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<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Chōjūrō'''|長十郎|Chōjūrō}} is one of [[Kirigakure]]'s [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]]. He later becomes the {{translation|'''Sixth [[Mizukage]]'''|六代目水影|Rokudaime Mizukage|lit meaning=Sixth Water Shadow}}.<section end=summary /><ref name="c700"/>
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<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Chōjūrō'''|長十郎|Chōjūrō}} is the last of [[Kirigakure]]'s [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]].<ref>[[Zai no Sho]], page 33</ref> He later becomes the {{translation|'''Sixth [[Mizukage]]'''|六代目水影|Rokudaime Mizukage|lit meaning=Sixth Water Shadow}}.<section end=summary /><ref name="c700"/>
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
In the anime, shortly after the [[Yagura]]'s passing and Mei Terumī was made the Fifth, Chōjūrō was present when the village received an invitation from [[Konohagakure]] and [[Sunagakure]] to join an impromptu [[Chūnin Exams]] they would be hosting together. As the village was still recovering from Fourth's passing as noted by Ao, it was decided the Kiri-nin would not take part in this event.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 394</ref>
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In the anime, shortly after the [[Fourth Mizukage]]'s passing and Mei Terumī was made the Fifth, Chōjūrō was present when the village received an invitation from [[Konohagakure]] and [[Sunagakure]] to join an impromptu [[Chūnin Exams]] they would be hosting together. Ao noted that the village was still recovering from the Fourth's passing, so it was decided the Kiri-nin would not take part in this event.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 394</ref>
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
 
[[File:Chōjūrō confident.png|thumb|left|Chōjūrō's new-found confidence.]]
 
[[File:Chōjūrō confident.png|thumb|left|Chōjūrō's new-found confidence.]]
Despite his membership in the elite [[Seven Swordsmen]] group, he is a shy individual and seems to lack confidence in his abilities. He also greatly respects and admires the [[Fifth Mizukage]], as he commented inwardly on wanting to protect her "''beautiful smile''". By the time of the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Mei has noted that he has become a lot more confident in himself as seen when he cut down [[Black Zetsu]] without reservation and then declares to the Fifth that as a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he would guard the area with his life.<ref name="c562">Chapter 562, page 10-12</ref> Years later after becoming the Sixth Mizukage, Chōjūrō has seemed to grow well into his new role, appearing much calmer and confident in his abilities.
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Despite his membership in the elite [[Seven Swordsmen]] group, Chōjūrō is a shy individual and seems to lack confidence in his abilities. He also greatly respects and admires the [[Fifth Mizukage]], as he commented inwardly on wanting to protect her "''beautiful smile''". By the time of the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Mei has noted that he has become a lot more confident in himself as seen when he cut down [[Black Zetsu]] without reservation and then declares to the Fifth that as a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he would guard the area with his life.<ref name="c562">Chapter 562, page 10-12</ref> Years later after becoming the Sixth Mizukage, Chōjūrō has seemed to grow well into his new role, appearing much calmer and confident in his abilities.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
{{ImgRight|UNSG Chojuro.png|120px|Chōjūrō in Part II.}}
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[[File:UNSG Chojuro.png|right|150px|Chōjūrō's full appearance.]]
Chōjūrō has short, tufty blue hair, and dark eyes. He also has pointed, shark-like teeth; a common trait of the members of the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]] as well as apprentices share. He wears square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants. Also, he wears his forehead protector on the front of his holster which he uses to carry [[Hiramekarei]]. The sword itself is wrapped in bandages leaving only the double hilt visible. He also has shuriken holsters strapped onto each of his legs. During the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], he still wears the same outfit but changed his forehead protector to that of the alliance's.
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Chōjūrō has short, tufty blue hair, and dark eyes. He also has pointed, shark-like teeth; a common trait of the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist as well as apprentices share. He wears square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants.
   
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He wears his forehead protector on the front of his holster which he uses to carry [[Hiramekarei]]. The sword itself is wrapped in bandages leaving only the double hilt visible. He also has shuriken holsters strapped onto each of his legs. During the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], he still wears the same outfit but changed his forehead protector to that of the Alliance's.
Years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Chōjūrō grew noticeably taller and developed a firmer jawline with some chin stubble. His glasses' frame also became thicker and the ear protectors he wore changed design. He retained his overall attire, but the straps of his swordholster now only covers his left shoulder. Chōjūrō now also wears light grey pants without the dual shuriken holsters.
 
