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Kanna is a citizen of Konohagakure and its current Master Carpenter. He oversaw the village's rebuilding and brought in outside help, only to be shamed by the theft of the blueprints that leaves him unable to face the Fifth Hokage.

English Voice: Dan Woren
Japanese Voice: Tetsuo Gotō
Village & Affiliations: Konohagakure
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Appearance

A full black beard frames Kanna's face, matched by short black hair, small black brows, and light brown eyes, with a white headband across his forehead. He wears a white shirt under a purple jacket, along with black trousers that wrap down around his feet.

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Personality

Kanna comes across as a kindly, willing helper, quick to assist the Konoha 11 and orderly enough to know exactly where each of his documents sits. His pride runs strong too, and he laments that he could never look the Fifth Hokage in the eye again after letting the blueprints slip away.

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History

Kanna follows his father, who held the master carpenter post three decades earlier, into the same role and takes charge of rebuilding Konohagakure, drawing in a good deal of foreign labor, Gennō among them. When the theft comes to light, he gathers the Konoha 11 and hands Shikamaru a list of the missing plans, laying out how Gennō talked his way into the village and passing along the forged letter of recommendation the man had used. He is caught off guard when Shikamaru determines that still more of the plans have gone missing. Tsunade later maintains the stolen papers were never blueprints at all, but merely letters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kanna in Naruto?

Kanna is a citizen of Konohagakure and its current Master Carpenter, who oversaw the village's rebuilding after inheriting the post from his father.

What is Kanna's role in Konohagakure?

As Master Carpenter, Kanna leads the reconstruction of Konohagakure and brings in outside labor, including a worker named Genno, to help rebuild the village.

What happens to the blueprints Kanna manages?

The blueprints under Kanna's care are stolen, a theft that shames him so deeply he says he could never look the Fifth Hokage in the eye again.

Who is Genno and how is he connected to Kanna?

Genno is one of the foreign laborers Kanna brought in to help rebuild Konohagakure, and he later turns out to be the one who stole the construction plans using a forged letter of recommendation.

What does Tsunade say about the stolen documents?

Tsunade later maintains that the stolen papers were never actual blueprints at all, but merely letters.

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