Genji
CharacterGenji is one of Kirigakure's most senior elders, a decades-long servant of the Mist whose counsel carries as much weight as the Mizukage's own. He hands Mei Terumi her hat before the Kage Summit and steers the village toward tending its own affairs.
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Appearance
Age shows plainly on Genji, whose head is bald and whose frame is that of a very old man. He dresses in a brown kimono and a yellow scarf resting over his shoulders, and he leans on a staff carved to look like a fanged demon, its eyes set in red and its jaws lined with sharp teeth.
Personality
Genji's defining trait is unwavering loyalty to the Mist, a village he has served and worked to strengthen across many decades.
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History
Much of Genji's life has gone toward building up Kirigakure, and his standing rivals that of the Mizukage, with village leaders turning to him whenever the weightiest decisions arise. His word effectively functions as law within the Mist. In the anime, after Tsunade extended an invitation for the village to join the Chunin Exams that Konoha and Sunagakure were co-hosting, Genji backed Ao's view and advised staying out to concentrate on internal matters instead. When Mei Terumi prepared to leave for the Kage Summit, he presented her with the Mizukage's headpiece; she pledged to fulfil the role to the best of her ability, and he answered with a warm chuckle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Genji's name mean?
In Naruto, the name Genji translates to "original teacher." He is one of Kirigakure's most senior elders, whose decades of service to the Mist have earned him influence rivaling the Mizukage's own.
Who is Genji in Naruto?
Genji is one of Kirigakure's most senior elders, a decades-long servant of the Hidden Mist Village whose counsel carries as much weight as the Mizukage's own. He is known for handing Mei Terumi her Mizukage hat before she left for the Kage Summit.
What does Genji look like?
Genji is depicted as a very old, bald man who wears a brown kimono with a yellow scarf draped over his shoulders. He walks with the aid of a staff carved into the shape of a fanged demon with red eyes.
What role did Genji play in Mei Terumi becoming Mizukage?
Genji presented Mei Terumi with the Mizukage's headpiece when she prepared to leave for the Kage Summit, and he answered with a warm chuckle after she pledged to fulfill the role to the best of her ability.
Did Genji support Kirigakure joining the Chunin Exams?
No, in the anime, when Tsunade invited Kirigakure to join the Chunin Exams that Konoha and Sunagakure were co-hosting, Genji backed Ao's view and advised the village to stay out and focus on its own internal matters instead.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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