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Years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Chōjūrō grew noticeably taller and developed a firmer jawline with some chin stubble. He started wearing glasses with thicker frames and the ear-protectors he wore changed design. He retained his overall attire, but the straps of his sword-holster now only covers his left shoulder. Chōjūrō now also wears his light-grey pants without the dual shuriken holsters.
 
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== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
Despite his meek demeanour, Chōjūrō is a capable ninja, whose skills made him a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist — a group comprised of Kirigakure's strongest swordsmen. The fact that he was also chosen as one of the bodyguards for the [[Fifth Mizukage]] during the Kage Summit implies that he is quite powerful. [[Suigetsu Hōzuki]] has even referred to Chōjūrō as a master swordsman, even amongst the other Seven Ninja Swordsmen.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden'' episode 266</ref> Years after the war, he was promoted to [[Mizukage]], hinting that his skills and power have improved immensely.<ref name="c700"/>
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Despite his meek demeanour, Chōjūrō is a highly capable ninja, earning acceptance into the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and being chosen as one of the Fifth Mizukage's bodyguards during the Kage Summit. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he proved able to defeat [[Black Zetsu]] while fighting alongside his allies. Years later, Chōjūrō's abilities improved immensely as he was promoted to the rank of Sixth Mizukage.<ref name="c700"/>
   
 
=== Kenjutsu ===
 
=== Kenjutsu ===
[[File:Hiramekarei unbandaged.png|thumb|left|Chōjūrō wielding Hiramekarei.]]
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[[File:Hiramekarei.png|thumb|left|Chōjūrō wielding Hiramekarei.]]
As a [[kenjutsu]] practitioner, Chōjūrō wields a dual-handled sword called [[Hiramekarei]], that is linked together at the handles by a chain. When released from its bandages, it releases chakra that can be shaped into weapons. He has been shown capable of creating an enormous hammer,<ref>Chapter 466, page 4</ref> and a massive longsword in an instant after storing a large amount of chakra in the blade.<ref name="c562"/>
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[[Suigetsu Hōzuki]] has also referred to Chōjūrō as a master swordsman, even amongst the other Seven Ninja Swordsmen.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden'' episode 266</ref> As a [[kenjutsu]] practitioner, Chōjūrō wields a dual-handled sword called [[Hiramekarei]], that is linked together at the handles by a chain. When released from its bandages, it releases chakra that can be shaped into weapons. He has been shown capable of creating an enormous hammer,<ref>Chapter 466, page 4</ref> and a massive longsword in an [[Silent Killing|instant]] after storing a large amount of chakra in the blade.<ref name="c562"/> By the time he was Mizukage, he could create a copy of Hiramekarei with chakra for dual wielding, as well as create several [[Mutilation|knives]] strong enough to immobilise opponents.<ref name="BorutoMovie">''Boruto: Naruto the Movie''</ref>
   
Chōjūrō is shown to be strong enough to wield Hiramekarei in its hammer form and is capable of sending an opponent flying a considerable distance even if they have a strong defence, like [[Susanoo]].
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Chōjūrō is shown strong enough to wield Hiramekarei in its hammer form and send Sasuke, who was shielded by [[Susanoo]], flying some distance away. In the anime, he could cut through [[Wood Release: Underground Roots Technique|thick wood]] with ease and attack with rotating movements, hitting every enemy around him.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 276</ref> When he was Mizukage, Chōjūrō's kenjutsu skills had improved the point where he was on par even with [[Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki]].<ref name="BorutoMovie"/>
 
In the anime, he is strong enough to cut through [[Wood Release: Underground Roots Technique|wood]] with ease and is seen attacking with rotating movements, hitting every enemy around him.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 276</ref>
 
   
 
== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
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=== Paradise Life on a Boat ===
 
=== Paradise Life on a Boat ===
 
{{Main|Paradise Life on a Boat}}
 
{{Main|Paradise Life on a Boat}}
In the anime, Chōjūrō was sent by the Mizukage in a diplomatic mission to better Kirigakure's relationship with Iwagakure, along with [[Kurotsuchi]] and [[Akatsuchi]] who were also sent by Tsuchikage on the same mission to stop [[Ganryū]] in the process.
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In the anime, Chōjūrō was sent by the Mizukage in a diplomatic mission to better Kirigakure's relationship with [[Iwagakure]], along with [[Kurotsuchi]] and [[Akatsuchi]] who were also sent by the [[Third Tsuchikage]] on the same mission to stop [[Ganryū]] in the process.
   
