A

Biodata

Background / History

A arrives at a gathering of shinobi from the Five Great Villages, where Ren addresses him as the future Fourth Raikage. Eager to fight Ren, A later charges him with lightning concentrated in his fist and an iron ring around his right arm 143 145.

In a subsequent match, A faces Might Duy. Their lightning-enhanced and taijutsu attacks devastate the arena, but Duy's strength, speed, flexibility, and durability leave A astonished 180 181. A grows resentful when Duy looks past him toward White Fang, the opponent Duy says he had wanted to challenge all along 182.

Appearance

• Burly build 143.
• Lightning surrounds his body when he prepares to fight and during his match with Duy 145 181.

Personality

A is quick to challenge opponents and takes pride in his combat ability. Duy's ability to withstand his Lightning Armor shocks him, while Duy's attention to White Fang angers him 181 182.

Abilities & Skills

Lightning Armor

• Enhances A's physical combat; Ren describes it as a ninjutsu that strengthens the body and increases speed through training 180.
• A intensifies the armor while fighting Duy, producing collisions so fast that spectators see two streaks of blue light 181.

Lightning-Enhanced Taijutsu

• Channels lightning into his fists for fast, forceful punches 145 181.
• Trades direct punches and kicks with Duy, though Duy forces him backward during their opening exchange 181.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Iron ring — worn around his right arm and filled with lightning when he charges Ren 145.

Relationships

• Ren — A is particularly eager to kill him and charges him during the gathering of shinobi 145.
• Might Duy — A's opponent in a destructive match; Duy's taijutsu challenges A's confidence in his Lightning Armor 180 181 182.