Kiku
CharacterKiku is a prisoner held at Hōzuki Castle who longs for escape. Drawing on weather lore learned from his fisherman father, he hatches a breakout plan with his friend Kedama, only for a moment's delay to cost him his life.
Personality
Kiku admires his fellow inmate Kedama for standing up to the guards, and that respect draws the two into a shared bid for freedom.
Abilities
From his fisherman father, Kiku learned to read the clouds and forecast the weather. He judged that rain would arrive despite the clear skies, an insight that sat at the center of the escape scheme.
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History
Kiku meant to use the coming rain to strip away the Heavenly Prison seal binding him and Kedama. He moved ahead as arranged, but Kedama, doubting the forecast, arrived too late. Caught by Benga, who triggered the seal, Kiku died just as Kedama reached him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kiku in Naruto?
Kiku is a prisoner held at Hozuki Castle who longs for escape and plans a breakout using weather knowledge learned from his fisherman father.
What was Kiku's escape plan?
Kiku intended to use an approaching rainstorm to strip away the Heavenly Prison seal binding him and his friend Kedama, timing their breakout around the weather he predicted.
How did Kiku die?
Kiku was caught by Benga, who triggered the Heavenly Prison seal, killing him just as his friend Kedama, who had doubted the forecast, arrived too late.
Why did Kiku trust his weather forecast?
Kiku learned to read the clouds and forecast weather from his fisherman father, which let him judge that rain would arrive at Hozuki Castle despite clear skies.
Who was Kiku's friend at Hōzuki Castle?
Kiku was friends with fellow prisoner Kedama, whom he admired for standing up to the guards, and the two worked together on their shared escape plan.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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