Bansai
CharacterBansai is the elderly Head Monk of the Fire Temple, a retired ninja monk whose gentle care for others shows in the blessing he offers Asuma Sarutobi's team before they set out to confront the Akatsuki.
Appearance
Age shows plainly on Bansai, whose long beard has faded to a pale grey. He dresses in the standard robes worn by the ninja monks of the temple.
Personality
Warmth defines the old monk. He holds his fellows close to his heart, a devotion made clear when he offered a prayer for Asuma Sarutobi ahead of a dangerous mission.
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History
Bansai took up the life of a ninja monk before eventually stepping back into retirement, though he still holds the post of Head Monk at the Fire Temple. He happened to be away when the Akatsuki struck the temple, and he returned only after word of the assault reached him. Asuma Sarutobi's squad had come seeking information about the raid, and as they prepared to depart, the old monk asked to send them off with a prayer for their safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bansai in Naruto?
Bansai is the elderly Head Monk of the Fire Temple, a retired ninja monk known for his gentle care toward others. He offers a blessing to Asuma Sarutobi's team before they set out to confront the Akatsuki.
What is Bansai's role at the Fire Temple?
Bansai holds the post of Head Monk at the Fire Temple, having taken up the life of a ninja monk before eventually retiring. He was away when the Akatsuki struck the temple and returned only after learning of the assault.
How does Bansai help Asuma Sarutobi's team?
When Asuma Sarutobi's squad comes to the Fire Temple seeking information about the Akatsuki's raid, Bansai asks to send them off with a prayer for their safety as they prepare to depart. The gesture reflects the warmth he holds for his fellow shinobi.
What is Bansai's personality like?
Warmth defines Bansai, who holds his fellows close to his heart. His devotion is made clear through the prayer he offers Asuma Sarutobi's team ahead of their dangerous mission.
What does Bansai look like?
Bansai's age shows plainly in his long beard, which has faded to a pale grey. He dresses in the standard robes worn by the ninja monks of the Fire Temple.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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