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− | '''[[Wikipedia:Kunai|Kunai]]''', |
+ | {{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Kunai|Kunai]]'''|クナイ|Kunai}}, like [[shuriken]], are one of the most common [[tools]] used by [[shinobi]]. It is a black dagger — about the length of one's hand — with a handle wrapped in bandages and a ring-like pommel. While usually kept in a shinobi's weapon pouch, they can also be kept on [[Hidden Kunai Mechanism|spring-loaded wires]] up the user's sleeve.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 283, page 18</ref> |
− | + | Kunai generally are designed for thrusting and stabbing, but can be thrown as a projectile as well. Using it as ranged weapon, shinobi can attach an [[explosive tag]] to the blade, causing it to detonate when it reaches near its target. This use of the weapon is known as an {{translation|'''explosive kunai'''|起爆クナイ|kibaku kunai}}. Kunai can also be [[Flying Swallow|empowered]] [[Wind Release: Vacuum Blade|with]] [[chakra]], allowing them to be capable of cutting through solid wood and stone. |
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− | Kunai can also be kept on [[Hidden Kunai Mechanism|spring-loaded wires]] up the user's sleeve, as seen in [[Naruto Uzumaki]]'s fight with [[Sai]] when they first met. They can be used for close combat, like a normal knife. [[Flying Swallow|Empowered]] [[Wind Release: Vacuum Blade|with]] [[chakra flow]], kunai thrown into targets can cut through solid wood and even solid stone targets. |
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== Types of Kunai == |
== Types of Kunai == |
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Different types of kunai have been seen in the series: |
Different types of kunai have been seen in the series: |
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− | * [[Zabuza Momochi]] was shown using a special kunai that curved inward on one side, making it more suitable for stabbing and thrusting.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 26, page 3</ref> This type is also shown used by Kirigakure in the anime. |
+ | * [[Zabuza Momochi]] was shown using a special kunai that curved inward on one side, making it more suitable for stabbing and thrusting.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 26, page 3</ref> This type is also shown used by [[Kirigakure]] in the anime. |
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+ | * Before the first part of the [[Chūnin Exams]], [[Zaku Abumi]] used kunai with holes in the middle and no rings at the ends.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 40, page 5</ref> |
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+ | * The kunai that [[Kotetsu Hagane]] threw at [[Sukima]] during the first part of the Chūnin Exams had a tassel connected to the ring (possibly to make it more noticeable).<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 41, page 17</ref> |
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+ | * During the second part of the Chūnin Exams, [[Team Oboro]] used double-bladed kunai while facing [[Team Kakashi|Team 7]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 62, pages 4-6</ref> |
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− | * During the second part of the Chūnin Exams, [[Team Oboro]] used double-bladed kunai while facing [[Team 7]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 62, pages 4-6</ref> |
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+ | * During the Chūnin Exam, Tenten used two kunai with curved blades, which were connected through a short chain in the bottom ring.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 73, page 19</ref> |
+ | * [[Kabuto Yakushi]], when threatening to kill a hospitalised [[Sasuke Uchiha]] in Part I, held a kunai with a curved blade to Sasuke's neck. This seems to be the same type that [[Rōshi]] used.<ref>Second ''Naruto'' artbook, page 4</ref> Its design is reminiscent of a Chilean Corvo knife. |
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+ | * In his battle with [[Neji]], [[Kidōmaru]] formed kunai using his [[Spider Sticky Gold]] technique. |
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* [[Minato Namikaze]] used [[Flying Thunder God Kunai|three-bladed kunai]] that had a special seal applied to them in order to perform his [[Flying Thunder God Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 239, page 8</ref> |
* [[Minato Namikaze]] used [[Flying Thunder God Kunai|three-bladed kunai]] that had a special seal applied to them in order to perform his [[Flying Thunder God Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 239, page 8</ref> |
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+ | ** When the Third Division engaged the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]], three-pronged kunai were shown.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 3</ref> |
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+ | * [[Shiin]] used kunai with long, thin, red ropes attached to them, similar to a [[Jōhyō]].<ref name="ep214">''Naruto'' episode 214</ref> |
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+ | * In the light novel adaption of ''[[Naruto: Mission: Protect The Waterfall Village! (novel)]]'', [[Hisame]] was able to use a [[Water Release: Water Weapons|kunai made of water]]. |
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+ | * In the OVA ''[[Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!]]'', [[Murasame]] and a group of nine unnamed Amegakure shinobi used a variety of kunai to attack Naruto's group. |
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* The [[Mother and Father|Father]] puppet, created by [[Sasori]], was equipped with a segmented wooden whip covered with kunai.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 268, pages 5-7</ref> |
* The [[Mother and Father|Father]] puppet, created by [[Sasori]], was equipped with a segmented wooden whip covered with kunai.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 268, pages 5-7</ref> |
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⚫ | * During their battle with [[Hidan]], [[Izumo Kamizuki]] and Kotetsu used kunai the size of ordinary [[Kunai |
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− | * In the manga, the [[Prajñā Group]] used very long kunai to assault [[Danzō Shimura]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 456, pages 3, 6</ref> However, in the anime, these were replaced instead by the standard variant of kunai and later, [[Sword|katana]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 199</ref> |
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⚫ | * An unnamed [[Kiri]] shinobi of the [[Fourth Division]] used a kunai with a noticeably [[Wikipedia:Serrated blade|serrated]] edge along at least one of its sides |
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− | * The [[Taki Kunoichi]] had a kunai with a two thin blades, one larger and one smaller.<ref name="ship178"/> |
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* [[Deidara]] was shown wielding a kunai with a square hilt in his mouth. Asuma was also seen with a pair of these after being [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 533, page 5</ref> |
* [[Deidara]] was shown wielding a kunai with a square hilt in his mouth. Asuma was also seen with a pair of these after being [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 533, page 5</ref> |
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⚫ | * During their battle with [[Hidan]], [[Izumo Kamizuki]] and Kotetsu used kunai the size of ordinary [[Kunai Blade|blades]] to attack him.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 322, page 16</ref> When next observed, the pair were connected by a length of chain, with a weight attached to its centre.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 530, page 8</ref> |
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+ | * In the manga, the [[Prajñā Group]] used very long kunai to assault [[Danzō Shimura]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 456, pages 3, 6</ref> However, in the anime, these were replaced instead by the standard variant of kunai and later [[Sword|katana]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 199</ref> |
⚫ | * An unnamed [[Iwa]] shinobi of the [[First Division]] used a kunai with a [[Wikipedia:Kusari-fundo|manriki-gusari]] attached to its hilt, in a similar manner to a [[kusarigama]], during their initial engagement with the [[Akatsuki]] forces in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 526, page 7</ref> |
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⚫ | * An unnamed [[Kiri]] shinobi of the [[Fourth Division]] used a kunai with a noticeably [[Wikipedia:Serrated blade|serrated]] edge along at least one of its sides during their first direct engagement with the [[Second Mizukage]] and [[Third Raikage]] in the Fourth Shinobi World War.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 548, page 6</ref> |
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+ | * [[Obito Uchiha]] owns several kunai of immense size, storing them in the [[other dimension]] to launch them with [[Kamui]] in quick succession.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 628, pages 3-4</ref> |
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+ | * In the anime, a young Naruto finds a special [[Takigakure]] kunai with an extending blade on one side before being pursued by The [[Taki Kunoichi]]. It had two thin blades, one larger and one smaller, causing it to resemble a [[Wikipedia:Jitte|jutte]] or a [[Wikipedia:Hachiwara|hachiwara]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 178</ref> |
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+ | * Among the many weapons created by [[Iō]] there were two variations of a kunai: a double-bladed one without a handle, but with poison on the blade (and therefore dangerous to the user), and one with another ring at the end instead of a blade. Obviously, they were basically useless.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 184</ref> |
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+ | * Shinobi from [[Benisu Island]] use kunai with curved sides and flat surfaces.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 224</ref> |
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+ | * In the anime, [[Indra Ōtsutsuki]] used kunai carved out of stone.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 465</ref> |
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+ | * During the assassination attempt on Shion's life, [[Shizuku]] was seen using a kunai with two retractable blades at the hilt, which in turn was attached to a chain ending in a handle, thus allowing the kunai to be wielded similarly to a Jōhyō.<ref name="NSM" /> |
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+ | * In the novel ''[[Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze]]'', [[Magire]] employed unique glass kunai that were filled with poison. |
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+ | * Tenten sold a special kunai in honour of [[Parent and Child Day]]. One end had a long blade attached to a ring (representing a parent) and the other had a shorter blade with a ring on one side and a small hook on the other (representing a child).<ref>''Boruto'' episode 93</ref> |
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=== Kunai Launching Weapons === |
=== Kunai Launching Weapons === |
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+ | * [[Kiba Inuzuka]] employed the use of a clone of [[Akamaru]] to release kunai when approached. The doppelgänger swelled and then burst, launching the kunai at the opponent.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 205, page 7</ref> |
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+ | [[File:Using kunai launcher.png|thumb|right|Kunai gun from ''Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds''.]] |
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+ | * [[Tenten]]'s [[Exploding Sphere|metal sphere]] had kunai welded into it which, when detonated, sent shrapnel fragments flying in an omnidirectional manner.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 256, page 8</ref> |
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* [[Chiyo]] used a simple length of cord to thread numerous kunai together, in such a manner that the entirety could be released and thrown consecutively with just a single motion.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 264, page 16</ref> A similar arrangement was employed by a shinobi of the [[Third Division]], during their attack on the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]], in the Fourth Shinobi World War.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 3</ref> |
* [[Chiyo]] used a simple length of cord to thread numerous kunai together, in such a manner that the entirety could be released and thrown consecutively with just a single motion.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 264, page 16</ref> A similar arrangement was employed by a shinobi of the [[Third Division]], during their attack on the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]], in the Fourth Shinobi World War.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 3</ref> |
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+ | * In the anime, kunai-launching cannons were used as part of a trap, firing automatically at intruders.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 184</ref> |
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− | * The ninja of the [[Land of the Sky]] equipped themselves with |
+ | * The ninja of the [[Land of the Sky]] equipped themselves with [[Handheld Kunai Launcher]]s that could fire kunai rapidly, similar to machine guns.<ref name="m5">''Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds''</ref> |
+ | * The ninja of the Land of the Sky set up crossbows that launched kunai as traps in [[Amaru]]'s village after attacking it.<ref name="m5"/> |
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− | * When [[Hiruko (missing-nin)|Hiruko]] declared war against the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] and [[Konohagakure]] was blamed for it, [[Tsunade]] had prepared a large amount of mortars with giant kunai loaded into |
+ | * When [[Hiruko (missing-nin)|Hiruko]] declared war against the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] and [[Konohagakure]] was blamed for it, [[Tsunade]] had prepared a large amount of mortars with giant kunai loaded into them, akin to missile launchers, in an attempt to defend her village from [[Sunagakure]]'s attack.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire''</ref> |
− | * [[Kiba Inuzuka]] is seen using a clone of [[Akamaru]] to release kunai when approached, against [[Sakon and Ukon]] |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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⚫ | * Historically, in reality, the kunai were just simple farming tools similar to trowels. When the Japanese emperor announced Martial Law and banned weapons, farming tools were among the easily disguised substitutes adopted, mostly because of how cheap they were to manufacture. Kunai were not as effective as projectiles compared to actual [[wikipedia:Throwing knife|throwing knives]] and shuriken, but owing to their original purpose as a gardening implement, they were still effective stabbing implements that could be used as a crowbar or a climbing piton, or attached to a shaft to make an improvised spear. |
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− | * The alternative spelling for "kunai" is written with the characters 苦無, which translate as "''no hard feelings''" ({{translation|"bitter", "hardship" and/or "suffering"|苦}}, and {{translation|"negative", "no", "not", "lack" and/or "have no"|無}}). |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 10 November 2023
Kunai (クナイ), like shuriken, are one of the most common tools used by shinobi. It is a black dagger — about the length of one's hand — with a handle wrapped in bandages and a ring-like pommel. While usually kept in a shinobi's weapon pouch, they can also be kept on spring-loaded wires up the user's sleeve.[1]
Kunai generally are designed for thrusting and stabbing, but can be thrown as a projectile as well. Using it as ranged weapon, shinobi can attach an explosive tag to the blade, causing it to detonate when it reaches near its target. This use of the weapon is known as an explosive kunai (起爆クナイ, kibaku kunai). Kunai can also be empowered with chakra, allowing them to be capable of cutting through solid wood and stone.
Types of Kunai
Different types of kunai have been seen in the series:
- Zabuza Momochi was shown using a special kunai that curved inward on one side, making it more suitable for stabbing and thrusting.[2] This type is also shown used by Kirigakure in the anime.
- Before the first part of the Chūnin Exams, Zaku Abumi used kunai with holes in the middle and no rings at the ends.[3]
- The kunai that Kotetsu Hagane threw at Sukima during the first part of the Chūnin Exams had a tassel connected to the ring (possibly to make it more noticeable).[4]
- During the second part of the Chūnin Exams, Team Oboro used double-bladed kunai while facing Team 7.[5]
- During the Chūnin Exam, Tenten used two kunai with curved blades, which were connected through a short chain in the bottom ring.[6]
- Kabuto Yakushi, when threatening to kill a hospitalised Sasuke Uchiha in Part I, held a kunai with a curved blade to Sasuke's neck. This seems to be the same type that Rōshi used.[7] Its design is reminiscent of a Chilean Corvo knife.
- In his battle with Neji, Kidōmaru formed kunai using his Spider Sticky Gold technique.
- Minato Namikaze used three-bladed kunai that had a special seal applied to them in order to perform his Flying Thunder God Technique.[8]
- When the Third Division engaged the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, three-pronged kunai were shown.[9]
- In the anime, a member of the Kurama clan used a kunai with a shape similar to a combat knife.[10]
- Tenten used a smaller version of kunai when threatening Menma.[11]
- Shiin used kunai with long, thin, red ropes attached to them, similar to a Jōhyō.[11]
- In the light novel adaption of Naruto: Mission: Protect The Waterfall Village! (novel), Hisame was able to use a kunai made of water.
- In the OVA Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!, Murasame and a group of nine unnamed Amegakure shinobi used a variety of kunai to attack Naruto's group.
- The Father puppet, created by Sasori, was equipped with a segmented wooden whip covered with kunai.[12]
- Deidara was shown wielding a kunai with a square hilt in his mouth. Asuma was also seen with a pair of these after being reincarnated.[13]
- During their battle with Hidan, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu used kunai the size of ordinary blades to attack him.[14] When next observed, the pair were connected by a length of chain, with a weight attached to its centre.[15]
- In the manga, the Prajñā Group used very long kunai to assault Danzō Shimura.[16] However, in the anime, these were replaced instead by the standard variant of kunai and later katana.[17]
- An unnamed Iwa shinobi of the First Division used a kunai with a manriki-gusari attached to its hilt, in a similar manner to a kusarigama, during their initial engagement with the Akatsuki forces in the Fourth Shinobi World War.[18]
- An unnamed Kiri shinobi of the Fourth Division used a kunai with a noticeably serrated edge along at least one of its sides during their first direct engagement with the Second Mizukage and Third Raikage in the Fourth Shinobi World War.[19]
- Obito Uchiha owns several kunai of immense size, storing them in the other dimension to launch them with Kamui in quick succession.[20]
- In the anime, a young Naruto finds a special Takigakure kunai with an extending blade on one side before being pursued by The Taki Kunoichi. It had two thin blades, one larger and one smaller, causing it to resemble a jutte or a hachiwara.[21]
- Among the many weapons created by Iō there were two variations of a kunai: a double-bladed one without a handle, but with poison on the blade (and therefore dangerous to the user), and one with another ring at the end instead of a blade. Obviously, they were basically useless.[22]
- Shinobi from Benisu Island use kunai with curved sides and flat surfaces.[23]
- In the anime, Indra Ōtsutsuki used kunai carved out of stone.[24]
- Kusuna used a double-bladed kunai that could disconnect into two kunai during his first attempt to assassinate Shion. The kunai each had a grip around the handle.[25]
- During the assassination attempt on Shion's life, Shizuku was seen using a kunai with two retractable blades at the hilt, which in turn was attached to a chain ending in a handle, thus allowing the kunai to be wielded similarly to a Jōhyō.[25]
- In the novel Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze, Magire employed unique glass kunai that were filled with poison.
- Tenten sold a special kunai in honour of Parent and Child Day. One end had a long blade attached to a ring (representing a parent) and the other had a shorter blade with a ring on one side and a small hook on the other (representing a child).[26]
Kunai Launching Weapons
- Kiba Inuzuka employed the use of a clone of Akamaru to release kunai when approached. The doppelgänger swelled and then burst, launching the kunai at the opponent.[27]
- Dotō Kazahana's army of Yukigakure ninja used mortars mounted on their train compartments to launch massive amounts of kunai at a very rapid rate.[28]
- Tenten's metal sphere had kunai welded into it which, when detonated, sent shrapnel fragments flying in an omnidirectional manner.[29]
- Chiyo used a simple length of cord to thread numerous kunai together, in such a manner that the entirety could be released and thrown consecutively with just a single motion.[30] A similar arrangement was employed by a shinobi of the Third Division, during their attack on the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, in the Fourth Shinobi World War.[31]
- In the anime, kunai-launching cannons were used as part of a trap, firing automatically at intruders.[32]
- The ninja of the Land of the Sky equipped themselves with Handheld Kunai Launchers that could fire kunai rapidly, similar to machine guns.[33]
- The ninja of the Land of the Sky set up crossbows that launched kunai as traps in Amaru's village after attacking it.[33]
- When Hiruko declared war against the Five Great Shinobi Countries and Konohagakure was blamed for it, Tsunade had prepared a large amount of mortars with giant kunai loaded into them, akin to missile launchers, in an attempt to defend her village from Sunagakure's attack.[34]
Trivia
- Historically, in reality, the kunai were just simple farming tools similar to trowels. When the Japanese emperor announced Martial Law and banned weapons, farming tools were among the easily disguised substitutes adopted, mostly because of how cheap they were to manufacture. Kunai were not as effective as projectiles compared to actual throwing knives and shuriken, but owing to their original purpose as a gardening implement, they were still effective stabbing implements that could be used as a crowbar or a climbing piton, or attached to a shaft to make an improvised spear.
References
- ↑ Naruto chapter 283, page 18
- ↑ Naruto chapter 26, page 3
- ↑ Naruto chapter 40, page 5
- ↑ Naruto chapter 41, page 17
- ↑ Naruto chapter 62, pages 4-6
- ↑ Naruto chapter 73, page 19
- ↑ Second Naruto artbook, page 4
- ↑ Naruto chapter 239, page 8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 523, page 3
- ↑ Naruto episode 204
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Naruto episode 214
- ↑ Naruto chapter 268, pages 5-7
- ↑ Naruto chapter 533, page 5
- ↑ Naruto chapter 322, page 16
- ↑ Naruto chapter 530, page 8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 456, pages 3, 6
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 199
- ↑ Naruto chapter 526, page 7
- ↑ Naruto chapter 548, page 6
- ↑ Naruto chapter 628, pages 3-4
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 178
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 184
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 224
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 465
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Naruto Shippūden the Movie
- ↑ Boruto episode 93
- ↑ Naruto chapter 205, page 7
- ↑ Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
- ↑ Naruto chapter 256, page 8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 264, page 16
- ↑ Naruto chapter 523, page 3
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 184
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds
- ↑ Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire