Zenza
CharacterZenza is a young ninja monk in training at the Fire Temple, and one of the few to live through the Akatsuki assault led by Hidan and Kakuzu.
Appearance
Zenza dresses in the standard garb of the temple's ninja monks: a loose kimono with a grey sash draped over one shoulder, plus a pair of plain sandals. His head is shaved bald.
Personality
Still a trainee at the Fire Temple, Zenza is closely bound to its community, and the deaths of Chiriku and his fellow monks strike him as a profound shock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zenza in Naruto?
Zenza is a young ninja monk in training at the Fire Temple in Naruto. He is one of the few monks to survive the Akatsuki attack led by Hidan and Kakuzu.
How did Zenza survive the Akatsuki attack on the Fire Temple?
Zenza was patrolling the temple's outskirts when Hidan and Kakuzu struck, which kept him away from the worst of the fighting. He came through as one of only three known survivors among the monks, alongside Bansai and Sentoki.
What does Zenza wear?
Zenza dresses in the standard garb of the Fire Temple's ninja monks, a loose kimono with a grey sash draped over one shoulder and a pair of plain sandals. His head is shaved bald.
How did Zenza react to the deaths of Chiriku and the other monks?
The deaths of Chiriku and his fellow monks struck Zenza as a profound shock, since he remains closely bound to the Fire Temple's community as a trainee. He was left reeling at the loss.
Who else survived the Akatsuki attack on the Fire Temple alongside Zenza?
Zenza survived alongside two other monks, Bansai and Sentoki. They were the only known survivors of Hidan and Kakuzu's assault on the temple.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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