Katsura
CharacterA childhood classmate of Tenma Izumo at Konoha's Academy. Katsura lost his father in the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's attack, a tragedy widely blamed on the Uchiha, and that grief pushed him into tormenting the young Itachi.
Appearance
No visual details are provided for Katsura; he features only within an Academy-era flashback.
Personality
Katsura took part in bullying Itachi Uchiha, yet for all his bravado he was secretly afraid to actually face the boy, a fear proven right when Itachi, far younger than his tormentors, overwhelmed them with ease.
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History
His father was killed during the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's assault on the village, an event many pinned on the Uchiha, and that resentment drew Katsura in alongside Tenma and Hagiri as they harassed Itachi. When a fight finally broke out, the much younger Itachi bested all of them without difficulty. His name refers to the Japanese Judas tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Katsura?
Katsura was a childhood classmate of Tenma Izumo at Konoha's Academy who lost his father in the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's attack on the village. That grief led him to bully the young Itachi Uchiha, whom many blamed for the tragedy.
Why does Katsura bully Itachi Uchiha?
Katsura bullies Itachi Uchiha because his father was killed during the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's assault on Konoha, a disaster widely blamed on the Uchiha clan. That resentment drives him to harass Itachi alongside his friends Tenma and Hagiri.
What happens when Katsura confronts Itachi?
When Katsura and his friends finally confront Itachi Uchiha directly, the much younger Itachi easily overwhelms all of them despite their bravado. Katsura had secretly been afraid to actually fight Itachi, and that fear proves justified.
Who are Katsura's friends in Naruto?
Katsura's friends in the Naruto series are Tenma Izumo and Hagiri, alongside whom he harasses the young Itachi Uchiha at Konoha's Academy. Beyond this group, no other relationships are recorded for him.
What does Katsura's name mean?
Katsura's name refers to the Japanese Judas tree. No other details of his appearance are given, since he features only in an Academy-era flashback.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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