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Mitsuo

Character

Mitsuo is a reformed bandit who becomes one of the earliest disciples of Hagoromo Otsutsuki. Once a swindler preying on travelers at a broken bridge, he trades a life of robbery for the peaceful teachings of Ninshu after a chance meeting with the Sage.

English Voice: Xander Mobus
Japanese Voice: Minoru Kawai
Status: Deceased
Village & Affiliations: Hagoromo Otsutsuki's Ninshu sect
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Appearance

Mitsuo's black hair falls to about cheek length, its bangs resting just over a pair of black eyes. In his thieving days he wears a long, light-grey shirt held shut by a white sash, along with simple shorts. Once he embraces Ninshu, he dons the movement's pale, high-collared kimono, tied with a dark sash and trimmed at the collar with magatama beads.

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Personality

A short temper defines the early Mitsuo, who flares up the moment he thinks Futami has trespassed on his turf, and he is no stranger to violence. Exposure to Hagoromo's philosophy reshapes him, however, turning him into a humble adherent of Ninshu.

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History

In the wake of the clash with Kaguya Otsutsuki and the Ten-Tails, Mitsuo settles beside one of the many bridges left in ruins. He poses as a helpful guide for those wanting to cross, then robs them instead. His scheme meets its end when Hagoromo arrives with Futami. Mitsuo begins working the pair with his patter until he recognizes Futami as a former partner in crime, and, furious at what he takes for an encroachment on his territory, starts a quarrel. He soon learns that Futami has given up thievery and now means to help Hagoromo rebuild the bridge. The same transformation overtakes Mitsuo, who becomes the second person to follow Hagoromo along the path of Ninshu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mitsuo in Naruto?

Mitsuo is a reformed bandit who becomes one of the earliest disciples of Hagoromo Otsutsuki, giving up thievery to follow the peaceful teachings of Ninshu.

What did Mitsuo do before becoming a Ninshu follower?

Before following Ninshu, Mitsuo posed as a helpful guide at a ruined bridge and robbed the travelers he pretended to assist.

How did Mitsuo meet Hagoromo Otsutsuki?

Mitsuo met Hagoromo Otsutsuki when the sage arrived at the ruined bridge with Futami, a former partner in crime of Mitsuo's, whom Mitsuo confronted in anger before learning Futami had reformed.

What changed Mitsuo's personality?

Exposure to Hagoromo Otsutsuki's philosophy transformed the short-tempered, violent Mitsuo into a humble adherent of Ninshu.

Was Mitsuo the first person to follow Hagoromo's teachings?

No, Mitsuo was the second person to follow Hagoromo Otsutsuki along the path of Ninshu, after his former partner in crime Futami.

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