Tenga
CharacterTenga hails from a small country and serves in the Daimyō's intelligence bureau, where he handles broadcast and recording duties. Cheerful and eager, he played a behind-the-scenes role connecting the feudal lords during the run-up to the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Appearance
Tenga keeps his black hair cropped short beneath a headband patterned with circular marks, and a small tattoo sits under his right eye. His usual dress is a cream tunic accented with blue on the hood and trim, stamped on the back with the kanji for tsu, and he wears a matching pendant bearing the same character. Once the war began, he swapped this for the standard Kumogakure flak jacket.
Personality
An upbeat and easily thrilled sort, Tenga throws himself into his work and treats it as a point of genuine pride. He holds Inoichi Yamanaka in especially high esteem, and meeting the man in person left him visibly flustered with excitement.
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History
In the lead-up to the conflict, Tenga ran the transmission feeds linking the daimyō of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, recording their debate over forming the Allied Shinobi Forces along with the vote that followed and standing as a witness to the outcome. Once the Allied Forces divided into divisions, he was posted to the Intelligence Division under Inoichi's command, greeting his idol with an excited introduction at the war's start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tenga in Naruto?
Tenga is a shinobi from a small country who serves in the Daimyo's intelligence bureau, handling broadcast and recording duties. He played a behind-the-scenes role connecting the feudal lords in the run-up to the Fourth Shinobi World War.
What does Tenga look like?
Tenga keeps his black hair cropped short beneath a patterned headband and has a small tattoo under his right eye. He originally wore a cream tunic with blue trim before switching to the standard Kumogakure flak jacket once the war began.
What is Tenga's personality like?
Tenga is an upbeat and easily thrilled sort who throws himself into his work with genuine pride. He holds Inoichi Yamanaka in especially high esteem, and meeting the man in person left him visibly flustered with excitement.
What role did Tenga play during the Fourth Shinobi World War?
Before the war, Tenga ran the transmission feeds linking the daimyo of the Five Great Shinobi Countries and recorded their debate on forming the Allied Shinobi Forces. Once the forces divided into divisions, he was posted to the Intelligence Division under Inoichi Yamanaka's command.
Who does Tenga admire in Naruto?
Tenga admires Inoichi Yamanaka, whom he serves under in the Intelligence Division and greets with an excited introduction at the start of the war.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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