Messenger Lizard
CharacterThe Messenger Lizard is a small reptile from Kumogakure trained to carry scrolls between ninja. Able to channel chakra and skitter across water, it served as a courier during the pursuit of Team Taka, until Sasuke cut its handler's transmission short.
Appearance
The creature looks like an unremarkable lizard, small enough to be easily overlooked. Its skin is a pale blue and its eyes are yellow, and it wears a little vest fitted to hold scrolls.
Abilities
Its notable trick is chakra control precise enough to let it dart across the surface of water, echoing the basilisk lizards found in the real world.
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History
During Pain's assault on Konoha, the shinobi J uses the lizard to relay messages to the Kumogakure squad shadowing Taka. Before the report can arrive, Sasuke drives a blade through the lizard's back and strikes down J, cutting the link and forcing the trailing team to fall back and recover their comrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Messenger Lizard in Naruto?
The Messenger Lizard is a small reptile from Kumogakure trained to carry scrolls and messages between ninja.
What special ability does the Messenger Lizard have?
The Messenger Lizard can channel chakra precisely enough to skitter across the surface of water, much like a real-world basilisk lizard.
Who used the Messenger Lizard during Pain's assault on Konoha?
During Pain's assault on Konoha, the shinobi J used the Messenger Lizard to relay reports to the Kumogakure squad tailing Sasuke's Team Taka.
How did the Messenger Lizard die?
Sasuke Uchiha killed the Messenger Lizard by driving a blade through its back while also striking down its handler, J, cutting off the message before it could be delivered.
What does the Messenger Lizard look like?
The Messenger Lizard has pale blue skin and yellow eyes and wears a small vest fitted to hold the scrolls it carries.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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