=== Shinobi World War: Confrontation ===
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation ===
 
[[File:Mei and her team.png|thumb|Mei and her team confront Black Zetsu.]]
 
[[File:Mei and her team.png|thumb|Mei and her team confront Black Zetsu.]]
 
Chōjūrō attended the last meeting that was held by the Alliance in order to fully prepare for the upcoming war. The Mizukage told him to contact Ao in the [[Sensor Division]] and tell him that they needed to hurry. Chōjūrō later joined Mei in [[Daimyō Protection Squad|guarding]] the various [[daimyō]] during war. When [[Black Zetsu]] located the daimyō, he, [[Genma Shiranui]], and [[Raidō Namiashi]] alongside the other members confronted the Akatsuki member.
 
Chōjūrō attended the last meeting that was held by the Alliance in order to fully prepare for the upcoming war. The Mizukage told him to contact Ao in the [[Sensor Division]] and tell him that they needed to hurry. Chōjūrō later joined Mei in [[Daimyō Protection Squad|guarding]] the various [[daimyō]] during war. When [[Black Zetsu]] located the daimyō, he, [[Genma Shiranui]], and [[Raidō Namiashi]] alongside the other members confronted the Akatsuki member.
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=== Blank Period ===
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== Blank Period ==
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=== Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness ===
==== The Last: Naruto the Movie ====
 
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{{Main|Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness}}
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Chōjurō makes his appearance in this novel.
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=== The Last: Naruto the Movie ===
 
{{Main|The Last: Naruto the Movie}}
 
{{Main|The Last: Naruto the Movie}}
 
Chōjūrō makes his appearance in this film.
 
Chōjūrō makes his appearance in this film.
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=== Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise ===
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{{Main|Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise}}
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Chōjūrō appears in the novel.
   
 
== Epilogue ==
 
== Epilogue ==
 
[[File:Gokage_Kaidan_Konoha.png|thumb|Chōjūrō attends the Five Kage Summit in Konohagakure.]]
 
[[File:Gokage_Kaidan_Konoha.png|thumb|Chōjūrō attends the Five Kage Summit in Konohagakure.]]
Chōjūrō, now the Sixth Mizukage of his village, arrives at [[Konohagakure]] for the new Kage Summit with his bodyguard and comments that the Hokage is late for the Summit held at his own village.
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Chōjūrō, now the Sixth Mizukage of his village, arrives at [[Konohagakure]] for the new Kage Summit with his bodyguard [[Misuno]] and comments that the Hokage is late for the Summit held at his own village. During another such meeting, Sasuke came forth to reveal evidence of a new White Zetsu Army being formed and a potential threat even greater than Kaguya. Ultimately, it was agreed to keep this information a secret from the public and allow Sasuke to continue his research and further investigate his sources.<ref>Chapter 700+5, pages 9-11</ref>
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=== Boruto: Naruto the Movie ===
== Creation and Conception ==
 
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{{Main|Boruto: Naruto the Movie}}
Wanting to create a younger character, [[Masashi Kishimoto]] gave Chōjūrō short hair and attire that was not that of the standard shinobi. Then wanting to give him an air of unreliability, he immediately gave him glasses. The jagged teeth, Kishimoto admits, was simply an indulgence on his part.
 
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[[File:Kinshiki Restrained.png|thumb|left|Chōjūrō and Kurotsuchi restraining Kinshiki.]]
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Chōjūrō attended the [[Chūnin Exams]] and sat with the other Kage during the third round. After Naruto is kidnapped by [[Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki]] and [[Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki]], Chōjūrō, the other Kage, Sasuke and Boruto decided to rescue him. After being transported to the dimension where Naruto was, Sasuke battled Momoshiki while he and the other Kage fight Kinshiki off. During the battle, he [[Mutilation|restrained]] Kinshiki from moving after Sasuke destroyed his weapon, allowing Kurotsuchi to [[Lava Release: Ash Stone Seal Technique|capture]] him. However, he later manages to break free and let himself get absorbed by Momoshiki.
   
