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{{translation|'''Kotetsu Hagane'''|はがねコテツ|Hagane Kotetsu}} is a [[chūnin]]-level [[shinobi]] from [[Konohagakure]].
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{{translation|'''Kotetsu Hagane'''|はがねコテツ|Hagane Kotetsu}} is a [[chūnin]] from [[Konohagakure]].
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
Kotetsu is never seen without his partner, and best friend [[Izumo Kamizuki]] whom he trusts explicitly in and out of combat. He is characterised as being the more carefree and irresponsible of the duo, more willing to shirk his duties to hang out in the [[Jōnin Standby Station]] eating syrup for example.<ref name="ship81">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 81</ref> Similarly, Izumo admonished Kotetsu's lack of pride in his work when the latter complained that they were simply Tsunade's errand-boys.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 182, page 2</ref> He is also described as having an intrepid personality,<ref name="d3"/> as well as being curious by nature,<ref name="d1"/> which was seen from the time he and Izumo disguised themselves as [[genin]] in order to see what type of people the new chūnin candidates were.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 36, pages 9-18</ref> Despite this, Kotetsu is a loyal and dutiful shinobi, with great love for his village and will carry out his missions despite complaining when they are trivial. Kotetsu was also noted to have great respect for [[Asuma Sarutobi]] who established a great record in military prowess.<ref name="d3"/>
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Kotetsu is never seen without his partner, and best friend [[Izumo Kamizuki]] whom he trusts explicitly in and out of combat. He is characterised as being the more carefree and irresponsible of the duo, more willing to shirk his duties to hang out in the [[Jōnin Standby Station]] eating syrup for example.<ref name="ship81">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 81</ref> Similarly, Izumo admonished Kotetsu's lack of pride in his work when the latter complained that they were simply Tsunade's errand-boys.<ref>Chapter 182, page 2</ref> He is also described as having an intrepid personality,<ref name="d3"/> as well as being curious by nature,<ref name="d1"/> which was seen from the time he and Izumo disguised themselves as [[genin]] in order to see what type of people the new chūnin candidates were.<ref>Chapter 36, pages 9-18</ref> Despite this, Kotetsu is a loyal and dutiful shinobi, with great love for his village and will carry out his missions despite complaining when they are trivial. Kotetsu was also noted to have great respect for [[Asuma Sarutobi]] who established a great record in military prowess.<ref name="d3"/>
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
 
[[File:Kotetsu The Last.png|thumb|left|120px|Kotetsu in ''The Last: Naruto the Movie''.]]
 
[[File:Kotetsu The Last.png|thumb|left|120px|Kotetsu in ''The Last: Naruto the Movie''.]]
Kotetsu has long, spiky, black hair and dark eyes. He has a strip of bandage running across the bridge of his nose and a light-coloured marking on his chin,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 109, page 5</ref> although it has the same colour as his hair in the anime<!-- it's not a goatee -->. He wears the standard attire of a Konoha shinobi complete with a [[forehead protector]] and a [[flak jacket]]. When deployed on missions, he usually carries a pair of [[Kunai Blades|bladed weapons]] strapped to his back.
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Kotetsu has long, spiky, black hair and dark eyes. He has a strip of bandage running across the bridge of his nose and a light-coloured marking on his chin,<ref>Chapter 109, page 5</ref> although it has the same colour as his hair in the anime<!-- it's not a goatee -->. He wears the standard attire of a Konoha shinobi complete with a [[forehead protector]] and a [[flak jacket]]. When deployed on missions, he usually carries a pair of [[Kunai Blades|bladed weapons]] strapped to his back.
   
In ''[[The Last: Naruto the Movie]]'', two years after the war, he has a slight difference in his apperance, wity baring dons the new standard Konoha flak jacket with high top sandals, and the [[Uzumaki]] logo emblem on his armband on his left arm.
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In ''[[The Last: Naruto the Movie]]'', two years after the war, he has a slight difference in his appearance, with baring dons the new standard Konoha flak jacket with high top sandals, and the [[Uzumaki clan]] logo emblem on his armband on his left arm.
 
