Suzume
CharacterSuzume is a Konohagakure chūnin best known for her work as an Academy instructor, once teaching the kunoichi class that included Ino and Sakura.
Appearance
Suzume keeps her black hair long and curly, and a pair of oval glasses sits over eyes accented with makeup and red lipstick. She favours a plain pink kimono layered above mesh armour, wide red trousers, and flip-flop style sandals paired with socks.
Personality
Little of her character has been put on display, though what is known paints her as prone to tears and deeply wary of germs.
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History
Within the Academy, Suzume ran the kunoichi lessons attended by Ino and Sakura, coaching the girls in how to blend in as ordinary women while operating undercover. In the anime, she is later handed orders to keep a close eye on the village against any attack during a large-scale blackout. Following Pain's assault on Konoha, she meets with Iruka Umino and Daikoku Funeno to arrange for classes to resume. Written with the character for sparrow, her name refers to the Eurasian tree sparrow and can also describe someone talkative or well-informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Suzume in Naruto?
Suzume is a Konohagakure chunin best known as an Academy instructor, having once taught the kunoichi class that included Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno.
What does Suzume look like?
Suzume wears her black hair long and curly, with oval glasses, makeup, and red lipstick, and dresses in a plain pink kimono layered over mesh armor with wide red trousers.
What did Suzume teach at the Academy?
Suzume ran the kunoichi lessons at the Academy, coaching girls like Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno on how to blend in as ordinary women while operating undercover.
What does Suzume do after Pain's attack on Konoha?
In the anime, after Pain's assault on Konoha, Suzume meets with Iruka Umino and Daikoku Funeno to arrange for Academy classes to resume.
What does the name Suzume mean?
Suzume's name is written with the character for sparrow, referring to the Eurasian tree sparrow, and can also describe someone who is talkative or well informed.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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