Kumade Toriichi
CharacterKumade Toriichi was a special jonin of Konohagakure who began at the Academy alongside Kakashi. His story is remembered mainly for its end, an ill-fated mission to Kirigakure where he fell to the silent-killing swordsman Zabuza Momochi.
Appearance
A mask conceals the lower half of Kumade's face, a trait that made him resemble Kakashi at a glance. His grey hair sits short and spiky. He dresses in the ordinary Konoha uniform, forehead protector and flak jacket included, and adds black gloves reinforced with metal plates across the backs of the hands.
History
Little of Kumade's life is on record. The anime notes that he entered the Academy in the same intake as Kakashi Hatake and others. His story closes on an assignment to Kirigakure, where his path crossed that of Zabuza Momochi. Pairing the Hiding in Mist Technique with his silent-killing method, Zabuza cut him down. Accounts of the weapon differ: the manga depicts a tanto, while the anime swaps in a kunai.
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Abilities
His special jonin title marked him as a shinobi singled out for mastery within a particular field, though the series never spelled out which skills earned it. What the record shows plainly is that Zabuza's concealment tactics gave him no opening to defend himself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kumade Toriichi alive in the Naruto Shippuden series?
No, Kumade Toriichi is not alive during Naruto Shippuden. He died earlier when the swordsman Zabuza Momochi killed him during a mission to Kirigakure.
Who killed Kumade Toriichi in Naruto?
Kumade Toriichi was killed by Zabuza Momochi, who caught him off guard using the Hiding in Mist Technique combined with his silent-killing method.
What rank did Kumade Toriichi hold in Konohagakure?
Kumade Toriichi held the rank of tokubetsu jonin, or special jonin, in Konohagakure, though the series never specifies which skill earned him that title.
What does Kumade Toriichi look like?
Kumade Toriichi wears a mask over the lower half of his face that makes him resemble Kakashi at a glance, along with short spiky grey hair, the standard Konoha uniform, and black gloves reinforced with metal plates.
How is Kumade Toriichi connected to Kakashi Hatake?
Kumade Toriichi entered the Konoha Academy in the same intake as Kakashi Hatake, and his masked appearance made the two look somewhat alike.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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