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{{translation|'''Kimimaro'''|君麻呂|Kimimaro}} was a member of the [[Kaguya clan]] and the fifth member and leader of the then-named {{translation|'''[[Sound Five]]'''|音隠れの忍五人衆|Otogakure no Shinobi Gonin Shū|lit meaning=Hidden Sound Shinobi Five People}}, and a loyal follower of [[Orochimaru]]. After he fell ill, the group was renamed the "[[Sound Four]]".
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{{translation|'''Kimimaro'''|君麻呂|Kimimaro}} was the sole survivor of the [[Kaguya clan]]. Upon dedicating his life to [[Orochimaru]], he became the leader of the formerly-named {{translation|'''[[Sound Five]]'''|音隠れの忍五人衆|Otogakure no Shinobi Gonin Shū|lit meaning=Hidden Sound Shinobi Five People}}, until he fell ill, which forced him to leave the group.
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
[[File:Kidkimimaro.jpg|thumb|left|Kimimaro as a child.]]
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[[File:Kaguya Clans demise.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro becomes the sole survivor of his clan.]]
Kimimaro was the only survivor of the [[Kaguya clan]], a family of battle-loving barbarians. Being a rare possessor of the clan's [[Shikotsumyaku]] [[kekkei genkai]], [[Kaguya Clan Patriarch|Kimimaro's father]] feared his son's abilities and had him locked up in a cage unless needed for battle. The Kaguya clan was wiped out when they attacked [[Kirigakure]], seemingly for no reason other than desire to kill. Having underestimated their opponents' defences, they were slaughtered, with Kimimaro the sole survivor. Wandering soon after, Kimimaro was eventually found by [[Orochimaru]], and recruited as one of his most loyal ninja.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 216, pages 14-15</ref><ref>''Naruto'' episode 126</ref>
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Being a rare possessor of [[Kaguya Clan|his clan's]] [[Shikotsumyaku]] [[kekkei genkai]], [[Kaguya Clan Patriarch|the clan patriarch]] feared Kimimaro's abilities and had him locked up in a cage unless needed for battle. The Kaguya clan was wiped out when they attacked [[Kirigakure]], seemingly for no reason other than the desire to kill and show off their ferocity. Having underestimated their opponents' defences, they were slaughtered, with Kimimaro the sole survivor. Wandering soon after, Kimimaro was eventually found by [[Orochimaru]], and recruited as one of his most loyal ninja.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 216, pages 14-15</ref><ref>''Naruto'' episode 126</ref> In the anime, Kimimaro met [[Haku]] and [[Zabuza]] upon their departure from the Land of Water. Haku appeared to sympathise with Kimimaro for his loneliness and lack of purpose by looking into eyes. However, he was forced to keep moving by Zabuza, and left Kimimaro to be.
   
 
Under Orochimaru, Kimimaro found purpose in his life as he desired to ensure the continuation of his master's dreams and ambitions. Though Orochimaru took him under his wing to be one of his [[Living Corpse Reincarnation|future hosts]], Kimimaro did not mind such a fate if it meant being of aid to his master. Soon after, Kimimaro met [[Jūgo]], a berserker whom Kimimaro felt a kindred spirit with. Kimimaro's friendship with Jūgo led to the events that resulted with him being branded by the [[cursed seal]] that Orochimaru developed from his research on Jūgo, whom Kimimaro talked into being experimented on in hopes that it would help him. With his new-found powers, Kimimaro defeated all four members of the [[Sound Four]] single-handed to be inducted into the renamed Sound Five. However, Kimimaro became afflicted by an unknown disease that destroyed what remaining worth he was to Orochimaru. [[Kabuto Yakushi]] attempted to cure Kimimaro, but to no avail due to Kimimaro's unique structure and lack of medical information on his clan. Kimimaro was left bedridden to extend his wavering lifespan, unable to participate in the [[Konoha Crush]], which Kabuto claimed to be the factor that led to their defeat and retreat.
[[File:Jūgo And Kimimaro2.PNG|thumb|right|Kimimaro and Jūgo.]]
 
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Under Orochimaru, Kimimaro found purpose in his life as he desired to ensure the continuation of his master's dreams and ambitions. Though Orochimaru took him under his wing to be one of his [[Living Corpse Reincarnation|future hosts]], Kimimaro did not mind such a fate if it meant being of aid to his master. Soon after, Kimimaro met [[Jūgo]], a berserker whom Kimimaro felt a kindred spirit with. Kimimaro's friendship with Jūgo led to the events that resulted with him branded by the [[cursed seal]] that Orochimaru developed from his research on Jūgo, whom Kimimaro talked into being experimented on in hopes that it would help him. With his new-found powers, Kimimaro defeated all four members of the [[Sound Four]] single-handed to be inducted into the renamed Sound Five. However, before his appearance in the story line, Kimimaro became afflicted by an unknown disease that destroyed what remaining worth he was to Orochimaru. [[Kabuto Yakushi]] attempted to cure Kimimaro, but to no avail due to Kimimaro's unique structure and lack of medical information on his clan. Kimimaro was left bedridden to extend his wavering lifespan, unable to participate in the [[invasion of Konoha]], which Kabuto claimed to be the factor that led to their defeat and retreat.
 
 
In the anime, it was shown that Kimimaro acted as a herald to shinobi clans in the [[Land of Sound]] in order for them to swear loyalty to Orochimaru, such as the [[Fūma Clan (Land of Sound)|Fūma clan]].<ref>''Naruto'' episode 137</ref><section end=summary /> After infiltrating [[Konoha]] during the [[Chūnin Exams]], the Sound Five killed three [[Kusagakure]] [[Team Shiore|genin]], so that Orochimaru could impersonate [[Shiore]]. At this point, he gave a bloody cough, but decided to ignore it. However, while participating in the assassination of the [[Fourth Kazekage]] and his bodyguards so that Orochimaru and the Sound Four could impersonate them, Kimimaro's disease fully manifests. He is sent back to Otogakure to be placed by [[Kabuto]] in intense medical care to keep him alive for as long as possible. Hearing that his failing health has caused him to be of no use to Orochimaru, Kimimaro began silently crying for losing his purpose.
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
 
[[File:Jūgo And Kimimaro2.PNG|thumb|right|Kimimaro calming Jūgo.]]
 
Unlike the rest of his clan, Kimimaro didn't have a particular interest in fighting or killing and saw his abilities only as a means to be of use to others. He was a calm and quiet individual who would dedicate himself to whatever mission was at hand. As a child, he was more gentle despite his natural talent for combat and unique abilities which made him the strongest of his clan, as seen from him not wanting to hurt others he had no involvement with, and his interest in flowers. His gentleness is also reinforced by how empathetic and kind he was to Jūgo, being one of the few people able to keep Jūgo from losing control over himself.
 
Unlike the rest of his clan, Kimimaro didn't have a particular interest in fighting or killing and saw his abilities only as a means to be of use to others. He was a calm and quiet individual who would dedicate himself to whatever mission was at hand. As a child, he was more gentle despite his natural talent for combat and unique abilities which made him the strongest of his clan, as seen from him not wanting to hurt others he had no involvement with, and his interest in flowers. His gentleness is also reinforced by how empathetic and kind he was to Jūgo, being one of the few people able to keep Jūgo from losing control over himself.
   
