Giant Centipede
CharacterThe Giant Centipede is a towering arthropod called forth by Nagato through the Animal Path. Studded with piercings and bearing the Rinnegan, it is one of the beasts Pain unleashed to spread chaos across Konohagakure during his invasion.
Appearance
The creature's segmented body is dotted with metal piercings, the most striking of them driven straight through its skull. Orange coloring covers its face and its many legs, and the Rinnegan glows in its eyes, marking it as a puppet under Pain's control.
Abilities
Little of its combat range was ever put on display. What it did show off was raw destructive bulk: it threw its enormous frame around Konohagakure, flattening buildings and structures as it went.
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History
Pain conjured the centipede during his assault on the Hidden Leaf, using it to sow panic and disorder through the streets. Its part in the attack was cut short when Sakura Haruno felled it with one crushing blow. The anime expands the count to three of them, one of which Shikamaru Nara dispatched. The design nods to the omukade of Japanese folklore, a mountain-dwelling centipede said to devour people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who summons the Giant Centipede in Naruto?
The Giant Centipede is summoned by Nagato through the Animal Path. It is one of several beasts Pain unleashes to spread chaos during his invasion of Konohagakure.
What does the Giant Centipede look like?
The Giant Centipede has a segmented body studded with metal piercings, including one driven through its skull. Its face and many legs are orange, and its eyes hold the Rinnegan, marking it as one of Pain's puppets.
What does the Giant Centipede do during Pain's assault on Konoha?
The Giant Centipede throws its enormous frame through Konohagakure, flattening buildings and structures as it goes. It relies on raw destructive bulk rather than any showcased combat techniques.
Who defeats the Giant Centipede?
Sakura Haruno fells the Giant Centipede with a single crushing blow. The anime expands the number to three centipedes, one of which is dispatched by Shikamaru Nara.
What Japanese folklore inspired the Giant Centipede's design?
The Giant Centipede's design nods to the omukade, a mountain-dwelling centipede from Japanese folklore said to devour people.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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