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The {{translation|'''Shinigami'''|死神|lit meaning=Death god|engtv=Reaper}} is the spectral entity summoned through the usage of a unique [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal|fūinjutsu]].
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The {{translation|'''[[wikipedia:Shinigami|Shinigami]]'''|死神|lit meaning=Death god|engtv=Reaper}} is the spectral entity summoned through the usage of the [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal]] technique.
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
[[Minato Namikaze]], the Fourth [[Hokage]], first summoned the Shinigami, as a last resort, with the intention of sealing [[Kurama]] into his [[Naruto Uzumaki|infant son]]. However, as he wasn't capable of sealing Kurama's entire chakra, due to its size, he was forced to seal only the [[yang]] half. Using the Shinigami, Minato was able to [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal|seal]] the [[yin]] half of the tailed beast within himself, going on to use [[Eight Trigrams Sealing Style|another sealing method]] to seal the other portion of the fox within his son.<ref>''Naruto'' chapters 503-504</ref>
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[[Minato Namikaze]], the Fourth [[Hokage]], first summoned the Shinigami, as a last resort, with the intention of sealing [[Kurama]] into his [[Naruto Uzumaki|infant son]]. However, as he wasn't capable of sealing Kurama's entire chakra, due to its size, he was forced to seal only the [[yang]] half. Using the Shinigami, Minato was able to [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal|seal]] the [[yin]] half of the tailed beast within himself, before going on to use [[Eight Trigrams Sealing Style|another sealing method]] to seal the other portion of the fox within his son.<ref>Chapters 503-504</ref>
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
The Shinigami is a translucent gaunt spectre with a demonic visage. It is much larger than an average human, possessing long, shaggy white hair, from which two red horns protrude, and dark greyish blue-coloured skin. It is draped in a large white garments and carries a set of prayer beads. When not using it, the Shinigami is almost always seen with a [[tantō]] in its mouth. When removed, however, its mouth is revealed to be full of sharp, jagged teeth, and a very long, almost serpentine tongue.
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The Shinigami is a translucent gaunt spectre with a demonic visage. It is much larger than an average human, possessing long, shaggy white hair, from which two red horns protrude, and purple coloured skin. It is draped in a large white garments and carries a set of prayer beads. When not using it, the Shinigami is almost always seen with a [[tantō]] in its mouth. When removed, however, its mouth is revealed to be full of sharp, jagged teeth, and a very long, almost serpentine tongue.
   
When sealing a target, a series of [[cursed seal]]s will spread across its arms.
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When sealing a target, a series of [[cursed seal]]s spread across its arms.
   
 
== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
The Shinigami's main strength lies in its ability to forcibly extract the souls of both its summoner and its summoner's target, cut them free with its [[tantō]], and seal them within its belly. It does this through the [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal]] technique, primarily used by [[Minato Namikaze]] and [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]]. The amount of the victim's soul that can be extracted and sealed is dependent on the summoner's chakra level proportionally to that of the victim's; regardless of the amount of success, the Shinigami will seal away the summoner's soul upon the technique's evocation.
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The Shinigami's main strength lies in its ability to forcibly extract the souls of both its summoner and its summoner's target, cut them free with its tantō, and seal them within its belly. It does this through the [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal]] technique, primarily used by [[Minato Namikaze]] and [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]]. The amount of the victim's soul that can be extracted and sealed is dependent on the summoner's chakra level proportionally to that of the victim's; regardless of the amount of success, the Shinigami will seal away the summoner's soul upon the technique's evocation.
   
 
Through the use of a [[Shinigami Mask|special mask]], stored within the [[Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple|Uzumaki clan temple]] outside of [[Konohagakure]], the contents of its stomach can be [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal: Release|released]].
 
Through the use of a [[Shinigami Mask|special mask]], stored within the [[Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple|Uzumaki clan temple]] outside of [[Konohagakure]], the contents of its stomach can be [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal: Release|released]].
   
 
== Part I ==
 
== Part I ==
=== Invasion of Konoha Arc ===
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=== Konoha Crush ===
[[File:Reaper death seal.jpg|thumb|left|The Shinigami summoned by Hiruzen.]]
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[[File:Reaper death seal.png|thumb|left|The Shinigami summoned by Hiruzen.]]
During the [[invasion of Konoha]], the Shinigami appeared as Hiruzen executed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal technique in an attempt to seal away the [[Hashirama Senju|First]] and [[Second Hokage]]'s souls. As he bid a heartfelt goodbye to his teachers, he turned his attention to [[Orochimaru]] and revealed the technique's double edge as he must sacrifice both his soul and those of his predecessors to the Shinigami. Intending to have Orochimaru join them in the spectre's stomach while throwing aside his former pupil's [[Sword of Kusanagi (Orochimaru)|Kusanagi]], Hiruzen attempted to seal Orochimaru's soul as well.<ref>''Naruto'' chapters 122-124</ref> After an hour of struggling, Hiruzen came to accept that his old age had left him too weak to completely seal Orochimaru away.<ref>''Naruto'' chapters 126, 136</ref> Seeing that completely removing Orochimaru's soul was impossible, yet his desire to redeem himself for allowing his former student's escape, Hiruzen decided to instead have the Shinigami take Orochimaru's arms to rob him of using ninjutsu as his way of fittingly punishing Orochimaru for his obsession with power.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 137</ref>
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During the [[Konoha Crush]], the Shinigami appeared as Hiruzen executed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal technique in an attempt to seal away the [[Hashirama Senju|First]] and [[Second Hokage]]'s souls. As he bid a heartfelt goodbye to his teachers, he turned his attention to [[Orochimaru]] and revealed the technique's double edge as he must sacrifice both his soul and those of his predecessors to the Shinigami. Intending to have Orochimaru join them in the spectre's stomach while throwing aside his former pupil's [[Sword of Kusanagi (Orochimaru)|Kusanagi]], Hiruzen attempted to seal Orochimaru's soul as well.<ref>Chapters 122-124</ref> After an hour of struggling, Hiruzen came to accept that his old age had left him too weak to completely seal Orochimaru away.<ref>Chapters 126, 136</ref> Seeing that completely removing Orochimaru's soul was impossible, yet his desire to redeem himself for allowing his former student's escape, Hiruzen decided to instead have the Shinigami take Orochimaru's arms to rob him of using ninjutsu as his way of fittingly punishing Orochimaru for his obsession with power.<ref>Chapter 137</ref>
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== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
=== Ten-Tails Revival Arc ===
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax ===
 
[[File:Dead Demon Consuming Seal - Release.png|thumb|The souls being released from the Shinigami's stomach.]]
 
[[File:Dead Demon Consuming Seal - Release.png|thumb|The souls being released from the Shinigami's stomach.]]
In an attempt to free the former [[Hokage]]'s souls from the Shinigami's stomach, Orochimaru led [[Sasuke]], [[Suigetsu]], and [[Jūgo]] to the [[Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple]] to pick up a mask from the ruins, and then took the group to the underground hall in the [[Naka Shrine]]. Orochimaru proceeded to don the mask which invoked the Shinigami to possess his body. Orochimaru then cut open the Shinigami's stomach, a wound reflected on his own body, to release the trapped contents inside the Shinigami.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 618</ref>
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In an attempt to free the former [[Hokage]]'s souls from the Shinigami's stomach, Orochimaru led [[Sasuke]], [[Suigetsu]], and [[Jūgo]] to the [[Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple]] to pick up a mask from the ruins, and then took the group to the underground hall in the [[Naka Shrine]]. Orochimaru proceeded to don the mask which invoked the Shinigami to possess his body. Orochimaru then cut open the Shinigami's stomach, a wound reflected on his own body, to release the trapped contents inside the Shinigami.<ref>Chapter 618</ref>
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

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死神 Shinigami

  • Reaper
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #122
Anime Naruto Episode #72
Movie Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Game Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2
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The Shinigami (死神, English TV: Reaper, literally meaning: Death god) is the spectral entity summoned through the usage of the Dead Demon Consuming Seal technique.

Background

Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, first summoned the Shinigami, as a last resort, with the intention of sealing Kurama into his infant son. However, as he wasn't capable of sealing Kurama's entire chakra, due to its size, he was forced to seal only the yang half. Using the Shinigami, Minato was able to seal the yin half of the tailed beast within himself, before going on to use another sealing method to seal the other portion of the fox within his son.[1]

Appearance

The Shinigami is a translucent gaunt spectre with a demonic visage. It is much larger than an average human, possessing long, shaggy white hair, from which two red horns protrude, and purple coloured skin. It is draped in a large white garments and carries a set of prayer beads. When not using it, the Shinigami is almost always seen with a tantō in its mouth. When removed, however, its mouth is revealed to be full of sharp, jagged teeth, and a very long, almost serpentine tongue.

When sealing a target, a series of cursed seals spread across its arms.

Abilities

The Shinigami's main strength lies in its ability to forcibly extract the souls of both its summoner and its summoner's target, cut them free with its tantō, and seal them within its belly. It does this through the Dead Demon Consuming Seal technique, primarily used by Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi. The amount of the victim's soul that can be extracted and sealed is dependent on the summoner's chakra level proportionally to that of the victim's; regardless of the amount of success, the Shinigami will seal away the summoner's soul upon the technique's evocation.

Through the use of a special mask, stored within the Uzumaki clan temple outside of Konohagakure, the contents of its stomach can be released.

Part I

Konoha Crush

Reaper death seal

The Shinigami summoned by Hiruzen.

During the Konoha Crush, the Shinigami appeared as Hiruzen executed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal technique in an attempt to seal away the First and Second Hokage's souls. As he bid a heartfelt goodbye to his teachers, he turned his attention to Orochimaru and revealed the technique's double edge as he must sacrifice both his soul and those of his predecessors to the Shinigami. Intending to have Orochimaru join them in the spectre's stomach while throwing aside his former pupil's Kusanagi, Hiruzen attempted to seal Orochimaru's soul as well.[2] After an hour of struggling, Hiruzen came to accept that his old age had left him too weak to completely seal Orochimaru away.[3] Seeing that completely removing Orochimaru's soul was impossible, yet his desire to redeem himself for allowing his former student's escape, Hiruzen decided to instead have the Shinigami take Orochimaru's arms to rob him of using ninjutsu as his way of fittingly punishing Orochimaru for his obsession with power.[4]

Part II

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Dead Demon Consuming Seal - Release

The souls being released from the Shinigami's stomach.

In an attempt to free the former Hokage's souls from the Shinigami's stomach, Orochimaru led Sasuke, Suigetsu, and Jūgo to the Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple to pick up a mask from the ruins, and then took the group to the underground hall in the Naka Shrine. Orochimaru proceeded to don the mask which invoked the Shinigami to possess his body. Orochimaru then cut open the Shinigami's stomach, a wound reflected on his own body, to release the trapped contents inside the Shinigami.[5]

References

  1. Chapters 503-504
  2. Chapters 122-124
  3. Chapters 126, 136
  4. Chapter 137
  5. Chapter 618