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| − | {{translation|'''Asura Ōtsutsuki'''|大筒木アシュラ|Ōtsutsuki Ashura}} was the |
+ | {{translation|'''Asura Ōtsutsuki'''|大筒木アシュラ|Ōtsutsuki Ashura}} was the younger son of [[Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki]]. Though not the obvious choice to most, he would go on to inherit his father's [[Ninshū|teachings]], and as a result, would have to clash bitterly against his elder brother [[Indra]]. Asura is also credited with being the progenitor of both the [[Senju]] and [[Uzumaki]] clans. |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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+ | [[File:Hagoromo and his two sons.png|thumb|left|Asura and Indra being trained in Ninshū by Hagoromo.]] |
| − | + | In the anime, Asura's birth came with problems, which led to the untimely passing of his mother.<ref name="NS464">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 464</ref> Despite this loss, Asura's childhood was peaceful and joyous, spending his time either blissfully alongside his father and brother, or playing with the village children. When old enough, the two began studying [[Ninshū]] under their father in the hopes of one of them becoming the great sage's successor. As a child, Asura lived in the shadow of his genius older brother [[Indra]]. Having displayed no natural talent himself, Asura came to realise the value of others and the power of the friends and allies he made. Eventually, he awakened his own power which equalled Indra's own. In the anime, despite still admiring his brother's talents, he grew concerned for Indra as he continued to mysteriously grow colder and more distant to others. |
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| + | In the anime, Hagoromo decided to send the two brothers on separate missions of restoration on damaged lands as test to determine which of them would be the successor to Ninshū. Along the way, Asura was accompanied by Taizō, a fellow villager who previously was helped by Asura after he was imprisoned by Indra for breaking a law for the sake of his ill mother. Eventually, their journey through a harsh wasteland found a small and mysteriously thriving village, where Asura sensed the presence of the [[God Tree]]. They were immediately met with hostility from the villagers due to recent robberies from travellers, but Asura quickly earned their trust when he healed a girl named [[Kanna]]. As Asura went to investigate the village, he found that the main hill was sealed off and guarded. He was then asked by Kanna to help heal her mother, who along with many in the village had been struck by a strange illness. While examining the mother, he noticed small roots appearing on her and a strong chakra presence. Certain that the God Tree was involved, Asura and his two friends knocked out the guards and found a small cave that lead to the inside of the God Tree.<ref name="NS466" /> |
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| − | On his deathbed, Hagoromo selected Asura to carry on his dreams of peace for the world. Indra, believing that he should have been chosen, fought Asura to try and claim what he felt should have been his birthright. Both brothers went to their graves constantly fighting over the title of the successor of [[ninshū]], but not before leaving behind offsprings who would continue the battle for centuries to come. Indra's descendants — who would become the [[Uchiha clan]] — would continue this fight with Asura's descendants — who would become known as the Senju clan — never knowing why or how their hatred of each other came to be.<ref name="chpt462">''Naruto'' chapter 462, pages 12-13</ref> |
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| + | Realising that it was the presence of the God Tree saplings that was making the land lush while simultaneously making the people sick by eating its nutrients, Asura approached the village elder. Already having realised the truth of the God Tree, the elder regretfully declined Asura's request to destroy the saplings, noting their people had already lost so many before the sapling's emergence due to the barren land's nature. Deciding the only way to help the people was to provide them with another water source they could rely on, Asura began working tirelessly for weeks digging a well. Eventually, inspired by his selfless actions, the villagers decided to help him dig. During that time, he began teaching them Ninshū, which they used to work further their efforts to the well. After a year passed, they finally struck water, allowing a huge lake to fill beside the village. Happy of their efforts, the villagers proudly burnt down the God Tree saplings, and sick people began to heal from the fresh water and ways of Ninshū. With his job complete, Asura returned home, with many of the villagers, including Kanna, wishing to come with him to see where he learned Ninshū. Upon returning home, Asura met with his father and elder brother, the latter of which had already completed his mission months ago.<ref name="NS467">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 467</ref> |
