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Brown-haired ninja in a black gold-trimmed robe leans against a wooden fence in a village street, arms crossed with a sly smile.
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Hikaru

Character

Hikaru is a Kumogakure shinobi who captains the vessel carrying Konoha's delegation out to the Island Turtle. Easygoing yet forgetful, he greets the arriving visitors and tries to brief them on the wildlife that inhabits the isle.

Gender: Male
Status: Alive
Occupation: ship captain
Affiliation: Kumogakure
Classification: shinobi
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Appearance

A black haori patterned with a wavelike trim along its edge is draped over one shoulder, worn atop the regular Kumogakure uniform that pairs a flak jacket with the village forehead protector. Dark eyes, spiky brown hair, and a modest goatee round out his look. His right eye stays shut at all times, though whether an injury or simply a habit accounts for this is never made clear.

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Personality

Relaxed by nature, Hikaru tends to let details slip his mind, often neglecting to pass on information he had meant to share with others. People accuse him of being a showboat who enjoys the spotlight, yet nobody disputes that he puts in genuine effort and works hard at his job.

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History

During the countdown to the Fourth Shinobi World War, Hikaru announces to the passengers that their ship has reached its destination. He compares the Island Turtle to the perilous training ground back in Konoha and reassures everyone that its beasts remain docile so long as they are left undisturbed. Before he can warn the group about the hostile squid lurking in the surrounding waters, one of the giant creatures attacks. Killer B appears in his Eight-Tails form to beat the squid back and save Naruto, and the delighted captain explains to a confused Naruto that B's peculiar enka-style rapping is just his own personal flair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What actually is Hikaru in Naruto?

Hikaru is a Kumogakure shinobi who captains the ship carrying Konoha's delegation out to the Island Turtle during the lead-up to the Fourth Shinobi World War.

What does Hikaru look like?

Hikaru wears a black haori with a wavelike trim draped over one shoulder atop the standard Kumogakure uniform, and has spiky brown hair, dark eyes, a modest goatee, and a right eye that stays permanently shut.

What is Hikaru's personality like?

Hikaru is relaxed and easygoing but notably forgetful, often failing to pass along information he meant to share, though people agree he works hard and puts in genuine effort despite accusations of showboating.

What happens when Hikaru's ship reaches the Island Turtle?

Hikaru assures the passengers that the Island Turtle's creatures are docile if left undisturbed, but before he can warn them about a hostile giant squid in the surrounding waters, the creature attacks, prompting Killer B to transform into his Eight-Tails form to beat it back and save Naruto.

How does Hikaru react to Killer B's rapping?

When Naruto is confused by Killer B's enka-style rapping, Hikaru cheerfully explains that it is simply B's own personal flair.

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