Ginji
CharacterGinji is the banker who looked after the fortune of the Akatsuki member Kakuzu. His job was to track the enormous sums Kakuzu piled up by hunting bounties, though when danger reached his door he proved far more interested in saving his own skin.
Appearance
Ginji keeps his dull black hair cropped short and has dark eyes. He dresses in a simple blue suit and a pair of shoes, and is usually pictured with a cigar clamped in his mouth.
Personality
Ginji is a man of ledgers rather than combat, ruled above all by self-preservation. Confronted by a stronger opponent, he shows no loyalty worth the name, bargaining away information at once to save himself.
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History
Ginji managed the vast wealth Kakuzu accumulated from claiming the bounties on ninja. After Kakuzu was killed, the group Hebi came looking for him to learn where Akatsuki could be found. Hearing a commotion outside, he sent Kyoya out to check, but Suigetsu Hozuki subdued both men with the Kubikiribocho. With Kyoya knocked cold, Ginji hurriedly promised Suigetsu whatever he wanted to know and pleaded for his life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ginji in Naruto?
Ginji is the banker who managed the vast wealth the Akatsuki member Kakuzu accumulated from claiming bounties on ninja. He tracked the enormous sums Kakuzu piled up over the years.
What happened to Ginji after Kakuzu died?
After Kakuzu was killed, the group Hebi came looking for Ginji to learn where Akatsuki could be found. Suigetsu Hozuki subdued Ginji and his associate Kyoya with the Kubikiribocho, and Ginji quickly promised to reveal whatever they wanted to know in exchange for his life.
What does Ginji look like?
Ginji keeps his dull black hair cropped short and has dark eyes. He dresses in a simple blue suit and shoes, usually pictured with a cigar clamped in his mouth.
What is Ginji's personality like?
Ginji is a man of ledgers rather than combat, ruled above all by self-preservation. Confronted by a stronger opponent, he shows no real loyalty, bargaining away information at once to save himself.
Who did Ginji work for?
Ginji worked as the personal banker for Kakuzu of Akatsuki, managing the fortune Kakuzu built from hunting bounties.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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