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== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
Kotetsu is proficient with [[genjutsu]] as was seen during the [[Chūnin Exams]] in Part I, when he uses [[Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique]] as part of an unofficial preliminary test of the new genin.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 36, pages 9-13</ref>
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Kotetsu is proficient with [[genjutsu]] as was seen during the [[Chūnin Exams]] in Part I, when he uses [[Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique]] as part of an unofficial preliminary test of the new genin.<ref>Chapter 36, pages 9-13</ref>
   
 
=== Bukijutsu ===
 
=== Bukijutsu ===
[[File:Summoningshellkotetsu.jpg|right|thumb|Kotetsu with his mace.]]
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[[File:Kotetsu Summoning Shell.png|right|thumb|Kotetsu with his mace.]]
Kotetsu also boasts proficiency with weapon-based close-ranged contact, as seen in Part II, during his fight with Kakuzu, Kotetsu summons a large shell-like weapon from a scroll he was carrying.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 326, page 7</ref> Since he was quickly captured by Kakuzu after this in the manga, it is unclear how skilled he is with it. However in the anime, it was shown to be able to perform aerial assaults.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 79</ref> He also carries two large [[Kunai Blades|weapons]] with him which he and his partner Izumo wield with great proficiency often attacking from either side of the opponent.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 322, pages 16-17</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 530, page 8</ref> It was also shown that they can attach a chain to the hilt of these blades which they use to render their targets immobile before they attack them.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 530, page 9</ref>
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Kotetsu also boasts proficiency with weapon-based close-ranged contact, as seen in Part II, during his fight with Kakuzu, Kotetsu summons a large shell-like weapon from a scroll he was carrying.<ref>Chapter 326, page 7</ref> Since he was quickly captured by Kakuzu after this in the manga, it is unclear how skilled he is with it. However in the anime, it was shown to be able to perform aerial assaults.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 79</ref> He also carries two large [[Kunai Blades|weapons]] with him which he and his partner Izumo wield with great proficiency often attacking from either side of the opponent.<ref>Chapter 322, pages 16-17</ref><ref>Chapter 530, page 8</ref> It was also shown that they can attach a chain to the hilt of these blades which they use to render their targets immobile before they attack them.<ref>Chapter 530, page 9</ref>
   
 
== Part I ==
 
== Part I ==
=== Chūnin Exam Arc ===
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=== Chūnin Exams ===
 
[[File:Izumo and Kotetsu.png|thumb|left|Izumo and Kotetsu disguised as genin.]]
 
[[File:Izumo and Kotetsu.png|thumb|left|Izumo and Kotetsu disguised as genin.]]
 
Izumo and Kotetsu first appeared disguised, trying to convince those planning to take part in the [[Chūnin Exams]] not to bother. [[Team 7]] recognised that they had cast a [[genjutsu]] on the area, prompting them to give up in light of the group's skill. Seemingly somewhat impressed, Kotetsu attempts to attack [[Sasuke Uchiha]] with a kick, which Sasuke reciprocates in kind only to be stopped by [[Rock Lee]]. As they retreat and undo the transformation, he agrees with Izumo that the candidates this year seemed very interesting.
 
Izumo and Kotetsu first appeared disguised, trying to convince those planning to take part in the [[Chūnin Exams]] not to bother. [[Team 7]] recognised that they had cast a [[genjutsu]] on the area, prompting them to give up in light of the group's skill. Seemingly somewhat impressed, Kotetsu attempts to attack [[Sasuke Uchiha]] with a kick, which Sasuke reciprocates in kind only to be stopped by [[Rock Lee]]. As they retreat and undo the transformation, he agrees with Izumo that the candidates this year seemed very interesting.
   
[[File:Ibiki and invigilators.png|thumb|right|Kotetsu arrives alongside Ibiki and the other invigilators.]]
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[[File:Ibiki and invigilators.png|thumb|Kotetsu arrives alongside Ibiki and the other invigilators.]]
 
Later, Kotetsu and other chūnin arrive alongside Ibiki as invigilators of the first exam. Then, they sat on the outside of the examiners watching them for obvious sign of cheating, telling anyone who was caught five times that they had failed the examination. At one period in time during the exam, he threw a kunai onto the paper of a candidate that had failed, frightening Naruto as it had flown right past him.
 
Later, Kotetsu and other chūnin arrive alongside Ibiki as invigilators of the first exam. Then, they sat on the outside of the examiners watching them for obvious sign of cheating, telling anyone who was caught five times that they had failed the examination. At one period in time during the exam, he threw a kunai onto the paper of a candidate that had failed, frightening Naruto as it had flown right past him.
   
 
He and Izumo were later seen together in the stands watching the preliminary matches. The two discussed [[Naruto]]'s triumph over [[Neji]] and the talent that [[Shikamaru]] had shown in his battle, assuming he'd be an overall more suitable candidate than anyone else for promotion to the rank of chūnin.
 
He and Izumo were later seen together in the stands watching the preliminary matches. The two discussed [[Naruto]]'s triumph over [[Neji]] and the talent that [[Shikamaru]] had shown in his battle, assuming he'd be an overall more suitable candidate than anyone else for promotion to the rank of chūnin.
   
=== Search for Tsunade Arc ===
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=== Search for Tsunade ===
 
When [[Tsunade]] became [[Hokage]], Izumo and Kotetsu started doubling as her assistants and as guards to the front gates of the village. The anime indicates that they are easily ignored or duped by those using the [[Transformation Technique]] while on the job.
 
When [[Tsunade]] became [[Hokage]], Izumo and Kotetsu started doubling as her assistants and as guards to the front gates of the village. The anime indicates that they are easily ignored or duped by those using the [[Transformation Technique]] while on the job.
   
=== Sasuke Retrieval Arc ===
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=== Sasuke Recovery Mission ===
 
During Tsunade's transition into office he and [[Izumo Kamizuki]] became the assistants of [[Tsunade]]. They were the ones that found [[Sakura]] in the morning after [[Sasuke]] left [[Konohagakure]] and later informed Tsunade about the incident.
 
During Tsunade's transition into office he and [[Izumo Kamizuki]] became the assistants of [[Tsunade]]. They were the ones that found [[Sakura]] in the morning after [[Sasuke]] left [[Konohagakure]] and later informed Tsunade about the incident.
   
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== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
=== Kazekage Rescue Arc ===
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=== Kazekage Rescue Mission ===
 
In the anime, Kotetsu is seen with Izumo as Naruto and [[Jiraiya]] have returned after two and a half years of training. They are later seen at the village's gate as Team Guy and Team Kakashi are returning from saving [[Gaara]] from the [[Akatsuki]].
 
In the anime, Kotetsu is seen with Izumo as Naruto and [[Jiraiya]] have returned after two and a half years of training. They are later seen at the village's gate as Team Guy and Team Kakashi are returning from saving [[Gaara]] from the [[Akatsuki]].
   
=== Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc ===
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=== Twelve Guardian Ninja ===
{{Main|Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc}}
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{{Main|Twelve Guardian Ninja (Arc)}}
 
Kotetsu is among the ninja defending Konohagakure from [[Furido]] and his [[Furido's 4-Man Team|team of ninja]] during the attempted siege on the village.
 
Kotetsu is among the ninja defending Konohagakure from [[Furido]] and his [[Furido's 4-Man Team|team of ninja]] during the attempted siege on the village.
   
=== Hidan and Kakuzu Arc ===
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=== Akatsuki Suppression Mission ===
 
[[File:Hidans Immortality.PNG|thumb|left|Kotetsu and Izumo stab Hidan.]]
 
[[File:Hidans Immortality.PNG|thumb|left|Kotetsu and Izumo stab Hidan.]]
 
Izumo and Kotetsu were assigned to a [[Nijū Shōtai]] team with [[Asuma Sarutobi]] and [[Shikamaru Nara]], their mission being to find members of [[Akatsuki]]. They successfully managed to do just that. The team tracked an Akatsuki duo to a bounty station, where Izumo and Kotetsu stabbed [[Hidan]] during a sneak attack. When Hidan survived, they pulled back and were forced to watch Asuma fall prey to Hidan's jutsu, unable to help him. They instead engaged Hidan's partner, [[Kakuzu]], but were easily captured and subsequently rescued by [[Raidō Namiashi]] and [[Aoba Yamashiro]].
 
Izumo and Kotetsu were assigned to a [[Nijū Shōtai]] team with [[Asuma Sarutobi]] and [[Shikamaru Nara]], their mission being to find members of [[Akatsuki]]. They successfully managed to do just that. The team tracked an Akatsuki duo to a bounty station, where Izumo and Kotetsu stabbed [[Hidan]] during a sneak attack. When Hidan survived, they pulled back and were forced to watch Asuma fall prey to Hidan's jutsu, unable to help him. They instead engaged Hidan's partner, [[Kakuzu]], but were easily captured and subsequently rescued by [[Raidō Namiashi]] and [[Aoba Yamashiro]].
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Upon returning to the village and debriefing, they inform Tsunade of Asuma's fate. Kotetsu along with Izumo are later seen attending the funeral, mourning the loss of their captain.
 
Upon returning to the village and debriefing, they inform Tsunade of Asuma's fate. Kotetsu along with Izumo are later seen attending the funeral, mourning the loss of their captain.
   
=== Invasion of Pain Arc ===
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=== Pain's Assault ===
 
In the anime, Kotetsu is inserted as a member of the [[Konoha Barrier Team]] and is seen playing cards with other members when he hears about an intruder breaching the barrier.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 157</ref>
 
In the anime, Kotetsu is inserted as a member of the [[Konoha Barrier Team]] and is seen playing cards with other members when he hears about an intruder breaching the barrier.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 157</ref>
   
 
Later, after [[Pain]]'s invasion, he and [[Izumo]] were seen with [[Genma]] helping to rebuild the village. Kotetsu said that the Akatsuki had taken away everything that their forefathers had left for them.
 
Later, after [[Pain]]'s invasion, he and [[Izumo]] were seen with [[Genma]] helping to rebuild the village. Kotetsu said that the Akatsuki had taken away everything that their forefathers had left for them.
   
=== Konoha History Arc ===
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=== Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha ===
{{Main|Konoha History Arc}}
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{{Main|Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha}}
 
With himself as captain, he sent out on a mission to retrieve [[Condor]] from the [[Zeroth Training Ground]] with [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Rock Lee]], and [[Shino Aburame]]. During his battles with Condor, he experiences near death multiple times. Moments before his eminent death, his partner [[Izumo]] arrived to save him using their combination of Izumo’s [[Water Release: Starch Syrup Capturing Field]] technique and his own [[Conch Shell Mace]] to defeat Condor.
 
With himself as captain, he sent out on a mission to retrieve [[Condor]] from the [[Zeroth Training Ground]] with [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Rock Lee]], and [[Shino Aburame]]. During his battles with Condor, he experiences near death multiple times. Moments before his eminent death, his partner [[Izumo]] arrived to save him using their combination of Izumo’s [[Water Release: Starch Syrup Capturing Field]] technique and his own [[Conch Shell Mace]] to defeat Condor.
   
=== Shinobi World War Arc ===
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation ===
 
[[File:Kakuzu cut.png|thumb|right|Izumo and Kotetsu attack Kakuzu.]]
 
