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Ni is a haughty kunoichi who serves the rogue Hiruko alongside Ichi and San. She debuts in the third theatrical Naruto Shippuden feature, subtitled The Will of Fire, where her arrogance and body-fusing summons make her a dangerous foe until the young Konoha ninja bring her down.

Japanese Voice: Junko Minagawa
Status: Deceased
Village & Affiliations: Hiruko
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Appearance

Two purple rectangles sit on the left side of Ni's face, and her lengthy brown hair twists into an elaborate coil. A red-violet bodysuit leaves much of her torso and curves on display, while an emblem on her back matches what marks Hiruko's left palm.

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Personality

Like her fellow followers, Ni brims with overconfidence. She jeers at the enemies she fights and even belittles her own hound-like summons. Warping her body means nothing to her, so she readily turns to the Chimera Technique to fuse with other creatures.

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Abilities

Ni conjures a pack of hound-like beasts whose backs are rigged with cable-firing attachments, and she can also summon a Lion-Turtle to merge with by way of the Chimera Technique. Powerful as that hybrid is, its sheer bulk makes it sluggish and easy prey for quicker fighters. At close quarters she handles a whip with real skill. Sent with her teammates to intercept Kakashi Hatake and cut down anyone who interferes, she bonds with the Lion-Turtle against Team Kurenai only to fall to Shino Aburame's insects. San later summons her again, fusing with her and Ichi into a chimera monster that clashes with the Konoha 11, minus Naruto and Sakura, before the creature is subdued. Hiruko summons the beast once more, and the young ninja destroy it a second time, which finishes Ni for good.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ni in Naruto?

Ni is a haughty kunoichi who serves the rogue Hiruko alongside Ichi and San, debuting in Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire.

What is Ni's Chimera Technique?

Ni's Chimera Technique lets her fuse her body with a summoned Lion-Turtle, creating a powerful but slow-moving hybrid because of its immense bulk.

How is Ni defeated?

Ni is defeated when she bonds with the Lion-Turtle against Team Kurenai and falls to Shino Aburame's insects.

What weapon does Ni use in close combat?

In close combat, Ni handles a whip with real skill.

Is Ni brought back after her death?

Ni is summoned again after her first defeat, fused with Ichi and San into a chimera monster that fights the Konoha 11. Hiruko later summons the creature once more, and the young ninja destroy it for good, finishing Ni permanently.

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