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Tango is a shinobi of the Hidden Cloud who served with the Surprise Attack Division during the Fourth Shinobi World War. His role centred on communications, keeping his unit tied to the war effort's Intelligence Division.

Japanese Voice: Taira Kikumoto
Village & Affiliations: Kumogakure
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Appearance

Tango has eyes set at a slight slant above a rather flat nose. He hides his dull black hair under a forehead protector worn bandanna-style, and he wears the usual Cloud shinobi gear, including the single-strapped flak jacket.

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Personality

On the battlefield Tango proved a dependable support member, carrying out the tasks handed to him and standing with his squad to shield those who could not defend themselves.

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History

Assigned to the Surprise Attack Division, Tango was directed by Kankurō to raise a chakra transmission antenna so the unit could stay in contact with the Intelligence Division. When Akatsuki's raiding platoon struck, his division pushed back; after Omoi freed the controlled Tokuma and Ranka, Tango caught Ranka and, once she was left inside Ittan's earthen fort, remained at the rear with Hoheto to guard Kiri as the medic worked. A later clash with reinforcements went badly when Ibuse's poison mist paralysed the group, and they were carried off for treatment by the samurai of the Fifth Division. His name may nod to the letter T in the spelling alphabet, suiting his communications post, and a fourth databook error mistakenly filed him as a Leaf ninja.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tango in Naruto?

Tango is a Hidden Cloud shinobi who served in the Surprise Attack Division during the Fourth Shinobi World War, focused on communications.

What was Tango's job during the Fourth Shinobi World War?

Tango was directed by Kankuro to raise a chakra transmission antenna so his division could stay in contact with the Intelligence Division.

What happened to Tango near the end of his story?

Tango's group was paralyzed by Ibuse's poison mist during a clash with reinforcements and was carried off for treatment by the Fifth Division's samurai.

What does Tango look like?

Tango has slightly slanted eyes, a flat nose, dull black hair hidden under a bandanna-style forehead protector, and the standard Cloud shinobi gear.

What role did Tango play when Akatsuki's platoon attacked?

Tango helped his division push back the attack, and after Omoi freed the controlled Tokuma and Ranka, Tango caught Ranka and stayed behind with Hoheto to guard the medic Kiri.

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