Karai
CharacterKarai is a shinobi of Kumogakure, fiercely devoted to his village and its Raikage. A mission to steal a forbidden technique left him poisoned by a mercenary group, and only Tsunade's help pulled him back from death.
Appearance
Karai is a young man with dark skin and dark eyes, his blond hair standing in spikes with a streak of deep orange down the left side. He wears Kumogakure's common uniform, its collar turned up and its sleeves frayed at the shoulders.
Personality
His loyalty borders on the absolute. Karai prized the Raikage's pride above his own survival and refused aid from anyone outside Kumo, even snapping at his comrade Amai for addressing Tsunade with a respectful honorific, since she belonged to a rival village.
History
Returning from a covert job in Sugi Village with a stolen kinjutsu, Karai travelled alongside Nigai and the Fourth Raikage when the mercenary Nokizaru Group ambushed them to reclaim the scroll. The trio escaped, but an Exploding Insect had been planted microscopically inside each of them; Nigai detonated after lashing out at the enemy, and Karai halted his own strike just short of the same end. Amai's effort to heal him failed, and despite his protests Tsunade was fetched, with Shizune extracting the insect while Amai assisted the surgery. In combat he calls on Lightning Release, unleashing the Lightning Strike technique against the Nokizaru mercenaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karai in Naruto?
Karai is a shinobi of Kumogakure fiercely devoted to his village and its Raikage, who was poisoned by a mercenary group during a mission and saved only through Tsunade's help.
What village does Karai belong to?
Karai is a shinobi of Kumogakure, fiercely loyal to his village and to the Fourth Raikage.
What mission was Karai sent on?
Karai was sent on a covert mission to Sugi Village to steal a forbidden technique, traveling back with Nigai and the Fourth Raikage when the mercenary Nokizaru Group ambushed them to reclaim the scroll.
What happened to Karai during the Nokizaru Group's ambush?
During the ambush an Exploding Insect had been planted inside Karai and his comrades; Nigai detonated after lashing out at the enemy, but Karai halted his own strike just short of the same end, and Tsunade later had the insect removed from him with Shizune's help.
What abilities does Karai use in combat?
In combat Karai relies on Lightning Release, unleashing the Lightning Strike technique against the Nokizaru mercenaries.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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