Darui is a shinobi of Kumogakure and the right-hand-man of the Fourth Raikage, whom he later succeeds as the Fifth Raikage. Background Darui was a student of the Third Raikage and learned the unique black lightning technique. He, along with C, supported the Third Raikage. In the anime, when Konohagakure and Sunagakure unexpectedly invited other villages to a joint Chūnin Exams, the Fourth Raikage became very angry. He believed it was a sneaky plan to attack Kumogakure. The Fourth Raikage refused Tsunade's offer, but Darui told him that he had already informed Killer B about it. The Fourth Raikage quickly instructed Darui and C to stop B, who was already on his way to the exams, from attending. Personality Darui is a relaxed and easygoing person. He often makes lighthearted comments, like when he jokes about using the door instead of a dramatic exit through a window like the Fourth Raikage. He speaks in a lazy and slow manner, often calling things "dull," which is a play o

A is the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure. Background A is the son of the Third Raikage and was trained to become the Fourth Raikage. In Kumogakure, it was customary for the Raikage to have a tag-team partner. A did not have a blood sibling, so they held try-outs with children to find a suitable partner. Only one child, named B, was able to match A's power and perform a special move together. A considered B as his brother from that day on. A, B, and A's cousin, who was the jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails, were teamed up for a mission. During the mission, the Eight-Tails went out of control, and A helped in subduing it. A's father sealed the beast temporarily, and later B became its new jinchūriki. He became the Raikage after his father's death and restricted B's training and transformations due to their power. Two years later, Tsunade invited A to a Chūnin Exams, but he rejected the offer, thinking it was an attack plan by Konohagakure and Sunagakure. Personality A is kno

A was the Third Raikage of Kumogakure, renowned to be the greatest Raikage the village has ever had. Background A's time as the Third Raikage was marked by frequent attacks from the Eight-Tails, a powerful creature. Despite the danger it posed, A couldn't get rid of it because it was a valuable asset in war. He had to find new hosts for the Eight-Tails whenever it went berserk. During one of these attacks, A fought the Eight-Tails alone, sacrificing himself to protect his comrades. He suffered a wound that brought him great shame. From then on, he dedicated himself to stopping the Eight-Tails whenever it lost control, even involving his son. He sealed the Eight-Tails in someone else, resulting in his nephew's death. A also conducted try-outs to find a partner for his son and was relieved when they finally found a suitable candidate. With Killer B as the new host, the Eight-Tails' rampages finally stopped. A also mentored Darui and possessed incredible strength and endur

Chōjūrō is a member of the group called the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist in the village of Kirigakure. He starts off as a loyal assistant to the Fifth Mizukage and eventually becomes the Sixth Mizukage, the leader of the village. Background In the anime, after the Fourth Mizukage died and Mei Terumī became the Fifth Mizukage, Chōjūrō was there when the village got invited to participate in an unexpected Chūnin Exams organized by Konohagakure and Sunagakure. However, because Kirigakure was still healing from the Fourth's death, it was decided that the Kiri-nin wouldn't participate in the exams. Personality Although Chōjūrō is a member of the prestigious Seven Swordsmen group, he is shy and lacks confidence in his abilities. He greatly admires the Fifth Mizukage and wants to protect her smile. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he becomes more confident and shows his determination to defend his village, cutting down enemies without hesitation. After becoming the Sixth Mizu

Mei Terumī is the current leader of Kirigakure, known as the Fifth Mizukage. She took over after the previous ruler, Yagura Karatachi, who had a terrible reign. Mei worked hard to improve the internal rules and establish friendly connections with other ninja villages. Background Mei Terumī went through a tough time as a young girl in Kirigakure, enduring a harsh graduation ritual and fighting in the Village of the Bloody Mist. When she became the Mizukage, she faced difficulties in undoing the negative legacy of the Fourth Mizukage and the village's history. In the anime, Mei received a letter from the Fifth Kazekage and Hokage, inviting Kirigakure to participate in the Chūnin Exams. After discussing with her advisors, Mei decided that her village would not take part in the exams. Personality Mei is known for her kind and cheerful nature, preferring to avoid conflicts and speaking highly of others. She showed openness and respect towards Gaara, defending him against disrespectful

