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{{translation|'''Gen'yūmaru'''|幻幽丸|Gen'yūmaru}} was a prisoner of [[Orochimaru]].
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{{translation|'''Gen'yūmaru'''|幻幽丸|Gen'yūmaru}} was a prisoner of [[Orochimaru]], and his third host body.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
Gen'yūmaru had neck-length white hair, a strong chin, and dark purple eyes that changed to amber snake-like slits when Orochimaru took over his body. He wore black wristbands with thick purple rope wrapped around his chest over a tan shirt, and black trousers.
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Gen'yūmaru had tousled neck-length white (green in the manga) hair, a strong chin, and dark purple eyes that changed to amber snake-like slits when Orochimaru [[Living Corpse Reincarnation|took control over his body]]. He wore black wristbands with thick purple rope wrapped around his chest over a tan shirt, and black trousers.
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
He was described as a firm, and greatly self-confident individual.
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He was described as a firm, and greatly self-confident individual. He was loyal and caring to his comrades, as when Orochimaru approached him with the intent to take over his body, Gen'yūmaru used the last wish offered to him to set them free.
   
 
== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
While the only fight Gen'yūmaru has been observed in was blurred, the fact that he was chosen as Orochimaru's host speaks highly of his potential abilities. Moreover, he is observed taking his opponent's head off, and sending it flying across the room, despite lacking any weapons.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 199, pages 11</ref> However, Gen'yūmaru's body was not strong enough to last Orochimaru for more than three years, as it began to weaken and reject him.
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While the only fight Gen'yūmaru has been observed in was blurred, the fact that he was chosen as Orochimaru's host speaks highly of his potential abilities. Moreover, he is observed taking his opponent's head off, and sending it flying across the room, despite lacking any weapons.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 199, pages 11</ref> Additionally, even after his body was taken over, Gen'yūmaru's body continued to reject Orochimaru, forcing Orochimaru to attempt to switch bodies sooner.
   
 
== Part I ==
 
== Part I ==
=== Sasuke Retrieval Arc ===
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=== Sasuke Recovery Mission ===
[[File:OrochimaruGenyumaru.jpg|thumb|right|Gen'yūmaru, after being taken over by Orochimaru.]]
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[[File:Orochimaru new body.png|thumb|left|Gen'yūmaru, after being taken over by Orochimaru.]]
When Orochimaru's body was damaged beyond repair, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] ordered Gen'yūmaru, along with many other prisoners, to fight to the death, with the understanding that the survivor will be set free. When he wins, Orochimaru's entrance to the arena gave Gen'yūmaru a frightening illusion of a giant snake who was about to devour him, and Gen'yūmaru discovers that his body will become Orochimaru's next vessel. Knowing there is nothing he can do to escape this fate, Gen'yūmaru used his wish that Orochimaru offered him to request that his clan members who are also imprisoned be set free. With that, Gen'yūmaru's body was taken over.
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When Orochimaru's body was damaged beyond repair, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] ordered Gen'yūmaru, along with many other prisoners, to fight to the death, under the premise the survivor would have a wish granted. After winning, Orochimaru's entrance to the arena gave Gen'yūmaru a frightening illusion of a giant snake who was about to devour him. Upon discovering his body will be Orochimaru's next vessel; Gen'yūmaru used his wish to request his clan members be set free. Resigned to his fate, Gen'yūmaru's body was taken over.
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== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
=== Itachi Pursuit Arc ===
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=== Itachi Pursuit Mission ===
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[[File:Fushi Tensei.png|thumb|Gen'yūmaru, among the other previous hosts, being held by Orochimaru's mental realm.]]
 
After three years, Gen'yūmaru's body begins to reject Orochimaru and he attempts to take [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s body. When Sasuke attacked a greatly weakened Orochimaru, the latter abandoned Gen'yūmaru's body.
 
After three years, Gen'yūmaru's body begins to reject Orochimaru and he attempts to take [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s body. When Sasuke attacked a greatly weakened Orochimaru, the latter abandoned Gen'yūmaru's body.
   
 
Gen'yūmaru is later seen in Orochimaru's subconscious along with his other former host bodies' souls.
 
Gen'yūmaru is later seen in Orochimaru's subconscious along with his other former host bodies' souls.
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== In Other Media ==
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=== Movies ===
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==== Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds ====
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Gen'yūmaru's body is failing Orochimaru, causing him to be bedridden. In the hopes of extending his host's vitality before he could transfer, Orochimaru ordered Sasuke to bring a man named [[Shinnō]] to Otogakure, who knows many [[Regeneration Techniques]] that may help. In the end, Sasuke failed to bring Shinnō in person, but a scroll that contains the necessary information to extend Gen'yūmaru's lifespan.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* {{translation|Gen'yū|幻幽}} literally means "confined to an illusion". When written as 原由, it means "reason".
 
