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| − | {{translation|'''Gōzu'''|業頭|Gōzu}} along with his twin brother [[Meizu]] were [[chūnin]]-level shinobi of [[Kirigakure]] before [[Missing-nin|defecting]] and becoming mercenaries alongside [[Zabuza Momochi]]. |
+ | {{translation|'''Gōzu'''|業頭|Gōzu}} along with his twin brother [[Meizu]] were [[chūnin]]-level [[shinobi]] of [[Kirigakure]] before [[Missing-nin|defecting]] and becoming mercenaries alongside [[Zabuza Momochi]]. |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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| − | + | He and his brother fled the village with Zabuza Momochi when they failed in their attempt to kill the [[Mizukage]], and thereafter began working for him as assassins. |
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== Personality == |
== Personality == |
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== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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| − | Gōzu had shoulder-length, wild dark-brown hair and dark eyes. He wears a rebreather that covers the lower half of his face and a large, clawed, [[poison]]ous gauntlet on his |
+ | Gōzu had shoulder-length, wild dark-brown hair and dark eyes. He wears a rebreather that covers the lower half of his face and a large, clawed, [[poison]]ous [[Metal Gauntlets|gauntlet]] on his right arm which had a chain coming out of it that had the other end attached to his brother's own gauntlet. He wore a camouflage suit with bandages around his waist, dark-coloured, knee-length sandals and a ragged black cape. His Kirigakure [[forehead protector]] had a single horn on it. |
== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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| + | [[File:Metal Gauntlets in action.png|thumb|left|The twins' coordinated attack.]] |
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| − | Gōzu and Meizu are a paragon of [[Collaboration |
+ | Gōzu and Meizu are a paragon of [[Collaboration Techniques|coordination attacking]]. Gōzu's large metal gauntlets house a retractable [[shuriken]] chain running between the two of them, which they can use to bind an enemy and then slice them to pieces. In the event that the shuriken chain is neutralised, Gōzu also has a release mechanism to free him from Meizu for individual attacks. He uses the sharp, [[poison]]ed claws on his gauntlet to shred his foes. |
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| + | === Ninjutsu === |
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| + | ==== Nature Transformation ==== |
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| + | Gōzu and Meizu have proven skilled in [[Water Release]] being capable of [[Water Release: Hiding in Water Technique|appearing out of puddles]], hiding in them when needed. |
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== Part I == |
== Part I == |
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=== Land of Waves Arc === |
=== Land of Waves Arc === |
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+ | [[File:Sasuke saves naruto.png|thumb|Sasuke stops the Demon Brothers' assault.]] |
At the start of the series Zabuza sends them to kill [[Tazuna]]. Using the [[Water Release: Hiding in Water Technique]] to surprise [[Team Kakashi]]. With Gōzu immediately launching his brother in front of him the pair are seemingly able to kill Kakashi with ease. As they move on to attack [[Naruto Uzumaki]], they are stopped by [[Sasuke Uchiha]] who breaks the chain connecting the two brothers. Still intent on killing them, the brother separate and attack the team. They are however stopped by [[Kakashi Hatake]], and it is revealed that he had used the [[Body Replacement Technique]] to escape their first attack. He later ties them to a tree so that they can be taken into custody. |
At the start of the series Zabuza sends them to kill [[Tazuna]]. Using the [[Water Release: Hiding in Water Technique]] to surprise [[Team Kakashi]]. With Gōzu immediately launching his brother in front of him the pair are seemingly able to kill Kakashi with ease. As they move on to attack [[Naruto Uzumaki]], they are stopped by [[Sasuke Uchiha]] who breaks the chain connecting the two brothers. Still intent on killing them, the brother separate and attack the team. They are however stopped by [[Kakashi Hatake]], and it is revealed that he had used the [[Body Replacement Technique]] to escape their first attack. He later ties them to a tree so that they can be taken into custody. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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| − | * According to the |
+ | * According to the databook(s): |
** Gōzu has completed 313 official missions in total: 71 D-rank, 196 C-rank, 45 B-rank, 1 A-rank, 0 S-rank. |
** Gōzu has completed 313 official missions in total: 71 D-rank, 196 C-rank, 45 B-rank, 1 A-rank, 0 S-rank. |
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| + | * In Japanese mythology Gōzu and Meizu are fearsome guardians of the Underworld known more commonly as [[Wikipedia:Ox-Head and Horse-Face|"Ox-Head" and "Horse-Face"]]. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 05:44, 27 December 2013
| This article is about the character from Kirigakure. For the anime-only character from Otogakure, see Gozu. |
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| Manga | Naruto Chapter #9 | ||
| Anime | Naruto Episode #6 | ||
| Novel | Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood | ||
| Game | Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō | ||
| Appears in | Anime, Manga, Novel, Game | ||
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| Birthdate |  June 6 
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| Sex |  Male
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| Blood type | B | ||
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| Academy Grad. Age | 12 | ||
| Chūnin Prom. Age | 18 | ||
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Gōzu (業頭) along with his twin brother Meizu were chūnin-level shinobi of Kirigakure before defecting and becoming mercenaries alongside Zabuza Momochi.
Background
He and his brother fled the village with Zabuza Momochi when they failed in their attempt to kill the Mizukage, and thereafter began working for him as assassins.
Personality
In sharp contrast to his brother, Gōzu is described as being rational, level-headed and calm.[1]
Appearance
Gōzu had shoulder-length, wild dark-brown hair and dark eyes. He wears a rebreather that covers the lower half of his face and a large, clawed, poisonous gauntlet on his right arm which had a chain coming out of it that had the other end attached to his brother's own gauntlet. He wore a camouflage suit with bandages around his waist, dark-coloured, knee-length sandals and a ragged black cape. His Kirigakure forehead protector had a single horn on it.
Abilities
The twins' coordinated attack.
Gōzu and Meizu are a paragon of coordination attacking. Gōzu's large metal gauntlets house a retractable shuriken chain running between the two of them, which they can use to bind an enemy and then slice them to pieces. In the event that the shuriken chain is neutralised, Gōzu also has a release mechanism to free him from Meizu for individual attacks. He uses the sharp, poisoned claws on his gauntlet to shred his foes.
Ninjutsu
Nature Transformation
Gōzu and Meizu have proven skilled in Water Release being capable of appearing out of puddles, hiding in them when needed.
Part I
Land of Waves Arc
Sasuke stops the Demon Brothers' assault.
At the start of the series Zabuza sends them to kill Tazuna. Using the Water Release: Hiding in Water Technique to surprise Team Kakashi. With Gōzu immediately launching his brother in front of him the pair are seemingly able to kill Kakashi with ease. As they move on to attack Naruto Uzumaki, they are stopped by Sasuke Uchiha who breaks the chain connecting the two brothers. Still intent on killing them, the brother separate and attack the team. They are however stopped by Kakashi Hatake, and it is revealed that he had used the Body Replacement Technique to escape their first attack. He later ties them to a tree so that they can be taken into custody.
Trivia
- According to the databook(s):
- Gōzu has completed 313 official missions in total: 71 D-rank, 196 C-rank, 45 B-rank, 1 A-rank, 0 S-rank.
- In Japanese mythology Gōzu and Meizu are fearsome guardians of the Underworld known more commonly as "Ox-Head" and "Horse-Face".
