Miroku
CharacterMiroku, mother to Shion, held the office of high priestess in the Land of Demons before her. A gentle soul set against violence and trained in the sealing arts, she gave her life to guard her daughter and to lock the demon Moryo away.
Appearance
Long brown hair framed Miroku's pale face, and her eyes were of a soft, light shade.
Personality
A tender, caring mother, Miroku loved her daughter dearly. She embraced peace and wanted Shion to grow up ordinary, kept clear of ninjutsu training and shielded from anything that might corrupt her.
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History
Hoping her daughter might know an ordinary life, Miroku hid the truth of Shion's abilities and forbade the guards from schooling her in any ninjutsu. As a safeguard she entrusted Shion with a special bell, a charm meant to both restrain and protect the girl's power, though rescuing Shion typically demanded that someone else be offered in her place. A master of fuinjutsu, Miroku had already bound the demon Moryo with a sealing technique. When she and Moryo at last clashed and the demon moved to devour Shion rather than her, Miroku gave up her life to shield her daughter, sealing the creature away in the same stroke. The protective bell she left behind carried strong wards for Shion and would help seal Moryo again later on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Miroku mean in Japanese?
In Japanese, Miroku's name means Maitreya Buddha, fitting for a gentle High Priestess devoted to protecting rather than fighting.
Who is Miroku in Naruto?
Miroku is the High Priestess of the Land of Demons before her daughter Shion, a gentle woman skilled in fuinjutsu who wanted Shion to grow up ordinary and free of ninjutsu.
Who is Miroku's daughter?
Miroku's daughter is Shion, whom she raised while hiding the truth of the girl's powerful abilities and shielding her from ninjutsu training.
How did Miroku die?
Miroku died shielding Shion from the demon Moryo, giving her life so the creature would devour her instead of her daughter, sealing it away in the same stroke.
How did Miroku protect Shion?
Miroku protected Shion by concealing the truth of her powers, forbidding the guards from teaching her ninjutsu, and giving her a special bell meant to both restrain and safeguard her abilities.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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