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Kamikiri

Character

Kamikiri is a Fūma Clan swordsman of the Land of Sound and the leader of the small trio posted to guard one of Orochimaru's hidden bases. Lured by a vow to revive his clan's strength, he discovers too late that Orochimaru means only to betray him.

English Voice: Sam Riegel
Japanese Voice: Bin Shimada
Clan: Fūma Clan (Land of Sound)
Status: Deceased
Village & Affiliations: Otogakure
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Appearance

Kamikiri keeps his black hair short and sleek, set off by heavy brows, dark eyes, and sideburns that trail down toward the base of his ears. He dresses in a brown short-sleeved shirt crossed on its right side by a maroon stripe that runs to the hem, worn over a grey undershirt, with grey trousers cinched by a black belt whose buckle is silver. Fingerless gloves cover his hands, and a set of scissor-shaped pincers is bound to his right arm by a black strap.

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Personality

The promise that the Fūma name would be restored to power is what pulls Kamikiri into Orochimaru's service, and his loyalty stays firm for a long while. It holds right up to the moment his master, or the power-mad Arashi wearing that guise, abandons Kagerō to die untreated. Feeling betrayed, Kamikiri turns his devotion into a thirst for revenge.

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History

Their war against a bordering nation behind them, the Fūma wander the Land of Rice Fields in search of somewhere to put down roots. As that trek nears its close, Orochimaru arrives with Kimimaro and offers to rebuild the clan's might should they swear themselves to Otogakure, and Kamikiri takes the deal. In a fight he relies on an unusual pair of pincers, meant for cutting and tearing at whoever he faces.

Assigned alongside Jigumo and Kagerō to watch over one of Orochimaru's lairs, he corners Sasame when she wanders in, then hands her a paralysing powder as part of a bargain to reach Arashi. After she seemingly slips that powder into the tea of Naruto, Jiraiya, and Sakura, the guards strike, but the drugged trio prove to be substitutions and the genuine intruders overwhelm him. The aftermath spells his end: Arashi, masquerading as Orochimaru, kills both him and Jigumo and draws them into his Casualty Puppet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kamikiri in Naruto?

Kamikiri is a swordsman of the Fuma Clan who leads a small trio guarding one of Orochimaru's hidden bases in the Land of Sound.

Why did Kamikiri join Orochimaru?

Kamikiri joined Orochimaru after he promised to restore the Fuma Clan's former strength, a vow that kept Kamikiri loyal for a long time.

What weapon does Kamikiri use?

Kamikiri fights with a pair of scissor-shaped pincers strapped to his right arm, using them to cut and tear at his opponents.

How did Kamikiri die?

Kamikiri was killed by Arashi, who was masquerading as Orochimaru, and his body was drawn into Arashi's Casualty Puppet.

Who did Kamikiri guard alongside?

Kamikiri was assigned to guard Orochimaru's Rice Fields base together with fellow Fuma Clan members Jigumo and Kagero.

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