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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
[[File:First Gokage meeting.png|thumb|left|The first ever summit of the Kage is convened.]]
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[[File:First Gokage summit.png|thumb|left|The first ever summit of the Kage is convened.]]
Before becoming the Second Tsuchikage, he accompanied the [[First Tsuchikage]] to the first ever Five Kage Summit. There he stood behind the First watching diligently as the proceedings unfolded.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, pages 6-11</ref>
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Before becoming the Second Tsuchikage, he accompanied the [[First Tsuchikage]] to the first ever Five [[Kage Summit]]. There he stood behind the First watching diligently as the proceedings unfolded.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, pages 6-11</ref>
   
 
During his lifetime, Mū taught [[Ōnoki]] how to use [[Dust Release]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 525, page 16</ref> At some point in time, both he and Ōnoki met with [[Madara Uchiha]], after an alliance had been formed between their respective villages. However, despite their standing, Madara boldly declared that [[Konohagakure]] would remain the dominant power and as such, they should obey any orders given. This culminated in both parties engaging in battle where Mū and Ōnoki were defeated.<ref name="chpt525">''Naruto'' chapter 525, pages 2-3</ref>
 
During his lifetime, Mū taught [[Ōnoki]] how to use [[Dust Release]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 525, page 16</ref> At some point in time, both he and Ōnoki met with [[Madara Uchiha]], after an alliance had been formed between their respective villages. However, despite their standing, Madara boldly declared that [[Konohagakure]] would remain the dominant power and as such, they should obey any orders given. This culminated in both parties engaging in battle where Mū and Ōnoki were defeated.<ref name="chpt525">''Naruto'' chapter 525, pages 2-3</ref>
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== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
Mū was an extremely calm and collected individual, showing no signs of perturbation to his sudden [[Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]]. He's also unfailingly polite, taking his time to recount the previous events to the other [[Kage]] upon their forced [[Summoning Technique|summoning]], and referring to the [[Second Mizukage|one]] whom he killed and in turn was killed by with an honourific title, apparently bearing no ill-will towards him.
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Mū was an extremely calm and collected individual, showing no signs of perturbation to his sudden [[Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]]. He's also unfailingly polite, taking his time to recount the previous events to the other [[Kage]] upon their forced [[Summoning Technique|summoning]], and referring to the [[Second Mizukage|one]] whom he killed and in turn was killed by with an honourific title, apparently bearing no ill-will towards him. In the anime, Mū was angrier at the Second Mizukage, even grabbing him by the collar of his coat and threatened to kill him.
   
 
Despite the seeming civility displayed towards his fellow Kage, Mū has demonstrated that he first and foremost prioritises the prosperity of his own village regardless of the manner in which this affluence is achieved, even reminding his disciple to take full advantage of any post-war situation to assure the dominance of Iwagakure by quickly seizing control of the resultant spoils.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 547, pages 9-10</ref> Even seconds before his sealing he attempted to warn Ōnoki to take precaution.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 553, page 7</ref> This devious and somewhat merciless trait appears to be just one of the many reasons as to why the Second Mizukage despises him to such an extent. This under-handed tactic would later be taught to his student, which would become the reason for Iwa's bad reputation among the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]]. However, in the anime, just before his soul returned to the afterlife, Mū had a change of heart and acknowledged that Ōnoki must secure the future of the Allied Shinobi Forces.
 
Despite the seeming civility displayed towards his fellow Kage, Mū has demonstrated that he first and foremost prioritises the prosperity of his own village regardless of the manner in which this affluence is achieved, even reminding his disciple to take full advantage of any post-war situation to assure the dominance of Iwagakure by quickly seizing control of the resultant spoils.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 547, pages 9-10</ref> Even seconds before his sealing he attempted to warn Ōnoki to take precaution.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 553, page 7</ref> This devious and somewhat merciless trait appears to be just one of the many reasons as to why the Second Mizukage despises him to such an extent. This under-handed tactic would later be taught to his student, which would become the reason for Iwa's bad reputation among the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]]. However, in the anime, just before his soul returned to the afterlife, Mū had a change of heart and acknowledged that Ōnoki must secure the future of the Allied Shinobi Forces.
   
Mū attempted to help the Allied Shinobi Forces anyway he could even when being controlled. Right when one of his halves were sealed he attempted to warn Ōnoki he had [[Fission Technique|split]], but his message failed to reach his successor.
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Despite 's views on alliances, he still attempted to help the Allied Shinobi Forces anyway he could, even when being controlled. Right when one of his halves were sealed he attempted to warn Ōnoki he had [[Fission Technique|split]], but his message failed to reach his successor.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
[[File:Mū with his swords.png|thumb|Mū during his lifetime.]]
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[[File:Mu full.png|thumb|left|Mū's full appearance.]]
 
[[File:Mū alive.png|thumb|Mū before becoming Tsuchikage.]]
 
