Sōzu
CharacterSōzu is a professional gambler who runs a den in the Tanzaku Quarters of the Land of Fire. His fortunes are bound to Tsunade, the famously unlucky Sannin, who emptied her purse across his table more than once before he blew the winnings on the pleasures of the same town.
Appearance
A loose-fitting black kimono trimmed in white forms his usual outfit. Above it sits a face marked by closely cropped dark hair, a goatee, and eyes of the same shadowed color.
Personality
Gambling is Sōzu's great love, and nothing lifts his mood like a run of wins. The arrival of Tsunade, saddled with the nickname the Legendary Sucker, once thrilled him and his fellow players so badly that they could scarcely keep their excitement in check, thankful for every coin she had surrendered at their table.
History
His gambling house counts among the many stops Tsunade made on her travels, and the money she lost there became a personal windfall that he tended to fritter away throughout Tanzaku Quarters. When Jiraiya passed through hunting for his old teammate, Sōzu caught the Sannin asking after her and shared what he knew, though only once a few drinks had been bought for him. He also turns up in Naruto Mobile as a recurring opponent in the Tanzaku setting, where he battles by hurling playing cards at his foe. Written as 索子, his name refers to the bamboo suit of mahjong tiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sōzu in Naruto?
Sōzu is a professional gambler who runs a gambling den in the Tanzaku Quarters of the Land of Fire.
What is Sōzu's connection to Tsunade?
Tsunade, the notoriously unlucky Sannin nicknamed the Legendary Sucker, repeatedly lost money at Sōzu's gambling table, and he later spent those winnings on the pleasures of Tanzaku Quarters.
What does Sōzu look like?
Sōzu wears a loose black kimono trimmed in white and has closely cropped dark hair, a goatee, and dark eyes.
What did Sōzu tell Jiraiya?
When Jiraiya passed through Tanzaku Quarters searching for his old teammate Tsunade, Sōzu shared what he knew about her, though only after being bought a few drinks.
What does Sōzu's name mean?
Sōzu is written as 索子, a name referring to the bamboo suit of mahjong tiles.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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