Water Daimyō
CharacterThe Water Daimyō is the former feudal ruler of the Land of Water. A cautious figure, he weighs the danger of empowering ninja against the threat facing his people, and he ultimately lends his reluctant backing to the shinobi alliance that stands against Akatsuki.
Appearance
A pale yellow kimono drapes his frame, topped by the ceremonial headpiece that marks the office of a daimyō. His eyes are small and dark.
Personality
Caution defines the Water Daimyō. He hesitates to sign off on the Allied Shinobi Forces, uneasy that such a coalition might hand the ninja too much authority.
History
At the summit where the five nations' feudal lords debated the alliance, his reluctance drew a barb from the Earth Daimyō, who read it as distrust of his own country's ninja. He relented in the end and approved the coalition, if grudgingly. Once the Fourth Shinobi World War began he sheltered with the other lords in a safe house.
The five of them passed a night on mahjong and card games and were left exhausted; roused by a messenger reporting a strange light tearing across the darkness, they were all swept into the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Naruto and Sasuke's victory at the war's close finally released him from the illusion. In the anime's later era, Sanzui Unabara takes over his position, and Tenzen Daikoku is noted as having served as his aide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Water Daimyo in Naruto?
The Water Daimyo is the former feudal ruler of the Land of Water, known for his cautious nature. He eventually gives reluctant backing to the shinobi alliance formed to fight Akatsuki.
Why is the Water Daimyo hesitant about the Allied Shinobi Forces?
The Water Daimyo is uneasy about approving the Allied Shinobi Forces because he worries the coalition might grant ninja too much authority. He only agrees after the Earth Daimyo accuses him of distrusting his own country's shinobi.
What happens to the Water Daimyo during the Fourth Shinobi World War?
During the Fourth Shinobi World War, the Water Daimyo takes shelter in a safe house with the other feudal lords. He is later swept into the Infinite Tsukuyomi along with them until Naruto and Sasuke bring the war to an end.
Who succeeds the Water Daimyo?
The Water Daimyo is eventually succeeded by Sanzui Unabara. Tenzen Daikoku is noted as having served as his aide.
What does the Water Daimyo look like?
The Water Daimyo wears a pale yellow kimono topped by the ceremonial headpiece of his office, and has small, dark eyes.
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