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Momoshiki then later proceeded to capture Chōjūrō and the other Kage in his shadow jutsu before Boruto threw his [[Vanishing Rasengan]] to free them. With Sasuke's help, Boruto managed to defeat Momoshiki with a [[Parent and Child Rasengan|giant Rasengan]]. After Momoshiki's defeat, Chōjūrō posed for a photograph with the other Kage, Sasuke and Boruto.
== Video Games ==
 
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== In Other Media ==
 
=== Video Games ===
 
In ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations]]'', ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3]]'', and ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution]]'', Chōjūrō is a support-only character.
 
In ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations]]'', ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3]]'', and ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution]]'', Chōjūrō is a support-only character.
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== Creation and Conception ==
 
Wanting to create a younger character, [[Masashi Kishimoto]] gave Chōjūrō short hair and attire that was not that of the standard shinobi. Then wanting to give him an air of unreliability, he immediately gave him glasses. The jagged teeth, Kishimoto admits, was simply an indulgence on his part.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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{{Youthwiki|Chōjūrō}}
 
* {{translation|Chōjūrō|長十郎}} is a red-coloured cultivar of the "Asian pear"; like all members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, his name is derived from a type of [[Wikipedia:Pyrus pyrifolia|produce]].
 
* {{translation|Chōjūrō|長十郎}} is a red-coloured cultivar of the "Asian pear"; like all members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, his name is derived from a type of [[Wikipedia:Pyrus pyrifolia|produce]].
* Chōjūrō is the only known Seven Swordsmen member without a surname.
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* Chōjūrō is the only known Seven Ninja Swordsmen member without a surname.
 
* Chōjūrō is the only current official member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
 
* Chōjūrō is the only current official member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
 
* In the anime, it is revealed that Chōjūrō dislikes oily foods.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 218</ref>
 
* In the anime, it is revealed that Chōjūrō dislikes oily foods.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 218</ref>
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== Quotes ==
 
== Quotes ==
 
* (About the [[Fifth Mizukage]]) "''She's so kind. I will do everything to protect that smile on our gentle Mizukage. I hope I can.''"<ref>Chapter 454, page 7</ref>
 
* (About the [[Fifth Mizukage]]) "''She's so kind. I will do everything to protect that smile on our gentle Mizukage. I hope I can.''"<ref>Chapter 454, page 7</ref>
 
* (After cutting down [[Black Zetsu]]) "''The more confident you are the stronger the strike. I had to cut him down anyway…''"<ref name="c562" />
* (About [[Kisame]]) "''Put him and that blade together, and you have a human who is able to wield every bit as much power as a jinchūriki… effectively a tailed beast without a tail.''"<ref name="c468"/>
 
* (After cutting down [[Black Zetsu]]) "''The more confident you are the stronger the strike. I had to cut him down anyway…''"<ref name="c562"/>
 
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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長十郎 Chōjūrō

  • Sixth Mizukage (六代目水影, Rokudaime Mizukage)[3]
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #454
Anime Naruto Shippūden Episode #199
Novel Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness
Movie The Last: Naruto the Movie
Game Naruto Shippūden 3D: The New Era
Appears in Anime, Manga, Novel, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Scorpio November 1
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part II: 19
Height
  • Part II: 163.6 cm1.636 m <br />5.367 ft <br />64.409 in <br />
Weight
  • Part II: 49.5 kg109.129 lb <br />
Blood type B
Occupation
Affiliation
Team
Rank
Ninja Rank
Nature Type
Jutsu

Tools

Chōjūrō (長十郎) is the last of Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.[4] He later becomes the Sixth Mizukage (六代目水影, Rokudaime Mizukage, literally meaning: Sixth Water Shadow).[3]

Background

In the anime, shortly after the Fourth Mizukage's passing and Mei Terumī was made the Fifth, Chōjūrō was present when the village received an invitation from Konohagakure and Sunagakure to join an impromptu Chūnin Exams they would be hosting together. Ao noted that the village was still recovering from the Fourth's passing, so it was decided the Kiri-nin would not take part in this event.[5]

Personality

Chōjūrō confident

Chōjūrō's new-found confidence.

Despite his membership in the elite Seven Swordsmen group, Chōjūrō is a shy individual and seems to lack confidence in his abilities. He also greatly respects and admires the Fifth Mizukage, as he commented inwardly on wanting to protect her "beautiful smile". By the time of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Mei has noted that he has become a lot more confident in himself as seen when he cut down Black Zetsu without reservation and then declares to the Fifth that as a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he would guard the area with his life.[6] Years later after becoming the Sixth Mizukage, Chōjūrō has seemed to grow well into his new role, appearing much calmer and confident in his abilities.