[[File:Kakuzu cut.png|thumb|right|Izumo and Kotetsu attack Kakuzu.]]
After the defeat of the [[Gold and Silver Brothers]], Izumo and Kotetsu launch a surprise assault on [[Kakuzu]] slashing him with their [[Kunai Blades]] and immobilises him by wrapping the chain attached to the blades around him. Kotetsu then says they came to repay him from their last [[Hidan and Kakuzu Arc|encounter]] and ask [[Ino]], [[Chōji]], and [[Shikamaru]] to help them seal him. As the battle ensues, [[Shikaku]] contacts the two and informs them that he and Izumo, along with [[Darui]] were to deal with Kakuzu, while [[Team 10]] would fight [[Asuma]]. Though initially protesting the orders because Izumo believed it to be too cruel to have Team 10 defeat their teacher, they are then seen chasing Kakuzu across the battlefield. He and Izumo are later seen standing over a defeated Kakuzu who was being restrained under Chōji's [[Multi-Size Technique|colossal]] fist.
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After the defeat of the [[Gold and Silver Brothers]], Izumo and Kotetsu launch a surprise assault on [[Kakuzu]] slashing him with their [[Kunai Blades]] and immobilises him by wrapping the chain attached to the blades around him. Kotetsu then says they came to repay him from their last [[Akatsuki Suppression Mission|encounter]] and ask [[Ino]], [[Chōji]], and [[Shikamaru]] to help them seal him. As the battle ensues, [[Shikaku]] contacts the two and informs them that he and Izumo, along with [[Darui]] were to deal with Kakuzu, while [[Team 10]] would fight [[Asuma]]. Though initially protesting the orders because Izumo believed it to be too cruel to have Team 10 defeat their teacher, they are then seen chasing Kakuzu across the battlefield. He and Izumo are later seen standing over a defeated Kakuzu who was being restrained under Chōji's [[Multi-Size Technique|colossal]] fist.
   
=== Ten-Tails Revival Arc ===
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax ===
 
Later, after mobilising with the remaining members of his [[First Division|division]] and the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], Kotetsu and Izumo arrive at the battlefield along with their captain. With this, he and the other members of the Allied Shinobi Forces stood to face their opposition.
 
Later, after mobilising with the remaining members of his [[First Division|division]] and the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], Kotetsu and Izumo arrive at the battlefield along with their captain. With this, he and the other members of the Allied Shinobi Forces stood to face their opposition.
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=== Blank Period ===
 
==== The Last: Naruto the Movie ====
 
{{Main|The Last: Naruto the Movie}}
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Kotetsu appears in this film alongside Izumo Kamizuki, set two years after the ending of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
   
 
== Movies ==
 
== Movies ==
 
=== Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire ===
 
=== Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire ===
 
Kotetsu was seen with Izumo, guarding the at gates until they confronted Kakashi, who was under [[Hiruko (missing-nin)|Hiruko]]'s control. They were later subdued by Kakashi, unable to prevent the latter from leaving Konoha.
 
Kotetsu was seen with Izumo, guarding the at gates until they confronted Kakashi, who was under [[Hiruko (missing-nin)|Hiruko]]'s control. They were later subdued by Kakashi, unable to prevent the latter from leaving Konoha.
 
=== The Last: Naruto the Movie ===
 
{{Main|The Last: Naruto the Movie}}
 
Kotetsu will make an appearance in this film alongside Izumo Kamizuki.
 
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==

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Kotetsu Hagane
はがねコテツ Hagane Kotetsu
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #36
Anime Naruto Episode #3
Movie Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire
Game Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
OVA Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Cancer July 21
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part I: 24
  • Part II: 28
Height
  • Part I: 167.5 cm1.675 m <br />5.495 ft <br />65.945 in <br />
Weight
  • Part I: 52.3 kg115.302 lb <br />
Blood type B
Occupation
  • Village Gate Guard (Anime only)
Affiliation
Team
Partner
Rank
Ninja Rank
Ninja Registration 012050
Nature Type
Jutsu

Tools

  • (Anime only)

Kotetsu Hagane (はがねコテツ, Hagane Kotetsu) is a chūnin from Konohagakure.

