Genzō
CharacterGenzō is a Konohagakure photographer and civilian who has long captured the ID portraits of freshly graduated Academy students. Prickly about childish antics yet unmatched at his craft, he is the man behind the shots that fill the village's ninja profiles.
Appearance
Genzō has dark eyes set behind round glasses, and his head is largely bald with tufts of white hair sticking up on either side. He favours a tan jacket fitted with a black hood, worn over a plain white t-shirt.
Personality
Genzō has little patience for childish behaviour, yet he pushes through it to get his work done. On the whole he comes across as an impatient sort.
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History
For years Genzō has photographed newly minted Academy graduates for the portraits attached to their ninja records, and the village regards him as its finest photographer, able to draw a top-quality image out of any subject. In the past he was assigned to shoot Team Minato and grew irritated when Obito turned up late. When it came time to photograph Naruto, he balked at the war paint smeared across the boy's face, questioned whether the picture should really be taken that way, grumbled that Naruto had asked for it, and then told him to smile before snapping the shot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Genzō in Naruto?
Genzō is a Konohagakure photographer and civilian who has long taken the ID portraits of freshly graduated Academy students. Impatient with childish behavior yet unmatched at his craft, he is the man behind the photos that fill the village's ninja records.
What does Genzō look like?
Genzō has dark eyes behind round glasses and a mostly bald head with tufts of white hair on either side. He wears a tan jacket with a black hood over a plain white t-shirt.
What happened when Genzō photographed Naruto?
When it came time to photograph Naruto, Genzō balked at the war paint smeared across the boy's face, questioned whether the picture should really be taken that way, and grumbled that Naruto had asked for it, before telling him to smile and snapping the shot.
Did Genzō photograph Obito Uchiha's team?
Yes, Genzō was once assigned to photograph Team Minato, which included Obito Uchiha, and he grew irritated when Obito showed up late for the shoot.
Is Genzō a ninja?
No, Genzō is a civilian rather than a shinobi. He works as Konohagakure's photographer, regarded by the village as its finest, able to draw a quality picture out of any subject.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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