Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | A |
| Alias(es) | Fourth Raikage 225 |
| Gender | Male 361 |
| Affiliation | Kumogakure 225 628 |
| Occupation/Role | Raikage; commander of Kumogakure’s forces 225 361 |
| Status | Alive as of Chapter 628 628 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 140 140 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Raikage | 225, 311 | Addressed as Fourth Raikage; his succession is associated with the Third Raikage’s death. No corresponding increase in combat power is documented 225 311. |
History
A directs Kumogakure operations against Konoha. During one assault, Dodai reports to him after clearing a defended area, though some Konoha ninja escape 140. A later clashes with Minato Namikaze, whose movement evades his Lightning Release: Liger Hot Blade 158.
After a Konoha offensive catches Kumogakure off guard, A receives Dodai’s report of heavy losses. He recognizes that Hyuga Seisen has not yet fought at full strength 225 235. In a subsequent confrontation, Minato intercepts A’s attack on Seisen, and Seisen evades A’s hand blade with Hirenkyaku 233 237.
A later orders a rapid advance into the Land of Fire, intent on avenging a previous humiliation 361. When four great nations renew their alliance against Konoha, he supports a rule that any member betraying the others will face punishment from the remaining three 628.
Appearance
A is a massive, burly man with a rugged face and dark eyes 140 623.
- His size casts a shadow large enough to envelop Dodai during a report 140.
- His fists crackle with Lightning Release chakra when he is enraged 624.
Personality
A is forceful and quick to anger, particularly over defeats involving Kumogakure or Killer B 361 623 624. He favors direct military action, but he can assess an opponent’s remaining strength and insists on safeguards against betrayal within an alliance 235 628.
Abilities & Skills
Lightning Release combat
- Liger Hot Blade — A pushes his speed to its limit and forms a lightning-wreathed hand blade; Minato evades the strike 158.
- Hand-blade attacks — He closes on Seisen with a Lightning Release hand blade, but Minato intercepts him 233.
- Chakra output — His released Lightning Release chakra makes instruments in a hospital ward flicker 624.
Relationships
- Killer B — Younger brother; B calls A “big bro,” and A angrily questions him after he is injured 361 624.
- Dodai — Kumogakure subordinate who reports battlefield results to him 140 225.
- Hyuga Seisen — Konoha opponent whose strength A treats as a serious threat 225 235 237.
- Minato Namikaze — Konoha opponent who evades A’s strike and intervenes when A attacks Seisen 158 233.
- Ōnoki — Rival Kage and uneasy coalition partner; Ōnoki’s mockery enrages A, though they later negotiate an alliance 627 628.
Notable Quotes
“That kid still hasn’t gone all out.” 235
“If anyone dares stab the others in the back again, the remaining three nations will join forces to punish them!” 628