editEbisu[1][2]
(エビス, Ebisu)
Debut
Manga	Chapter #2
Anime	Naruto Episode #2
Video Game	Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
OVA	Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
Appears in	Anime, Manga and Game
Voice Actors
English	Crispin Freeman
Japanese	Nobuo Tobita
Personal
Birthdate	March 8
Gender	Male
Age	Part I: 28 Part II: 32
Height	181.4 cm1.814 m 5.951 ft 71.417 in
Weight	67.5 kg148.812 lb
Blood type	A
Occupation	Personal Trainer
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Team	Team Ebisu
Rank
Ninja Rank	Tokubetsu Jōnin
Ninja Registration	010777
Academy Grad. Age	10
Chūnin Prom. Age	17
Nature Type Fire Release (Anime only)
Jutsu Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique (Anime only) Shadow Clone Technique (Anime only)

Ebisu (エビス, Ebisu) is a tokubetsu jōnin from Konohagakure who specialises in the private training of elite ninja, as stated by Kakashi Hatake. He is also the leader of Team Ebisu.

Contents 1 Personality 2 Appearance 3 Abilities 3.1 Stats 4 Part I 4.1 Introduction Arc 4.2 Chūnin Exam Arc 4.3 Invasion of Konoha Arc 5 Part II 5.1 Kazekage Rescue Arc 5.2 Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc 5.3 Hidan and Kakuzu Arc 5.4 Invasion of Pain Arc 6 Trivia 7 Quotes 8 References

Personality Edit

Ebisu is portrayed as a stern and "by-the-book" type of person. Initially, he believed that Naruto Uzumaki was nothing but a worthless nuisance and mocked his dream of becoming Hokage as he believes that only people of high lineage could amount to anything. He said all this about Naruto however, out of the ignorance of not knowing who his father was. Upon seeing what Naruto had done for the village during the invasion, his perspective changed drastically.

While being rather uptight, he has shown a true dedication to his village and students. Also, although he tries to be very professional, he has displayed some perverted traits, as shown from how he reacted to Naruto's pervert tactics. He has also been described by Naruto as a "closet pervert". Ebisu has a tendency to look into female bath houses. When perturbed, Ebisu often pushes his sunglasses up his nose.

Appearance Edit

Ebisu has been portrayed as having dark hair and brown eyes and is never seen without his trademark sunglasses. Usually he is seen in the standard Konoha shinobi outfit, albeit without the flak jacket. He also wears his forehead protector like a bandanna. When deployed on missions, or if the situation calls for it he will don the flak jacket as part of his outfit.

Abilities Edit

Ebisu is an elite trainer who has an extensive knowledge in basic to advanced forms of ninja skills. According to Kakashi, Ebisu is one of the most skilled trainers in Konoha, further emphasised from the fact that he was personally selected to train Konohamaru for the academy, and was chosen by Kakashi to train Naruto for the Chūnin Exams. While he has not been shown using any ninjutsu per se, as well as not being seen much at all in battle in the manga, the anime has him demonstrate proficient skill in high-level ninjutsu like the Shadow Clone Technique. Ebisu was also shown to be proficient in taijutsu and is able to perform the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique,

Stats Edit

Databook	Ninjutsu	Taijutsu	Genjutsu	Intelligence	Strength	Speed	Stamina	Hand seals	Total
First	4	3.5	3.5	4.5	1	2	2	4.5	25

Part I Edit

Introduction Arc Edit

He was first introduced as Konohamaru's tutor, and disliked the fact that Konohamaru idolised Naruto Uzumaki, as he only saw Naruto as the container of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. His opinion of Naruto didn't change even after Naruto "defeated" him with the Harem Technique.

Chūnin Exam Arc Edit

Later, after being recommended by Kakashi Hatake as a great teacher, Ebisu began Naruto's one-month training for the main matches of the Chūnin Exams. By being with Naruto and seeing the influence he had on Konohamaru, Ebisu realised that Naruto was not just the container of a demon, but that he was an outstanding Konoha ninja. However, Ebisu did not complete Naruto's training, as Jiraiya took over by summoning a toad to knock Ebisu unconscious after Ebisu tried to interrupt Jiraiya peeking in on the women's bath. Naruto then insisted that Jiraiya take Ebisu's place.

Invasion of Konoha Arc Edit

After Orochimaru's failed invasion, he is briefly seen attending the Third Hokage's funeral.

Part II Edit

Kazekage Rescue Arc Edit

In Part II, he had been put in charge of a Genin team with Konohamaru and his two friends, Udon and Moegi, as its members. He now wears the standard flak jacket instead of his more casual outfit from Part I. He was introduced when the team had just finished their mission and were receiving payment. There he tried to stop Konohamaru complaining about the low rank of their missions, and tried to apologise to Tsunade for his student's behaviour.

Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Edit

Ebisu assigned Team Ebisu their first A-rank mission to escort the villagers to safety, and was shown assisting the Konoha ninja against the zombie ninja.

Hidan and Kakuzu Arc Edit

In the anime, Ebisu was present at Asuma Sarutobi's funeral.

Invasion of Pain Arc Edit

When Konohamaru nearly attracted the attention of Pain, Ebisu drew the Naraka Path's attention to himself so that Konohamaru would have a chance to escape. Pain asked him for Naruto's location, but Ebisu, having come to think highly of Naruto, refused at the risk of his life. Before he could be killed, however, Konohamaru arrived to save him by using the Rasengan, much to Ebisu's surprise. He is later seen celebrating Naruto's victory over Pain being supported by Konohamaru.

Trivia Edit

• The name "Ebisu" comes from the Japanese god Ebisu, who is usually pictured as a fisherman who brings wealth and prosperity to those who believe, and watches over the health of young children. The god was also known as Hiruko.
• According to the databook:
  • Ebisu's favourite food is kamaboko and fried crab, while his least favourite is any cooking that uses carrots.
  • Ebisu wants to fight the other tutors.
  • Ebisu's favourite word is "elite" (エリート, erīto).
  • Ebisu's hobby is to raise elite ninja.
  • Ebisu has completed 498 official missions in total: 98 D-rank, 284 C-rank, 115 B-rank, 1 A-rank, 0 S-rank.

Quotes Edit

• (To Pain) "Naruto was my student. I used to see him as nothing more than a mere nuisance who distracted Konohamaru from becoming Hokage. That's what I believed. Yet Naruto never became discouraged due to his cursed fate, and with his natural cheerfulness and will to never give up, he overcame one challenge after another. He taught important things to my student that I failed to teach him myself!"
• (To himself during the fight with Pain) "Naruto, you will get past your master's death, and you'll fulfil his will. That strong will of yours shall teach a great deal to not only Konohamaru, but to everyone in the village as well."
• (To Pain) "Naruto is a precious member of Konoha! I wouldn't tell you damn Akatsuki a thing."

References Edit

1. ↑ First Databook, page 44
2. ↑ Third Databook, page 50