 450
• Minato — Ally during the battle against Aizen; Minato escapes with A after both are injured. 453 454
• Gin Ichimaru — Assigned by Aizen to confront A after Aizen declines A’s challenge himself. 450

Notable Quotes

“Sosuke Aizen, are you afraid of a Cloud Ninja who has challenged you!?” 450