Mū's entire body was covered by intricately wrapped (dark grey in manga, seaweed green in the anime) bandages, with only his violet-coloured eyes and nose being visible, giving him an overall mummy-like appearance. Along with this Mū wears a black headband (dark blue in the anime) with no distinguishing markings and a pair of black pants. He also doesn't wear shoes as his feet are also bandaged heavily. Due to the effects of the [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation]] technique, he has black [[Wikipedia:Sclera|sclerae]] and white irides after Kabuto Yakushi eradicates his personality.<!-- Do not change. Irises are flowers -->
 
Mū's entire body was covered by intricately wrapped (dark grey in manga, seaweed green in the anime) bandages, with only his violet-coloured eyes and nose being visible, giving him an overall mummy-like appearance. Along with this Mū wears a black headband (dark blue in the anime) with no distinguishing markings and a pair of black pants. He also doesn't wear shoes as his feet are also bandaged heavily. Due to the effects of the [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation]] technique, he has black [[Wikipedia:Sclera|sclerae]] and white irides after Kabuto Yakushi eradicates his personality.<!-- Do not change. Irises are flowers -->
   
When he was still alive, Mū was shown to have donned what appeared to be a standard [[Iwagakure]]'s [[flak jacket]] and [[forehead protector]], with the village distinctive single sleeve outfit over his left arm. He also carried two [[swords]] strapped to his back which had slender handles and were also bandaged. At the time of the first [[Kage]] summit, where he accompanied the [[First Tsuchikage]], Mū seemed to have worn a white headband along with a casual kimono.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, page 15</ref>
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When he was still alive, Mū was shown to have donned what appeared to be a standard [[Iwagakure]]'s [[flak jacket]] and [[forehead protector]], with the village distinctive single sleeve outfit over his left arm. He also carried two [[swords]] strapped to his back which had slender handles and were also bandaged. At the time of the first [[Kage Summit]], where he accompanied the [[First Tsuchikage]], Mū seemed to have worn a casual kimono.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, page 15</ref>
 
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== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
 
[[File:Muu becoming visible.png|thumb|left|Mū turning invisible.]]
Having been the [[Kage]] of his village, Mū was an immensely powerful [[shinobi]]. Even before becoming the Tsuchikage, his power was such that he was chosen to be the bodyguard to his [[First Tsuchikage|predecessor]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, page 6</ref> His skills, especially those with the [[Dust Release]], were such that the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] leaders agreed that the only way to stop him was to have Ōnoki confront him on the battlefield. Mū himself declares that sheer numbers alone do not matter because of the nature of his techniques, in spite of confronting nearly the entire [[Fourth Division]] at the time. A true testament of his power was the fact that he was also able to kill the [[Second Mizukage]], another Kage — albeit at the cost of his own life.<ref name="chpt525"/>
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Having been the [[Kage]] of his village, Mū was an immensely powerful [[shinobi]]. Even before becoming the Tsuchikage, his power was such that he was chosen to be the bodyguard to his [[First Tsuchikage|predecessor]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, page 6</ref> His skills, especially those with the [[Dust Release]], were such that the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] leaders agreed that the only way to stop him was to have Ōnoki confront him on the battlefield. Mū himself declares that sheer numbers alone do not matter because of the nature of his techniques, in spite of confronting nearly the entire [[Fourth Division]] at the time. A true testament of his power was the fact that he was also able to kill the [[Second Mizukage]], another Kage — albeit at the cost of his own life.<ref name="chpt525"/> While alive, Mū was seen carrying a pair of swords, implying that he was also skilled in kenjutsu.
   
 
He appears to be both extremely knowledgeable and analytical, being able to discern the exact method used to locate his position almost immediately after detection, seemingly without any prior information concerning the technique in question. He also apparently deciphered the mechanisms behind his [[Second Mizukage|rival]]'s [[Steaming Danger Tyranny]] and passed on the information to his student, as was later speculated by the Second Mizukage himself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 557, page 4</ref>
 
He appears to be both extremely knowledgeable and analytical, being able to discern the exact method used to locate his position almost immediately after detection, seemingly without any prior information concerning the technique in question. He also apparently deciphered the mechanisms behind his [[Second Mizukage|rival]]'s [[Steaming Danger Tyranny]] and passed on the information to his student, as was later speculated by the Second Mizukage himself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 557, page 4</ref>
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=== Ninjutsu ===
 
=== Ninjutsu ===
[[File:Splitting Jutsu1.png|thumb|left|Mū splitting in two during battle.]]
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[[File:Splitting Jutsu1.png|thumb|right|Mū splitting in two during battle.]]
has displayed a mastery in the ninjutsu field, demonstrating the capability to [[Flight Technique|levitate and fly]], as well as being able to [[Fission Technique|split]] himself into two duplicates to help escape a lethal blow, but at the cost of reducing his power by half. He was also physically strong enough to lift massive rocks off of his body, even with only half of his power.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 558, page 1</ref>
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is able to [[Fission Technique|split]] himself into two duplicates to help escape a lethal blow, but at the cost of reducing his power by half. He can [[Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique|make his body light enough]] for flight. He was also physically strong enough to lift massive rocks off of his body, even with only half of his power.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 558, page 1</ref> Mū was capable of completely [[Dustless Bewildering Cover|hiding his presence]] His camouflaging ability was so great, he became renowned as the {{translation|"'''Non-Person'''"|無人|Mujin|viz=Null-Man}}, a title which he gained for having neither a physical form nor detectable chakra while the technique was active.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 525, page 1</ref> It was impossible to detect him by normal means.<ref name="ch524">''Naruto'' chapter 524, page 16</ref>
 
While alive, Mū was seen carrying a pair of swords, implying that he was also skilled in kenjutsu.
 
 
==== Invisibility ====
 
[[File:Muu becoming visible.png|thumb|Mū becoming partially visible.]]
 
Mū was capable of completely [[Hiding with Camouflage Technique|hiding his presence]]. His camouflaging ability was so great, he became renowned as the {{translation|"'''Non-Person'''"|無人|Mujin|viz=Null-Man}}, a title which he gained for having neither a physical form, nor detectable chakra, while the technique was active.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 525, page 1</ref> It was impossible to detect him by normal means and so, Mū considers anyone with the ability to detect his presence worthy of praise.<ref name="ch524">''Naruto'' chapter 524, page 16</ref>
 
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==== Nature Transformation ====
 
==== Nature Transformation ====
 
[[File:Mu using Jinton.png|thumb|left|Mū using Dust Release.]]
 
[[File:Mu using Jinton.png|thumb|left|Mū using Dust Release.]]
Mū was one of the few people capable of using a [[kekkei tōta]], an advanced and extremely powerful form of [[kekkei genkai]]. In particular, he possesses the [[Dust Release]], which allows him to combine the [[fire]], [[earth]] and [[wind]] natures to reduce his opponents to nothing more than mere dust, destroying them down to even a molecular level. Compared with fellow dust-user, Ōnoki, his power was implied to be on equal terms, as when the two initiated [[Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique]], the disastrous outcome although chaotic, demonstrated no evident victor in regards to strength. This may be due to the fact that Mū's power hadn't waned since his lifetime, a fact later affirmed by Ōnoki. While Mū was in his [[Fission Technique|split state]], he was not able to use Dust Release techniques due to his power being halved.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 560, page 7</ref>
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Mū was one of the few people capable of using a [[kekkei tōta]], an advanced and extremely powerful form of [[kekkei genkai]]. In particular, he possesses the [[Dust Release]], which allows him to combine the [[fire]], [[earth]] and [[wind]] natures to reduce his opponents to nothing more than mere dust, destroying them down to even a molecular level. Compared with fellow dust release user, Ōnoki, his power was implied to be on equal terms, as when the two initiated [[Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique]], the disastrous outcome although chaotic, demonstrated no evident victor in regards to strength. This may be due to the fact that Mū's power hadn't waned since his lifetime, a fact later affirmed by Ōnoki. While Mū was in his [[Fission Technique|split state]], he was not able to use Dust Release techniques due to his power being halved.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 560, page 7</ref> Mū was also able to use [[Lightning Release]].<ref name="d4"/>
   
 
== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
 
=== Shinobi World War Arc ===
 
=== Shinobi World War Arc ===
 
[[File:Kage Reincarnated.png|thumb|Mū summons the other Kage.]]
 
[[File:Kage Reincarnated.png|thumb|Mū summons the other Kage.]]
In preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Mū was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] alongside three other deceased [[Kage]] to fight against the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. When they were mobilised, Mū was sent in the direction of the [[Fourth Division]] but despite being [[Hiding with Camouflage Technique|invisible]] as he approached their location, he was [[Sand Sensing|detected]] by [[Gaara]] — a feat which he commended as he was forced to summon the [[Third Raikage]], the [[Second Mizukage]] and the [[Fourth Kazekage]]. After a brief argument with the Mizukage over the manner of their deaths, Mū noted the means of their reincarnation, and [[Sensor|searched]] for [[Tobirama Senju]], believing him to responsible for their return before informing his fellow Kage that he could only pick up the presence of [[Gaara|someone]] whose chakra signature was similar to that of the Fourth Kazekage's and that, that person was backed by a large army. The Kazekage then explained that Tobirama had been dead for many years during his lifetime and that he knows [[Orochimaru|another]] who can use deceased Hokage's technique as well. Mū later notified the Mizukage that they were being controlled and thus, some of their movements were restricted, much to the dismay of the Second Mizukage — who wanted to kill him.
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In preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Mū was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] alongside three other deceased [[Kage]] to fight against the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. When they were mobilised, Mū was sent in the direction of the [[Fourth Division]] but despite being [[Dustless Bewildering Cover|invisible]] as he approached their location, he was [[Concealed Sand Picture Cat|detected]] by [[Gaara]] — a feat which he commended as he was forced to summon the [[Third Raikage]], the [[Second Mizukage]] and the [[Fourth Kazekage]]. After a brief argument with the Mizukage over the manner of their deaths, Mū noted the means of their reincarnation, and [[Sensor|searched]] for [[Tobirama Senju]], believing him to responsible for their return before informing his fellow Kage that he could only pick up the presence of [[Gaara|someone]] whose chakra signature was similar to that of the Fourth Kazekage's and that, that person was backed by a large army. The Kazekage then explained that Tobirama had been dead for many years during his lifetime and that he knows [[Orochimaru|another]] who can use the deceased Hokage's technique as well. Mū and the other Kage pursued the division throughout the night, forcing their opisition into a slow retreat until cornering them.
 
Forced to pursue the division throughout the night alongside the others, he remarked that their indecisive targets had been slowly retreating but that the opposition's movements had now altered, concluding their pursuit. When the Mizukage lamented the prospect of confronting shinobi from his village and openly cursed the one responsible for reincarnating them, even Mū shared his sentiments. He then detected two individuals approaching, who are preceded by a [[Quicksand Waterfall Flow|colossal wave of sand]] that bore down on the Kage, but the Fourth Kazekage swiftly [[Gold Dust Waterfall Flow|counteracted]] this with his [[Gold Dust]]. At this point, Gaara appeared [[Desert Suspension|suspended]] above them and sculpted hands of sand to ensnare the Kage, with only Mū able to escape captivity while sensing Ōnoki's presence above them. Greeting his old pupil he noted that Ōnoki had lived a long life thanks in part to him passing down his [[Dust Release|teachings]] to him. Utilising the [[Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique|same technique]] to repel that of his former disciple, the converging attacks resulted in a huge crater in the middle of the battlefield, leading Ōnoki to assert that his predecessor's strength hadn't waned.
 
   
 
[[File:Mū VS Ōnoki.png|thumb|left|The results of Ōnoki and Mū's battle.]]
 
[[File:Mū VS Ōnoki.png|thumb|left|The results of Ōnoki and Mū's battle.]]
Suspecting a shinobi alliance had been formed due to the accumulation of [[chakra]] types from different villages, Mū was even more surprised that such a merger has occurred when it was confirmed and even more so that Ōnoki had joined it. Informing his former disciple that only he could stop him, Mū reminded Ōnoki that by taking full advantage of the post-war situation, the dominance of [[Iwagakure]] could be assured. Offending the Mizukage, the Raikage and most shockingly Ōnoki with such devious tactics, Mū immediately isolated himself when the battle resumed, pursued only by his student. As the chase concluded after the pair had seemingly clashing several times, Mū declared to an exhausted Ōnoki, that his age had caught up to him and as he [[Hiding with Camouflage Technique|disappeared]] from view, and told him to call Gaara before he died as well. However, telling Mū not to underestimate him just yet, Ōnoki creates several [[rock clone]]s.
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He then detected two individuals approaching, who are preceded by a [[Quicksand Waterfall Flow|colossal wave of sand]] that bore down on the Kage, but the Fourth Kazekage swiftly [[Gold Dust Waterfall Flow|counteracted]] this with his [[Gold Dust]]. At this point, Gaara appeared [[Desert Suspension|suspended]] above them and sculpted hands of sand to ensnare the Kage, with only Mū able to escape captivity while sensing Ōnoki's presence above them. Greeting his old pupil he noted that Ōnoki had lived a long life thanks in part to him passing down his [[Dust Release|teachings]] to him. Utilising the [[Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique|same technique]] to repel that of his former disciple, the converging attacks resulted in a huge crater in the middle of the battlefield, leading Ōnoki to assert that his predecessor's strength hadn't waned. Suspecting a shinobi alliance had been formed due to the accumulation of [[chakra]] types from different villages, Mū was even more surprised that such a merger has occurred when it was confirmed and even more so that Ōnoki had joined it. Informing his former disciple that only he could stop him, Mū reminded Ōnoki that by taking full advantage of the post-war situation, the dominance of [[Iwagakure]] could be assured. Offending the Mizukage, the Raikage and most shockingly Ōnoki with such devious tactics, Mū immediately isolated himself when the battle resumed, pursued only by his student.
   
[[File:Mu defeated.png|thumb|Mū is struck by Naruto's Planetary Rasengan technique.]]
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[[File:Mu defeated.png|thumb|Mū is struck by Naruto's Planetary Rasengan.]]
As their battle ensues, Mū took Ōnoki by surprise from behind in mid-air, but with [[Gaara]]'s timely arrival and warning, Ōnoki managed to avoid the blow but threw his back out in the process. As Mū prepared to attack them with his Dust Release, [[Naruto Uzumaki]] attempted an surprise attack with his [[Planetary Rasengan]] technique, but, sensing the attack, Mū easily evaded it. Believing his technique to be the faster of the two, only the combined efforts of both Gaara and Naruto ensure that the latter lands a hit on a shocked Mū, which sent him hurtling through a nearby rocky outcrop. Colliding with the ground below, Ōnoki swiftly moved in and [[Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique|weighed Mū's body down]], which prevented him from moving.
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As the chase concluded after the pair had seemingly clashing several times, Mū declared to an exhausted Ōnoki, that his age had caught up to him and as he [[Dustless Bewildering Cover|disappeared]] from view, and told him to call Gaara before he died as well. However, telling Mū not to underestimate him just yet, Ōnoki creates several [[rock clone]]s. As their battle ensues, Mū took Ōnoki by surprise from behind in mid-air, but with [[Gaara]]'s timely arrival and warning, Ōnoki managed to avoid the blow but threw his back out in the process. As Mū prepared to attack them with his Dust Release, [[Naruto Uzumaki]] attempted an surprise attack with his [[Planetary Rasengan]] technique, but, sensing the attack, Mū easily evaded it. Believing his technique to be the faster of the two, only the combined efforts of both Gaara and Naruto ensure that the latter lands a hit on a shocked Mū, which sent him hurtling through a nearby rocky outcrop. Colliding with the ground below, Ōnoki swiftly moved in and [[Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique|weighed Mū's body down]], which prevented him from moving.
   
 
[[File:Mu's emerging.png|thumb|left|Mū's other half emerges from the rubble.]]
 
[[File:Mu's emerging.png|thumb|left|Mū's other half emerges from the rubble.]]
As Mū was being sealed within Gaara's [[sand]], he told Ōnoki that for someone who detested other villages, he worked well with them, to which Ōnoki replied that he had lived long enough to experience such a change. Just as the [[Sealing Tag|seal]] neared its completion, Mū attempted to warn them but was sealed in full before he could finish his sentence. The warning was revealed when Mū emerged from the rubble left in the wake of Naruto's devastating attack. Chastising his former disciple's naivety as his wounds heal, Mū reveals that he [[Fission Technique|split his body into two]] while it was obscured by the prior attack. Unable to remove the seal so he could reunite with his other half, Mū was made to begin summoning "''[[Madara Uchiha|that]]''" reincarnation. Due to his weakened state, it took longer for Mū to complete the summoning. In the anime, it took so much time, Kabuto was required to summon various additional reincarnations to stall. Eventually, Mū completed the [[Summoning Technique]].
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As Mū was being sealed within Gaara's [[sand]], he told Ōnoki that for someone who detested other villages, he worked well with them, to which Ōnoki replied that he had lived long enough to experience such a change. Just as the [[Sealing Tag|seal]] neared its completion, Mū attempted to warn them but was sealed in full before he could finish his sentence. The warning was revealed when Mū emerged from the rubble left in the wake of Naruto's devastating attack. Chastising his former disciple's naivety as his wounds heal, Mū reveals that he [[Fission Technique|split his body into two]] while it was obscured by the prior attack. Unable to remove the seal so he could reunite with his other half, Mū was made to begin summoning "''[[Madara Uchiha|that]]''" reincarnation. Due to his weakened state, it took longer for Mū to complete the summoning. In the anime, it took so much time, Kabuto was required to summon various additional reincarnations to stall.
   
[[File:Real Madara unveiled.png|thumb|Mū and Madara overlook the Fourth Division of the Alliance.]]
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[[File:Mū summons Madara.png|thumb|Mū summons Madara.]]
Narrowly avoiding the summoned coffin's lid after it was violently blown off, Mū was shocked at the figure who emerged, remarking that the individual behind their reincarnation must have a good understanding of war to summon such a person. Together the pair walked towards Gaara and the Fourth Division, where it was revealed that the one Mū summoned was [[Madara Uchiha]]. When Madara noted that all of the shinobi were wearing similarly marked ({{translation|"''shinobi''"|忍}}) [[forehead protector]]s, Mū informed him that an alliance had been formed in response to the on-going war. As Mū was unable to answer Madara's question about who was controlling them, Kabuto overrode Mū's consciousness and used him to talk directly with Madara. As the battle restarted, Mū narrowly avoided Gaara's attack, and attempted to form a Dust Release technique, but it soon dispersed due to his power in his split state.
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Eventually, Mū completed the [[Summoning Technique]]. Narrowly avoiding the summoned coffin's lid after it was violently blown off, Mū was shocked at the figure who emerged, remarking that the individual behind their reincarnation must have a good understanding of war to summon such a person. Together the pair walked towards Gaara and the Fourth Division, where it was revealed that the one Mū summoned was [[Madara Uchiha]]. When Madara noted that all of the shinobi were wearing similarly marked ({{translation|"''shinobi''"|忍}}) [[forehead protector]]s, Mū informed him that an alliance had been formed in response to the on-going war. As Mū was unable to answer Madara's question about who was controlling them, Kabuto overrode Mū's consciousness and used him to talk directly with Madara. As the battle restarted, Mū narrowly avoided Gaara's attack, and attempted to form a Dust Release technique, but it soon dispersed due to his power in his split state. Observing the ensuing conflict, Kabuto continued to speak through Mū's where he remarked upon Madara's demonstration of the [[Rinnegan]] and its power, even after the impact of two enormous [[Tengai Shinsei|meteorites]].
   
[[File:A and Ōnoki attack.png|thumb|left|Mū and Madara confront the current Kage.]]
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[[File: departing.png|thumb|left|Mū's soul begins departing.]]
Observing the ensuing conflict, Kabuto continued to speak through Mū's where he remarked upon Madara's demonstration of the [[Rinnegan]] and its power, even after the impact of two enormous [[Tengai Shinsei|meteorites]]. Reforming in the wake of the collision, Kabuto had Mū approach the few remaining survivors of the Alliance, whilst providing Madara with a detailed overview of current affairs. However, when the two resumed their attack, they are repelled by [[Tsunade]] and [[A]] who had just been [[Heavenly Transfer Technique|transported]] to the battlefield. Recovering from A's punch, As [[Mei]] created a thick [[Hiding in Mist Technique|mist]], obscuring the battlefield, Kabuto positioned Mū right in front of Madara but he was easily knocked away by a [[Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique|lightened]] A. Afterwards, Mū was pursued by [[Dodai]] and the [[Hokage Guard Platoon]].
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Reforming in the wake of the collision, Kabuto had Mū approach the few remaining survivors of the Alliance, whilst providing Madara with a detailed overview of current affairs. However, when the two resumed their attack, they are repelled by [[Tsunade]] and [[Fourth Raikage|A]] who had just been [[Heavenly Transfer Technique|transported]] to the battlefield. Recovering from A's punch, As [[Mei]] created a thick [[Hiding in Mist Technique|mist]], obscuring the battlefield, Kabuto positioned Mū right in front of Madara but he was easily knocked away by a [[Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique|lightened]] A. Afterwards, Mū was pursued by [[Dodai]] and the [[Hokage Guard Platoon]]. Once recovered, Mū continued to elude his pursuers under Kabuto's direction, as the battle between Madara and the Kage intensified. Later, with the Impure World Reincarnation being released, Mū's consciousness returns to him but only for a short while as he was enveloped in a light of sorts and began deconstructing, much to his shock, regaining his consciousness only mere moments before starting to break down and his soul returned to the afterlife. In the anime, before his soul ascends, Mū told his opponents to tell Ōnoki that he must protect the future of the Shinobi Alliance and only then can he come and tell him all about it.<ref name="ship340">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 340</ref>
   
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=== Final Arc ===
[[File:Mū escapes.png|thumb|right|Mū evades his pursuers.]]
 
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[[File:Combined Kage summoning.png|thumb|right|The deceased Kage summoning Team 7 and the tailed beasts.]]
Once recovered, Mū continued to elude his pursuers under Kabuto's direction, as the battle between Madara and the Kage intensified. Later, with the Impure World Reincarnation being released, Mū's consciousness returns to him but only for a short while as he was enveloped in a light of sorts and began deconstructing, much to his shock, regaining his consciousness only mere moments before starting to break down and his soul returned to the afterlife. In the anime, before his soul ascends, Mū told his opponents to tell Ōnoki that he must protect the future of the Shinobi Alliance and only then can he come and tell him all about it.<ref name="ship340">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 340</ref>
 
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Subsequent to [[Kaguya Ōtsutsuki]] being [[Six Paths — Chibaku Tensei|sealed]] by [[Naruto Uzumaki]] and [[Sasuke Uchiha]], he and the other deceased [[Kage]] were summoned from the Pure Land by [[Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki]] to aid him and the [[Hokage]] in [[Summoning Technique|summoning]] [[Team 7]], the [[tailed beasts]] and Madara from [[Kaguya's dimension]]. Later, his and the other Kage's souls were returned to the Pure Land.
 
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* {{translation|Mū|無}} can mean 'nothingness' or 'non-existence', possibly alluding to his ability to become invisible.
 
* {{translation|Mū|無}} can mean 'nothingness' or 'non-existence', possibly alluding to his ability to become invisible.
* His combination of bandage-covering and the [[Hiding with Camouflage Technique|technique]] he uses may be referring to Griffin, the main character of "[[Wikipedia:The Invisible Man|The Invisible Man]]" novel of H.G. Wells.
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* His combination of bandage-covering and the [[Dustless Bewildering Cover|technique]] he uses may be referring to Griffin, the main character of "[[Wikipedia:The Invisible Man|The Invisible Man]]" novel of H.G. Wells.
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Mū
無 Mū

  • Second Tsuchikage (二代目土影, Nidaime Tsuchikage)
  • Non-Person (無人, Mujin, Viz: Null-Man)[2]
  • Mū of the Dust Release (塵遁の無, Jinton no Mū)[3]
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #515
Anime Naruto Shippūden Episode #256
Game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Gemini June 6 Search_Icon.svg
Sex Gender Male Male
Status Deceased
Height
  • Part II: 173 cm1.73 m <br />5.676 ft <br />68.11 in <br />
Weight
  • Part II: 55.6 kg122.577 lb <br />
Blood type O
Kekkei Tōta
Classification
Occupation
Affiliation
Rank
Ninja Rank
Nature Type
Jutsu

Tools

() was the Second Tsuchikage (二代目土影, Nidaime Tsuchikage, literally meaning: Second Earth Shadow) of Iwagakure.

Background

First Gokage summit

The first ever summit of the Kage is convened.

Before becoming the Second Tsuchikage, he accompanied the First Tsuchikage to the first ever Five Kage Summit. There he stood behind the First watching diligently as the proceedings unfolded.[4]

During his lifetime, Mū taught Ōnoki how to use Dust Release.[5] At some point in time, both he and Ōnoki met with Madara Uchiha, after an alliance had been formed between their respective villages. However, despite their standing, Madara boldly declared that Konohagakure would remain the dominant power and as such, they should obey any orders given. This culminated in both parties engaging in battle where Mū and Ōnoki were defeated.[6]

He also had a great enmity with the Second Mizukage and the two men eventually killed each other in what would be their final confrontation.[7]

Personality

Mū was an extremely calm and collected individual, showing no signs of perturbation to his sudden reincarnation. He's also unfailingly polite, taking his time to recount the previous events to the other Kage upon their forced summoning, and referring to the one whom he killed and in turn was killed by with an honourific title, apparently bearing no ill-will towards him. In the anime, Mū was angrier at the Second Mizukage, even grabbing him by the collar of his coat and threatened to kill him.

Despite the seeming civility displayed towards his fellow Kage, Mū has demonstrated that he first and foremost prioritises the prosperity of his own village regardless of the manner in which this affluence is achieved, even reminding his disciple to take full advantage of any post-war situation to assure the dominance of Iwagakure by quickly seizing control of the resultant spoils.[8] Even seconds before his sealing he attempted to warn Ōnoki to take precaution.[9] This devious and somewhat merciless trait appears to be just one of the many reasons as to why the Second Mizukage despises him to such an extent. This under-handed tactic would later be taught to his student, which would become the reason for Iwa's bad reputation among the Five Great Shinobi Countries. However, in the anime, just before his soul returned to the afterlife, Mū had a change of heart and acknowledged that Ōnoki must secure the future of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Despite Mū's views on alliances, he still attempted to help the Allied Shinobi Forces anyway he could, even when being controlled. Right when one of his halves were sealed he attempted to warn Ōnoki he had split, but his message failed to reach his successor.

Appearance

Mu full

Mū's full appearance.

Mū alive

Mū before becoming Tsuchikage.

Mū's entire body was covered by intricately wrapped (dark grey in manga, seaweed green in the anime) bandages, with only his violet-coloured eyes and nose being visible, giving him an overall mummy-like appearance. Along with this Mū wears a black headband (dark blue in the anime) with no distinguishing markings and a pair of black pants. He also doesn't wear shoes as his feet are also bandaged heavily. Due to the effects of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique, he has black sclerae and white irides after Kabuto Yakushi eradicates his personality.

When he was still alive, Mū was shown to have donned what appeared to be a standard Iwagakure's flak jacket and forehead protector, with the village distinctive single sleeve outfit over his left arm. He also carried two swords strapped to his back which had slender handles and were also bandaged. At the time of the first Kage Summit, where he accompanied the First Tsuchikage, Mū seemed to have worn a casual kimono.[10]

Abilities

Muu becoming visible

Mū turning invisible.

Having been the Kage of his village, Mū was an immensely powerful shinobi. Even before becoming the Tsuchikage, his power was such that he was chosen to be the bodyguard to his predecessor.[11] His skills, especially those with the Dust Release, were such that the Allied Shinobi Forces leaders agreed that the only way to stop him was to have Ōnoki confront him on the battlefield. Mū himself declares that sheer numbers alone do not matter because of the nature of his techniques, in spite of confronting nearly the entire Fourth Division at the time. A true testament of his power was the fact that he was also able to kill the Second Mizukage, another Kage — albeit at the cost of his own life.[6] While alive, Mū was seen carrying a pair of swords, implying that he was also skilled in kenjutsu.

He appears to be both extremely knowledgeable and analytical, being able to discern the exact method used to locate his position almost immediately after detection, seemingly without any prior information concerning the technique in question. He also apparently deciphered the mechanisms behind his rival's Steaming Danger Tyranny and passed on the information to his student, as was later speculated by the Second Mizukage himself.[12]

Sensory Perception

Mū was a skilled sensor-type shinobi, having displayed the ability to sense chakra over a distance of several kilometres, as well as to discern the similarity between of chakra signatures belonging to close relatives such as Gaara and his father, and distinguish chakra from different populations. Furthermore, when these detection capabilities are employed in conjunction with his quick reflexes, he can avoid techniques that even other Kage find difficult to evade, even from his blind-side.

Ninjutsu

Splitting Jutsu1

Mū splitting in two during battle.

Mū is able to split himself into two duplicates to help escape a lethal blow, but at the cost of reducing his power by half. He can make his body light enough for flight. He was also physically strong enough to lift massive rocks off of his body, even with only half of his power.[13] Mū was capable of completely hiding his presence His camouflaging ability was so great, he became renowned as the "Non-Person" (無人, Mujin, Viz: Null-Man), a title which he gained for having neither a physical form nor detectable chakra while the technique was active.[14] It was impossible to detect him by normal means.[15]

Nature Transformation

Mu using Jinton

Mū using Dust Release.

Mū was one of the few people capable of using a kekkei tōta, an advanced and extremely powerful form of kekkei genkai. In particular, he possesses the Dust Release, which allows him to combine the fire, earth and wind natures to reduce his opponents to nothing more than mere dust, destroying them down to even a molecular level. Compared with fellow dust release user, Ōnoki, his power was implied to be on equal terms, as when the two initiated Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique, the disastrous outcome although chaotic, demonstrated no evident victor in regards to strength. This may be due to the fact that Mū's power hadn't waned since his lifetime, a fact later affirmed by Ōnoki. While Mū was in his split state, he was not able to use Dust Release techniques due to his power being halved.[16] Mū was also able to use Lightning Release.[1]

Part II

Shinobi World War Arc

Kage Reincarnated

Mū summons the other Kage.

In preparation for the Fourth Shinobi World War, Mū was reincarnated by Kabuto Yakushi alongside three other deceased Kage to fight against the Allied Shinobi Forces. When they were mobilised, Mū was sent in the direction of the Fourth Division but despite being invisible as he approached their location, he was detected by Gaara — a feat which he commended as he was forced to summon the Third Raikage, the Second Mizukage and the Fourth Kazekage. After a brief argument with the Mizukage over the manner of their deaths, Mū noted the means of their reincarnation, and searched for Tobirama Senju, believing him to responsible for their return before informing his fellow Kage that he could only pick up the presence of someone whose chakra signature was similar to that of the Fourth Kazekage's and that, that person was backed by a large army. The Kazekage then explained that Tobirama had been dead for many years during his lifetime and that he knows another who can use the deceased Hokage's technique as well. Mū and the other Kage pursued the division throughout the night, forcing their opisition into a slow retreat until cornering them.

Mū VS Ōnoki

The results of Ōnoki and Mū's battle.

He then detected two individuals approaching, who are preceded by a colossal wave of sand that bore down on the Kage, but the Fourth Kazekage swiftly counteracted this with his Gold Dust. At this point, Gaara appeared suspended above them and sculpted hands of sand to ensnare the Kage, with only Mū able to escape captivity while sensing Ōnoki's presence above them. Greeting his old pupil he noted that Ōnoki had lived a long life thanks in part to him passing down his teachings to him. Utilising the same technique to repel that of his former disciple, the converging attacks resulted in a huge crater in the middle of the battlefield, leading Ōnoki to assert that his predecessor's strength hadn't waned. Suspecting a shinobi alliance had been formed due to the accumulation of chakra types from different villages, Mū was even more surprised that such a merger has occurred when it was confirmed and even more so that Ōnoki had joined it. Informing his former disciple that only he could stop him, Mū reminded Ōnoki that by taking full advantage of the post-war situation, the dominance of Iwagakure could be assured. Offending the Mizukage, the Raikage and most shockingly Ōnoki with such devious tactics, Mū immediately isolated himself when the battle resumed, pursued only by his student.

Mu defeated

Mū is struck by Naruto's Planetary Rasengan.

As the chase concluded after the pair had seemingly clashing several times, Mū declared to an exhausted Ōnoki, that his age had caught up to him and as he disappeared from view, and told him to call Gaara before he died as well. However, telling Mū not to underestimate him just yet, Ōnoki creates several rock clones. As their battle ensues, Mū took Ōnoki by surprise from behind in mid-air, but with Gaara's timely arrival and warning, Ōnoki managed to avoid the blow but threw his back out in the process. As Mū prepared to attack them with his Dust Release, Naruto Uzumaki attempted an surprise attack with his Planetary Rasengan technique, but, sensing the attack, Mū easily evaded it. Believing his technique to be the faster of the two, only the combined efforts of both Gaara and Naruto ensure that the latter lands a hit on a shocked Mū, which sent him hurtling through a nearby rocky outcrop. Colliding with the ground below, Ōnoki swiftly moved in and weighed Mū's body down, which prevented him from moving.

Mu's emerging

Mū's other half emerges from the rubble.

As Mū was being sealed within Gaara's sand, he told Ōnoki that for someone who detested other villages, he worked well with them, to which Ōnoki replied that he had lived long enough to experience such a change. Just as the seal neared its completion, Mū attempted to warn them but was sealed in full before he could finish his sentence. The warning was revealed when Mū emerged from the rubble left in the wake of Naruto's devastating attack. Chastising his former disciple's naivety as his wounds heal, Mū reveals that he split his body into two while it was obscured by the prior attack. Unable to remove the seal so he could reunite with his other half, Mū was made to begin summoning "that" reincarnation. Due to his weakened state, it took longer for Mū to complete the summoning. In the anime, it took so much time, Kabuto was required to summon various additional reincarnations to stall.

Mū summons Madara

Mū summons Madara.

Eventually, Mū completed the Summoning Technique. Narrowly avoiding the summoned coffin's lid after it was violently blown off, Mū was shocked at the figure who emerged, remarking that the individual behind their reincarnation must have a good understanding of war to summon such a person. Together the pair walked towards Gaara and the Fourth Division, where it was revealed that the one Mū summoned was Madara Uchiha. When Madara noted that all of the shinobi were wearing similarly marked ("shinobi" ()) forehead protectors, Mū informed him that an alliance had been formed in response to the on-going war. As Mū was unable to answer Madara's question about who was controlling them, Kabuto overrode Mū's consciousness and used him to talk directly with Madara. As the battle restarted, Mū narrowly avoided Gaara's attack, and attempted to form a Dust Release technique, but it soon dispersed due to his power in his split state. Observing the ensuing conflict, Kabuto continued to speak through Mū's where he remarked upon Madara's demonstration of the Rinnegan and its power, even after the impact of two enormous meteorites.

Mū departing

Mū's soul begins departing.

Reforming in the wake of the collision, Kabuto had Mū approach the few remaining survivors of the Alliance, whilst providing Madara with a detailed overview of current affairs. However, when the two resumed their attack, they are repelled by Tsunade and A who had just been transported to the battlefield. Recovering from A's punch, As Mei created a thick mist, obscuring the battlefield, Kabuto positioned Mū right in front of Madara but he was easily knocked away by a lightened A. Afterwards, Mū was pursued by Dodai and the Hokage Guard Platoon. Once recovered, Mū continued to elude his pursuers under Kabuto's direction, as the battle between Madara and the Kage intensified. Later, with the Impure World Reincarnation being released, Mū's consciousness returns to him but only for a short while as he was enveloped in a light of sorts and began deconstructing, much to his shock, regaining his consciousness only mere moments before starting to break down and his soul returned to the afterlife. In the anime, before his soul ascends, Mū told his opponents to tell Ōnoki that he must protect the future of the Shinobi Alliance and only then can he come and tell him all about it.[17]

Final Arc

Combined Kage summoning

The deceased Kage summoning Team 7 and the tailed beasts.

Subsequent to Kaguya Ōtsutsuki being sealed by Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, he and the other deceased Kage were summoned from the Pure Land by Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki to aid him and the Hokage in summoning Team 7, the tailed beasts and Madara from Kaguya's dimension. Later, his and the other Kage's souls were returned to the Pure Land.

Video Games

Mū is a playable character in the following video games:

Game nameJapanese releaseEnglish release
Naruto Mobile20162016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing14 July 201624 August 2016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 44 February 20169 February 2016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution11 September 201416 September 2014
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections16 November 202317 November 2023
Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu27 July 2015
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Online14 April 201320 July 2016

Trivia

  • Mū () can mean 'nothingness' or 'non-existence', possibly alluding to his ability to become invisible.
  • His combination of bandage-covering and the technique he uses may be referring to Griffin, the main character of "The Invisible Man" novel of H.G. Wells.
  • Studio Pierrot's settei sheets of Mū show that he was 173cm when he fought Madara with Ōnoki, showing he was younger at that point as he is clearly taller than the Fourth Kazekage (176.5 cm) when reincarnated.
  • Mū is the only Tsuchikage not known to be a descendant of the First Tsuchikage, Ishikawa.

Quotes

  • (To Ōnoki) "After the conflict ends, an alliance becomes squabble over spoils of war. The victor there becomes the new dominant power."[18]
  • (Before returning to the afterlife) "Tell Ōnoki he must secure the future of the Allied Shinobi Forces. Only then can he come and tell me about it."[17]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fourth Databook, page 118
  2. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named c525p1
  3. Naruto: Shippūden episode 267
  4. Naruto chapter 648, pages 6-11
  5. Naruto chapter 525, page 16
  6. 6.0 6.1 Naruto chapter 525, pages 2-3
  7. Naruto chapter 525, page 3
  8. Naruto chapter 547, pages 9-10
  9. Naruto chapter 553, page 7
  10. Naruto chapter 648, page 15
  11. Naruto chapter 648, page 6
  12. Naruto chapter 557, page 4
  13. Naruto chapter 558, page 1
  14. Naruto chapter 525, page 1
  15. Naruto chapter 524, page 16
  16. Naruto chapter 560, page 7
  17. 17.0 17.1 Naruto: Shippūden episode 340
  18. Naruto chapter 547, page 8