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Uzumaki Naruto

Using his signature move, Shadow Clones, Naruto is able to perform powerful moves such as the Uzumaki Naruto Combo and Rasengan.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 1

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Uzumaki="Whirlpool", Naruto=A steamed fish-paste cake, also a maelstrom

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Genin - Team 7

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Hatake Kakashi

Signature Abilities: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Oiroke no Jutsu

Notable Features: Has crush on Haruno Sakura, Loves ramen

Nature affiliation: Wind

Classification: 9 tailed jinchuuriki, sage

Haruno Sakura

Due to her recent training as a medical ninja with Tsunade, Sakura is now able to deliver powerful punches and heal her teammates.

first Manga Appearance: Chapter 3

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name meaning: "Spring field, Cherry Blossoms"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 7

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Hatake Kakashi

Notable Features: In love with Uchiha Sasuke, Excellent Student, Knack for Genjutsu

Kekkai Genkai: None

Nature affiliation: N/A

Classification: Medical-nin

Uchiha Sasuke

The sole survivor of the Uchiha clan massacre. Using his sharingan, Sasuke is able to anticipate incoming attacks and is capable of advanced offensive moves.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 3

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Uchiha=wa/ha character switch to make "fan"; Sasuke= Name of legendary ninja

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Genin - Team 7

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Hatake Kakashi

Signature Abilities: Shishi Rendan, Chidori

Notable Features: Number one rookie of his graduating academy class, Finds Sakura's constant affection annoying, Considered very handsome by every girl near his age

Kekkai Genkai: Sharingan, Mangeky? Sharingan

Nature Affiliation: Fire, Lightning

Classification: Missing-Nin

Inuzuka Kiba

Kiba is a member of the Inuzuka clan, which uses dogs in battle. He can fuse with his dog Akamaru to become extremely powerful.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Inu=Dog zuka=A small hill, Kiba="Fang"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 8

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Yuuhi Kurenai

Signature Abilities: Shikyaku no Jutsu, Juujin Bunshin, Gatsuuga

Notable Features: Animal familiar named Akamaru, Keen sense of smell.

Kekkai Genkai: None

Nature Affiliation: N/A

Partner: Akamaru

Aburame Shino

Shino is the successor of the Aburame clan, which uses bugs for fighting. These bugs can be used to leach chakra or defend the entire team.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Aburame="Oil Woman"; Shino=Potentially meant to be same kanji as in "shinobi"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 8

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Yuuhi Kurenai

Signature Abilities: Kikaichuu no Jutsu

Notable Features: Quiet demeanor, Always respecting of insect life.

Kekkai Genkai: None

Nature Affiliation: N/A

Hyuuga Hinata

Hinata is a shy girl that doubts her own powers and potential. Only recently, she developed a new fighting style that involves extremely precise chakra control.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name meaning: Hyuuga=Towards the sun, Hinata=Sunny place

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 8

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Yuuhi Kurenai

Notable Features: Shy & timid, Has a secret crush on Naruto

Kekkai Genkai: Byakugan

Nara Shikamaru

Shikamaru is the smartest ninja in Konoha. As a member of the Nara clan, he can control shadows and use them to capture and damage the enemy.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Nara (Prefecture), Shika=Deer, Maru=Boys name

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 10

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Sarutobi Asuma

Signature Abilites: Kagemane no Jutsu

Notable Features: Lazy, Finds everything to be troublesome

Akimichi Chouji

Chouji is a member of the Akimichi clan. With his clans special food pills and multi-size techniques, he can do some serious damage.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Akimichi="Autumn Road"; Chou="Butterfly" ji=can mean child or love

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 10

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Sarutobi Asuma

Signature Abilities: Baika no Jutsu, Choudan Bakugeki, Nikudan Sensha

Notable Features: Big boned, Often seen eating or hungry, Best-friend of Nara Shikamaru

Yamanaka Ino

Ino, as a member of the Yamanaka clan, can control the minds of others. She can either enter minds, or disrupt a persons movements.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Yamanaka=Among the Mountains, Ino= Boar or a Sign of the Zodiac

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin - Team 10

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Sarutobi Asuma

Signature Abilites: Shintenshin no jutsu

Notable Features: Sasuke-Idiot, Sakura's rival

Classification: Medical-Nin

Hyuuga Neji

Neji is the most talented member of the Hyuuga clan. Being a super genius, he was able to master his Byakugan and the fighting style Gentle Fist all by himself.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 36

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Name meaning: Hyuuga=Towards the sun, Neji="Screw"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 17

Jounin Master: Might Guy

Notable Features: Cousin of Hyuuga Hinata, Tends to act better than everyone else

Kekkai Genkai: Byakugan

Rock Lee

Lee is a Taijutsu specialist. Under the study of Maito Gai he has learned how to open his chakra gates which vastly increase the strength of his taijutsu. He also happens to be a natural Drunken Fist master.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 36

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin

Age: 17

Jounin Master: Might Guy

Signature Abilities: Konoha Senpuu, Omote Renge

Notable Features: Crush on Haruno Sakura, Unable to use Genjutsu or Ninjutsu.

Tenten

Tenten is a true weapon master. Within seconds, she can throw hundreds of projectiles at one or more targets without a single miss.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 36

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Name Meaning: Moving about, spot

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin

Age: 17

Jounin Master: Might Guy

Notable Features: Idolizes the Sannin Tsunade, Deadly accurate when throwing edged weapons.

Gaara

Gaara has the demon Shukaku within him, which enables him to use sand for fighting. This sand can either form an ultimate defence or kill an opponent instantly.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 35

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 20

Name Meaning: "Self-Loving" ra=Kanji used in demons of myth

Hidden Village: Sand Village

Rank: Kazekage

Age: 16

Jounin Master: Baki

Signature Abilities: Sabaku Kyuu, Sabaku Sousou

Notable Features: Kanji tattoo on forehead saying "Love," Carries large gourd on his back

Nature Affinity: Wind

Classification: One tailed Shukaku jinchuuriki

Kankuro

Kankuro is a master puppeteer, and uses only puppets for fighting. His puppets can deal damage as well as poison enemies.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 35

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 20

Name Meaning: A famous kabuki player, kurou=crow

Hidden Village: Sand Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 18

Jounin Master: Baki

Notable Features: Carries mysterious large package on his back

Temari

Temari is the elder sister of Gaara and Kankuro. She uses a giant fan as her main weapon to do powerful long ranged attacks.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 35

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 20

Name Meaning: A traditional Japanese handball game, A name

Hidden Village: Sand Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 19

Jounin Master: Baki

Notable Features: Carries large fan

Nature Affinity: wind

Dosu Kinuta

Perhaps the strongest of the three sound genin, Dosu Kinuta uses his implanted Melody Arm to amplify sound waves and increase the power of his taijustu.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 35

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Name Meaning: Dosu=Yakuza sword; Kinuta=A wooden block for beating cloth, also a location

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 14

Notable Features: Head totally bandaged except for left eye

Kin Tsuchi

One of the three sound genin who took part in the chuunin exams, Kin Tsuchi uses strings and the sound of bells to confuse and incapacitate her foes.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 35

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Name Meaning: Kin=As kanji can mean Koto (A musical instrument); Tsuchi=Soil or hammer

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 14

Zaku Abumi

Zaku Abumi is one of the three sound genin sent to the chuunin exams. He was surgically altered with hollow tubes in his arms, allowing him to create waves of compressed air.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 35

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Name Meaning: Zaku=Sound of cutting, Abumi="Stirrup"

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 14

Haku

Haku is the sole survivor of his clan and is the subordinate of Momochi Zabuza. His bloodline ability allows him to potentially disable and attack all his enemies.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 15

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 9

Name meaning: "White"

Hidden Village: Mist Village

Rank: Unknown (Genin/Chuunin Level Skill)

Age: 15

Notable Features: Wears a Hunter-Nin mask, Feminine Appearance

Kekkai Genkai: Ice Release

Nature Affinity: Ice, Water, Wind

Uchiha Obito

A minor member of the Uchiha clan and a chuunin, Obito is a member of Team Minato. He is regarded as an under achieving daydreamer, but within him lies hidden strength.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 239

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 119

Name Meaning: Uchiha=wa/ha character switch to make "fan"; Obito= Neck, also a name

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin

Age: 13

Kekkai Genkai: Sharingan

Nature Affiliation: Fire

Rin

A chuunin medical nin assigned to Team Minato, Rin is a quiet and passive girl who focuses on keeping her team mates alive.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 239

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 119

Name Meaning: Companion, phosphorus, cold, a name

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Chuunin

Age: ?

