Kurozuka
CharacterKurozuka, an Anbu, is one of the final few left alive from the Prajñā Group, a shinobi order rooted in the Land of Woods. Bent on avenging his fallen comrades, he hurls himself at Danzō Shimura during the Five Kage Summit and is cut down for it.
Appearance
Kurozuka keeps his brown hair short and wears the country's standard shinobi gear: a flak jacket with a high collar. His face stays hidden behind a pale, demonic mask, its open mouth flanked by three bold horns.
Personality
Kurozuka is fiercely devoted to his fellows, willing to strike at even high-ranking shinobi in the name of vengeance. The anime shows his defiance plainly: hauled before Danzō Shimura, he will not answer a single question and instead dares the man to simply kill him.
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History
Holding Anbu rank, Kurozuka likely counts among the stronger shinobi, and he shows real confidence up close, charging straight at Danzō and his guards without hesitation. At the Five Kage Summit he joins the opening strike meant to punish Danzō Shimura for wiping out their order, yet Danzō sweeps the attackers aside with ease. Left exposed at his feet, Kurozuka still refuses to talk and is slain with a blade taken from one of his own comrades. Danzō then props the body up as a shield against the next volley, reading the positions of the remaining enemies through it and finishing every one of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kurozuka in Naruto?
Kurozuka is an Anbu and one of the last surviving members of the Prajna Group, a shinobi order from the Land of Woods. He attacks Danzo Shimura during the Five Kage Summit to avenge his fallen comrades and is killed in the attempt.
Why does Kurozuka attack Danzo Shimura?
Kurozuka attacks Danzo Shimura because Danzo wiped out the Prajna Group, the shinobi order Kurozuka belonged to. He joins the opening strike against Danzo at the Five Kage Summit to avenge his fallen comrades.
How does Kurozuka die?
Danzo Shimura sweeps aside Kurozuka's attack and cuts him down with a blade taken from one of Kurozuka's own comrades after Kurozuka refuses to answer his questions. Danzo then props up Kurozuka's body as a shield to read the positions of the remaining attackers.
What does Kurozuka look like?
Kurozuka keeps his brown hair short and wears the Land of Woods' standard shinobi flak jacket with a high collar. His face is hidden behind a pale, demonic mask with three bold horns and an open mouth.
What is Kurozuka's personality like?
Kurozuka is fiercely devoted to his fellow Prajna Group members, willing to strike at high-ranking shinobi like Danzo Shimura for revenge. In the anime, he shows his defiance by refusing to answer Danzo's questions and daring him to kill him outright.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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