Kiji
CharacterKiji is a cheerful genin from Benisu Island who works alongside his twin brother Sada. Gathering herbs and crossing paths with Konoha's ninja, he rides an abacus that doubles as a skateboard and takes the long view on any bargain.
Appearance
Short black hair falls around Kiji's face and is drawn up into a topknot. His plain clothes are worn under an apron-style garment tied with a white sash, and he finishes the look with wrist warmers and simple shinobi sandals.
Personality
Kiji and his twin Sada both carry sunny, smiling temperaments. The brothers tend to hum or sing as they work, and when they do speak they often blurt out the very same words in unison.
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Abilities
Coming from Benisu Island, Kiji carries an abacus that serves double duty as a kind of skateboard for getting around. He also appears versed in herbs and plants. On a provisioning mission he, Sada, and Bandō outpaced Sakura Haruno's group to every gathering spot on Nanakusa Island, and after Naruto rescued them all from a giant lizard, Bandō handed over part of their harvest for free, explaining to a startled Kiji that a loss now could mean a greater payoff later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kiji in Naruto?
Kiji is a cheerful genin from Benisu Island who works alongside his twin brother Sada, best known for riding an abacus that doubles as a skateboard.
What is Kiji's relationship with Sada?
Kiji is Sada's twin brother, and the two share such a similar sunny temperament that they often hum or sing together and blurt out the same words in unison.
What does Kiji use his abacus for?
Kiji carries an abacus from Benisu Island that also serves as a kind of skateboard, helping him get around quickly.
What lesson did Kiji learn on Nanakusa Island?
After Naruto rescued Kiji, Sada, and Bando from a giant lizard, Bando gave part of their gathered harvest away for free, teaching a surprised Kiji that a loss now could bring a greater payoff later.
What was Kiji's mission on Nanakusa Island?
On a provisioning mission, Kiji, Sada, and Bando outpaced Sakura Haruno's group to every herb-gathering spot on Nanakusa Island.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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