After meeting Orochimaru, Kimimaro developed a strong devotion towards him, bordering on religious zeal or considering him a father figure (the manga suggesting the former, and the anime suggesting the latter), seeing Orochimaru's apparent kindness as a reason from him to exist under the notion that serving Orochimaru in anyway is the only purpose he has. Though Kimimaro's relationship with Orochimaru was similar to [[Haku]]'s relationship with [[Zabuza]], the only difference was that Orochimaru ultimately lost interest in him when he became of no use to him. Regardless, finding a new way to assert his existence, Kimimaro's dedication to Orochimaru was so great that he both willed his body to fight and proved to be an extremely dangerous opponent for the likes of [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Rock Lee]] and [[Gaara]]. Gaara compared the eyes of Kimimaro to those of [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s, the eyes of those who only sought to prove their own existence, nothing more. Even after being reincarnated by Kabuto, Kimimaro retained his loyalty to Orochimaru and intended to carry out Kabuto's orders. [[Gaara]] commented on Kimimaro to be hasty and a extreme distaste for weak opponents, or "trash" ninja as he put it. As a result, he would kill any he considered "trash" ninja, regardless if they were friend or foe as was with the case of [[Tayuya]] for her group's failure to deliver Sasuke in time.
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After meeting Orochimaru, Kimimaro developed a strong devotion towards him, bordering on religious zeal or considering him a father figure (the manga suggesting the former, and the anime suggesting the latter), seeing Orochimaru's apparent kindness as a reason from him to exist under the notion that serving Orochimaru in any way is the only purpose he has. Though Kimimaro's relationship with Orochimaru was similar to [[Haku]]'s relationship with [[Zabuza]], the only difference was that Orochimaru ultimately lost interest in him when he became of no use to him. Regardless, finding a new way to assert his existence, Kimimaro's dedication to Orochimaru was so great that he both willed his body to fight and proved to be an extremely dangerous opponent for the likes of [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Rock Lee]] and [[Gaara]]. Gaara compared the eyes of Kimimaro to those of [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s, the eyes of those who only sought to prove their own existence, nothing more. Even after being reincarnated by Kabuto, Kimimaro retained his loyalty to Orochimaru and intended to carry out Kabuto's orders. [[Gaara]] commented on Kimimaro to be hasty, and he had an extreme distaste for weak opponents, or "trash" ninja as he put it. As a result, he would kill any he considered "trash" ninja, regardless if they were friend or foe as was with the case of [[Tayuya]] for her group's failure to deliver Sasuke in time. Despite his low regards for his colleagues' flaws, Kimimaro remained compassionate with [[Jūgo]], whom he became close friends with, as Jūgo similarly knew no purpose in life due to his uncontrollable violent outbursts that, at the time, Kimimaro alone could curb.
   
Despite his verbal disrespect of his opponents and over underestimating of their abilities, Kimimaro differs from his [[Sound Four|four colleagues]] in two ways: The first having a sense of honour in battle, as demonstrated when he halts to allow [[Rock Lee]] time to take his "medicine". Another difference is that he rarely showed any emotion other than surprise, except in moments relating to his ideals as seen when Gaara's insulting of his faith in Orochimaru caused him to become enraged before his death or when Kimimaro cried silently when he lost his usefulness to Orochimaru.
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Despite his verbal disrespect of his opponents and over underestimating of their abilities, Kimimaro differs from his [[Sound Four|four colleagues]] in three ways: the first having a sense of honour in battle, as demonstrated when he halts to allow Lee time to take his medicine (though unaware it was actually alcohol that would strengthen Lee's combat abilities). Second was he does not have any faults that would hamper any progress, and even found how his team being so late to be intolerable, something Orochimaru took confidence in. Third was that he rarely showed any emotion other than surprise, except in moments relating to his ideals as seen when Gaara's insulting of his faith in Orochimaru caused him to become enraged before his death or when he sadly discovered his usefulness to Orochimaru has become lost forever.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
 
[[File:Young Kimimaro.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro as a child.]]
Kimimaro was characterised by his pale skin, vivid green eyes, masculine facial features, two dots on his forehead which all the members of his clan possessed, and shoulder-length white hair, which he wore divided down the middle on his head (distinguished by an atypical 'zigzag' hair parting) with two separate partings on either side of his face. As a child, Kimimaro's hair is longer, which is tied in a loose pony-tail near the middle of his back, though the initial style was very similar to his later one.
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Kimimaro was characterised by his pale skin, vivid green eyes, angular facial features, two scarlet dots on his forehead which all the members of his clan possessed, and shoulder-length white hair, which he wore divided down the middle on his head (distinguished by an atypical 'zigzag' hair parting) with two separate partings on either side of his face. As a child, Kimimaro's hair is longer, which is tied in a loose pony-tail near the middle of his back, though the initial style was very similar to his later one.
   
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[[File:Kimimaro full.png|thumb|150px|Kimimaro's full appearance.]]
Under the wing of Orochimaru, Kimimaro wore a specialised version of the traditional Oto-nin ensemble, consisting of a light lavender, loose-fitting, long-sleeved, zip-up shirt, black pants cut off around mid-calf, bandages wrapped around his ankles, traditional shinobi sandals, and a purple, rope-like belt tied in an inverted bow around his waist. He also wore two red, tube-like hair ornaments; one on either side of his head, securing two locks of his silvery-white hair. He did not wear a Sound headband, despite his extreme loyalty to Orochimaru. His [[Cursed Seal of Earth]] is applied at the base of his throat, where it is a circular pattern of three curved lines.
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Under Orochimaru's service, Kimimaro wore a specialised version of the traditional Oto-nin ensemble, consisting of a light lavender, loose-fitting, long-sleeved, zip-up shirt, black pants cut off around mid-calf, bandages wrapped around his ankles, traditional shinobi sandals, and a purple, rope-like belt tied in an inverted bow around his waist. He also wore two red, tube-like hair ornaments; one on either side of his head, securing two locks of his silvery-white hair. His [[Cursed Seal of Earth]] is applied at the base of his throat, where it is a circular pattern of three curved lines.
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After being [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]], Kimimaro retained the same appearance he had of the time of his death, with the exception of the grey sclerae common in all the other ninja reincarnated with that technique.
   
 
== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
[[File:Kimimaro's Kekkai Genkai.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro using his Shikotsumyaku ability.]]
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[[File:Kimimaro vs Samurai.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro rampaging through the Fifth Division's samurai.]]
Kimimaro was referred to by Orochimaru as the most powerful member of the Kaguya clan, having "abilities that even his war-loving clan feared". Because of this, he was locked away in a cage for most of his life, only released occasionally when needed to fight other clans. His fighting abilities far outclassed all the members of the Sound Four combined, and his mastery of the Cursed Seal even impressed Jūgo, who is the source of the Cursed Seal.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 351, page 7</ref> In fact, Kimimaro is the only person before Sasuke who could control Jūgo without exerting any efforts. The fact that he could fight Naruto, Lee, and Gaara while dying of disease, and never actually being defeated by them, indicates he was an extremely powerful combatant at his peak. Indeed, even near death, his mere presence was enough to frighten the normally-arrogant [[Tayuya]], as well as retaining a high level of stamina, which he showed in his battles with [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Rock Lee]], and [[Gaara]], battling all three one after the other without collapsing. In the anime, he could summon a wall of white smoke, which was powerful enough to push back several enemies.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 272</ref>
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Kimimaro was noted by Orochimaru and Kabuto as the most powerful member of the Kaguya clan, with his combat skills far outclassing the entire Sound Four. He was the only person before Sasuke who could control Jūgo with hardly any effort.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 351, page 7</ref> Even near death, Kimimaro's power could frighten the normally-arrogant Tayuya and battle Naruto, Lee, and Gaara consecutively without actually being defeated by them. After his [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]], he kept himself from being sealed away and slaughtered many enemies until [[Itachi Uchiha]] had Kabuto release the Impure World Reincarnation.
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In the anime, he could surround himself in a wall of white smoke, which was powerful enough to repel several enemies away from him.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 272</ref>
   
