Chōseki
CharacterChoseki is a former shinobi turned idle troublemaker in Tanzaku Quarters, a bully who leans on his partner Gantetsu to fight his battles until both of them are flattened by a single Rasengan from Jiraiya.
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Appearance
Choseki is a burly, thickset man in middle age, bald-headed and dark-eyed. He dresses in a black suit over a white dress shirt, its black tie tucked down into the jacket.
Personality
He does as he pleases and readily starts fights, secure in the knowledge that Gantetsu will step in to cover for him.
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History
Having walked away from the ninja life in search of comfort, Choseki put down roots in Tanzaku Quarters alongside another washed-out shinobi, Gantetsu, and in the anime he fell in with the yakuza. Trouble found him there when Naruto Uzumaki soiled Gantetsu's clothes and refused to pay for it. The pair tried to strong-arm the boy, only for Jiraiya to put them both down at once with a Rasengan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chōseki in Naruto?
Chōseki is a former shinobi turned bully and troublemaker in Tanzaku Quarters, who leans on his partner Gantetsu to fight his battles for him.
What happens when Chōseki confronts Naruto?
After Naruto Uzumaki soiled Gantetsu's clothes and refused to pay for it, Chōseki and Gantetsu tried to strong-arm the boy, but Jiraiya put both of them down at once with a single Rasengan.
What does Chōseki look like?
Chōseki is a burly, thickset, bald-headed, dark-eyed man in middle age who dresses in a black suit over a white dress shirt with a black tie tucked into the jacket.
What is Chōseki's personality like?
Chōseki does as he pleases and readily starts fights, secure in the knowledge that his partner Gantetsu will step in to cover for him.
Who is Chōseki's partner?
Gantetsu is Chōseki's partner, a fellow washed-out shinobi he settled down with in Tanzaku Quarters after leaving the ninja life.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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