Appearance

Chōjūrō's full appearance.

Chōjūrō has short, tufty blue hair, and dark eyes. He also has pointed, shark-like teeth; a common trait of the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist as well as apprentices share. He wears square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants.

He wears his forehead protector on the front of his holster which he uses to carry Hiramekarei. The sword itself is wrapped in bandages leaving only the double hilt visible. He also has shuriken holsters strapped onto each of his legs. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he still wears the same outfit but changed his forehead protector to that of the Alliance's.

Years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Chōjūrō grew noticeably taller and developed a firmer jawline with some chin stubble. He started wearing glasses with thicker frames and the ear-protectors he wore changed design. He retained his overall attire, but the straps of his sword-holster now only covers his left shoulder. Chōjūrō now also wears his light-grey pants without the dual shuriken holsters.

Abilities

Despite his meek demeanour, Chōjūrō is a highly capable ninja, earning acceptance into the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and being chosen as one of the Fifth Mizukage's bodyguards during the Kage Summit. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he proved able to defeat Black Zetsu while fighting alongside his allies. Years later, Chōjūrō's abilities improved immensely as he was promoted to the rank of Sixth Mizukage.[3]

Kenjutsu

Hiramekarei

Chōjūrō wielding Hiramekarei.

Suigetsu Hōzuki has also referred to Chōjūrō as a master swordsman, even amongst the other Seven Ninja Swordsmen.[7] As a kenjutsu practitioner, Chōjūrō wields a dual-handled sword called Hiramekarei, that is linked together at the handles by a chain. When released from its bandages, it releases chakra that can be shaped into weapons. He has been shown capable of creating an enormous hammer,[8] and a massive longsword in an instant after storing a large amount of chakra in the blade.[6] By the time he was Mizukage, he could create a copy of Hiramekarei with chakra for dual wielding, as well as create several knives strong enough to immobilise opponents.[9]

Chōjūrō is shown strong enough to wield Hiramekarei in its hammer form and send Sasuke, who was shielded by Susanoo, flying some distance away. In the anime, he could cut through thick wood with ease and attack with rotating movements, hitting every enemy around him.[10] When he was Mizukage, Chōjūrō's kenjutsu skills had improved the point where he was on par even with Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki.[9]

Part II

Five Kage Summit

Bodyguards on the offensive

The Kage's bodyguards on the offensive.

Chōjūrō and Ao were chosen to escort the Fifth Mizukage to the Kage Summit. During their trip to the Land of Iron, Chōjūrō was frequently embarrassed by the Mizukage's concern over him, which earned him scolding from Ao. Once they finally arrived and the meeting began, Ao and Chōjūrō rushed to her defence during the Fourth Raikage's outburst[11] and later White Zetsu's appearance at the Summit.[12]

Chōjūrō attacks Sasuke

Chōjūrō attacks Sasuke with Hiramekarei.

When Sasuke Uchiha infiltrated the conference hall, Chōjūrō activated Hiramekarei and formed it into a hammer which he used to knock Sasuke into a sealed off, adjacent hall where the Mizukage could fight him alone. Although Sasuke was able to escape, his actions convinced the Kage to begin working together. When Tobi appeared and told the attendees of his Eye of the Moon Plan, Chōjūrō silently listened on and later after the masked man had left, as a sign of good faith, Chōjūrō told those in attendance about Kisame Hoshigaki and his Samehada but was cut off by Ōnoki who stated that they were already aware of this information.[13]

After leaving the Summit with Mei, they followed Ao, who was tracking Danzō and his delegation. When they finally caught up with Ao, the Mizukage was able to stop Ao from seemingly beheading himself. She realised that he was under enemy control, and requested to use Hiramekarei to force him out. Fū insulted her upon learning that she knew he wasn't really Ao, and she quickly punched Ao before realising that the opponent had already released the technique. Later, when they return to Kirigakure they are informed that the daimyō had approved the formation of the Shinobi Alliance.

Paradise Life on a Boat

Main article: Paradise Life on a Boat In the anime, Chōjūrō was sent by the Mizukage in a diplomatic mission to better Kirigakure's relationship with Iwagakure, along with Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi who were also sent by the Third Tsuchikage on the same mission to stop Ganryū in the process.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Mei and her team

Mei and her team confront Black Zetsu.

