Terai
CharacterTerai is a former Root operative who takes his orders straight from Danzo. Masked and anonymous like the rest of the faction, he ranks among its stronger members, his skill measured against elite agents such as Fu Yamanaka and Torune.
Appearance
A pale hooded jacket and black gloves make up Terai's outfit, but the eye-catcher is his mask. Painted across it are three brow-like strokes set over each eye hole, plus a red, cat-like nose.
Personality
Terai is the picture of an obedient shinobi, executing every command Danzo gives him without hesitation.
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History
As a Root member Terai went by a codename, his true identity left unknown, and his conditioning aimed to hollow out emotion for the sake of the mission. His combat rating placed him alongside Fu Yamanaka and Torune, the former reckoned the faction's most formidable operative. Loyalty outlasted the group's dissolution, and when Danzo prepared to leave for the Kage Summit, he ordered Terai to get to Kabuto Yakushi first, ahead of Anko Mitarashi, who was on the same trail. Terai accepted the charge and set out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Terai in Naruto?
Terai is a former Root operative who took his orders directly from Danzo Shimura. Masked and anonymous like the rest of the faction, he ranked among Root's stronger members.
How skilled was Terai compared to other Root members?
Terai's combat rating placed him alongside Fu Yamanaka and Torune, with Fu considered the faction's most formidable operative. That put Terai among Root's elite fighters.
What did Terai's mask look like?
Terai wore a mask painted with three brow like strokes over each eye hole and a red, cat like nose. He paired it with a pale hooded jacket and black gloves.
What mission did Danzo give Terai?
When Danzo prepared to leave for the Kage Summit, he ordered Terai to reach Kabuto Yakushi before Anko Mitarashi, who was tracking the same lead. Terai accepted the order and set out.
What is known about Terai's true identity?
As a Root member, Terai went by a codename and his true identity was never revealed. Root's conditioning was designed to hollow out emotion in its agents for the sake of the mission, and Terai fit that mold completely.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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