Kaji
CharacterA veteran ferryman of the Land of Waves whose two decades on the water make him an expert reader of its channels. He quietly carries Team 7 and Tazuna past Gato's watchful men.
Appearance
A pointed straw hat usually tops his short brown hair, and dark eyes sit in a middle-aged face. He favors a grey-and-black long-sleeved outfit worn with the collar turned up, plain trousers, and simple sandals.
Personality
Caution runs through everything Kaji does. He takes deliberate precautions to avoid drawing the notice of Gato's men, and he is wary of pressing his luck, unwilling to sail farther than the job strictly requires.
History
Twenty years of ferrying passengers across the Land of Waves have given Kaji an intimate feel for its waterways, enough to sense when a route has gone bad and steer around it. He carries Team 7 and Tazuna toward the country with the motor switched off so they can slip in unheard, hushing Naruto for shouting as they near the bridge. Once they reach the country's edge, as far as he cares to go, he restarts the engine and leaves them with a wish of good luck for the journey ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kaji do in Naruto?
Kaji is a veteran ferryman of the Land of Waves who quietly carries Team 7 and Tazuna past Gato's watchful men. Twenty years on the water have made him an expert reader of its channels.
Who is Kaji in the Land of Waves arc?
Kaji is a cautious, middle-aged ferryman who transports Team 7 and Tazuna toward the Land of Waves with his boat's motor switched off so they can slip in unheard.
How does Kaji help Team 7 avoid Gato's men?
Kaji helps Team 7 avoid Gato's men by steering around routes he senses have gone bad and by running his boat silently, even hushing Naruto when he shouts as they near the bridge.
How long has Kaji worked as a ferryman?
Kaji has worked as a ferryman for twenty years, giving him an intimate feel for the Land of Waves' waterways.
Why does Kaji turn back before reaching the Land of Waves?
Kaji turns back once Team 7 and Tazuna reach the country's edge because that is as far as he is willing to sail, restarting his engine and wishing them good luck for the rest of their journey.
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