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| + | On his deathbed, Hagoromo selected Asura as his successor to carry out his dream of peace and understanding in the world.<ref name="chpt462">''Naruto'' chapter 462, pages 12-13</ref> In the anime, Hagoromo chose Asura after seeing how each brother carried out the mission. While Asura insisted that Indra was the obvious choice due to his faster results, Hagoromo made note that through the methods Indra used in completing his mission, he inadvertently caused the village's destruction by leaving them aimless and selfish. The following night, Hagoromo passed on his power to Asura, asking him to reach out to Indra and help him regain his compassion. As everyone began to celebrate Asura's success, Indra, jealous of his brother and further manipulated by [[Black Zetsu]], attacked the village and chose to fight Asura for the title of successor while also seeking revenge on his father and brother for denying him his birthright. Asura pleaded for Indra to reconsider, but his words fell on deaf ears, since Indra sternly believed that power and force were the only true means to ensure peace and order were obtained. As Indra began attacking the citizens, Asura awoke his [[Six Paths Chakra]] and was able to fend off Indra's attack. Realising this fight was inevitable, Hagoromo instructed the villagers to [[Chakra Transfer Technique|pass]] on their chakra to Asura, allowing his power to fully mature. Using his new power, Asura was able to defeat Indra, who fled in anger while vowing to destroy Ninshū and his younger brother as well. |
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| + | [[File:Asura's Family.png|thumb|left|Asura and his family listening to Hagoromo's final words.]] |
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| + | Several years passed and Asura married Kanna, with whom he had two sons and a daughter. When Hagoromo was on his deathbed, he informed his son about a final meeting with Indra, who vowed to undo all his father's work, even in a following life. Asura comforted his father and vowed to [[Reincarnation|reincarnate]] with Indra to continue their feud, as he hoped they would one day find a peaceful resolution.<ref name="NS468">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 468</ref> |
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== Personality == |
== Personality == |
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| − | + | [[File:Asura's support.png|thumb|right|Asura being supported by his friends and loyal followers.]] |
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| − | + | In the anime, as a young child, Asura was a carefree and loving child who looked up to and happily played with his older brother. Even though he was the son of the famed Sage of Six Paths, Asura was born with no talent and thus could not accomplish much on his own. Instead, he valued depending on and cooperating with others. In the anime, as a child, he was shown to be impatient and insecure at his limited prowess, unlike his older brother and father.<ref name="NS465">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 465</ref> Still, Asura adored Indra and would constantly devote himself to studying, aiming to be like his older brother.<ref name="d4" /> Even more, he strongly believed Indra would be the better choice as successor to Ninshū and made no effort in trying to claim the title.<ref name="NS466">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 466</ref> At the same time, he was a very determined person, refusing to give up on a goal once he set it.<ref name="NS467" /> With the help of his countless friends and allies, and through sheer hard work and determination, he awakened his own power. As he never lost sight of his principles and the love he had for others, he believed love to be the key to peace.<ref name="chpt462" /> This ultimately convinced Hagoromo to appoint Asura as the successor to his [[Ninshū]] as Hagoromo wanted the world to adopt Asura's way of thinking. |
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| + | When Indra started to deviate from their father's philosophy and teachings by focusing on power to maintain order and rebuffing help from others, Asura, although he loved his brother dearly and was reluctant to challenge him, felt he had no choice but to fight Indra. Before any violent acts would occur between them Asura tried to reach out to Indra in hope the latter would draw away from his hatred but was unsuccessful. Despite the rivalry and hatred between the brothers, Asura always loved and respected his older brother and only wished to be reincarnated over and over again to battle Indra so as to eventually end the feud between them, a dream which would be realised in Naruto and Sasuke. |
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== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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| + | [[File:Young Asura.png|thumb|left|Asura as a child.]] |
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| − | Asura had short, spiky brown hair — two locks of which were wrapped in bandages framing either side of his face in a similar manner to his brother. He |
+ | Asura had short, spiky brown hair — two locks of which were wrapped in bandages framing either side of his face in a similar manner to his brother. He possessed stern facial features. In his later years, he had a more pronounced jaw-line and short goatee similar to his father.<ref name="NS468">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 468</ref> He wore what seemed to be a blank [[forehead protector]] and at a later time, bandages around his forehead. He wore a light-coloured kimono with magatama adorned around the collar. The kimono was held closed by a dark-coloured sash. Underneath, he wore a black full-body suit. |
== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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| + | Originally, Asura was very untalented and showed no special capabilities. However, he proved himself a late-bloomer as through years of gruelling hard work and dedication, Asura developed tremendous skill and awakened his own inherited power: his father's "''bodily chakra''". This ultimately made him on par with the might and prowess of his genius older brother, Indra.<ref name="chpt670">''Naruto'' chapter 670, page 15</ref> He was also a capable leader, obtaining countless loyal followers. It was because of Asura's philosophy that his father blessed him with his [[Six Paths Senjutsu|power]] and made him the successor to Ninshū. After inheriting his father's power, his might proved able to decisively defeat Indra. |
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| − | As a child, Asura was considered to be unskilled, much unlike his genius older brother, Indra. Over the years, through gruelling hard work and dedication, plus support from his friends, Asura awakened his own power, his father's "''body''": life force, stamina, and physical energy; power rivalling that of his brother's as a late bloomer. This granted him a greater longevity and strong vitality, as well as massive chakra reserves. He also became a capable leader, obtaining countless loyal followers. It was this way of operating that caused his father to make him the successor to ninshū. After receiving Hagoromo's power, he was granted the [[Yin–Yang Release]]. |
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| + | === Physical Prowess === |
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| − | In battle, Asura was seen encased in a three-headed, six-armed avatar wielding several dark-coloured spheres. This avatar was capable of going head to head with Indra's perfect Susanoo.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 670, page 14-19</ref> He was also seen [[Bukijutsu|wielding]] a [[Wikipedia:Khakkhara|shakujō]], as well as a [[sword]] on different occasions. |
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| + | Through his inherit power, Asura gained a remarkably powerful life-force and physical energy. From this, he had tremendous stamina and resilience, enough to single-handedly and with no rest dig a massive hole in search of water. In battle, he is highly proficient in [[taijutsu]]. He has also [[Bukijutsu|wielded]] a [[Wikipedia:Khakkhara|shakujō]] and a [[sword]] on different occasions, implying proficiency with both.<ref name="NS465" /> |
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+ | === Ninshū === |
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+ | [[File:Amenomihashira.png|thumb|Asura using Amenomihashira.]] |
| + | While a much slower learner than Indra, over time, Asura greatly improved in this art. Ultimately, he became very skilled and knowledgeable enough to pass these teachings on to others.<ref name="NS466" /> He also proved to become adept in battling with this art, able to repel his genius brother's attacks with one of his own.<ref name="NS468" /> In the anime, he could [[Sensing Technique|sense]] the presence of chakra from noticeable distances and [[Mystical Palm Technique|heal]] people of most injuries.<ref name="NS466" /> Asura also developed a technique that produces [[Amenomihashira|several spiralling orbs]] to launch as a projectile.<ref name="NS468" /> Additionally, he could put people to [[genjutsu|sleep]]. |
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| − | Hagoromo noted that Asura's [[chakra]] remained even after his body was destroyed, and it was [[Reincarnation|reincarnated]] in various individuals throughout history who all inherited his will. His prior reincarnation being [[Hashirama Senju]]. [[Naruto Uzumaki]] is the current inheritor of his will. |
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| + | ==== Nature Transformation ==== |
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| ⚫ | Asura's ideals |
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| + | [[File:Asura Faces Indra.png|thumb|left|Asura's Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands.]] |
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| + | In the anime, learning from Indra's application of [[hand seal]]s as a child, he became very knowledgeable of the five elements, to the point of being able to teach others to use their respective affinity. He seems to particularly excel in [[Wind Release]], able to manifest a blade of wind to cut through bedrock or surround himself with it to [[Swift Wind Wall|defend]] from attacks, which was strong enough to repel Indra's Lightning Release. By the time he fought Indra, in the anime, he manifested the [[Wood Release]], which by extension could also use [[Earth]] and [[Water Release]]. When combining it with [[senjutsu]], he could create a [[Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands|gigantic structure]] to [[Top Transformed Buddha|attack]] with.<ref name="NS468" /> After receiving his father's power, Asura could use all five basic [[nature transformation]]s and the [[Yin–Yang Release]]. |
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| + | === Six Paths Senjutsu=== |
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| − | According to Black Zetsu, the reincarnations of Indra and Asura are almost always in conflict with each other and rarely work together. Naruto and Sasuke are one of the exceptions, assuming other exceptions have existed throughout the centuries. |