Personality

Kotetsu is never seen without his partner, and best friend Izumo Kamizuki whom he trusts explicitly in and out of combat. He is characterised as being the more carefree and irresponsible of the duo, more willing to shirk his duties to hang out in the Jōnin Standby Station eating syrup for example.[4] Similarly, Izumo admonished Kotetsu's lack of pride in his work when the latter complained that they were simply Tsunade's errand-boys.[5] He is also described as having an intrepid personality,[2] as well as being curious by nature,[1] which was seen from the time he and Izumo disguised themselves as genin in order to see what type of people the new chūnin candidates were.[6] Despite this, Kotetsu is a loyal and dutiful shinobi, with great love for his village and will carry out his missions despite complaining when they are trivial. Kotetsu was also noted to have great respect for Asuma Sarutobi who established a great record in military prowess.[2]

Appearance

Kotetsu The Last

Kotetsu in The Last: Naruto the Movie.

Kotetsu has long, spiky, black hair and dark eyes. He has a strip of bandage running across the bridge of his nose and a light-coloured marking on his chin,[7] although it has the same colour as his hair in the anime. He wears the standard attire of a Konoha shinobi complete with a forehead protector and a flak jacket. When deployed on missions, he usually carries a pair of bladed weapons strapped to his back.

In The Last: Naruto the Movie, two years after the war, he has a slight difference in his appearance, with baring dons the new standard Konoha flak jacket with high top sandals, and the Uzumaki clan logo emblem on his armband on his left arm.

Abilities

Kotetsu is proficient with genjutsu as was seen during the Chūnin Exams in Part I, when he uses Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique as part of an unofficial preliminary test of the new genin.[8]

Bukijutsu

Kotetsu Summoning Shell

Kotetsu with his mace.

Kotetsu also boasts proficiency with weapon-based close-ranged contact, as seen in Part II, during his fight with Kakuzu, Kotetsu summons a large shell-like weapon from a scroll he was carrying.[9] Since he was quickly captured by Kakuzu after this in the manga, it is unclear how skilled he is with it. However in the anime, it was shown to be able to perform aerial assaults.[10] He also carries two large weapons with him which he and his partner Izumo wield with great proficiency often attacking from either side of the opponent.[11][12] It was also shown that they can attach a chain to the hilt of these blades which they use to render their targets immobile before they attack them.[13]

Part I

Chūnin Exams

Izumo and Kotetsu

Izumo and Kotetsu disguised as genin.

Izumo and Kotetsu first appeared disguised, trying to convince those planning to take part in the Chūnin Exams not to bother. Team 7 recognised that they had cast a genjutsu on the area, prompting them to give up in light of the group's skill. Seemingly somewhat impressed, Kotetsu attempts to attack Sasuke Uchiha with a kick, which Sasuke reciprocates in kind only to be stopped by Rock Lee. As they retreat and undo the transformation, he agrees with Izumo that the candidates this year seemed very interesting.

Ibiki and invigilators

Kotetsu arrives alongside Ibiki and the other invigilators.

Later, Kotetsu and other chūnin arrive alongside Ibiki as invigilators of the first exam. Then, they sat on the outside of the examiners watching them for obvious sign of cheating, telling anyone who was caught five times that they had failed the examination. At one period in time during the exam, he threw a kunai onto the paper of a candidate that had failed, frightening Naruto as it had flown right past him.

He and Izumo were later seen together in the stands watching the preliminary matches. The two discussed Naruto's triumph over Neji and the talent that Shikamaru had shown in his battle, assuming he'd be an overall more suitable candidate than anyone else for promotion to the rank of chūnin.

Search for Tsunade

When Tsunade became Hokage, Izumo and Kotetsu started doubling as her assistants and as guards to the front gates of the village. The anime indicates that they are easily ignored or duped by those using the Transformation Technique while on the job.

Sasuke Recovery Mission

During Tsunade's transition into office he and Izumo Kamizuki became the assistants of Tsunade. They were the ones that found Sakura in the morning after Sasuke left Konohagakure and later informed Tsunade about the incident.

Pre-Shippūden Filler Arcs

Along with Izumo, he makes a few cameos in filler arcs. The first was the two of them carrying the chair Tsunade had kicked out of her office back to where it belongs. Izumo has a huge bleeding lump on his head as if he was the unfortunate recipient of the chair. The second is them guarding the entrance to Konohagakure, when the fake Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata enter the village. They express shock as the real Naruto and Kiba appear, as they had passed just minutes ago.