 
=== Shikotsumyaku ===
 
=== Shikotsumyaku ===
[[File:Clematis Flower.jpg|thumb|Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku abilities infused with the Cursed Seal of Earth.]]
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[[File:Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku.png|thumb|Kimimaro using his Shikotsumyaku ability.]]
Kimimaro's abilities came from his [[kekkei genkai]], [[Shikotsumyaku]], which allowed the user to manipulate their own skeletal structure as a means of combat. Specifically, it allowed Kimimaro to manipulate his [[Wikipedia:Osteoblast|osteoblast]] and osteoclast cells, which are responsible for building or breaking down bone tissue. This ability gave him absolute control over the concentration of calcium within his bones, allowing him to control the density or malleability of them. Kimimaro also stated that his bones were stronger than tempered steel. Kimimaro used this ability to wield his bones as weapons in battle, and could use them in the form of taijutsu attacks (which he called dances) to give him a variety of abilities, as well as grant him a near-invincible defence, able to withstand most of the impact from even a [[Samurai Sabre Technique|chakra-enhanced]] blade. He can also grow an [[Dance of the Seedling Fern|entire forest of gigantic bone blades]]. Orochimaru has stated that this was the ultimate taijutsu ability, which is held in high regard, and the main reason why Orochimaru desired Kimimaro to be his next vessel.
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Kimimaro's abilities came from his kekkei genkai, Shikotsumyaku, which allowed the user to manipulate their own skeletal structure as a means of combat. Specifically, it allowed Kimimaro to manipulate his [[Wikipedia:Osteoblast|osteoblast]] and osteoclast cells, which are responsible for building or breaking down bone tissue. This ability gave him absolute control over the concentration of calcium within his bones, allowing him to control the density or malleability of them. Kimimaro also stated that his bones were stronger than tempered steel. Kimimaro used this ability to wield his bones as weapons in battle, and could use them in the form of taijutsu attacks (which he called dances) to give him a variety of abilities, as well as grant him a near-invincible defence, able to withstand from being crushed by being buried under 200 metres of compressed sand, and most of the impact from even a [[Samurai Sabre Technique|chakra-enhanced]] blade, and cut through regular shuriken. He can also grow an [[Dance of the Seedling Fern|entire forest of gigantic bone blades]], and even merge with one of them to climb out from underground, allowing a deadly sneak attack. Orochimaru has stated that this was the ultimate taijutsu ability, which is held in high regard, and the main reason why Orochimaru desired Kimimaro to be his next vessel.
   
However as a downside, a user of the [[Shikotsumyaku]] abilities, such as Kimimaro has a different bodily structure than others, as [[Kabuto Yakushi]] claimed that there had been too little information on his body to give any medical treatment for his terminal illness.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 216, page 14</ref>
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However as a downside, a user of the Shikotsumyaku abilities, such as Kimimaro has a different bodily structure than others, as [[Kabuto Yakushi]] claimed that there had been too little information on his body to give any medical treatment for his terminal illness.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 216, page 14</ref>
   
=== Physical Prowess ===
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=== Chakra and Physical Prowess ===
Kimimaro's abilities made him well suited for close-range combat fighting, demonstrating tremendous [[taijutsu]] skills combined with equally impressive speed, agility, and dexterity. He was able to defeat several hundred of Naruto's [[Nine-Tailed Demon Fox|Nine-Tails]]-[[Naruto Uzumaki's Jinchūriki Forms|enhanced]] [[shadow clones]] effortlessly, at the same time not allowing himself to be struck. Kimimaro combined his Shikotsumyaku and taijutsu capabilities to form many deadly "dances". [[Rock Lee]], a taijutsu virtuoso, has claimed that nothing was wasted in Kimimaro's movement, and that he was a taijutsu master. Kimimaro also possessed immense strength, enough to pull himself out of Gaara's [[Sand Binding Coffin|chakra-infused sand]], which is normally difficult, if not impossible, due to its sturdiness.
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Kimimaro's abilities made him well suited for close-range combat fighting, demonstrating tremendous [[taijutsu]] skills combined with equally impressive speed, agility, and dexterity. He was able to defeat several hundred of Naruto's [[Nine-Tails]]-[[Jinchūriki Forms|enhanced]] [[shadow clones]] effortlessly, at the same time not allowing himself to be struck. Kimimaro combined his Shikotsumyaku and taijutsu capabilities to form many deadly "dances". Lee, a taijutsu specialist, acknowledged that Kimimaro was a taijutsu master who does not waste a single movement. In addition, Kimimaro was very talented with [[kenjutsu]], wielding his [[Dance of the Camellia|bone sword]] with great skills to deflect shuriken and stab with such speed that he can create afterimages to confuse his opponents before delivering a killing strike. He also possessed immense strength, pulling himself out of Gaara's [[Sand Binding Coffin|chakra-infused sand]], which is normally difficult, if not impossible, due to its sturdiness.
   
Kimimaro also had a very strong determination and endurance, as when his failing body would be impossible to physically move, he managed to force it through sheer will, and still proved to be a deadly opponent.
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Kimimaro also had a very strong determination and endurance, as when his failing body would be physically impossible to move, he managed to force it through sheer willpower and still proved to be a deadly opponent. He also retained a high level of stamina, battling Naruto, Lee, and Gaara one after the other without collapsing. Kimimaro also boasted a strong chakra, being visible to the naked eye despite his failing body.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 203, page 3</ref>
   
 
=== Cursed Seal ===
 
=== Cursed Seal ===
[[File:Cursed Seal Kimimaro.svg|thumb|left|The Cursed Seal of Earth.]]
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[[File:Clematis Flower.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro's activated Cursed Seal of Earth.]]
Like many others of [[Orochimaru]]'s closest followers, Kimimaro was given a cursed seal, which granted him tremendous power. He bore the [[Cursed Seal of Earth]], which is said to be equal in power to the [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]], and both Seals are said to be the strongest amongst the ones used by Orochimaru. When in his Level 2 form, Kimimaro's appearance was similar to that of a dinosaur, with dark grey skin, six large bone spines protruding out of his back, and a long bone-spiked tail. Jūgo stated that Kimimaro had great enough skill with the Cursed Seal that he could do a partial transformation. Furthermore, Kimimaro's [[fighting style]] changed after entering his Level 2 state; he became much slower, but his physical strength increased to the point of smashing through Gaara's sand defences with a simple tackle, and his skin became thicker and harder, making it impossible even for Gaara's sand to penetrate it.
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Like many others of Orochimaru's closest followers, Kimimaro was given a cursed seal, which granted him tremendous power. He bore the [[Cursed Seal of Earth]], which is said to be equal in power to the [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]], and both Seals are said to be the strongest amongst the ones used by Orochimaru. His mastery of the Cursed Seal even impressed Jūgo, the source of the Cursed Seal who stated that Kimimaro had great enough skill that he could do a partial transformation. When active in Level 1, it spread across their entire body in contorting and parallel lines. When in his Level 2 form, Kimimaro's appearance was similar to that of a dinosaur, with dark grey skin, dark black eye sclerae, yellow eye irises, sharp teeth, six large bone spines protruding out of his back, a long bone-spiked tail and two dark black curved like markings under his eyes one under each eye and two as elongated eyebrows one above each eye.
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Kimimaro's [[fighting style]] changed after entering his Level 2 state; he became much slower, but his physical strength increased to the point of smashing through Gaara's sand defences with a simple tackle, and his skin became thicker and harder, making it impossible even for Gaara's sand to penetrate it. It also increased his healing ability, as shown when the torn flesh he suffered earlier were instantly healed after releasing the power of his seal.
   
 
=== Stats ===
 
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== Part I ==
 
== Part I ==
=== Chūnin Exam Arc ===
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=== Sasuke Recovery Mission ===
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{{Main|Sasuke Recovery Mission}}
In the anime, Kimimaro was revealed to have participated in many of Orochimaru's schemes. He was seen to be responsible for killing the [[Kusagakure]] ninja so that Orochimaru would impersonate [[Shiore]]. At this point, he gave a bloody cough, but decided to ignore it. However, while participating in the assassination of the [[Fourth Kazekage]] and his bodyguards so that Orochimaru and the Sound Four could impersonate them, Kimimaro's disease fully manifests. He is sent back to Otogakure to be placed by [[Kabuto]] in intense medical care to keep him alive for as long as possible. Hearing that his failing health has made of no use to Orochimaru, Kimimaro began silently crying for losing his purpose.
 
