Kusushi
CharacterKusushi is a medical ninja serving Konohagakure, turning up in support roles during the village's field operations. His name itself is an old-fashioned Japanese word for a doctor, fitting for a shinobi whose duty is tending the wounded after dangerous missions.
Appearance
Kusushi dresses in the full-length, high-collared attire that marks Konoha's medical corps, and a pair of pale-tinted glasses rests over his black eyes.
Abilities
His standing as a medical-nin implies a keen intellect, a thorough grounding in medical ninjutsu, and the refined chakra control that such treatments demand. In the anime he is shown applying the Mystical Palm Technique to mend the injured.
History
During the mission to retrieve Sasuke, Kusushi joins a squad of medical ninja dispatched to back up the recovery team. He crosses paths with Kakashi Hatake as the jonin heads home with Naruto, updating them on how the other members are faring. In an anime-only assignment tracking Mizuki, he works alongside Mitate, Iyashi, Mogusa, and further medics sent from the hospital to reach Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and their group after the clash with Mizuki, giving emergency care on site before moving the wounded back for recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kusushi in Naruto?
Kusushi is a medical ninja of Konohagakure who provides support during field operations, tending to wounded shinobi after missions.
What does the name Kusushi mean?
The name Kusushi comes from an old-fashioned Japanese word for doctor, fitting his role as a healer within the Konoha medical corps.
What does Kusushi wear?
Kusushi dresses in the full-length, high-collared attire worn by Konoha's medical corps and wears pale-tinted glasses over his black eyes.
What abilities does Kusushi have?
As a medical-nin, Kusushi has sharp intellect, strong knowledge of medical ninjutsu, and refined chakra control, and he is shown using the Mystical Palm Technique to heal injured comrades.
What role does Kusushi play in the Sasuke Retrieval mission?
During the mission to retrieve Sasuke, Kusushi joins a squad of medical ninja sent to support the recovery team and meets Kakashi Hatake to report on the other members' condition. In an anime-only story, he also helps treat Asuma Sarutobi's and Kurenai Yuhi's group after their clash with Mizuki.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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