A
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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | A (艾) 157 |
| Affiliation | Hidden Cloud Village (Kumogakure) 157 239 |
| Occupation/Role | Son of the Third Raikage; later the Fourth Raikage 157 373 |
| Status | Alive; uses a mechanical prosthetic after losing his right arm 255 381 435 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 154 154 |
History
A first confronts Hyuga Tianyi during a pursuit in the Land of Fire. His speed and Lightning Release Chakra Mode make him difficult for Tianyi to counter, even with the Flying Thunder God Technique. Tianyi later identifies the fight as exposing a weakness in his physical reactions immediately after teleporting 154 156 157 158.
A repeatedly fights alongside Killer B as the A–B Combo, including encounters with Minato Namikaze. When Tianyi intervenes in one such confrontation, A recognizes him immediately 242 243.
During a major battle against the Leaf, A joins Killer B and the Third Raikage in a coordinated assault on Tianyi. The two lightning-armored fighters pressure him at close range while Killer B supports their attack with ink clones and sealing techniques 252 253. A survives Tianyi's subsequent missile strike because the Third Raikage shields him, but loses his right arm; the Third Raikage dies 255. A later holds the title of Fourth Raikage and wears a mechanical prosthetic 373 381.
Appearance
A is a muscular shinobi with pale golden hair. His skin is described as bronze, and his fighting style surrounds his body with blue lightning 239 253 373.
Personality
A is direct and aggressive in combat, pressing fast opponents rather than giving them time to recover. His confrontations with Tianyi leave a lasting impression: years after the strike that cost him his arm and killed the Third Raikage, he still remembers the battle in detail. His early anger and resentment have become part of his resolve 253 255 373.
Abilities & Skills
Lightning Release Chakra Mode
- A wraps himself in lightning chakra to increase his speed and power. He can intensify the mode during a fight and use it to keep pace with Tianyi's repeated Flying Thunder God movements 155 156 253.
- His reactions are fast enough to counterattack as Tianyi appears at a teleportation point, though sustained pressure requires coordination with the Third Raikage and Killer B 253.
Lightning Release: Lariat
- A concentrates his charging speed, physical strength, and Lightning Release chakra into an arm strike 155.
- He uses coordinated Lariat attacks with the Third Raikage and Killer B against Tianyi 253.
Relationships
- Third Raikage — A's father, who dies shielding him and Killer B from Tianyi's missile strike 157 255.
- Killer B — His partner in the A–B Combo and a fellow survivor of the strike 242 255.
- Hyuga Tianyi — A recurring opponent whose speed and defenses challenge Tianyi; their later battle costs A his right arm 157 158 255.
- Minato Namikaze — An opponent who repeatedly evades the A–B Combo with Flying Thunder God 242.
Notable Quotes
“Cheap tricks!” — A's response to Tianyi deploying marked kunai around him 156.