Shū
CharacterShū is a house cat owned by a motel keeper. While Naruto and Jiraiya lodge there on their hunt for Tsunade, Naruto watches the cat toy with a water balloon and grasps the two-handed spin he needs to master the Rasengan.
Appearance
Small in build, Shū wears a coat of white fur over pale eyes. His tail is brown, and a round patch of brown fur sits just above the right eye.
Personality
Records say little about the cat beyond a fondness for play. Left to himself he happily bats a water balloon around, and that small, idle game is exactly what catches Naruto's eye.
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History
The cat is the pet of a motel keeper. Naruto and Jiraiya lodge at that inn while chasing down Tsunade, and one glimpse of the animal rolling a water balloon between its paws hands Naruto a breakthrough: he can spin the Rasengan with both hands at once. Masashi Kishimoto is believed to have borrowed the name from a cat of his own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shū the cat in Naruto?
Shū is a house cat owned by a motel keeper. Naruto watches him play with a water balloon while lodging at the inn during the hunt for Tsunade, and the sight gives Naruto a key insight into the Rasengan.
How does Shū help Naruto master the Rasengan?
Watching Shū bat a water balloon around with both paws at once shows Naruto that he can spin the Rasengan using both hands together, a breakthrough in mastering the technique.
What does Shū look like?
Shū is small in build with a coat of white fur and pale eyes. He has a brown tail and a round patch of brown fur just above his right eye.
Who owns Shū?
Shū is the pet of a motel keeper at the inn where Naruto and Jiraiya lodge while searching for Tsunade.
Where does Shū's name come from?
Masashi Kishimoto is believed to have named Shū after a cat of his own.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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- Game pages: official box art for the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Masashi Kishimoto.
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