Bunzō
CharacterBunzo is a sword-carrying member of the Akagi Gang, loyal to his boss but driven as much by dread for his family as by devotion. Sent with a partner to collect a debt from Tsunade, he crosses paths with Naruto and ends up on an unexpected errand.
Appearance
Dark eyes sit beneath a head of long black hair, which Bunzo gathers into a ponytail at the back.
Personality
Loyalty to the gang keeps Bunzo chasing a single order for three years, though worry for his family's safety fuels much of that persistence. He leans toward cowardice, yet he will go to any length to see his task through.
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History
The sword he keeps at his side suggests he can hold his own with a blade. Together with his partner Senta, Bunzo is dispatched to recover money Tsunade owes their boss, and the pair swipe the First Hokage's Necklace as leverage, assuming it still belongs to her. The pendant actually belongs to Naruto Uzumaki, who battles them to reclaim it before hearing them out and agreeing to help collect the debt. The whole effort proves pointless when they learn Tsunade had repaid the boss during a visit to their village a year earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bunzo in Naruto?
Bunzo is a sword-wielding member of the Akagi Gang who is sent to collect a debt that Tsunade Senju owes his boss.
What does Bunzo do when he tries to collect Tsunade's debt?
Bunzo and his partner Senta mistakenly steal the First Hokage's Necklace from Naruto Uzumaki, believing it still belongs to Tsunade, and use it as leverage to force payment.
How does Naruto Uzumaki get involved with Bunzo?
Naruto Uzumaki fights Bunzo and Senta to reclaim his stolen necklace, then agrees to hear them out and help them collect the debt from Tsunade.
Was Bunzo's mission to collect Tsunade's debt successful?
The mission turns out to be pointless, since Tsunade had already repaid the debt to the gang's boss during a visit to their village a year earlier.
What is Bunzo's personality like?
Bunzo leans toward cowardice but stays devoted to completing his assigned task, driven as much by fear for his family's safety as by loyalty to the Akagi Gang.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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