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Potcha

Character

Potcha is a bumbling would-be spy who, together with his partner Mondai, tried to sneak into Konohagakure. The pair chased recognition by impersonating famous ninja, though their clumsy disguises never once fooled a soul.

English Voice: Joe Ochman
Japanese Voice: Toshiharu Sakurai
Height: Part I: 158 cm
Status: Alive

Also Known As

Potcha Lee
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Appearance

Potcha's look is defined by the guise he puts on rather than any features of his own. To slip into Konoha he takes on the appearance of Rock Lee, even styling himself Potcha Lee, a pun on a word meaning chubby. For his one attack he pulls on a football helmet.

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Personality

Goofy and none too bright, Potcha is cut from much the same cloth as his equally foolish partner Mondai.

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History

Hungry for fame back home, Potcha and Mondai supposedly spent months polishing their disguise technique before slipping into Konoha to steal its secrets, posing as Rock Lee and Might Guy while the genuine article was away on assignment. Their act deceives no one; Naruto, Tsunade, Sakura, and Tenten string the imposters along with a run of ridiculous missions that keep them from learning anything of worth. Their sole combat trick, a helmeted high-speed charge whose real effect never becomes clear, is cut short before it can land. The pair are finally routed when the real Guy and Lee return and hit them with the Double Dynamic Entry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Potcha in Naruto?

Potcha is a bumbling would-be spy who, alongside his partner Mondai, tried to infiltrate Konohagakure in pursuit of fame back home.

Who did Potcha disguise himself as?

To sneak into Konoha, Potcha disguised himself as Rock Lee, even adopting the name Potcha Lee, a pun on a word meaning chubby.

What was Potcha's plan when infiltrating Konoha?

Potcha and his partner Mondai posed as Rock Lee and Might Guy while the real ninja were away on assignment, hoping to steal Konoha's secrets and gain recognition in their home country.

How did Naruto and the others deal with Potcha's disguise?

Naruto, Tsunade, Sakura, and Tenten saw through the deception right away and strung Potcha and Mondai along with a series of ridiculous missions that kept them from learning anything of value.

How was Potcha finally defeated?

Potcha and Mondai were routed when the real Rock Lee and Might Guy returned and struck them with the Double Dynamic Entry.

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