J is a Kumogakure shinobi remembered for loyally shadowing Sasuke Uchiha's team on his own during Pain's Assault, relaying word of Killer B's battle before he was captured.
Appearance
Bald and dark-skinned, J favors black sports sunglasses and slings his flak jacket over a single shoulder by one strap, a black shirt worn underneath. A white cloth backs his forehead protector.
Personality
Trailing Sasuke Uchiha's group entirely alone marks J as either fearless or fiercely dutiful, and quite possibly both.
History
Together with his partner K, J caught sight of Killer B doing battle with Akatsuki while shrouded in the Eight-Tails' form. He relayed the news to the Fourth Raikage, then loosed his messenger lizard to trail the men B was fighting. Sasuke and Jūgo eventually caught and subdued him, and fellow Kumo ninja later came upon J slumped against the wall of the hideout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J in Naruto?
J is a shinobi from Kumogakure best known for loyally tailing Sasuke Uchiha's team by himself during Pain's Assault, an act that led to him relaying news of Killer B's battle before he was captured.
What does J look like?
J is bald and dark-skinned, wears black sports sunglasses, slings his flak jacket over one shoulder by a single strap, and wears a black shirt underneath with a forehead protector backed by white cloth.
What happened to J during Pain's Assault?
Alongside his partner K, J spotted Killer B fighting Akatsuki members while transformed into the Eight-Tails, reported the sighting to the Fourth Raikage, then sent a messenger lizard to track the men B was fighting, but Sasuke and Jūgo caught and subdued him.
Who is J's partner?
J's partner is a fellow Kumogakure shinobi named K, alongside whom he tracked Killer B's battle with Akatsuki.
What does J's name mean?
J's name comes from "Jei," the Japanese pronunciation of the letter J.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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