Nejiri
CharacterNejiri is a genin of the Hidden Sand who takes part in the Chūnin Exams. His main moment comes during the written portion, where a quick question and its just-as-quick retraction sum up his brief appearance.
Appearance
Nejiri has black hair and matching dark eyes. He wears a long-sleeved shirt with a broad collar and a pair of dark trousers, along with the forehead protector marking him as a shinobi of his village.
Personality
What can be gathered of Nejiri comes from his conduct during the exam. He is quick to size up a situation and drop a line of inquiry the moment he decides it offers him no advantage, a small sign of a practical bent.
History
During the opening written stage of the Chūnin Exams, Nejiri is seated beside Sakura. He puts a question to the proctor Ibiki, asking how many teams will be permitted to advance, then pulls it back once he realizes the answer will not help him. In the anime his role shifts a little: he simply reacts with surprise when Ibiki lays out the point deductions for failed cheating, his hairstyle differs, and his headband identifies him as a Leaf genin rather than one from the Sand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nejiri in Naruto?
Nejiri is a genin of the Hidden Sand who takes part in the Chunin Exams, seated beside Sakura Haruno during the written portion of the test.
What question does Nejiri ask during the Chunin Exams?
Nejiri asks proctor Ibiki how many teams will be allowed to advance from the written exam, then withdraws the question once he decides the answer will not help him.
What does Nejiri look like?
Nejiri has black hair and dark eyes, and wears a long-sleeved, broad-collared shirt with dark trousers along with his village's forehead protector.
What does Nejiri's name mean?
Nejiri's name means torsion.
How does Nejiri's role differ in the anime?
In the anime, Nejiri instead reacts with surprise when Ibiki explains the point deductions for failed cheating, wears a different hairstyle, and carries a headband identifying him as a Leaf genin rather than a Sand genin.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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