Yagura Karatachi was the host of the Three-Tails, Isobu, and also served as the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure. He is mostly remembered for his cruel and oppressive rule, which led to Kirigakure being infamous as the "Bloody Mist." Background As a child, Yagura was forced to participate in a brutal ritual where Academy students had to kill each other to graduate. Later, the Three-Tails was revived and sealed within Yagura, granting him control over its powers. As the jinchūriki, he became the Fourth Mizukage and united the islands of the Land of Water. Yagura fought against members of Akatsuki but was immobilized by Itachi Uchiha. Yagura was then manipulated by a masked man claiming to be Madara Uchiha, which led to a tyrannical reign and Kirigakure being known as the "Village of the Bloody Mist." Many believed Yagura was being controlled, and Zabuza Momochi led a failed coup against him. Eventually, Tobi's hold over Yagura was broken, leading to his death. Yagur

Gengetsu Hōzuki was part of the Hōzuki family and became the Second Mizukage of Kirigakure. Background Gengetsu and the Second Tsuchikage had a strong dislike for each other and their feud led to their ultimate fight where they both died. Gengetsu also used to bully Ōnoki when they were kids. Personality Gengetsu Hōzuki is a laid-back and cheerful person, but he can also be a bit of a bully. He gets excited by powerful attacks, like when he saw Gaara's sand attack, and he admits to teasing Ōnoki when they were young. Despite this, Gengetsu is charismatic and likes shinobi who show potential, regardless of their village or age. He often forgets important events, like when he forgot he and Mū killed each other and needed Mū to remind him. Gengetsu cares about the fate of his fellow Kirigakure shinobi and tries to guide them when he is resurrected. He values honor and reprimands Mū for considering underhanded tactics after the war. Gengetsu has a short temper, especially when it comes

Kurotsuchi is a female ninja from Iwagakure. She is the granddaughter of the Third Tsuchikage and is also related to the First Tsuchikage. When her grandfather retired, she became the Fourth Tsuchikage, which means she took on the important role of leading her village. Background In the animated series, a young Kurotsuchi saw Deidara, who was a member of the Akatsuki, run away from their village after causing explosions. Personality Kurotsuchi is a calm and laid-back person who is fiercely loyal to her village. She is more interested in eliminating the jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails than protecting them, believing it would make Iwagakure stronger than its rival villages. Despite constant arguments, she cares for her comrades and was willing to fight for them. Kurotsuchi takes after her audacious and sarcastic grandfather, often teasing him about his age. She can be immature at times, but she hides it. She is confident in her abilities and can be arrogant. As the Fourth Ts

Ōnoki, also known as "Ōnoki of Both Scales", was a famous leader in the village of Iwagakure. He held the title of the Third Tsuchikage, which means he was the third leader of the village. Background As a teenager, Ōnoki was given the task of cleaning his village's Stone Monument. While doing so, his grandfather, the First Tsuchikage, came and spoke with him. Ōnoki didn't think much of the stone and believed his grandfather was just an old man. However, his grandfather explained that the stone symbolized the unwavering determination of the village's shinobi. He told Ōnoki that he possessed the same strong will but would lose it if he didn't face challenges with determination. Ōnoki learned Dust Release techniques from his mentor, the Second Tsuchikage, and fought against Madara Uchiha. He became the Tsuchikage and experienced the hardships of the Third Shinobi World War. He considered accepting a peace treaty from Konohagakure to end the bloodshed, despite opp

Mū, the Second Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, was famous for being known as the "Non-Person" because he had a unique ability that made him invisible to others. He didn't have a physical body or any detectable chakra energy. Background Before the First Shinobi World War, Mū and Ōnoki met with Madara Uchiha after their villages formed an alliance. However, Madara arrogantly stated that Konohagakure would be the dominant power and everyone should follow its orders. This led to a battle where Mū and Ōnoki were defeated. Mū later attended the first Five Kage Summit with the First Tsuchikage. He played a supportive role while observing the proceedings. During his time as the Second Tsuchikage, Iwagakure actively sought to capture more tailed beasts. Mū taught Ōnoki how to use Dust Release, and he had a deep animosity towards Gengetsu Hōzuki. Eventually, Mū and Gengetsu killed each other in their final clash. Personality Mū remained calm and composed even after being reincarnated. He

