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Suzaku Nara

Character

Suzaku Nara is a Leaf Village shinobi of the Nara clan whose shadow-based skills earn him a place among the guards tasked with keeping Naruto contained during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Clan: Nara
Age: Part II: 42
Signature Technique: Shadow Imitation Technique
Village & Affiliations: Nara clan, Konohagakure
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Appearance

Suzaku gathers his hair high on his head, and the tips of that ponytail flare outward into shapes suggesting a pair of horns. A modest goatee sits below faint creases at the corners of his mouth, and he dresses in the regular attire issued to Konoha's ninja.

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Abilities

As with every Nara, Suzaku commands the family art of bending shadows to his will. He shows real skill with the Shadow Imitation Technique, using it to lock Naruto in place before the jinchūriki can slip any further after breaking free of the Falls of Truth.

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History

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Suzaku is placed on a squad of Leaf ninja charged with watching over Naruto while the young shinobi is kept on the Island Turtle. When Naruto refuses to remain inside the Tailed Beast Temple and shoves his way past two Maruten and Shitō Akimichi, Suzaku catches him with his shadow, halting his escape. The hold does not last, however, as Naruto shifts into his Nine-Tails Chakra Mode and shatters the technique. His given name uses the characters for Vermillion Bird, one of the four mythological creatures found in the Chinese constellations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nara clan known for?

The Nara clan, to which Suzaku Nara belongs, is known for its shadow manipulation techniques, and Suzaku himself shows real skill with the Shadow Imitation Technique.

Who is Suzaku Nara?

Suzaku Nara is a Leaf Village shinobi from the Nara clan who serves among the guards assigned to keep watch over Naruto during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

What does Suzaku Nara look like?

Suzaku Nara wears his hair gathered high in a ponytail with tips that flare outward like a pair of horns, has a modest goatee, and dresses in standard Konoha ninja attire.

What role does Suzaku Nara play during the Fourth Shinobi World War?

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Suzaku Nara is placed on a squad of Leaf ninja watching over Naruto on the Island Turtle, and he uses the Shadow Imitation Technique to try to stop Naruto from escaping the Tailed Beast Temple.

Does Suzaku Nara succeed in stopping Naruto?

No, Suzaku Nara's shadow hold on Naruto does not last, since Naruto breaks free by shifting into his Nine Tails Chakra Mode.

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