Notable Features: Medical-Nin

Current Status: Unknown

Momochi Zabuza

Zabuza is a missing-nin from the Hidden Mist Village. He is a frightening opponent attacking his enemies out of the fog he creates.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 12

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 7

Hidden Village: Mist Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 26

Notable Features: Carries huge head cleaving sword,

Classification: Anbu, Missing-Nin, Seven Deadly Swordsman of the Mist

Nature Affiliation: Water

Oboro

A Rain Genin in the Chuunin exams, Oboro specializes in distracting his opponents with illusions and attacking when unexpected.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 46

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 28

Name Meaning: "Hazy"

Hidden Village: Rain Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 17

Nature Affiliation: Earth, Water (Anime only)

Shigure

A Genin from the Village of Rain, Shigure specializes in using his chakra to control needles hidden in his umbrellas.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 58

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 21

Name Meaning: A type of shower in early winter

Hidden Village: Rain Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 19

Notable Features: Two long scars running the length of his right cheek and over his right eye

Jiroubou

Jiroubou is the largest member of the Sound four. His fighting style involves powerful physical attacks in combination with manipulation of earth.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 115

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 68

Name Meaning: Next or second son, bou=can mean priest

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)

Age: 14

Notable Features: One of the Four Sounds, Personal warrior of Orochimaru, Chastises Tayuya when she uses filthy languag

Nature Affiliation: Earth

Kidoumaru

Kidoumaru has spider-like skills. He has 6 arms and has the ability to create weapons and traps with a strange golden web-like liquid.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 115

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 68

Name Meaning: Kidou=A name; ki=Ghost or devil dou=Child maru=Boys name

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown (Chuunin Level)

Age: 14

Notable Features: One of the Four Sounds, Personal warrior of Orochimaru, Has six arms

Sakon

Sakon usually carries a strange head around on his back. This head turns out to be his brother Ukon, who can also exit Sakon and enter other bodies in order to destroy them.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 115

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 68

Name Meaning: Sa=Left [A 'sakon' was a right-hand man position in the shogunate]

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)

Age: 14

Notable Features: One of the Four Sounds, Personal warrior of Orochimaru

Tayuya

Tayuyas only weapon is a flute with which she can cast Genjutsu or control three summoned demons, The Doki.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 115

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 68

Name Meaning: A name, Ta=A reason, Yu=Frequent, Ya=To be classical

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)

Age: 14

Notable Features: One of the Four Sounds, Personal warrior of Orochimaru, Tendency to use filthy language

Kaguya Kimimaro

One of Orochimarus sound ninjas, Kimimaro has very strong offensive abilities but his disease is slowly killing him.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 199

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 118

Name Meaning: Kaguya=Furniture Store, A name; Kimi=you, governing person maro=You, one with thin eyebrows, ma=Hemp, ro=Spine

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown (Potential Jounin)

Age: 15

Notable Features: Has cursed seal mark on his chest.

Kekkai Genkai: Shikotsumyaku

Umino Iruka

Iruka is one of the instructors at the Konoha ninja academy. He is a well rounded ninja with diverse abilities and skills.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 1

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name Meaning: Umino=Ocean; Iruka=Dolphin

Hidden Village: Konoha Village

Rank: Chuunin

Age: 26

Notable Features: Horizontal nose scar, Academy teacher.

Akadou Yoroi

Part of the three man team of Kabuto during the Chuunin Exams working as spies, Yoroi has a special ability that allows him to absorb his opponents energy.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 45

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 36

Name Meaning: Akadou="Red Body"; Yoroi="Armor"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 23

Jounin Master: Unnamed Jounin Master

Notable Features: Wears ocular lenses over his eyes, Also has covering over his lower face.

Classification: Missing-Nin

Nature Affiliation: Water

Mitarashi Anko

Once a student of Orochimaru and a bearer of the Cursed Seal of Heaven, Anko is now a special Jounin who oversees the second portion of the Chuunin exams.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 44

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 25

Name Meaning: Mitarashi=A type of sweet rice cake; Anko=Red bean paste

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Special Jounin

Age: 24

Notable Features: Has tendency for Naruto-like doofish actions.

