Kobushi Saiki
CharacterKobushi Saiki is a shinobi of Kumogakure and a close-quarters brawler whose name fittingly means fist. He advanced to the final rounds of the Chunin Exams featured in a Naruto OVA, though the details of his bouts went unrecorded.
Appearance
Kobushi has light-brown skin, green eyes, and greyish-brown hair matched by brows of the same shade. A long scar cuts horizontally across his left eye and through the brow above it. He wears a single white kimono trimmed in dark blue, its left sleeve already gone, held closed by a dark-blue obi, and loops a light-orange headband around his neck like a collar. For fighting he adds a guard at the wrist and a set of tekko.
Abilities
Little has come to light about what Kobushi can do beyond the shape of his combat style, which centres on taijutsu. He fights with broad metal brass knuckles, the weapon that seems to define his approach.
History
In the OVA Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru, Kobushi reached the closing stages of the Chunin Exams. Who he was matched against there, and whether he came out ahead, is never made clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kobushi Saiki in Naruto?
Kobushi Saiki is a shinobi of Kumogakure and a close quarters brawler whose name fittingly means fist. He advanced to the final rounds of the Chunin Exams featured in a Naruto OVA.
What village is Kobushi Saiki from?
Kobushi Saiki is a shinobi of Kumogakure, the Hidden Cloud Village.
What does Kobushi Saiki's name mean?
The name Kobushi Saiki fittingly means fist, reflecting his taijutsu focused fighting style.
What weapon does Kobushi Saiki use?
Kobushi Saiki fights with broad metal brass knuckles, the weapon that seems to define his taijutsu approach.
What happened to Kobushi Saiki in the Chunin Exams?
In the OVA Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru, Kobushi Saiki reached the closing stages of the Chunin Exams, though who he faced there and whether he won is never made clear.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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