Ya is one of the three members of the Moya Triad, a trio who pose as ninja while chiefly chasing the attention of women. His grudge against Kakashi Hatake drives a string of clumsy, failed attempts at revenge.
Appearance
Ya turns out in the ninja uniform of Moyagakure.
Personality
Though he and his teammates market themselves as shinobi, Ya has next to no genuine ninja ability, and the group spends its energy on odd stunts meant to win women over. Trouble started when Aniki made a pass at a woman who wanted none of it and Kakashi Hatake stepped in to help her; the humiliation left Aniki and the others set on killing him. When Ya does fight, he reaches for an assortment of poisons. His true name is never revealed, and the label he goes by comes from the katakana he flashed while striking a pose with the Triad.
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History
Every attempt Ya and his companions make to get back at Kakashi Hatake collapses into farce. Later, during the events of Konoha Hiden, the Moya Triad turn up in disguise, greeting Shikamaru Nara and Temari at the Tomiya Inn alongside Okami.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ya in Naruto?
Ya is one of three members of the Moya Triad from Moyagakure, a trio who pose as ninja but mostly chase the attention of women. He holds a grudge against Kakashi Hatake and repeatedly tries and fails to get revenge on him.
Why does Ya want revenge on Kakashi?
Ya wants revenge on Kakashi Hatake because Kakashi intervened when Ya's teammate Aniki made an unwanted pass at a woman, humiliating the Moya Triad. The group has been plotting clumsy schemes against Kakashi ever since.
What are Ya's abilities in Naruto?
Ya has almost no genuine ninja skill despite presenting himself as a shinobi of Moyagakure. When he does fight, he relies on an assortment of poisons rather than conventional jutsu.
Is Ya his real name?
Ya's true name is never revealed in the story. The label comes from the katakana character he flashed while posing dramatically alongside the rest of the Moya Triad.
Where does Ya appear in the Naruto story?
Ya appears in a story arc where his attempts to get back at Kakashi Hatake repeatedly fail. He later shows up again during the events of Konoha Hiden, appearing in disguise at the Tomiya Inn to greet Shikamaru Nara and Temari.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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