Tōfū
CharacterTōfū is a man who bills himself as a former bandit to intimidate those around him. In truth he worked as a planted spy for a gang leader inside a village, gathering intelligence until a Konohagakure team arrested him once the gang was crushed.
Appearance
Tōfū has brown hair that spikes up over his forehead, long sideburns, a single connected brow, and oversized ears, and he is nearly always squinting. The overall effect gives him a strong resemblance to a monkey.
Personality
Brimming with self-assurance, Tōfū liked to trumpet his supposed past as a bandit in the hope of frightening people.
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History
Although he claimed to be a reformed bandit, Tōfū was in fact a double agent serving a gang leader named Baji, planted in the village to feed information back to his employer. His work centered on gathering intelligence, and once the gang was brought down, a joint Konohagakure team took him into custody.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tōfū in Naruto?
Tōfū is a man who claims to be a former bandit in order to intimidate the people around him. In truth he worked as a planted spy for the gang leader Baji.
What did Tōfū do as a spy?
Tōfū worked as a double agent planted inside a village to gather intelligence for the gang leader Baji, feeding information back to his employer.
What happened to Tōfū after the gang was defeated?
After the gang led by Baji was brought down, a joint Konohagakure team took Tōfū into custody.
What does Tōfū look like?
Tōfū has brown hair that spikes up over his forehead, long sideburns, a single connected eyebrow, and oversized ears, and he is nearly always squinting, giving him a strong resemblance to a monkey.
Why did Tōfū claim to be a former bandit?
Tōfū liked to trumpet his supposed past as a bandit in the hope of frightening people, even though he was actually a spy rather than a reformed criminal.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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