Kunijirō
CharacterKunijirō is a wealthy jeweller and an old friend of Tsunade who climbed out of poverty by trading in rare gemstones. When the boy Kunihisa, his son, aches to sample the ninja life, Kunijirō is the one who calls on Tsunade to arrange it.
Appearance
Tan of skin, Kunijirō wears his greyish-blue hair short with a slight curl at the tips and looks out through black eyes. A beauty mark sits on the left of his face, pink studs decorate his ears, and his mouth is strikingly wide.
Personality
Kunijirō comes across as a self-made man who built everything through his own effort, having risen from having nothing at all. He treasures his long friendship with Tsunade and clearly indulges his son, going out of his way to grant Kunihisa's wish to sample a shinobi's life.
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History
Kunijirō begins life with no money to his name, then grows wealthy on the strength of the rare gems he sells. Somewhere along that climb he crosses paths with Tsunade, and the two form a lasting friendship. Years later, during the Daimyō Heir Escort Mission, his boy Kunihisa becomes curious about what a ninja's existence really involves, so Kunijirō turns to Tsunade to let the boy see that world firsthand, and the task falls to Naruto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kunijirō in Naruto?
Kunijirō is a wealthy jeweller and an old friend of Tsunade who climbed out of poverty by trading in rare gemstones.
How does Kunijirō know Tsunade?
Kunijirō crossed paths with Tsunade sometime during his rise from poverty to wealth, and the two formed a lasting friendship that he still values years later.
Why does Kunijirō ask Tsunade for help?
During the Daimyō Heir Escort Mission, Kunijirō's son Kunihisa becomes curious about a ninja's life, so Kunijirō turns to his old friend Tsunade to let the boy experience it firsthand, and the task falls to Naruto.
What does Kunijirō do for a living?
Kunijirō works as a jeweller who built his fortune by selling rare gemstones after starting out with nothing.
What does Kunijirō look like in Naruto?
Kunijirō has tan skin and short greyish-blue hair with a slight curl at the tips, along with black eyes, a beauty mark on the left side of his face, and pink ear studs.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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