 
When the [[Sound Four]] took too long in bringing [[Sasuke Uchiha]] to [[Otogakure]], [[Kabuto]] decided to wake Kimimaro and manipulate him into aiding them even if it meant he would die. Regardless as he forced himself out of bed, Kimimaro resolved that bringing his replacement, Sasuke, is the only purpose he can do for Orochimaru. Prior to leaving, Kimimaro went to see [[Jūgo]] one more time. Despite Jūgo's protest for his health, Kimimaro assured him that Sasuke is his legacy while thanking Jūgo for their friendship.
   
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[[File:Willow.png|thumb|Kimimaro fighting Naruto's barrage of shadow clones.]]
=== Sasuke Retrieval Arc ===
 
When the [[Sound Four]] took too long in bringing Sasuke to Otogakure, [[Kabuto]] decided to wake Kimimaro and manipulate him into aiding them even if meant he would die. Regardless as he forced himself out of bed, Kimimaro resolved that bringing his replacement, [[Sasuke Uchiha]], is the only purpose he can do for Orochimaru. Prior to leaving, Kimimaro went to see [[Jūgo]] one more time. Despite Jūgo's protest for his health, Kimimaro assured him that Sasuke is his legacy while thanking Jūgo for their friendship.
 
 
[[File:Willow.jpg|thumb|Kimimaro vs. Naruto.]]
 
 
Arriving to find [[Tayuya]] and the casket holding Sasuke was in, Kimimaro threatened to kill her unless she kill some of the Konoha ninja, saying he only let her live because she had a duty to complete. He then left with the barrel, overpowering [[Naruto Uzumaki]] as Sasuke emerges from the coffin with Kimimaro covering his escape towards [[Otogakure]]. During the fight, revealing Orochimaru's intentions for Sasuke, Kimimaro was able to defeat Naruto when [[Rock Lee]] arrived and kicked him. Kimimaro saw Lee as a stronger opponent than Naruto.
 
Arriving to find [[Tayuya]] and the casket holding Sasuke was in, Kimimaro threatened to kill her unless she kill some of the Konoha ninja, saying he only let her live because she had a duty to complete. He then left with the barrel, overpowering [[Naruto Uzumaki]] as Sasuke emerges from the coffin with Kimimaro covering his escape towards [[Otogakure]]. During the fight, revealing Orochimaru's intentions for Sasuke, Kimimaro was able to defeat Naruto when [[Rock Lee]] arrived and kicked him. Kimimaro saw Lee as a stronger opponent than Naruto.
   
[[File:Leaf Whirlwind.jpg|thumb|left|Lee arrives to fight Kimimaro.]]
 
 
When Kimimaro chased after Naruto when he started to go after Sasuke, Lee caught his bone, allowing Naruto to leave. Kimimaro proved to be more than a match for Lee at first, but after Lee started using the [[Drunken Fist]] he gained the upper hand, Kimimaro being unable to react to his unusual movements even after he had figured out what Lee was using. After Lee managed to land an attack on him, Kimimaro admitted he couldn't read his movements. He then activated the first stage of his cursed seal to overpower Lee. He then used his bones to cut Lee's face and knock him down.
 
When Kimimaro chased after Naruto when he started to go after Sasuke, Lee caught his bone, allowing Naruto to leave. Kimimaro proved to be more than a match for Lee at first, but after Lee started using the [[Drunken Fist]] he gained the upper hand, Kimimaro being unable to react to his unusual movements even after he had figured out what Lee was using. After Lee managed to land an attack on him, Kimimaro admitted he couldn't read his movements. He then activated the first stage of his cursed seal to overpower Lee. He then used his bones to cut Lee's face and knock him down.
   
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[[File:Lee vs Kimimaro.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro withstanding Lee's Front Lotus attack.]]
 
When Lee started to sober up, Kimimaro gained the upper hand again and struck Lee down. Believing he had killed Lee, he started to go after Naruto, but Lee stood up again in time. He caught Lee's kick with his bones and almost killed him. [[Gaara]] arrived at that moment, saved Lee, and began fighting Kimimaro instead. Kimimaro then retracted his bones as he acknowledged Gaara as a stronger opponent, his sand being a strong defence. He guessed Gaara wasn't a close combat fighter, recognising the difficulty of bringing Gaara to close range. When Gaara started to attack him, Kimimaro tried to use his [[Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets]] while dodging Gaara's attacks. Noting that all of Gaara's techniques involved sand, he pointed out it was foolish for Gaara to fight somewhere where there wasn't sand. Gaara brought Kimimaro's attention above to distract him while he caught hold of Kimimaro by his feet, and proceeded to explain that as long as he had his sand, he could use it to make more.
 
When Lee started to sober up, Kimimaro gained the upper hand again and struck Lee down. Believing he had killed Lee, he started to go after Naruto, but Lee stood up again in time. He caught Lee's kick with his bones and almost killed him. [[Gaara]] arrived at that moment, saved Lee, and began fighting Kimimaro instead. Kimimaro then retracted his bones as he acknowledged Gaara as a stronger opponent, his sand being a strong defence. He guessed Gaara wasn't a close combat fighter, recognising the difficulty of bringing Gaara to close range. When Gaara started to attack him, Kimimaro tried to use his [[Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets]] while dodging Gaara's attacks. Noting that all of Gaara's techniques involved sand, he pointed out it was foolish for Gaara to fight somewhere where there wasn't sand. Gaara brought Kimimaro's attention above to distract him while he caught hold of Kimimaro by his feet, and proceeded to explain that as long as he had his sand, he could use it to make more.
   
[[File:Shukaku Ultimate Defence.png|thumb|Kimimaro vs. Gaara.]]
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[[File:Shukaku Ultimate Defence.png|thumb|Kimimaro fighting Gaara.]]
 
Kimimaro was then trapped and crushed by Gaara's sand, but survived by creating a layer of bone under his skin. He then activated the first stage of the Cursed Seal of Earth and broke out. Kimimaro admitted that he had underestimated Gaara, but will not make the same mistake again. After surviving being buried by Gaara's tsunami of sand, Kimimaro tried to land a hit on Gaara, but his [[Armour of Sand]] blocked it. He then used his [[Dance of the Clematis: Vine|two]]-[[Dance of the Clematis: Flower|part]] dance to restrain and kill Gaara, but it couldn't break his [[Ultimately Hard Absolute Defence: Shield of Shukaku|ultimate defence]].
 
Kimimaro was then trapped and crushed by Gaara's sand, but survived by creating a layer of bone under his skin. He then activated the first stage of the Cursed Seal of Earth and broke out. Kimimaro admitted that he had underestimated Gaara, but will not make the same mistake again. After surviving being buried by Gaara's tsunami of sand, Kimimaro tried to land a hit on Gaara, but his [[Armour of Sand]] blocked it. He then used his [[Dance of the Clematis: Vine|two]]-[[Dance of the Clematis: Flower|part]] dance to restrain and kill Gaara, but it couldn't break his [[Ultimately Hard Absolute Defence: Shield of Shukaku|ultimate defence]].
   
[[File:Kimimaro vs Gaara Rock Lee.jpg|thumb|left|Kimimaro's last seconds of life.]]
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[[File:Kimimaro vs Gaara Rock Lee.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro's last seconds of life used trying to kill Gaara.]]
 