Nature Affiliation: Fire

Shizune

Shizune is the aid of Tsunade. A competent combatant using poisons and needles, she is also a highly skilled medic who is able to heal her allies.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 148

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 85

Name Meaning: A name

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 31

Classification: medical-Nin

Yakushi Kabuto

Kabuto was once found on the battlefield, was taught medical ninjutsu, and now assists Orochimaru. He uses his medical skill for both offence and defense.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 39

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 23

Name Meaning: Yakushi=Short for Buddhist Healing God, Kabuto="Helmet"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Genin

Age: 23

Jounin Master: Unnamed Jounin Master

Notable Features: Keeps Nin-Info cards on the ninja of the world

Classification: Medical-Nin, Missing-Nin

Nature Affiliation: Earth

Hatake Kakashi

Kakashi is the sensei of Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke. With his Sharingan he is able to turn his foes skills back upon themselves and can cause severe damage with his Raikiri and Nin-Dogs skills.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 3

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 3

Name meaning: "Dry field, Scarecrow"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 30

Notable Features: Chronically late for meetings, Hides left eye under his forehead protector

Kekkai Genkai: Sharingan, Mangekyo Sharingan

Nature Affiliation: Water, Fire(Anime only), Earth, Lightning(Affinity)

Classification: Anbu

Yuhi Kurenai

Yuhi Kurenai is a jounin and team leader of Hinata, Shino and Kiba. She is a genjutsu master who is able to both disable and attack her enemies with illusions.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 20

Name Meaning: Yuuhi=Setting sun, Kurenai="Crimson"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 31

Notable Features: Crimson colored eyes

Sarutobi Asuma

Sarutobi Asuma is the leader of Team 10. He uses trench knives extended by his chakra to fight and protect his teammates.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 34

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 20

Name Meaning: Sarutobi=Flying Monkey [Also a legendary ninja]; Asuma=A name

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 31

Notable Features: Always seen smoking a cigarette

Nature Affiliation: Wind, Fire

Maito Gai

Gai is the sensei of Lee, Tenten and Neji. He and Lee both use the same fighting style, Strong Fist, which involves high-speed attacks and the opening of inner chakra gates.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 38

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 22

Name Meaning: Might Guy

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 30

Notable Features: Bowl haircut, Has large bushy eyebrows

Namikaze Minato

Known as Konoha's Yellow Flash, Minato is the leader of Team Minato. His style of combat is unique and he is a highly analytical and caring person.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 1

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name meaning: Fourth Fire Shadow

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Real Name: Namikaze=Wind and waves, discord; Minato=Harbor, a name

Rank: Kage

Current Status: Deceased

Notable Features: Nicknamed "Konoha's Yellow Flash"

Baki

Baki is the Jounin team leader of Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro. A mysterious and perhaps devious but loyal man, he specializes in wind element jutsu.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 65

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 39

Name Meaning: Similar to "bakki" meaning aeration

Hidden Village: Sand Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 34

Nature Affiliation: Wind

Orochimaru

Orochimaru is one of the Legendary Sannin. He can increase his teams chakra for a price and summon powerful snakes to beat his enemies.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 46

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 27

Name Meaning: Orochimaru=Villain in mythical Jiraiya tale, Orochi=Large Serpent, Maru=Male Name

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Potential Jounin (Kage Level Skill)

Age: 54

Notable Features: Legendary Sannin, Summons snakes, Student of Third Hokage

Classification: Sannin, S-Class, Missing-nin

Nature Affiliation: Wind, Earth

Jiraiya

Jiraiya is one of the Legendary Sannin. With his various frog-based jutsus he is able to both hinder and damage all of his opponents.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 90

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 52

Name Meaning: "Young thunder", A lead character in Japanese folk tale, married to "Tsunade"

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Potential Jounin (Kage Level Skill)

Age: 54

Notable Features: Legendary Sannin, Summons toads, Huge pervert.

Classification: Sannin, Sage

Nature Affiliation: Fire, Earth

Tsunade

Tsunade is the Godaime Hokage and a Legendary Sannin. Her skill with medical ninjutsu allows her to do significant damage and heal herself and teammates.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 149

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 85

Name Meaning: A mooring rope, Wife of Jiraiya in mythical tale

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Hokage

Age: 54

Notable Features: Legendary Sannin, Summons slugs, Bad gambler

Classification: Sannin, Medical-Nin

Sandaime Hokage

Sandaime Hokage, known as the God of Shinobi, was the strongest Kage to ever live. He is able to concentrate on one opponent while his summon, Enma, confronts others. When all else fails he can summon the death god.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 1

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 1

Name meaning: Third Fire Shadow

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Real Name: Sarutobi=Flying Monkey [Also a legendary ninja], Hiruzen=A name

Rank: Kage

Age: 69

Notable Features: Nick-named "The Professor" for knowing thousands of jutsu

Nature Affiliation: Fire, Earth

Shodai Hokage

The First Hokage and the founder of the Hidden Village of Konoha, Shodai has the ability to create and manipulate trees. This ability to give life shows the extent of his power.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 118