* {{translation|Gen'yū|幻幽}} literally means "confined to an illusion". When written as 原由, it means "reason".
 
* [[Guren]] is suggested to have known Gen'yūmaru, as she is informed that he was selected as the host body when she was too late to receive the same "privilege".
 
* [[Guren]] is suggested to have known Gen'yūmaru, as she is informed that he was selected as the host body when she was too late to receive the same "privilege".
* Gen'yūmaru is seen during Orochimaru's battle with [[Team Kakashi]], when Orochimaru's face is struck by [[Naruto]] and Orochimaru's [[Vanishing Facial Copy Technique|face skin]] is temporarily torn.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 291, page 13</ref>
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* Gen'yūmaru is seen during Orochimaru's battle with [[Team Yamato]], when Orochimaru's face is struck by [[Naruto]] and Orochimaru's [[Vanishing Facial Copy Technique|face skin]] is temporarily torn.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 291, page 13</ref>
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Gen'yūmaru
幻幽丸 Gen'yūmaru
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #199
Anime Naruto Episode #118
Movie Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds
Game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Impact
OVA Naruto Shippūden: UNSG anime cutscenes
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Leo July 27
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part I: 17
Status Deceased
Height
  • Part I: 172 cm1.72 m <br />5.643 ft <br />67.717 in <br />
Weight
  • Part I: 57.3 kg126.325 lb <br />
Blood type B
Occupation
  • Prisoner

Gen'yūmaru (幻幽丸) was a prisoner of Orochimaru, and his third host body.

Appearance

Gen'yūmaru had tousled neck-length white (green in the manga) hair, a strong chin, and dark purple eyes that changed to amber snake-like slits when Orochimaru took control over his body. He wore black wristbands with thick purple rope wrapped around his chest over a tan shirt, and black trousers.

Personality

He was described as a firm, and greatly self-confident individual. He was loyal and caring to his comrades, as when Orochimaru approached him with the intent to take over his body, Gen'yūmaru used the last wish offered to him to set them free.

Abilities

While the only fight Gen'yūmaru has been observed in was blurred, the fact that he was chosen as Orochimaru's host speaks highly of his potential abilities. Moreover, he is observed taking his opponent's head off, and sending it flying across the room, despite lacking any weapons.[2] Additionally, even after his body was taken over, Gen'yūmaru's body continued to reject Orochimaru, forcing Orochimaru to attempt to switch bodies sooner.

Part I

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Orochimaru new body

Gen'yūmaru, after being taken over by Orochimaru.

When Orochimaru's body was damaged beyond repair, Kabuto Yakushi ordered Gen'yūmaru, along with many other prisoners, to fight to the death, under the premise the survivor would have a wish granted. After winning, Orochimaru's entrance to the arena gave Gen'yūmaru a frightening illusion of a giant snake who was about to devour him. Upon discovering his body will be Orochimaru's next vessel; Gen'yūmaru used his wish to request his clan members be set free. Resigned to his fate, Gen'yūmaru's body was taken over.

Part II

Itachi Pursuit Mission

Fushi Tensei

Gen'yūmaru, among the other previous hosts, being held by Orochimaru's mental realm.

After three years, Gen'yūmaru's body begins to reject Orochimaru and he attempts to take Sasuke Uchiha's body. When Sasuke attacked a greatly weakened Orochimaru, the latter abandoned Gen'yūmaru's body.

Gen'yūmaru is later seen in Orochimaru's subconscious along with his other former host bodies' souls.

In Other Media

Movies

Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds

Gen'yūmaru's body is failing Orochimaru, causing him to be bedridden. In the hopes of extending his host's vitality before he could transfer, Orochimaru ordered Sasuke to bring a man named Shinnō to Otogakure, who knows many Regeneration Techniques that may help. In the end, Sasuke failed to bring Shinnō in person, but a scroll that contains the necessary information to extend Gen'yūmaru's lifespan.

Trivia

  • Gen'yū (幻幽) literally means "confined to an illusion". When written as 原由, it means "reason".
  • Guren is suggested to have known Gen'yūmaru, as she is informed that he was selected as the host body when she was too late to receive the same "privilege".
  • Gen'yūmaru is seen during Orochimaru's battle with Team Yamato, when Orochimaru's face is struck by Naruto and Orochimaru's face skin is temporarily torn.[3]

References

  1. Second Databook, page 85
  2. Naruto chapter 199, pages 11
  3. Naruto chapter 291, page 13