After Gaara insulted Kimimaro's loyalty to Orochimaru, Kimimaro begins to lose his focus before being buried two hundred metres below the ground, where the pressure can crush even steel. Kimimaro, however, used the last one of his dances to turn the battlefield into a forest of bones, that Gaara and Lee barely escaped by hanging onto a small cloud of sand, with the former's [[chakra]] reserves depleted. Fuelled by his hatred of hearing Orochimaru insulted, Kimimaro emerged from one of the bones and prepared to rip the two to shreds. However, he finally succumbed to his illness just before he could kill Gaara and died where he stood. Gaara later came to the conclusion that none can defeat loneliness, even if it means to care for a person like Orochimaru.
 
After Gaara insulted Kimimaro's loyalty to Orochimaru, Kimimaro begins to lose his focus before being buried two hundred metres below the ground, where the pressure can crush even steel. Kimimaro, however, used the last one of his dances to turn the battlefield into a forest of bones, that Gaara and Lee barely escaped by hanging onto a small cloud of sand, with the former's [[chakra]] reserves depleted. Fuelled by his hatred of hearing Orochimaru insulted, Kimimaro emerged from one of the bones and prepared to rip the two to shreds. However, he finally succumbed to his illness just before he could kill Gaara and died where he stood. Gaara later came to the conclusion that none can defeat loneliness, even if it means to care for a person like Orochimaru.
   
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=== Shinobi World War Arc ===
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation ===
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[[File:Kishū Shōdō Shōtai Backup.png|thumb|Kimimaro is recruited as back-up.]]
 
[[File:Kishū Shōdō Shōtai Backup.png|thumb|Kimimaro is recruited as back-up.]]
In preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Kimimaro is reincarnated by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] to fight against the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. After being mobilised, he becomes part of the group that [[Chūkichi]] requests assistance from, alongside [[Chiyo]] and [[Hanzō]]. He later encounters the remnants of the [[Surprise Attack Division]] with this improvised team, where [[Deidara]] is imprisoned. Pursuing the retreating opposition retreats, Kimimaro contemplated how [[Orochimaru]]'s [[chakra]], via Kabuto, now flows within him while having resolve to complete his assigned goals.
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In preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Kimimaro is reincarnated by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] to fight against the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. After being mobilised, he becomes part of the group that [[Chūkichi]] requests assistance from, alongside [[Chiyo]] and [[Hanzō]]. He later encounters the remnants of the [[Surprise Attack Division]] with this improvised team, where [[Deidara]] is imprisoned. Pursuing the retreating opposition, Kimimaro contemplated how [[Orochimaru]]'s [[chakra]], via Kabuto, now flows within him while having resolve to complete his assigned goals.
   
 
[[File:Kimimaro vs. Samurai.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro faces the Fifth Division.]]
 
[[File:Kimimaro vs. Samurai.png|thumb|left|Kimimaro faces the Fifth Division.]]
When enemy reinforcements arrive from the [[Fifth Division]] to provide assistance, Kimimaro attacks them with his [[Shikotsumyaku]], which manages to pierce even the [[samurai]]'s [[Samurai Sabre Technique|chakra-infused]] blades. Fatally impaling several of these samurai by the following day, Kimimaro observes the arrival of [[Naruto]]'s [[shadow clone]], who notes that the outcome of this battle will be different than their last. Remarking that his appearance demonstrates that time had passed, he is then seemingly struck by Naruto's [[Wind Release: Rasenshuriken]].
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When enemy reinforcements arrive from the [[Fifth Division]] to provide assistance, Kimimaro attacks them with his [[Shikotsumyaku]], which manages to pierce even the [[samurai]]'s [[Samurai Sabre Technique|chakra-infused]] blades. Fatally impaling several of these samurai by the following day, Kimimaro observes the arrival of [[Naruto]]'s [[shadow clone]], who notes that the outcome of this battle will be different than their last. Remarking that his appearance demonstrates that time had passed, he is then assaulted by Naruto's [[Wind Release: Rasenshuriken]], though managed to jump out of its range before being hit.
   
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax ===
When Impure World Reincarnation was released, a shocked Kimimaro — who was still battling the Alliance's members — was enveloped in a light of sorts before his soul ascended from his deconstructing body to return to the afterlife.
 
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When Impure World Reincarnation was released, a shocked Kimimaro — who was still battling the Alliance's members — was enveloped in a light of sorts before his soul ascended from his deconstructing body to return to the [[Pure Land|afterlife]].
   
 
== Legacy ==
 
== Legacy ==
[[File:Kimmimaro+Kabuto.png|thumb|Kabuto producing a manifestation of Kimimaro's body from his navel-snake.]]
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[[File:Kabuto using Kimimaro's powers.png|thumb|right|Kabuto producing a manifestation of Kimimaro's body from his navel-snake.]]
Kimimaro's words to him that Sasuke, who bore a curse seal like himself, is his living legacy inspired Jūgo to follow Sasuke by joining [[Taka|his group]] and following Sasuke's orders without question.
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Kimimaro's words to him that Sasuke, who bore a curse seal like himself, is his living legacy inspired Jūgo to follow Sasuke by joining [[Taka|his group]] and following Sasuke's orders without question. Though Kabuto reincarnated Kimimaro for the Fourth Shinobi World War, he also assimilated Kimimaro's DNA along with the rest of the [[Sound Five]] as part of his quest to find himself. By using [[Sakon and Ukon]]'s [[Sakon and Ukon's Kekkei Genkai|kekkei genkai]], Kabuto could manifest a construct of Kimimaro with access to his Shikotsumyaku kekkei genkai.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 585, page 6</ref>
 
Through [[Kabuto Yakushi]] reincarnated Kimimaro for the Fourth Shinobi War, he also assimilated Kimimaro's DNA along with the rest of the [[Sound Five]]. By using [[Sakon and Ukon]]'s [[Sakon and Ukon's Kekkei Genkai|kekkei genkai]], Kabuto can manifest a construct of Kimimaro with access to his [[Shikotsumyaku]] [[kekkei genkai]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 585, page 6</ref>
 
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== Trivia ==
 
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* Most of Kimimaro's actions in the series, prior to his appearance in the Sasuke Retrieval Arc, are exclusive to the anime.
 
 
* {{translation|"Kimi"|君}} is an ancient Japanese title of nobility. {{translation|"Maro"|麻呂}} is Japanese slang for a person with thin or shaved eyebrows; this stems from a practice used by noblemen in ancient Japan where they shaved their eyebrows and painted two dots similar to Kimimaro.
 
* {{translation|"Kimi"|君}} is an ancient Japanese title of nobility. {{translation|"Maro"|麻呂}} is Japanese slang for a person with thin or shaved eyebrows; this stems from a practice used by noblemen in ancient Japan where they shaved their eyebrows and painted two dots similar to Kimimaro.
* Kimimaro appeared in the omake at the end of ''Naruto Shippūden'' episode 129, like many of the other minor characters.
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* Most of Kimimaro's actions in the series, prior to his appearance in the Sasuke Recovery Mission, are exclusive to the anime.
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* Kimimaro appeared in the [[Omake#Festival|omake]] of ''[[Naruto: Shippūden]]'' [[Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain|episode 129]], like many of the other minor characters.
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* Elements of Kimimaro's character design were later incorporated into members of the [[Ōtsutsuki Clan]] and [[Indra Ōtsutsuki]] to reinforce his ancient lineage, including the zig-zag part in his hair and his ''maro'' and under eye makeup.
 