Jūzō Biwa was a skilled ninja from Kirigakure and part of a group called the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Later on, he left his village and joined Akatsuki, a dangerous organization. In Akatsuki, he teamed up with Itachi Uchiha. Background Jūzō Biwa, a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, was known for his brutal battles using the Kubikiribōchō, a powerful weapon that soaked battlefields in the blood of his enemies. After encountering a team from Konoha, they were saved by Might Duy's sacrifice. In the anime, Jūzō survived the encounter and later joined Akatsuki. He was assigned to partner with Itachi Uchiha and they completed missions together. During a mission in the Land of Water, they were attacked by Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage. Jūzō tried to defend himself but was fatally injured. Itachi defeated Yagura and, as a sign of respect, placed Jūzō's broken sword in his hand before he died. The sword returned to Kirigakure after his death. Personality Jūzō was

Fuguki Suikazan was a jōnin from Kirigakure and a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background Fuguki became a jōnin and joined the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, where he obtained the Samehada sword. During a confrontation with a team of Konoha shinobi, Might Duy sacrificed himself to protect his comrades, defeating four of Fuguki's allies. Fuguki later assigned Kisame Hoshigaki as a bodyguard in the Cypher Division, with the instruction to prioritize protecting important codes over the lives of their comrades. When faced with the risk of their capture, Kisame chose to kill his own teammates to prevent the information from being compromised. It was later revealed that Fuguki was secretly sharing information with the enemy, leading Kisame to kill him. Kisame then claimed Samehada for himself and became a member of the Seven Swordsmen, serving Yagura and assisting Madara Uchiha. Personality Fuguki had a belief that safeguarding crucial intelligence was more valuab

Jinpachi Munashi was a jōnin from Kirigakure and a member of the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background According to Kakashi Hatake in the anime, Jinpachi was a very cruel person and did many terrible things during his life. One of those things was killing his own older brother. Personality In the anime, Jinpachi and his swordsmen teammates enjoyed killing and took pleasure in attacking many shinobi. They were known for their cruelty, with Jinpachi even killing his own brother. Jinpachi didn't like anyone other than the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist using their swords, and he was determined to take Kubikiribōchō from Kakashi. He often argued with his fellow comrade Kushimaru Kuriarare. Jinpachi showed no concern for his comrade's safety and would use explosive techniques, even if it hurt his comrade. Because of their collective cruelty, they were given the nickname "Heartless Pair" by Kakashi. Abilities Jinpachi, one of the Seven

Ameyuri Ringo was a kunoichi from Kirigakure and one of the members of the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background In the anime, it is mentioned that Ameyuri died when she was young due to an illness that could not be cured. Personality In the anime, Ameyuri is portrayed as having a playful attitude and enjoys toying with her opponents, just like her swordsmen teammates. She never misses her target and is determined to defeat all her opponents, relentlessly pursuing those who survive. She develops a liking for those who can challenge her and stand their ground, which she calls "meals." Despite her fierce nature in battle, she shows respect towards those whose fighting skills and courage impress her. Ameyuri becomes particularly fond of Omoi, who chose to fight her while his comrades ran away, and he almost matches her in battle, which she finds admirable. After their fight, Ameyuri gives Omoi her swords as a gift and hopes to meet him again in

Kushimaru Kuriarare was a Kirigakure jōnin and a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background In the anime, Kushimaru did many cruel things in his life, like killing his teacher. Once, he met some young shinobi named Might Guy, Ebisu, and Genma Shiranui while they were on a mission with other members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. The young shinobi were able to escape because Might Duy arrived just in time and gave his life to protect them. In the anime, Kushimaru was eventually killed by Might Duy's brave actions. Personality In the anime, Kushimaru was a cruel and sadistic character who enjoyed killing people, especially shinobi. He even crucified numerous individuals and took pleasure in his gruesome acts. He didn't hesitate to kill his own teacher and had a tendency to laugh manically. Kushimaru was fiercely protective of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and didn't tolerate anyone outside the group wielding their swords. He was determined