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 69

Name meaning: First Fire Shadow

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Real Name: Senju Hashirama (Senju=A name, sen=thousand ju=hands; Hashirama=The space between two pillars)

Rank: Kage

Notable Features: Older brother of Nidaime Hokage, Has calm and collected mind

Kekkai Genkai: Wood Release

Nature Afiliation: Water, Earth, Wood

Nidaime Hokage

Nidaime is the second Hokage and the grand uncle of Tsunade. He is very skilled with water jutsu, requiring no water source to perform them.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 118

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 69

Name meaning: Second Fire Shadow

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Real Name: Senju Tobirama (Senju=A name, sen=thousand ju=hands; Tobirama=The space between two doors)

Rank: Kage

Notable Features: Younger brother of Shodai Hokage, Uses Suiton techniques (though they may just be one facet of his jutsu arsenal)

Nature Afiliation: Water

Hoshigaki Kisame

Formerly one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist Village, Kisame is an S-Rank missing nin. He is Itachi's partner and a member of a mysterious organization.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 139

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 80

Name meaning: Hoshigaki=Dried persimmon, Kisame=Ogre/Demon Shark

Hidden Village: Mist Village

Rank: Jounin (Missing-Nin)

Age: 32

Signature Abilities: Suikoudan no Jutsu

Notable Features: Current member of the Akatsuki Organization, Former Mist Seven member, Wields large head-cleaving sword, S-Ranked criminal, Pale shark-colored eyes and skin,

Has slits resembling gills located on each cheek, Has huge amount of chakra

Classification: S-Class, Missing-Nin

Nature Afiliation: Water, Earth

Sai

A current member of the elite ANBU Root, Sai is an unparalleled artist who uses chakra to bring his images to life.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 281

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 1

Name Meaning: As kanji can mean: Extreme, genius, planting, loan, rhinoceros, companion, a weapon, son, navel, smash, fine

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: - (ANBU, At Least Chuunin)

Age: 17

Notable Features: Pale in appearance, insults others, has trouble with his emotions, can bring his paintings alive

Classification: Anbu

Yamato

Yamato is a member of ANBU whose real name is unknown. Given the code name Yamato by Tsunade for this mission, he is tasked to lead Team 7 while Kakashi recovers.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 284

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 34

Name Meaning: Ancient name for Japan

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: - (ANBU, Probable Jounin)

Age: 26

Notable Features: Wears Nidaime Hokage-esque forehead protector

Kekkai Genkai: Wood Release

Nature Afiliation: Water, Earth, Wood

Yamashiro Aoba

Yamashiro Aoba is a special Jounin from Konoha and a member of the Nijyuu Shoutai. He specializes in summoning crows to distress his enemies, and in the art of taijutsu.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 93

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 67

Name Meaning: Yamashiro= A mountain castle, Aoba= fresh leaves

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: Special Jounin

Age: 34

Nature Affiliation: Fire

Chiyo

The grandmother of Sasori and elder ninja of the Sand Village, Chiyo is a well known and accomplished puppet master and builder.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 252

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 9

Name Meaning: "Thousand Years" or "Forever"

Hidden Village: Sand Village

Rank: Unknown (Potential Jounin)

Age: 73

Notable Features: Grandmother of Sasori, Retired at her old age but still spry, Former poison exper

Classification: Medical-Nin

Nii Yugito

A kunoichi from Kumogakure, Nii Yugito hold withing her the two-tailed beast. She has full control over the bijuu Nibi, and is able to transform into it and use its powers to

fight.

First Manga Appearance: 312

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 71

Hidden Village: Cloud Village

Rank: Jounin

Age: 29

Hozuki Suigetsu

Hozuki Suigetsu is a native of Kirigakure who was once a captive of Orochimaru. He is a dangerous individual with unique abilities and now follows Uchiha Sasuke.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 346

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 115

Name Meaning: Hou=Ground cherry, Chinese lantern plant, Zuki=Lamp, counter for lights; Sui=Water, Getsu=Moon

Hidden Village: Mist Village

Rank: Unknown

Age: 16

Nature Affiliation: Water

Karin

Karin is a former subordinate of Orochimaru who oversaw one of his secret laboratories. She is a skilled sensor and master of chakra control who now follows Uchiha Sasuke.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 347

