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Yamaoka

Character

A retainer serving Ikkyu Madoka, the daimyo of the Land of Fire, Yamaoka was a dutiful sort entrusted with minding the ruler's young son Tento during a Konoha visit, where his likeness was stolen and he was killed.

Gender: Male
Served: Ikkyu Madoka
Occupation: vassal and retainer
Affiliation: Land of Fire
Cause Of Death: killed by Shojoji
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Appearance

Yamaoka was an aged gentleman, his short, fair hair combed into a pompadour with close-cropped sides. Half-frame spectacles sat before his dark eyes, and a full, tidily kept moustache adorned his lip. His dress was formal: a white shirt with its collar turned up, a length of string knotted as a bow tie, a dark tuxedo jacket over a vest with a pocket square, and pinstriped trousers paired with plain shoes.

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Personality

Judging by what little is shown, Yamaoka served his lord as a dutiful and courteous retainer.

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History

Yamaoka answered to Ikkyu Madoka, daimyo of the Land of Fire. During the pair's stay in Konoha, he was handed responsibility for the daimyo's young son Tento once Ikkyu headed off to see the Seventh Hokage. When the boy wondered aloud how many boxes of collectable cards were still on hand, Yamaoka told him each buyer could take no more than three packs, at which Tento declared he would just purchase the whole shop outright. Later Yamaoka discovered his charge drilling shuriken under the bodyguard Boruto and protested that such practice ill suited a daimyo's heir, yet he gave way and let the boy carry on so long as they remained in the village. Soon after, while Yamaoka was by himself, Shojoji, who led the Mujina Bandits, took on his appearance through the Corpse Clone Technique and slew him in doing so.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Yamaoka in Boruto?

Yamaoka, a retainer to the daimyo of the Land of Fire, was killed by Shojoji, leader of the Mujina Bandits, who used the Corpse Clone Technique to assume his appearance while he was alone in Konoha.

Who did Yamaoka serve?

Yamaoka served as a dutiful retainer to Ikkyu Madoka, the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

What was Yamaoka's role during the visit to Konoha?

During the daimyo's stay in Konoha, Yamaoka was given responsibility for watching over Ikkyu Madoka's young son Tento while the daimyo went to see the Seventh Hokage.

What did Yamaoka look like?

Yamaoka was an elderly man with short fair hair combed into a pompadour, half-frame spectacles, a neat moustache, and formal dress including a tuxedo jacket, vest, bow tie, and pinstriped trousers.

How did Yamaoka react to Tento practicing shuriken?

Yamaoka protested that shuriken practice under the bodyguard Boruto was unsuitable for a daimyo's heir, but he relented and let Tento continue as long as they stayed in the village.

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