Iwana (Otogakure)
CharacterIwana is a minor ninja who serves Orochimaru in the OVA Naruto: The Cross Roads. Loud about a strength he does not really possess, he can bend light to vanish from sight, yet his lecherous streak and hot temper mark him as a small-time henchman.
Appearance
Iwana dresses in a hooded green garment styled after a shark, the hood shaped like the fish's head and a fin-like flap trailing down his back, all worn over dark trousers. A pair of purple marks sits beneath each of his black eyes, and an oversized shuriken rides across his shoulders.
Personality
For all his bluster, Iwana badly overrates himself, convinced he is formidable when he is anything but. His loyalty to Orochimaru runs deep. A lecherous side surfaces when Naruto's Harem Technique leaves him bleeding from the nose, and his temper flares just as quickly, prompting a vow to kill the boy over the humiliation.
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Abilities
His signature trick is the Hiding with Camouflage Technique, which channels chakra to warp the light around him and render him invisible. He also handles certain weapons competently and carries some grounding in taijutsu. In the story he takes part in, Kajika's group ambushes Team 7 while Kakashi is off searching for the abducted Genmai, a ploy meant to draw out Sasuke. Kajika hauls Sakura away, and by the time the fighting turns against the villains, Iwana's ultimate fate is left unresolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Iwana in Naruto?
Iwana is a minor Otogakure ninja who serves Orochimaru in the OVA Naruto: The Cross Roads. He talks up a strength he does not really have, and his lecherous streak and quick temper mark him as a small time henchman.
What technique does Iwana use?
Iwana's signature move is the Hiding with Camouflage Technique, which channels chakra to bend light around him and render him invisible. He also handles weapons like his oversized shuriken and has some grounding in taijutsu.
What does Iwana look like?
Iwana wears a hooded green garment styled after a shark, with the hood shaped like the fish's head and a fin like flap trailing down his back, worn over dark trousers. Purple marks sit beneath each of his black eyes, and he carries an oversized shuriken across his shoulders.
Who does Iwana serve?
Iwana serves Orochimaru with deep loyalty, appearing as one of his Otogakure ninja in Naruto: The Cross Roads. Despite his devotion, he badly overrates his own strength and abilities.
What happens to Iwana in Naruto: The Cross Roads?
Iwana takes part in Kajika's ambush of Team 7 while Kakashi searches for the abducted Genmai, a scheme meant to draw out Sasuke. Naruto's Harem Technique leaves him bleeding from the nose and vowing revenge, but once the fighting turns against the villains his ultimate fate is left unresolved.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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