Part II

Kazekage Rescue Mission

In the anime, Kotetsu is seen with Izumo as Naruto and Jiraiya have returned after two and a half years of training. They are later seen at the village's gate as Team Guy and Team Kakashi are returning from saving Gaara from the Akatsuki.

Twelve Guardian Ninja

Main article: Twelve Guardian Ninja (Arc) Kotetsu is among the ninja defending Konohagakure from Furido and his team of ninja during the attempted siege on the village.

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

Hidans Immortality

Kotetsu and Izumo stab Hidan.

Izumo and Kotetsu were assigned to a Nijū Shōtai team with Asuma Sarutobi and Shikamaru Nara, their mission being to find members of Akatsuki. They successfully managed to do just that. The team tracked an Akatsuki duo to a bounty station, where Izumo and Kotetsu stabbed Hidan during a sneak attack. When Hidan survived, they pulled back and were forced to watch Asuma fall prey to Hidan's jutsu, unable to help him. They instead engaged Hidan's partner, Kakuzu, but were easily captured and subsequently rescued by Raidō Namiashi and Aoba Yamashiro.

Upon returning to the village and debriefing, they inform Tsunade of Asuma's fate. Kotetsu along with Izumo are later seen attending the funeral, mourning the loss of their captain.

Pain's Assault

In the anime, Kotetsu is inserted as a member of the Konoha Barrier Team and is seen playing cards with other members when he hears about an intruder breaching the barrier.[14]

Later, after Pain's invasion, he and Izumo were seen with Genma helping to rebuild the village. Kotetsu said that the Akatsuki had taken away everything that their forefathers had left for them.

Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha

Main article: Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha With himself as captain, he sent out on a mission to retrieve Condor from the Zeroth Training Ground with Naruto Uzumaki, Rock Lee, and Shino Aburame. During his battles with Condor, he experiences near death multiple times. Moments before his eminent death, his partner Izumo arrived to save him using their combination of Izumo’s Water Release: Starch Syrup Capturing Field technique and his own Conch Shell Mace to defeat Condor.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Kakuzu cut

Izumo and Kotetsu attack Kakuzu.

After the defeat of the Gold and Silver Brothers, Izumo and Kotetsu launch a surprise assault on Kakuzu slashing him with their Kunai Blades and immobilises him by wrapping the chain attached to the blades around him. Kotetsu then says they came to repay him from their last encounter and ask Ino, Chōji, and Shikamaru to help them seal him. As the battle ensues, Shikaku contacts the two and informs them that he and Izumo, along with Darui were to deal with Kakuzu, while Team 10 would fight Asuma. Though initially protesting the orders because Izumo believed it to be too cruel to have Team 10 defeat their teacher, they are then seen chasing Kakuzu across the battlefield. He and Izumo are later seen standing over a defeated Kakuzu who was being restrained under Chōji's colossal fist.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Later, after mobilising with the remaining members of his division and the Allied Shinobi Forces, Kotetsu and Izumo arrive at the battlefield along with their captain. With this, he and the other members of the Allied Shinobi Forces stood to face their opposition.

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The Last: Naruto the Movie

Main article: The Last: Naruto the Movie Kotetsu appears in this film alongside Izumo Kamizuki, set two years after the ending of the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Movies

Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire

Kotetsu was seen with Izumo, guarding the at gates until they confronted Kakashi, who was under Hiruko's control. They were later subdued by Kakashi, unable to prevent the latter from leaving Konoha.

Trivia

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 First Databook, page 77
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Third Databook, page 131
  3. Fourth Databook, page 211
  4. 4.0 4.1 Naruto: Shippūden episode 81
  5. Chapter 182, page 2
  6. Chapter 36, pages 9-18
  7. Chapter 109, page 5
  8. Chapter 36, pages 9-13
  9. Chapter 326, page 7
  10. Naruto: Shippūden episode 79
  11. Chapter 322, pages 16-17
  12. Chapter 530, page 8
  13. Chapter 530, page 9
  14. Naruto: Shippūden episode 157