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** His favourite word is {{Translation|"Selflessness"|無我|muga}}.
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== Quotes ==
 
== Quotes ==
* (To [[Kabuto]]) "''I've realised recently… that everyone is given life for a reason. Everyone has something important to accomplish. The quest to discover what that is… …is the only freedom us humans have been given.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 199, page 7</ref>
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* (To [[Kabuto]]) "''I've realised recently… that everyone is given life for a reason. Everyone has something important to accomplish. The quest to discover what that is… …is the only freedom us humans have been given.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 199, page 7</ref>
* (To Kabuto) "''I must agree… I no longer have the capacity for [[Wikipedia:Metempsychosis|metempsychosis]]… In fact it's quite difficult to discover my purpose now that I've lost everything. However, I finally understand… Although he may not be me. I will bring in the new "container" here… Even if it costs me my very life. This is how I show my thanks to Orochimaru-sama and my way of repaying my uselessness.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 199, pages 18-19</ref>
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* (To Kabuto) "''I must agree… I no longer have the capacity for [[Wikipedia:Metempsychosis|metempsychosis]]… In fact it's quite difficult to discover my purpose now that I've lost everything. However, I finally understand… Although he may not be me. I will bring in the new "container" here… Even if it costs me my very life. This is how I show my thanks to Lord Orochimaru and my way of repaying my uselessness.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 199, pages 18-19</ref>
 
* (To [[Tayuya]], about [[Sasuke]]) "''This is an important "vessel" for that dream… but… you all were too late…''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 201, page 6</ref>
 
* (To [[Tayuya]], about [[Sasuke]]) "''This is an important "vessel" for that dream… but… you all were too late…''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 201, page 6</ref>
* (To Tayuya) "''The reason I've yet to kill you is… you still have a mission to accomplish by staying alive. Please take put those… two trashes over there.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 201, page 8</ref>
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* (To Tayuya) "''The reason I've yet to kill you is… you still have a mission to accomplish by staying alive. Please take put those… two trashes over there.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 201, page 8</ref>
* (To [[Gaara]]) "''Because of my body's illness, I won't last long… But… That destruction will not happen for I am not alone. While I am fulfilling Orochimaru's aspirations… I will stay in Orochimaru's heart forever.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 217, page 5</ref>
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* (To [[Gaara]]) "''Because of my body's illness, I won't last long… But… That destruction will not happen for I am not alone. While I am fulfilling Orochimaru's aspirations… I will stay in Orochimaru's heart forever.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 217, page 5</ref>
* (Last words) "''It's not brainwashing. It's all my own reasoning. What the hell would you know?!!''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 217, page 11</ref>
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* (Last words) "''I'm not brainwashed. Lord Orochimaru is the only one who understands me. You know nothing!!''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 217, page 11</ref>
   
 
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Kimimaro infobox
君麻呂 Kimimaro
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #199
Anime Naruto Episode #118
Game Naruto: Ninja Council 2 European Version
OVA Finally a clash! Jōnin vs. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament Meeting!!
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Gemini June 15
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part I: 15
Status Deceased
Height
  • Part I: 166.1 cm1.661 m <br />5.449 ft <br />65.394 in <br />
Weight
  • Part I: 49.8 kg109.79 lb <br />
Blood type A
Kekkei Genkai
Affiliation
Team
Clan
Jutsu

Kimimaro (君麻呂) was the sole survivor of the Kaguya clan. Upon dedicating his life to Orochimaru, he became the leader of the formerly-named Sound Five (音隠れの忍五人衆, Otogakure no Shinobi Gonin Shū, literally meaning: Hidden Sound Shinobi Five People), until he fell ill, which forced him to leave the group.

Background

Kaguya Clans demise

Kimimaro becomes the sole survivor of his clan.

Being a rare possessor of his clan's Shikotsumyaku kekkei genkai, the clan patriarch feared Kimimaro's abilities and had him locked up in a cage unless needed for battle. The Kaguya clan was wiped out when they attacked Kirigakure, seemingly for no reason other than the desire to kill and show off their ferocity. Having underestimated their opponents' defences, they were slaughtered, with Kimimaro the sole survivor. Wandering soon after, Kimimaro was eventually found by Orochimaru, and recruited as one of his most loyal ninja.[3][4] In the anime, Kimimaro met Haku and Zabuza upon their departure from the Land of Water. Haku appeared to sympathise with Kimimaro for his loneliness and lack of purpose by looking into eyes. However, he was forced to keep moving by Zabuza, and left Kimimaro to be.

Under Orochimaru, Kimimaro found purpose in his life as he desired to ensure the continuation of his master's dreams and ambitions. Though Orochimaru took him under his wing to be one of his future hosts, Kimimaro did not mind such a fate if it meant being of aid to his master. Soon after, Kimimaro met Jūgo, a berserker whom Kimimaro felt a kindred spirit with. Kimimaro's friendship with Jūgo led to the events that resulted with him being branded by the cursed seal that Orochimaru developed from his research on Jūgo, whom Kimimaro talked into being experimented on in hopes that it would help him. With his new-found powers, Kimimaro defeated all four members of the Sound Four single-handed to be inducted into the renamed Sound Five. However, Kimimaro became afflicted by an unknown disease that destroyed what remaining worth he was to Orochimaru. Kabuto Yakushi attempted to cure Kimimaro, but to no avail due to Kimimaro's unique structure and lack of medical information on his clan. Kimimaro was left bedridden to extend his wavering lifespan, unable to participate in the Konoha Crush, which Kabuto claimed to be the factor that led to their defeat and retreat.

In the anime, it was shown that Kimimaro acted as a herald to shinobi clans in the Land of Sound in order for them to swear loyalty to Orochimaru, such as the Fūma clan.[5] After infiltrating Konoha during the Chūnin Exams, the Sound Five killed three Kusagakure genin, so that Orochimaru could impersonate Shiore. At this point, he gave a bloody cough, but decided to ignore it. However, while participating in the assassination of the Fourth Kazekage and his bodyguards so that Orochimaru and the Sound Four could impersonate them, Kimimaro's disease fully manifests. He is sent back to Otogakure to be placed by Kabuto in intense medical care to keep him alive for as long as possible. Hearing that his failing health has caused him to be of no use to Orochimaru, Kimimaro began silently crying for losing his purpose.

Personality

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Kimimaro calming Jūgo.

Unlike the rest of his clan, Kimimaro didn't have a particular interest in fighting or killing and saw his abilities only as a means to be of use to others. He was a calm and quiet individual who would dedicate himself to whatever mission was at hand. As a child, he was more gentle despite his natural talent for combat and unique abilities which made him the strongest of his clan, as seen from him not wanting to hurt others he had no involvement with, and his interest in flowers. His gentleness is also reinforced by how empathetic and kind he was to Jūgo, being one of the few people able to keep Jūgo from losing control over himself.

After meeting Orochimaru, Kimimaro developed a strong devotion towards him, bordering on religious zeal or considering him a father figure (the manga suggesting the former, and the anime suggesting the latter), seeing Orochimaru's apparent kindness as a reason from him to exist under the notion that serving Orochimaru in any way is the only purpose he has. Though Kimimaro's relationship with Orochimaru was similar to Haku's relationship with Zabuza, the only difference was that Orochimaru ultimately lost interest in him when he became of no use to him. Regardless, finding a new way to assert his existence, Kimimaro's dedication to Orochimaru was so great that he both willed his body to fight and proved to be an extremely dangerous opponent for the likes of Naruto Uzumaki, Rock Lee and Gaara. Gaara compared the eyes of Kimimaro to those of Sasuke Uchiha's, the eyes of those who only sought to prove their own existence, nothing more. Even after being reincarnated by Kabuto, Kimimaro retained his loyalty to Orochimaru and intended to carry out Kabuto's orders. Gaara commented on Kimimaro to be hasty, and he had an extreme distaste for weak opponents, or "trash" ninja as he put it. As a result, he would kill any he considered "trash" ninja, regardless if they were friend or foe as was with the case of Tayuya for her group's failure to deliver Sasuke in time. Despite his low regards for his colleagues' flaws, Kimimaro remained compassionate with Jūgo, whom he became close friends with, as Jūgo similarly knew no purpose in life due to his uncontrollable violent outbursts that, at the time, Kimimaro alone could curb.

