The Raikage (雷影; Literally meaning "Lightning Shadow") is one of the five great Kage of the Naruto world and leader of Kumogakure. There have been four Raikage, though only three have been seen in the series. They are generally known as the strongest in the village. Throughout the history of Kumogakure the Raikage has always had a tag-team partner, who not only brings out the Raikage's full power, but defends them as well. The partner is given the name "B".^[1] The Raikage works inside a central blue structure inside Kumogakure.

List of known Raikage

Second Raikage

Main article: Second Raikage The Second Raikage (二代目雷影, Nidaime Raikage; Literally meaning "Second Lightning Shadow") was the second leader of Kumogakure.

Third Raikage

Main article: Third Raikage The Third Raikage (三代目雷影, Sandaime Raikage; Literally meaning "Third Lightning Shadow") was the leader of Kumogakure thirty years prior to the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Fourth Raikage

Main article: A A (エー, Ē; Viz "Ei", English TV "Ay") is the Fourth Raikage (四代目雷影, Yondaime Raikage; Literally meaning "Fourth Lightning Shadow")^[2] of Kumogakure.

References

1. ↑ Naruto chapter 541, page 18
2. ↑ Naruto — Second Fanbook