Raiga Kurosuki, also known as the Thunder of the Hidden Mist, was a skilled ninja from Kirigakure and a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He was once part of the village's Anbu before leaving and becoming a crime boss with his partner, Ranmaru, leading the Kurosuki Family. Background Raiga was a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and fought in the Third Shinobi World War. He wielded the Thunderswords called Kiba. Later on, Raiga and his fellow swordsmen encountered Might Guy, Ebisu, and Genma Shiranui during a mission. The shinobi managed to escape until they were trapped, but Might Duy arrived in time to save them by sacrificing himself using a powerful technique. In the anime, four of Raiga's allies were killed during this encounter. Raiga was also the father of Buntan, although he was unaware of it, and her mother disliked him. In the anime, Raiga served as an Anbu in Kirigakure, where he met a disabled boy named Ranmaru. They formed a partnership

Mangetsu Hōzuki, reputed as the Second Coming of the Demon, was a shinobi from Kirigakure's Hōzuki clan, and a member of the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background Mangetsu and his brother Suigetsu aspired to join the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and trained diligently for that purpose. Their dream drove them to undertake dangerous missions consistently. Mangetsu achieved his goal and became a member of the Seven Swordsmen, mastering the use of all seven swords. However, Mangetsu passed away prematurely, which appeared to dampen Suigetsu's enthusiasm for their shared dream. Personality As stated by Kisame Hoshigaki, Mangetsu was more humble and level-headed than his younger brother, Suigetsu. Abilities Mangetsu, a member of the powerful generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, was among the most formidable shinobi to emerge from Kirigakure. He demonstrated his mastery of Silent Killing during the battle with the Third Division

Jinin Akebino was a jōnin from Kirigakure, and a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background Jinin became a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and acquired the Kabutowari. During a confrontation with a team from Konoha, Jinin and the other swordsmen found themselves in a difficult situation. However, they were rescued by Might Duy, who sacrificed himself to ensure their escape. In the anime, it is shown that Jinin was killed as a result of Duy's heroic act. Personality Jinin was regarded as a heroic individual during his lifetime. He displayed great confidence in his sword, the Kabutowari, which he believed had unparalleled offensive power and considered futile for anyone to attempt blocking it. Additionally, he seemed to take pleasure in killing his enemies, much like his fellow members of the swordsmen team. Abilities Jinin, a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, was among the strongest shinobi from Kirigakure. His generation of swordsmen

Zabuza Momochi, given the moniker Demon of the Hidden Mist, was a missing-nin from Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Background Before the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, became the leader, the Hidden Mist Village had a practice where graduates from the academy fought to the death as a final exam. The best students were chosen to be part of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Zabuza, who was not yet a student, killed many academy students and gained a reputation as the "Demon of the Hidden Mist." He later became an Anbu and joined the Seven Swordsmen. He discovered Haku, a child with special abilities, and trained him. Zabuza and Haku witnessed an attack on their village but chose not to help. They encountered Kimimaro, a survivor of the attack, but Zabuza forced Haku to leave him alone. During the Fourth Mizukage's rule, Zabuza disagreed with the village's ways and attempted a coup against the Mizukage but was betrayed. He left the village wit

The Ten-Tails is the result of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and the God Tree merging together. It was created to retrieve the chakra that her sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, inherited. This creature is considered the source of all chakra and is closely connected to the Sage of Six Paths and the origin of shinobi. To stop its destructive rampage, the Sage became the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki and later divided its chakra into the nine tailed beasts to prevent further harm. Many years later, Madara and Obito Uchiha aimed to revive the Ten-Tails and become its jinchūriki for their own purposes. Background In a time of constant wars, the God Tree, a revered tree, produced a chakra fruit every thousand years. The Ōtsutsuki clan planted the seedling of the Ten-Tails to drain all chakra from the planet and harvest its fruit. Princess Kaguya Ōtsutsuki ate the forbidden fruit and used its power to bring an end to the wars. She later combined with the God Tree, becoming the Ten-Tails and causing havoc. Kaguya'