Kakashi

Biodata

Background / History

Orochimaru took Kabuto under his wing several years before the Chunin Exams. Kabuto knew some of Orochimaru’s work and had shown no disloyalty. After overhearing Orochimaru speak with Obito, he understood that he needed to be careful about what he said 1533.

Orochimaru ordered Kabuto to enter the Chunin Exams. Uchiha Yin later found him alone in a quiet spot and approached him 1541. During the Forest of Death stage, Orochimaru sent Kabuto against Hinata Hyuga, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno while remaining out of the fight himself 1553. Afterward, Orochimaru told Kabuto to finish the exam as soon as possible 1559.

Abilities & Skills

Medical Ninjutsu

• Kabuto is skilled in Medical Ninjutsu and can form a Chakra Scalpel around his hand. Sakura, who had studied under Tsunade, recognized the technique as difficult to perform 1533 1553.
• He used the scalpel to threaten Hinata’s arm; a successful strike would have prevented her from using Air Palm 1554.

Combat

• His overall combat ability is described as unexceptional, but he was formidable relative to Hinata, Ino, and Sakura at their level during the exam 1553.

Relationships

• Orochimaru — Mentor and superior. Orochimaru brought Kabuto under his wing and directed his actions during the Chunin Exams 1533 1541 1553.
• Hinata Hyuga, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno — Opponents in the Forest of Death; Kabuto advanced on Hinata with a Chakra Scalpel, prompting Sakura to intervene 1553 1554.