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Tagitsuhime

Character

Tagitsuhime is one of the serpentine guardians dwelling in the Ryūchi Cave, home of the White Snake Sage. Wearing the shape of a regal woman, she tests those who seek an audience with the sage, punishing the unworthy with a mind-warping bite.

Japanese Voice: Sara Matsumoto
Gender: Female
Village & Affiliations: Ryūchi Cave
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Appearance

The woman she seems to be is only a guise, for no human lies beneath it. Her borrowed form carries pale skin and dark hair gathered into a lone bun at the crown that falls away into a ponytail down her back. Layered robes in white and red drape her, with a fuller red dress worn underneath, and she is crowned by a golden tiara and a necklace bearing three crimson tomoe.

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Personality

Colder and more merciless than her two companions, she strikes at Boruto out of nowhere rather than warn him first. Even so, she matches the others in honoring anyone who clears all three of the cave's trials.

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Abilities

Her signature power comes through her fangs. A bite sinks a victim into a genjutsu where phantom versions of their friends give voice to the doubts and fear buried in the target's heart, an illusion that only firm self-belief can shatter. Beyond this she can float in midair, devour the chakra of others, and take on a serpent's shape. When Boruto cleared Ichikishimahime's test, she swept in from behind and bit his neck, filling his vision with companions who accused him of the damage and errors of his recent days. Once he pushed past the vision, she led him to his unconscious teammates and the White Snake Sage, then saw the group off as they set out to confront Garaga, doubting aloud to the sage that they could survive the encounter. Her name traces back to Tagitsu-hime-no-kami, one of a trio of goddesses honored at the Munakata Shrine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tagitsuhime in Naruto?

Tagitsuhime is one of the serpentine guardians of the Ryūchi Cave, the home of the White Snake Sage, and she tests visitors seeking an audience with the sage.

What ability does Tagitsuhime have?

Tagitsuhime's signature ability is a bite that traps the victim in a genjutsu where phantom versions of their friends voice the target's buried doubts and fears, an illusion only firm self-belief can break. She can also float in midair, devour chakra, and take a serpent's shape.

What happens when Tagitsuhime bites Boruto?

After Boruto clears Ichikishimahime's trial, Tagitsuhime strikes him from behind without warning, filling his vision with illusions of his companions accusing him of his recent mistakes until he pushes past the vision.

What does Tagitsuhime look like?

Tagitsuhime takes the form of a regal woman with pale skin and dark hair in a bun and ponytail, wearing layered white and red robes with a golden tiara and a necklace bearing three crimson tomoe.

Where does Tagitsuhime's name come from?

Tagitsuhime's name traces back to Tagitsu-hime-no-kami, one of three goddesses honored at the Munakata Shrine.

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