Despite his verbal disrespect of his opponents and over underestimating of their abilities, Kimimaro differs from his four colleagues in three ways: the first having a sense of honour in battle, as demonstrated when he halts to allow Lee time to take his medicine (though unaware it was actually alcohol that would strengthen Lee's combat abilities). Second was he does not have any faults that would hamper any progress, and even found how his team being so late to be intolerable, something Orochimaru took confidence in. Third was that he rarely showed any emotion other than surprise, except in moments relating to his ideals as seen when Gaara's insulting of his faith in Orochimaru caused him to become enraged before his death or when he sadly discovered his usefulness to Orochimaru has become lost forever.

Appearance

Young Kimimaro

Kimimaro as a child.

Kimimaro was characterised by his pale skin, vivid green eyes, angular facial features, two scarlet dots on his forehead which all the members of his clan possessed, and shoulder-length white hair, which he wore divided down the middle on his head (distinguished by an atypical 'zigzag' hair parting) with two separate partings on either side of his face. As a child, Kimimaro's hair is longer, which is tied in a loose pony-tail near the middle of his back, though the initial style was very similar to his later one.

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Kimimaro's full appearance.

Under Orochimaru's service, Kimimaro wore a specialised version of the traditional Oto-nin ensemble, consisting of a light lavender, loose-fitting, long-sleeved, zip-up shirt, black pants cut off around mid-calf, bandages wrapped around his ankles, traditional shinobi sandals, and a purple, rope-like belt tied in an inverted bow around his waist. He also wore two red, tube-like hair ornaments; one on either side of his head, securing two locks of his silvery-white hair. His Cursed Seal of Earth is applied at the base of his throat, where it is a circular pattern of three curved lines.

After being reincarnated, Kimimaro retained the same appearance he had of the time of his death, with the exception of the grey sclerae common in all the other ninja reincarnated with that technique.

Abilities

Kimimaro vs Samurai

Kimimaro rampaging through the Fifth Division's samurai.

Kimimaro was noted by Orochimaru and Kabuto as the most powerful member of the Kaguya clan, with his combat skills far outclassing the entire Sound Four. He was the only person before Sasuke who could control Jūgo with hardly any effort.[6] Even near death, Kimimaro's power could frighten the normally-arrogant Tayuya and battle Naruto, Lee, and Gaara consecutively without actually being defeated by them. After his reincarnation, he kept himself from being sealed away and slaughtered many enemies until Itachi Uchiha had Kabuto release the Impure World Reincarnation.

In the anime, he could surround himself in a wall of white smoke, which was powerful enough to repel several enemies away from him.[7]

Shikotsumyaku

Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku

Kimimaro using his Shikotsumyaku ability.

Kimimaro's abilities came from his kekkei genkai, Shikotsumyaku, which allowed the user to manipulate their own skeletal structure as a means of combat. Specifically, it allowed Kimimaro to manipulate his osteoblast and osteoclast cells, which are responsible for building or breaking down bone tissue. This ability gave him absolute control over the concentration of calcium within his bones, allowing him to control the density or malleability of them. Kimimaro also stated that his bones were stronger than tempered steel. Kimimaro used this ability to wield his bones as weapons in battle, and could use them in the form of taijutsu attacks (which he called dances) to give him a variety of abilities, as well as grant him a near-invincible defence, able to withstand from being crushed by being buried under 200 metres of compressed sand, and most of the impact from even a chakra-enhanced blade, and cut through regular shuriken. He can also grow an entire forest of gigantic bone blades, and even merge with one of them to climb out from underground, allowing a deadly sneak attack. Orochimaru has stated that this was the ultimate taijutsu ability, which is held in high regard, and the main reason why Orochimaru desired Kimimaro to be his next vessel.

However as a downside, a user of the Shikotsumyaku abilities, such as Kimimaro has a different bodily structure than others, as Kabuto Yakushi claimed that there had been too little information on his body to give any medical treatment for his terminal illness.[8]

Chakra and Physical Prowess

Kimimaro's abilities made him well suited for close-range combat fighting, demonstrating tremendous taijutsu skills combined with equally impressive speed, agility, and dexterity. He was able to defeat several hundred of Naruto's Nine-Tails-enhanced shadow clones effortlessly, at the same time not allowing himself to be struck. Kimimaro combined his Shikotsumyaku and taijutsu capabilities to form many deadly "dances". Lee, a taijutsu specialist, acknowledged that Kimimaro was a taijutsu master who does not waste a single movement. In addition, Kimimaro was very talented with kenjutsu, wielding his bone sword with great skills to deflect shuriken and stab with such speed that he can create afterimages to confuse his opponents before delivering a killing strike. He also possessed immense strength, pulling himself out of Gaara's chakra-infused sand, which is normally difficult, if not impossible, due to its sturdiness.

Kimimaro also had a very strong determination and endurance, as when his failing body would be physically impossible to move, he managed to force it through sheer willpower and still proved to be a deadly opponent. He also retained a high level of stamina, battling Naruto, Lee, and Gaara one after the other without collapsing. Kimimaro also boasted a strong chakra, being visible to the naked eye despite his failing body.[9]

Cursed Seal

Clematis Flower

Kimimaro's activated Cursed Seal of Earth.

Like many others of Orochimaru's closest followers, Kimimaro was given a cursed seal, which granted him tremendous power. He bore the Cursed Seal of Earth, which is said to be equal in power to the Cursed Seal of Heaven, and both Seals are said to be the strongest amongst the ones used by Orochimaru. His mastery of the Cursed Seal even impressed Jūgo, the source of the Cursed Seal who stated that Kimimaro had great enough skill that he could do a partial transformation. When active in Level 1, it spread across their entire body in contorting and parallel lines. When in his Level 2 form, Kimimaro's appearance was similar to that of a dinosaur, with dark grey skin, dark black eye sclerae, yellow eye irises, sharp teeth, six large bone spines protruding out of his back, a long bone-spiked tail and two dark black curved like markings under his eyes — one under each eye and two as elongated eyebrows — one above each eye.

Kimimaro's fighting style changed after entering his Level 2 state; he became much slower, but his physical strength increased to the point of smashing through Gaara's sand defences with a simple tackle, and his skin became thicker and harder, making it impossible even for Gaara's sand to penetrate it. It also increased his healing ability, as shown when the torn flesh he suffered earlier were instantly healed after releasing the power of his seal.

Stats

Databook Ninjutsu Taijutsu Genjutsu Intelligence Strength Speed Stamina Hand seals Total
Second 4 5 3 3.5 3 4.5 4.5 3 30.5

Part I

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Main article: Sasuke Recovery Mission When the Sound Four took too long in bringing Sasuke Uchiha to Otogakure, Kabuto decided to wake Kimimaro and manipulate him into aiding them even if it meant he would die. Regardless as he forced himself out of bed, Kimimaro resolved that bringing his replacement, Sasuke, is the only purpose he can do for Orochimaru. Prior to leaving, Kimimaro went to see Jūgo one more time. Despite Jūgo's protest for his health, Kimimaro assured him that Sasuke is his legacy while thanking Jūgo for their friendship.

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Kimimaro fighting Naruto's barrage of shadow clones.

Arriving to find Tayuya and the casket holding Sasuke was in, Kimimaro threatened to kill her unless she kill some of the Konoha ninja, saying he only let her live because she had a duty to complete. He then left with the barrel, overpowering Naruto Uzumaki as Sasuke emerges from the coffin with Kimimaro covering his escape towards Otogakure. During the fight, revealing Orochimaru's intentions for Sasuke, Kimimaro was able to defeat Naruto when Rock Lee arrived and kicked him. Kimimaro saw Lee as a stronger opponent than Naruto.

When Kimimaro chased after Naruto when he started to go after Sasuke, Lee caught his bone, allowing Naruto to leave. Kimimaro proved to be more than a match for Lee at first, but after Lee started using the Drunken Fist he gained the upper hand, Kimimaro being unable to react to his unusual movements even after he had figured out what Lee was using. After Lee managed to land an attack on him, Kimimaro admitted he couldn't read his movements. He then activated the first stage of his cursed seal to overpower Lee. He then used his bones to cut Lee's face and knock him down.

