Gaku Inuzuka
CharacterGaku Inuzuka is a jōnin of Konohagakure's Inuzuka clan who served on a wartime squad led by Minato Namikaze. Handling close-range combat alongside his ninken, he fought against Kumogakure's forces and looked on the young Minato as though he were a little brother.
Appearance
Gaku wears the usual Konoha flak jacket and bears the Inuzuka clan's fang markings on his cheeks. His brown hair is swept back, he sports a beard of the same shade, and his eyes are black.
Personality
As the senior member of his unit, he regarded his young captain Minato as something like a younger brother.
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History
Gaku served on a four-man team, rounded out by his ninken, Dōtō Akimichi, and another shinobi, that operated under Minato Namikaze during hostilities with Kumogakure, taking the role of close-quarters fighter. In one engagement the squad ran into Kumo's A and Killer B, and Gaku was stunned to witness B's jinchūriki transformation during Minato's duel with the pair. Moments later a signal to fall back reached them, and he relayed to Minato that they would withdraw for the time being. As an Inuzuka, he almost certainly fought in tandem with his large ninken using his clan's assorted combat techniques.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gaku Inuzuka in Naruto?
Gaku Inuzuka is a jōnin of Konohagakure's Inuzuka clan who served on a wartime squad led by Minato Namikaze. He handled close range combat alongside his ninken.
What team did Gaku Inuzuka serve on?
Gaku Inuzuka served on a four man team under Minato Namikaze that also included Dōtō Akimichi and another shinobi, alongside Gaku's own ninken. The squad fought against Kumogakure's forces during wartime.
What was Gaku Inuzuka's role in his squad?
As an Inuzuka, Gaku Inuzuka took the role of close quarters fighter, almost certainly working in tandem with his large ninken using his clan's combat techniques.
What battle did Gaku Inuzuka take part in?
Gaku Inuzuka's squad encountered Kumogakure's A and Killer B during hostilities between the villages. He was stunned to witness B's jinchūriki transformation during Minato's duel with the pair before the team was signaled to withdraw.
How did Gaku Inuzuka view Minato Namikaze?
As the senior member of his unit, Gaku Inuzuka regarded his young captain Minato Namikaze as something like a younger brother.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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