Shura
CharacterShura serves as the standing head of the Shinobazu, a band of criminals. Ruthless and grasping, he fights with an umbrella rebuilt into a deadly multi-tool and is finally beaten by Naruto during the Gantetsu Escort Mission, his name fittingly meaning carnage.
Appearance
Two red streaks mark Shura's face, one sitting on the chin and the other cutting across the bridge of his nose. His eyes are small and set beneath a long fall of brown hair. Over his usual outfit he adds a piece of headgear, and an umbrella rides on his back, a tool he readily turns into a weapon.
Personality
Greed and cruelty run deep in Shura. Getting his way matters so much to him that he will strike even a child to see it done.
History
The umbrella is far more than shade. Shura handles it with real skill, and it hides a battery of tricks: volleys of senbon, a gout of flame like a flamethrower, metal wires that pin a foe in place, and a concealed blade for the killing stroke. He labels such methods assassination arts rather than ninja techniques, and he can even ride the umbrella to glide on the air, using it to touch down once Naruto bests him. During the Gantetsu Escort Mission he seizes Akio, which sends Naruto and his allies into the Shinobazu hideout to rescue the boy. Shura thrashes Akio to force out where Gantetsu stashed the stolen treasure. When Todoroki rushes the scene Gantetsu is taken, the building goes up in flames, and Todoroki masters his panic to help the pair flee. Naruto then closes with Shura and lands a Rasengan, dropping him to his end in the forest far below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shura in Naruto?
Shura is the standing head of the Shinobazu, a band of criminals. He is ruthless and grasping, fighting with a modified umbrella, and is ultimately beaten by Naruto during the Gantetsu Escort Mission.
What does Shura's name mean?
Shura's name fittingly means carnage, matching his ruthless and violent nature as the acting leader of the Shinobazu.
How is Shura defeated?
Naruto closes the distance on Shura and lands a Rasengan, sending him falling to his death in the forest below.
What weapon does Shura use?
Shura fights with an umbrella rebuilt into a deadly multi-tool, hiding senbon volleys, a flamethrower-like burst of flame, metal wires, and a concealed blade, and he can even ride it to glide through the air.
Why does Shura kidnap Akio during the Gantetsu Escort Mission?
During the Gantetsu Escort Mission, Shura seizes the boy Akio and beats him to force out where Gantetsu hid stolen treasure, prompting Naruto and his allies to storm the Shinobazu hideout to rescue him.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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