Isono
CharacterIsono is an elderly competitor in the grand eating contest staged in the Land of This, where his ambidextrous hands let him cook and eat at the same time. He edges out Choji for the title and carries home a house as his prize.
Appearance
Age has left Isono lean, with a bald crown and tufts of grey hair clinging to the sides of his head. He usually dresses in a slack brown kimono trimmed in dark grey, worn over a green undershirt.
Personality
Once the trophy is his, Isono comes across as gracious, praising the very rivals he just beat. A later friendly rematch, however, exposes a more childish, competitive streak, at one point going so far as to knock foreheads with Tamao.
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History
Isono enters the eating contest of the Land of This and clears its opening two rounds, advancing to a barbecue-eating final against Choji and Tamao. Outpaced by his younger opponents, he falls back on his signature Lethal Juggler, exploiting his ambidexterity to grill with one hand while feeding himself with the other. Choji is maneuvered into second place by Shikamaru, which hands Isono the win and a house as his reward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Isono in Naruto?
Isono is an elderly competitor in a grand eating contest held in the Land of This, where he uses his ambidextrous hands to cook and eat at the same time. He edges out Choji Akimichi for the title and wins a house as his prize.
What is Isono's signature technique?
Isono's signature technique is called the Lethal Juggler, which lets him grill food with one hand while feeding himself with the other thanks to his ambidexterity.
What did Isono win for winning the eating contest?
Isono wins a house as his prize for winning the grand eating contest in the Land of This.
Who competed against Isono in the eating contest final?
In the final round, Isono faced off against Choji Akimichi and Tamao in a barbecue eating contest.
What does Isono look like?
Isono is an elderly, lean man with a bald crown and tufts of grey hair, usually dressed in a slack brown kimono trimmed in dark grey over a green undershirt.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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