Chōjūrō attended the last meeting that was held by the Alliance in order to fully prepare for the upcoming war. The Mizukage told him to contact Ao in the Sensor Division and tell him that they needed to hurry. Chōjūrō later joined Mei in guarding the various daimyō during war. When Black Zetsu located the daimyō, he, Genma Shiranui, and Raidō Namiashi alongside the other members confronted the Akatsuki member.

Hiramekarei Kaihō

Chōjūrō cuts down Black Zetsu.

As the battle between the two sides waged on throughout the night, one of Naruto Uzumaki's shadow clones arrived to help in the battle. During the fight one Black Zetsu's branches caught Naruto's foot, causing his Rasenshuriken attack to miss. Chōjūrō used that opportunity to attack from behind with his Hiramekarei. Forming it into a longsword, he cuts through Black Zetsu, and stated that the more confident he was, the stronger his strike. He then pinned Black Zetsu to the ground with the tip of his sword and told Mei — who was being called away — to deal with the reincarnated Madara Uchiha and that as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist he would defend that point with his life.

Blank Period

Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness

Main article: Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness Chōjurō makes his appearance in this novel.

The Last: Naruto the Movie

Main article: The Last: Naruto the Movie Chōjūrō makes his appearance in this film.

Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise

Main article: Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise Chōjūrō appears in the novel.

Epilogue

Gokage Kaidan Konoha

Chōjūrō attends the Five Kage Summit in Konohagakure.

Chōjūrō, now the Sixth Mizukage of his village, arrives at Konohagakure for the new Kage Summit with his bodyguard Misuno and comments that the Hokage is late for the Summit held at his own village. During another such meeting, Sasuke came forth to reveal evidence of a new White Zetsu Army being formed and a potential threat even greater than Kaguya. Ultimately, it was agreed to keep this information a secret from the public and allow Sasuke to continue his research and further investigate his sources.[14]

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Main article: Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Kinshiki Restrained

Chōjūrō and Kurotsuchi restraining Kinshiki.

Chōjūrō attended the Chūnin Exams and sat with the other Kage during the third round. After Naruto is kidnapped by Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki, Chōjūrō, the other Kage, Sasuke and Boruto decided to rescue him. After being transported to the dimension where Naruto was, Sasuke battled Momoshiki while he and the other Kage fight Kinshiki off. During the battle, he restrained Kinshiki from moving after Sasuke destroyed his weapon, allowing Kurotsuchi to capture him. However, he later manages to break free and let himself get absorbed by Momoshiki.

Momoshiki then later proceeded to capture Chōjūrō and the other Kage in his shadow jutsu before Boruto threw his Vanishing Rasengan to free them. With Sasuke's help, Boruto managed to defeat Momoshiki with a giant Rasengan. After Momoshiki's defeat, Chōjūrō posed for a photograph with the other Kage, Sasuke and Boruto.

In Other Media

Video Games

In Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, and Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, Chōjūrō is a support-only character.

Creation and Conception

Wanting to create a younger character, Masashi Kishimoto gave Chōjūrō short hair and attire that was not that of the standard shinobi. Then wanting to give him an air of unreliability, he immediately gave him glasses. The jagged teeth, Kishimoto admits, was simply an indulgence on his part.

Trivia

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  • Chōjūrō (長十郎) is a red-coloured cultivar of the "Asian pear"; like all members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, his name is derived from a type of produce.
  • Chōjūrō is the only known Seven Ninja Swordsmen member without a surname.
  • Chōjūrō is the only current official member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
  • In the anime, it is revealed that Chōjūrō dislikes oily foods.[15]

Quotes

  • (About the Fifth Mizukage) "She's so kind. I will do everything to protect that smile on our gentle Mizukage. I hope I can."[16]
  • (After cutting down Black Zetsu) "The more confident you are the stronger the strike. I had to cut him down anyway…"[6]

References

  1. Fourth Databook, page 117
  2. Zai no Sho, page 33
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Naruto chapter 700, page 20
  4. Zai no Sho, page 33
  5. Naruto: Shippūden episode 394
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Chapter 562, page 10-12
  7. Naruto Shippūden episode 266
  8. Chapter 466, page 4
  9. 9.0 9.1 Boruto: Naruto the Movie
  10. Naruto: Shippūden episode 276
  11. Chapter 458, pages 4-5
  12. Chapter 459, pages 16-17
  13. Chapter 468, pages 8-9
  14. Chapter 700+5, pages 9-11
  15. Naruto: Shippūden episode 218
  16. Chapter 454, page 7