Lee vs Kimimaro

Kimimaro withstanding Lee's Front Lotus attack.

When Lee started to sober up, Kimimaro gained the upper hand again and struck Lee down. Believing he had killed Lee, he started to go after Naruto, but Lee stood up again in time. He caught Lee's kick with his bones and almost killed him. Gaara arrived at that moment, saved Lee, and began fighting Kimimaro instead. Kimimaro then retracted his bones as he acknowledged Gaara as a stronger opponent, his sand being a strong defence. He guessed Gaara wasn't a close combat fighter, recognising the difficulty of bringing Gaara to close range. When Gaara started to attack him, Kimimaro tried to use his Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets while dodging Gaara's attacks. Noting that all of Gaara's techniques involved sand, he pointed out it was foolish for Gaara to fight somewhere where there wasn't sand. Gaara brought Kimimaro's attention above to distract him while he caught hold of Kimimaro by his feet, and proceeded to explain that as long as he had his sand, he could use it to make more.

Shukaku Ultimate Defence

Kimimaro fighting Gaara.

Kimimaro was then trapped and crushed by Gaara's sand, but survived by creating a layer of bone under his skin. He then activated the first stage of the Cursed Seal of Earth and broke out. Kimimaro admitted that he had underestimated Gaara, but will not make the same mistake again. After surviving being buried by Gaara's tsunami of sand, Kimimaro tried to land a hit on Gaara, but his Armour of Sand blocked it. He then used his two-part dance to restrain and kill Gaara, but it couldn't break his ultimate defence.

Kimimaro vs Gaara Rock Lee

Kimimaro's last seconds of life used trying to kill Gaara.

After Gaara insulted Kimimaro's loyalty to Orochimaru, Kimimaro begins to lose his focus before being buried two hundred metres below the ground, where the pressure can crush even steel. Kimimaro, however, used the last one of his dances to turn the battlefield into a forest of bones, that Gaara and Lee barely escaped by hanging onto a small cloud of sand, with the former's chakra reserves depleted. Fuelled by his hatred of hearing Orochimaru insulted, Kimimaro emerged from one of the bones and prepared to rip the two to shreds. However, he finally succumbed to his illness just before he could kill Gaara and died where he stood. Gaara later came to the conclusion that none can defeat loneliness, even if it means to care for a person like Orochimaru.

Part II

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Kishū Shōdō Shōtai Backup

Kimimaro is recruited as back-up.

In preparation for the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kimimaro is reincarnated by Kabuto Yakushi to fight against the Allied Shinobi Forces. After being mobilised, he becomes part of the group that Chūkichi requests assistance from, alongside Chiyo and Hanzō. He later encounters the remnants of the Surprise Attack Division with this improvised team, where Deidara is imprisoned. Pursuing the retreating opposition, Kimimaro contemplated how Orochimaru's chakra, via Kabuto, now flows within him while having resolve to complete his assigned goals.

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Kimimaro faces the Fifth Division.

When enemy reinforcements arrive from the Fifth Division to provide assistance, Kimimaro attacks them with his Shikotsumyaku, which manages to pierce even the samurai's chakra-infused blades. Fatally impaling several of these samurai by the following day, Kimimaro observes the arrival of Naruto's shadow clone, who notes that the outcome of this battle will be different than their last. Remarking that his appearance demonstrates that time had passed, he is then assaulted by Naruto's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, though managed to jump out of its range before being hit.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax When Impure World Reincarnation was released, a shocked Kimimaro — who was still battling the Alliance's members — was enveloped in a light of sorts before his soul ascended from his deconstructing body to return to the afterlife.

Legacy

Kabuto using Kimimaro's powers

Kabuto producing a manifestation of Kimimaro's body from his navel-snake.

Kimimaro's words to him that Sasuke, who bore a curse seal like himself, is his living legacy inspired Jūgo to follow Sasuke by joining his group and following Sasuke's orders without question. Though Kabuto reincarnated Kimimaro for the Fourth Shinobi World War, he also assimilated Kimimaro's DNA along with the rest of the Sound Five as part of his quest to find himself. By using Sakon and Ukon's kekkei genkai, Kabuto could manifest a construct of Kimimaro with access to his Shikotsumyaku kekkei genkai.[10]

In Other Media

Video Games

Kimimaro is a playable character in the following video games:

Game nameJapanese releaseEnglish release
Naruto Mobile20162016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 45 April 200724 March 2009
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 520 December 200727 November 2009
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing14 July 201624 August 2016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 318 April 20135 March 2013
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 44 February 20169 February 2016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations23 February 201213 March 2012
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution11 September 201416 September 2014
Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage22 November 201722 November 2017
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections16 November 202317 November 2023
Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 421 November 2005
Naruto: Ninja Council 327 April 200622 May 2007
Naruto: Shinobi Collection2014
Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu27 July 2015
Naruto: The Broken Bond18 November 2008
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 322 December 200525 March 2008
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Online14 April 201320 July 2016
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm15 January 20094 November 2008

Trivia

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  • "Kimi" () is an ancient Japanese title of nobility. "Maro" (麻呂) is Japanese slang for a person with thin or shaved eyebrows; this stems from a practice used by noblemen in ancient Japan where they shaved their eyebrows and painted two dots similar to Kimimaro.
  • Most of Kimimaro's actions in the series, prior to his appearance in the Sasuke Recovery Mission, are exclusive to the anime.
  • Kimimaro appeared in the omake of Naruto: Shippūden episode 129, like many of the other minor characters.
  • Elements of Kimimaro's character design were later incorporated into members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan and Indra Ōtsutsuki to reinforce his ancient lineage, including the zig-zag part in his hair and his maro and under eye makeup.
  • According to the databook(s):
    • His favourite word is "Selflessness" (無我, muga).
    • Kimimaro has completed 22 official missions in total: 0 D-rank, 0 C-rank, 15 B-rank, 5 A-rank, 2 S-rank.

Quotes

  • (To Kabuto) "I've realised recently… that everyone is given life for a reason. Everyone has something important to accomplish. The quest to discover what that is… …is the only freedom us humans have been given."[11]
  • (To Kabuto) "I must agree… I no longer have the capacity for metempsychosis… In fact it's quite difficult to discover my purpose now that I've lost everything. However, I finally understand… Although he may not be me. I will bring in the new "container" here… Even if it costs me my very life. This is how I show my thanks to Lord Orochimaru and my way of repaying my uselessness."[12]
  • (To Tayuya, about Sasuke) "This is an important "vessel" for that dream… but… you all were too late…"[13]
  • (To Tayuya) "The reason I've yet to kill you is… you still have a mission to accomplish by staying alive. Please take put those… two trashes over there."[14]
  • (To Gaara) "Because of my body's illness, I won't last long… But… That destruction will not happen for I am not alone. While I am fulfilling Orochimaru's aspirations… I will stay in Orochimaru's heart forever."[15]
  • (Last words) "I'm not brainwashed. Lord Orochimaru is the only one who understands me. You know nothing!!"[16]

References

  1. Second Databook, pages 78-81
  2. Fourth Databook, page 87
  3. Naruto chapter 216, pages 14-15
  4. Naruto episode 126
  5. Naruto episode 137
  6. Naruto chapter 351, page 7
  7. Naruto: Shippūden episode 272
  8. Naruto chapter 216, page 14
  9. Naruto chapter 203, page 3
  10. Naruto chapter 585, page 6
  11. Naruto chapter 199, page 7
  12. Naruto chapter 199, pages 18-19
  13. Naruto chapter 201, page 6
  14. Naruto chapter 201, page 8
  15. Naruto chapter 217, page 5
  16. Naruto chapter 217, page 11