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| + | With the power entrusted to him by his father, Asura gained access to the [[Six Paths Senjutsu]], allowing him to augment himself and his various techniques. In this state, he could fly and manifest a giant three-faced, six-armed avatar, [[Six Paths: Kunitsukami]]. He could also manifest five [[Truth-Seeking Ball]]s,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 670, page 17</ref> nine in the anime, which could be shaped into various tools and constructs, able to battle back Indra's Susanoo with it. He could also use them in unison with his Kunitsukami, which likewise grew proportionate to the structure.<ref name="NS468" /> |
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| − | Ultimately, it was Asura's latest reincarnation who managed to do what all of his prior incarnations failed. Naruto ended the rift created by the two lines of the reincarnated by defeating Indra's successor, [[Sasuke Uchiha]], in their final battle. |
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| + | [[File:Asura's Successor.png|thumb|Asura's chakra inhabiting Naruto Uzumaki.]] |
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| + | After Asura and Indra died, the descendants of both brothers continued this feud for centuries to come. Indra's eventual descendants — the [[Uchiha clan]] — would feud with Asura's eventual descendants — the Senju clan. Neither clan knew why or how their hatred of the other came to be.<ref name="chpt462" /> Though his body was destroyed, Asura's [[chakra]] would continue to exist. His chakra [[Reincarnation|reincarnated]] into various individuals throughout history. During the [[Warring States Period]], [[Hashirama Senju]] was his reincarnation. Hashirama possessed what the people of [[Konoha]] called the [[Will of Fire]], which many people believed in. With the help of [[Madara Uchiha]], the reincarnation of Indra at the time, Hashirama created the very first ninja village, Konohagakure, and helped set up the ninja system. However, Madara would defect, and resumed his conflict with Hashirama. When Hashirama and Madara died, the transmigration cycle resumed. [[Naruto Uzumaki]] became the next inheritor of Asura's chakra and will, with [[Sasuke Uchiha]] inheriting Indra's chakra and will. Ultimately, Naruto managed to succeed in Asura's final goal which all other reincarnations failed at: end the rift between the two lines of the reincarnated brothers. Naruto achieved this after defeating Sasuke, who then finally accepted Naruto's ideals. |
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| ⚫ | Asura's ideals enabled his father to realise a new possibility for the world. Hagoromo created the nine [[Tailed Beasts]] by using the [[Creation of All Things Technique]] to separate the [[Ten-Tails]]' chakra. He gave each of them names, in the hopes that when the time came, they would be reunited as a single but different entity, and that at that time, a person would appear who would show them what true power is. When Naruto befriended them centuries later, the beasts came to believe that Naruto was this person. |
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== Trivia == |
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| − | * The rivalry of Indra and Asura and their descendants (Uchiha and Senju) is derived from Hindu and Buddhist religions |
+ | * The rivalry of Indra and Asura, and their descendants (Uchiha and Senju), is derived from Hindu and Buddhist religions. The gods, led by [[Wikipedia:Indra|Indra]], are in constant battle with the [[Wikipedia:Asura|Asuras]]. In the teachings, Asuras were malevolent and Indra was benevolent. In the series, however, the brothers' roles were reversed. |
| − | * His battle avatar is befitting of his name, as Asura are often depicted as belligerent beings with three faces and six arms |
+ | * His battle avatar is befitting of his name, as the Asura are often depicted as belligerent beings with three faces and six arms. The [[Asura Path]] is depicted in the same way. |
* As Asura believed that love was the key to peace, it is possible that [[Hashirama Senju]]'s "[[Will of Fire]]" evolved from his beliefs. Similarly, his brother's [[Uchiha Clan|descendants]] rose to oppose this, inheriting the "[[Curse of Hatred]]". |
* As Asura believed that love was the key to peace, it is possible that [[Hashirama Senju]]'s "[[Will of Fire]]" evolved from his beliefs. Similarly, his brother's [[Uchiha Clan|descendants]] rose to oppose this, inheriting the "[[Curse of Hatred]]". |
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| Manga | Naruto Chapter #462 | ||
| Anime | Naruto Shippūden Episode #203 | ||
| Novel | The Last: Naruto the Movie | ||
| Movie | The Last: Naruto the Movie | ||
| Game | Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Impact | ||
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| Sex |  Male
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| Species | Celestial Being-Human hybrid | ||
| Status | Deceased | ||
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Asura Ōtsutsuki (大筒木アシュラ, Ōtsutsuki Ashura) was the younger son of Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki. Though not the obvious choice to most, he would go on to inherit his father's teachings, and as a result, would have to clash bitterly against his elder brother Indra. Asura is also credited with being the progenitor of both the Senju and Uzumaki clans.
Background
Asura and Indra being trained in Ninshū by Hagoromo.
In the anime, Asura's birth came with problems, which led to the untimely passing of his mother.[2] Despite this loss, Asura's childhood was peaceful and joyous, spending his time either blissfully alongside his father and brother, or playing with the village children. When old enough, the two began studying Ninshū under their father in the hopes of one of them becoming the great sage's successor. As a child, Asura lived in the shadow of his genius older brother Indra. Having displayed no natural talent himself, Asura came to realise the value of others and the power of the friends and allies he made. Eventually, he awakened his own power which equalled Indra's own. In the anime, despite still admiring his brother's talents, he grew concerned for Indra as he continued to mysteriously grow colder and more distant to others.
In the anime, Hagoromo decided to send the two brothers on separate missions of restoration on damaged lands as test to determine which of them would be the successor to Ninshū. Along the way, Asura was accompanied by Taizō, a fellow villager who previously was helped by Asura after he was imprisoned by Indra for breaking a law for the sake of his ill mother. Eventually, their journey through a harsh wasteland found a small and mysteriously thriving village, where Asura sensed the presence of the God Tree. They were immediately met with hostility from the villagers due to recent robberies from travellers, but Asura quickly earned their trust when he healed a girl named Kanna. As Asura went to investigate the village, he found that the main hill was sealed off and guarded. He was then asked by Kanna to help heal her mother, who along with many in the village had been struck by a strange illness. While examining the mother, he noticed small roots appearing on her and a strong chakra presence. Certain that the God Tree was involved, Asura and his two friends knocked out the guards and found a small cave that lead to the inside of the God Tree.[3]
Realising that it was the presence of the God Tree saplings that was making the land lush while simultaneously making the people sick by eating its nutrients, Asura approached the village elder. Already having realised the truth of the God Tree, the elder regretfully declined Asura's request to destroy the saplings, noting their people had already lost so many before the sapling's emergence due to the barren land's nature. Deciding the only way to help the people was to provide them with another water source they could rely on, Asura began working tirelessly for weeks digging a well. Eventually, inspired by his selfless actions, the villagers decided to help him dig. During that time, he began teaching them Ninshū, which they used to work further their efforts to the well. After a year passed, they finally struck water, allowing a huge lake to fill beside the village. Happy of their efforts, the villagers proudly burnt down the God Tree saplings, and sick people began to heal from the fresh water and ways of Ninshū. With his job complete, Asura returned home, with many of the villagers, including Kanna, wishing to come with him to see where he learned Ninshū. Upon returning home, Asura met with his father and elder brother, the latter of which had already completed his mission months ago.[4]
Asura battling Indra.
On his deathbed, Hagoromo selected Asura as his successor to carry out his dream of peace and understanding in the world.[5] In the anime, Hagoromo chose Asura after seeing how each brother carried out the mission. While Asura insisted that Indra was the obvious choice due to his faster results, Hagoromo made note that through the methods Indra used in completing his mission, he inadvertently caused the village's destruction by leaving them aimless and selfish. The following night, Hagoromo passed on his power to Asura, asking him to reach out to Indra and help him regain his compassion. As everyone began to celebrate Asura's success, Indra, jealous of his brother and further manipulated by Black Zetsu, attacked the village and chose to fight Asura for the title of successor while also seeking revenge on his father and brother for denying him his birthright. Asura pleaded for Indra to reconsider, but his words fell on deaf ears, since Indra sternly believed that power and force were the only true means to ensure peace and order were obtained. As Indra began attacking the citizens, Asura awoke his Six Paths Chakra and was able to fend off Indra's attack. Realising this fight was inevitable, Hagoromo instructed the villagers to pass on their chakra to Asura, allowing his power to fully mature. Using his new power, Asura was able to defeat Indra, who fled in anger while vowing to destroy Ninshū and his younger brother as well.
Asura and his family listening to Hagoromo's final words.
Several years passed and Asura married Kanna, with whom he had two sons and a daughter. When Hagoromo was on his deathbed, he informed his son about a final meeting with Indra, who vowed to undo all his father's work, even in a following life. Asura comforted his father and vowed to reincarnate with Indra to continue their feud, as he hoped they would one day find a peaceful resolution.[6]
Personality
Asura being supported by his friends and loyal followers.
In the anime, as a young child, Asura was a carefree and loving child who looked up to and happily played with his older brother. Even though he was the son of the famed Sage of Six Paths, Asura was born with no talent and thus could not accomplish much on his own. Instead, he valued depending on and cooperating with others. In the anime, as a child, he was shown to be impatient and insecure at his limited prowess, unlike his older brother and father.[7] Still, Asura adored Indra and would constantly devote himself to studying, aiming to be like his older brother.[1] Even more, he strongly believed Indra would be the better choice as successor to Ninshū and made no effort in trying to claim the title.[3] At the same time, he was a very determined person, refusing to give up on a goal once he set it.[4] With the help of his countless friends and allies, and through sheer hard work and determination, he awakened his own power. As he never lost sight of his principles and the love he had for others, he believed love to be the key to peace.[5] This ultimately convinced Hagoromo to appoint Asura as the successor to his Ninshū as Hagoromo wanted the world to adopt Asura's way of thinking.
When Indra started to deviate from their father's philosophy and teachings by focusing on power to maintain order and rebuffing help from others, Asura, although he loved his brother dearly and was reluctant to challenge him, felt he had no choice but to fight Indra. Before any violent acts would occur between them Asura tried to reach out to Indra in hope the latter would draw away from his hatred but was unsuccessful. Despite the rivalry and hatred between the brothers, Asura always loved and respected his older brother and only wished to be reincarnated over and over again to battle Indra so as to eventually end the feud between them, a dream which would be realised in Naruto and Sasuke.
Appearance
Asura as a child.
Asura had short, spiky brown hair — two locks of which were wrapped in bandages framing either side of his face in a similar manner to his brother. He possessed stern facial features. In his later years, he had a more pronounced jaw-line and short goatee similar to his father.[6] He wore what seemed to be a blank forehead protector and at a later time, bandages around his forehead. He wore a light-coloured kimono with magatama adorned around the collar. The kimono was held closed by a dark-coloured sash. Underneath, he wore a black full-body suit.
Abilities
Originally, Asura was very untalented and showed no special capabilities. However, he proved himself a late-bloomer as through years of gruelling hard work and dedication, Asura developed tremendous skill and awakened his own inherited power: his father's "bodily chakra". This ultimately made him on par with the might and prowess of his genius older brother, Indra.[8] He was also a capable leader, obtaining countless loyal followers. It was because of Asura's philosophy that his father blessed him with his power and made him the successor to Ninshū. After inheriting his father's power, his might proved able to decisively defeat Indra.
Physical Prowess
Through his inherit power, Asura gained a remarkably powerful life-force and physical energy. From this, he had tremendous stamina and resilience, enough to single-handedly and with no rest dig a massive hole in search of water. In battle, he is highly proficient in taijutsu. He has also wielded a shakujō and a sword on different occasions, implying proficiency with both.[7]
Ninshū
Asura using Amenomihashira.
While a much slower learner than Indra, over time, Asura greatly improved in this art. Ultimately, he became very skilled and knowledgeable enough to pass these teachings on to others.[3] He also proved to become adept in battling with this art, able to repel his genius brother's attacks with one of his own.[6] In the anime, he could sense the presence of chakra from noticeable distances and heal people of most injuries.[3] Asura also developed a technique that produces several spiralling orbs to launch as a projectile.[6] Additionally, he could put people to sleep.
Nature Transformation
Asura's Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands.
In the anime, learning from Indra's application of hand seals as a child, he became very knowledgeable of the five elements, to the point of being able to teach others to use their respective affinity. He seems to particularly excel in Wind Release, able to manifest a blade of wind to cut through bedrock or surround himself with it to defend from attacks, which was strong enough to repel Indra's Lightning Release. By the time he fought Indra, in the anime, he manifested the Wood Release, which by extension could also use Earth and Water Release. When combining it with senjutsu, he could create a gigantic structure to attack with.[6] After receiving his father's power, Asura could use all five basic nature transformations and the Yin–Yang Release.
Six Paths Senjutsu
With the power entrusted to him by his father, Asura gained access to the Six Paths Senjutsu, allowing him to augment himself and his various techniques. In this state, he could fly and manifest a giant three-faced, six-armed avatar, Six Paths: Kunitsukami. He could also manifest five Truth-Seeking Balls,[9] nine in the anime, which could be shaped into various tools and constructs, able to battle back Indra's Susanoo with it. He could also use them in unison with his Kunitsukami, which likewise grew proportionate to the structure.[6]
Legacy
Asura's chakra inhabiting Naruto Uzumaki.
After Asura and Indra died, the descendants of both brothers continued this feud for centuries to come. Indra's eventual descendants — the Uchiha clan — would feud with Asura's eventual descendants — the Senju clan. Neither clan knew why or how their hatred of the other came to be.[5] Though his body was destroyed, Asura's chakra would continue to exist. His chakra reincarnated into various individuals throughout history. During the Warring States Period, Hashirama Senju was his reincarnation. Hashirama possessed what the people of Konoha called the Will of Fire, which many people believed in. With the help of Madara Uchiha, the reincarnation of Indra at the time, Hashirama created the very first ninja village, Konohagakure, and helped set up the ninja system. However, Madara would defect, and resumed his conflict with Hashirama. When Hashirama and Madara died, the transmigration cycle resumed. Naruto Uzumaki became the next inheritor of Asura's chakra and will, with Sasuke Uchiha inheriting Indra's chakra and will. Ultimately, Naruto managed to succeed in Asura's final goal which all other reincarnations failed at: end the rift between the two lines of the reincarnated brothers. Naruto achieved this after defeating Sasuke, who then finally accepted Naruto's ideals.
Asura's ideals enabled his father to realise a new possibility for the world. Hagoromo created the nine Tailed Beasts by using the Creation of All Things Technique to separate the Ten-Tails' chakra. He gave each of them names, in the hopes that when the time came, they would be reunited as a single but different entity, and that at that time, a person would appear who would show them what true power is. When Naruto befriended them centuries later, the beasts came to believe that Naruto was this person.
In Other Media
Video Games
Asura Ōtsutsuki is a playable character in the following video games:
| Game name | Japanese release | English release |
|---|---|---|
| Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing | 14 July 2016 | 24 August 2016 |
| Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage | 22 November 2017 | 22 November 2017 |
| Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections | 16 November 2023 | 17 November 2023 |
| Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu | 27 July 2015 | |
| Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Online | 14 April 2013 | 20 July 2016 |
Trivia
- The rivalry of Indra and Asura, and their descendants (Uchiha and Senju), is derived from Hindu and Buddhist religions. The gods, led by Indra, are in constant battle with the Asuras. In the teachings, Asuras were malevolent and Indra was benevolent. In the series, however, the brothers' roles were reversed.
- His battle avatar is befitting of his name, as the Asura are often depicted as belligerent beings with three faces and six arms. The Asura Path is depicted in the same way.
- As Asura believed that love was the key to peace, it is possible that Hashirama Senju's "Will of Fire" evolved from his beliefs. Similarly, his brother's descendants rose to oppose this, inheriting the "Curse of Hatred".
- Through the use of shadow clones while using his Tailed Beast Mode and Six Paths Sage Mode, Naruto was able to combine three of the avatars into a single, three-faced, six-armed construct similar to the one Asura used.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fourth Databook, page 19
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 464
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Naruto: Shippūden episode 466
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Naruto: Shippūden episode 467
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Naruto chapter 462, pages 12-13
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Naruto: Shippūden episode 468
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Naruto: Shippūden episode 465
- ↑ Naruto chapter 670, page 15
- ↑ Naruto chapter 670, page 17