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 115

Name Meaning: Ka=incense, smell, perfume rin=phosphorus

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown

Age: 16

Classification: sensor

Juugo

Juugo is the origin of the cursed seal and now follows Sasuke. He can either be a calm natured person or a psychotic lunatic.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 348

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 116

Name Meaning: A name, Juu=Heavy, pile up go=I, my, our

Hidden Village: Sound Village

Rank: Unknown

Age: 18

Deidara

A former ninja of the Earth Village and now a junior Akatsuki member, Deidara is able to fuse clay and chakra to create devastating explosives.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 247

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 2

Name Meaning: Potentially based on Japanese myth, Dei=Mud

Hidden Village: Rock Village

Rank: Unknown (Probably Jounin)

Age: 19

Notable Features: Has a mouth on the palm of each hand, An artist at heart

Classification: Terrorist Bomber

Nature Affiliation: Earth

Sasori of the Red Sand

Sasori is a senior Akatsuki member and a legendary puppet master. He is even rumored to have defeated an entire nation with puppets alone.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 247

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 2

Name Meaning: Scorpion

Hidden Village: Sand Village

Rank: Unknown (Probably Jounin)

Age: 35

Notable Features: Puppet Master, Also known as "Akasuna no Sasori" (Sasori of the Red Sand)

Classification: S-Class, Missing-Nin

Hidan

Hidan is a member of Akatsuki and a worshiper of the obscure god Jashin. He is apparently immortal and has perhaps the foulest mouth of the entire criminal organization.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 312

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 71

Name Meaning: Hi=fly, skip pages, scatter or Shougi Rook, dan=grade, steps or stairs

Hidden Village: Hot Springs Village

Rank: Unknown (High Jounin Level)

Age: 22

Notable Features: Wields large three-bladed scythe

Classification: S-class, Missing-Nin

Kakuzu

A missing-nin of mysterious talents and a member of Akatsuki, Kakuzu is certainly older than he appears. He seems to only be concerned with money and the bounties which provide him with it.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 312

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 71

Name Meaning: Kaku=Angle or Shogi bishop zu=Metropolis or capital

Hidden Village: Waterfall Village

Rank: Unknown (High Jounin Level)

Age: 91

Notable Features: Body contains mysterious black tendrils.

Nature Afiliation: Earth, Wind, Fire, Lightning, Water(Anime only)

Uchiha Itachi

Uchiha Itachi is a member of Akatsuki, and the brother of Uchiha Sasuke. He has mastered the sharingan completely.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 139

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 80

Name Meaning: Uchiha=wa/ha character switch to make "fan"; Itachi=Weasel

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: At least Chuunin, but high Jounin level in skill (Missing-Nin)

Age: 21

Signature Abilities: Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi

Notable Features: Sasuke's Older Brother, Wiped out his clan, S-Ranked Criminal.

Kekkai Genkai: Sharingan, Mangeky? Sharingan

Classification: ANBU, S-Class, Missing-nin

Nature Afiliation: Fire, Water

Konan

Konan is a member of Akatsuki and a master of origami ninjutsu, earning her the title God's Angel in Amegakure. Able to turn her body into thick sheets of paper, she is capable of multiple forms of attack.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 363

First Anime Appearance: Naruto Episode 135

Name Meaning: Ko=Little nan=South

Hidden Village: Rain Village

Rank: Unknown (High Jounin Level)

Classification: S-Rank

Pein

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 363

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 114

Hidden Village: Rain

Rank: Unknown (Kage Level Skill)

Notable Features: Wears multiple piercings

Kekkai Genkai: Rinnegan

Classification: S-Class

Nature Affiliation: Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth, Water, Yin and yang

Tobi/Madara

Tobi/Madara Uchiha: Tobi was initially seen as an associate of Zetsu. He appeared clumsy and was very polite in his speech. After Sasori was killed in battle, Tobi was eager to replace Sasori as a new member of Akatsuki. He eventually succeeded and took over Sasori's position in the group. He was then partnered with Deidara. After Deidara's death, it was revealed Tobi gave direction to Pain as leader. He was also showen to posses the Sharingan.

First Manga Appearance: Chapter 370

First Anime Appearance: Shippuuden Episode 130

Name Meaning: Uchiha=wa/ha character switch to make "fan"; Madara=Spot, blemish, speck, patches

Hidden Village: Leaf Village

Rank: (Kage Level)

Kekkai Genkai: Sharingan, Mangeky? Sharingan

Classification: S-Class, Missing-nin

Nature Affiliation: Earthshare: