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'''[[Wikipedia:Kunai|Kunai]]''', along with the [[shuriken]], is one of the most common ninja [[tools]] in the ''Naruto'' series. It is a black dagger designed for thrusting and stabbing, though it can still do some damage if thrown despite not being designed for it, and is about the length of one's hand.
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{{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>
   
Many [[shinobi]] attack by attaching an [[explosive tag]] to the blade. The kunai is usually thrown so that it lodges in an object near the target, and then the explosion from the attached tag destroys the target. This use of the weapon is known as an {{translation|'''explosive kunai'''|起爆クナイ|kibaku kunai}}.
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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.
 
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.
 
 
Shinobi appear to favour them so much due to both their sturdy and dependable nature, as well as their evident versatility.
 
   
 
== Types of Kunai ==
 
== Types of Kunai ==
 
Different types of kunai have been seen in the series:
 
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.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 26, page 3</ref> This type is also shown used by Kirigakure in the anime.
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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.
* [[Kabuto Yakushi]], when threatening to kill a hospitalised [[Sasuke Uchiha]] in Part I, held a kunai with a curved blade to Sasuke's neck (seems to be the same type that [[Rōshi]] used).<ref>Second ''Naruto'' artbook, page 4</ref>
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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>
* Before the first part of the [[Chūnin Exams]], [[Zaku Abumi]] used a kunai with holes in the middle and no ring at the end.<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>
* During the first part of the Chūnin Exams [[Kotetsu Hagane]] threw a kunai at [[Sukima]], that had a tassel connected to the ring.<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>
 
[[File:Minato Kunai.png|thumb|right|Minato's marked kunai.]]
* 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>
 
* [[Shiin]] used kunai with long, thin, red ropes attached to them.<ref name="ep214">''Naruto'' episode 214</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>
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* [[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.
* In the anime, a young Naruto finds a special [[Takigakure]] kunai with an extending blade on one side.<ref name="ship178">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 178</ref>
 
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* In his battle with [[Neji]], [[Kidōmaru]] formed kunai using his [[Spider Sticky Gold]] technique.
[[File:Flying Thunder God Technique.JPG|thumb|right|Minato's marked kunai.]]
 
 
* [[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>
 
* In the anime, a member of the [[Kurama clan]] used a kunai with a shape similar to a combat knife.<ref name="ep204">''Naruto'' episode 204</ref>
 
* [[Tenten]] used a smaller version of kunai when threatening [[Menma (anime)|Menma]].<ref name="ep214"/>
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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.
 
* 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>
* During their battle with [[Hidan]], [[Izumo Kamizuki]] and Kotetsu used kunai the size of ordinary [[Kunai Blades|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>
 
* 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 [[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 6</ref>
 
* 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>
 
* [[Kusuna]] used a double-bladed kunai that can disconnect into two kunai during his first attempt to assassinate [[Shion]], and the kunai each have a grip around the handle.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden the Movie''</ref>
 
* The [[Taki Kunoichi]] had a kunai with a two thin blades, one larger and one smaller.<ref name="ship178"/>
 
 
* [[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>
 
* 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>
* [[Tenten]] used a smaller version of kunai when threatening [[Menma (anime)|Menma]].<ref name="ep214"/>
 
* Among the many weapons created by [[]] there were two variations of a kunai: a double-bladed one without a handle and 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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* 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>
 
* 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>
 
* [[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.<ref name="NSM">''Naruto Shippūden the Movie''</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>
   
 
=== Kunai Launching Weapons ===
 
=== Kunai Launching Weapons ===
* [[Tenten]] used a [[Kunai Grenade|grenade]] that releases kunai and shrapnel in an omnidirectional manner once it detonates.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 256, page 8</ref>
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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>
 
* [[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.<ref>''Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow''</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>
 
* [[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>
* [[Dotō Kazahana]]'s army of Yukigakure ninja used mortars mounted on their train compartments to launch a massive amounts of kunai at a very rapid rate.<ref>''Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow''</ref>
 
* The ninja of the [[Land of the Sky]] equipped themselves with hand-held launchers that can fire kunai rapidly, similar to machine guns.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds''</ref>
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* 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>
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* 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"/>
* 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 it, akin to missile launchers, in an attempt to defend her village from [[Sunagakure]]'s attack.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire''</ref>
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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 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]]
 
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== 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 [[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.
* 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}}).
 
* Historically, in reality, the kunai were just simple farming tools. 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.
 
   
 
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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]
Minato Kunai

Minato's marked kunai.

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]
Using kunai launcher

Kunai gun from Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds.

  • 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

  1. Naruto chapter 283, page 18
  2. Naruto chapter 26, page 3
  3. Naruto chapter 40, page 5
  4. Naruto chapter 41, page 17
  5. Naruto chapter 62, pages 4-6
  6. Naruto chapter 73, page 19
  7. Second Naruto artbook, page 4
  8. Naruto chapter 239, page 8
  9. Naruto chapter 523, page 3
  10. Naruto episode 204
  11. 11.0 11.1 Naruto episode 214
  12. Naruto chapter 268, pages 5-7
  13. Naruto chapter 533, page 5
  14. Naruto chapter 322, page 16
  15. Naruto chapter 530, page 8
  16. Naruto chapter 456, pages 3, 6
  17. Naruto: Shippūden episode 199
  18. Naruto chapter 526, page 7
  19. Naruto chapter 548, page 6
  20. Naruto chapter 628, pages 3-4
  21. Naruto: Shippūden episode 178
  22. Naruto: Shippūden episode 184
  23. Naruto: Shippūden episode 224
  24. Naruto: Shippūden episode 465
  25. 25.0 25.1 Naruto Shippūden the Movie
  26. Boruto episode 93
  27. Naruto chapter 205, page 7
  28. Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
  29. Naruto chapter 256, page 8
  30. Naruto chapter 264, page 16
  31. Naruto chapter 523, page 3
  32. Naruto: Shippūden episode 184
  33. 33.0 33.1 Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds
  34. Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire