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Sukune

Character

A villager of the Genjutsu Tree Village remembered for standing up to Kandachi. Sukune dies shielding his home, and his sacrifice turns his once-resentful son Tanishi toward pride and love rather than scorn.

Japanese Voice: Yasuhiko Nemoto
Status: Deceased
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Appearance

Sukune wears a blue shirt cut with a V at the neck, its collar trimmed in green. His eyes are dark, and long black hair falls forward so that the fringe drapes over his brow.

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Personality

Neighbours held him in high regard. He carried himself with courage and never let go of the idea of protecting his home, a resolve that ultimately cost him his life. Jiraiya, who once passed through the village, described him as a gentle man.

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History

By civilian standards Sukune could hold his own, throwing Chilli Pepper Bombs with fair aim and weathering several blows from the Conch King, though he was no match for a trained ninja. His use of a kama against Kandachi suggests he knew his way around the weapon. He fell while trying to hold off Kandachi in defence of the settlement and was laid to rest in its cemetery. His son Tanishi resented him at first, but on grasping what the death meant, came to cherish his memory. When Jiraiya later returned to the Genjutsu Tree Village with Naruto, he was saddened to learn that the kind man who had once welcomed him was gone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sukune in Naruto?

Sukune is a villager of the Genjutsu Tree Village remembered for standing up to Kandachi. He dies shielding his home, and his sacrifice turns his once-resentful son Tanishi toward pride and love rather than scorn.

How did Sukune die?

Sukune fell while trying to hold off Kandachi in defence of the Genjutsu Tree Village and was laid to rest in its cemetery.

What was Sukune's relationship with his son Tanishi?

Sukune's son Tanishi resented him at first, but on grasping what his father's death meant, came to cherish his memory.

What weapons did Sukune use?

Sukune threw Chilli Pepper Bombs with fair aim and used a kama against Kandachi, though he was no match for a trained ninja.

What did Jiraiya think of Sukune?

Jiraiya, who once passed through the Genjutsu Tree Village, described Sukune as a gentle man, and was saddened later to learn he had died.

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