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{{translation|'''Tobi'''|トビ|Tobi}}, nicknamed {{translation|'''Guruguru'''|グルグル|Guruguru}} by [[Obito Uchiha]] for the swirl pattern of his face, was one of the first victims of the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]], and eventually was pulled from the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] by [[Black Zetsu]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 681, page 14</ref> He was first introduced as a clone brother of [[White Zetsu]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 604, page 8</ref>
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{{translation|'''Tobi'''|トビ|Tobi}}, nicknamed {{translation|'''Guruguru'''|グルグル|Guruguru|engtv=Swirly}} by [[Obito Uchiha]] for the swirl pattern of his face, was one of the first victims of the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]], and eventually was pulled from the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] by [[Black Zetsu]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 681, page 14</ref>
   
 
== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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[[File:SZetsu.png|thumb|left|Tobi during development.]]
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[[File:White & Guruguru.png|thumb|left|Tobi and White Zetsu overseeing Obito's rehabilitation.]]
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He was originally a human victim of [[Kaguya Ōtsutsuki]]'s [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]], who was [[God: Nativity of a World of Trees|tethered]] to the [[Shinju]] until transforming. He was ultimately stored within the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]], where he remained until the statue was [[Summoning Technique|summoned]] by [[Madara Uchiha]], who used it to cultivate [[Hashirama Senju]]'s DNA to produce a [[Hashirama's Artificial Body|large flowering tree]]. [[Black Zetsu]] then removed him and [[White Zetsu]] from inside the statue, leading Madara to believe they were created by its [[chakra]] and Hashirama's DNA.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 602, page 13</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 681, page 14</ref>
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He was originally a human victim of [[Kaguya Ōtsutsuki]]'s Infinite Tsukuyomi, who was [[God: Nativity of a World of Trees|tethered]] to the [[God Tree]] over the course of years until transforming. He was ultimately stored within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, where he remained until the statue was [[Summoning Technique|summoned]] by [[Madara Uchiha]], who used it to cultivate [[Hashirama Senju]]'s DNA to produce a [[Hashirama's Artificial Body|large flowering tree]]. Black Zetsu then removed him and [[White Zetsu]] from inside the statue and modified with Hashirama's DNA, leading Madara to believe they were imperfect clones of Hashirama.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 602, page 13</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 681, page 14</ref>
   
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Serving as one of Madara's minions, he met and befriended [[Obito Uchiha]] shortly after the latter was brought beneath [[Mountains' Graveyard]] and saved by Madara, being designated the task of making sure the young [[Uchiha]] was of use to Madara when he woke up. He, along with [[White Zetsu]], enjoyed annoying and teasing Obito about things such as what he murmured in his sleep and human bodily functions. Over time, the duo became friends with the young Uchiha.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603</ref> During this time, Obito coined the name ''Guruguru'' based on his appearance,<ref name="name">''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 4</ref> a name that would eventually stick.<ref name="issue14"/>
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Serving as one of Madara's minions, he met and befriended Obito Uchiha shortly after the latter was brought beneath [[Mountains' Graveyard]] and saved by Madara, being designated the task of making sure the young Uchiha was of use to Madara when he woke up. He, along with White Zetsu, enjoyed annoying and teasing Obito about things such as what he murmured in his sleep and human bodily functions. Over time, the duo became friends with the young Uchiha.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603</ref> During this time, Obito coined the nickname ''Guruguru'' based on his appearance,<ref name="Ch603">''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 4</ref> a nickname that would eventually stick.<ref name="issue14"/>
   
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Months into Obito's rehabilitation, White Zetsu returned to the underground base and urgently alerted Obito that he saw [[Kakashi Hatake]] and [[Rin Nohara]] being cornered by [[Kirigakure]] shinobi while he was outside. Resolving to save his friends and return home, Obito tried to break the huge stone blocking the exit in an effort to escape, but destroyed his artificial arm, only cracking the wall in the process. Seeing how desperate Obito was, Tobi noted that his limbs were not strong enough to break through stone yet, and offered himself as a suit of sorts for Obito to wear in order to make it to the surface. Although Obito was sceptical about whether they had permission to help, White Zetsu noted that it would be fine.
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{{ImgRight|Masked Obito.png|Tobi encases Obito.}}
  
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Months into Obito's rehabilitation, White Zetsu returned to the underground base and urgently alerted Obito that he saw [[Kakashi Hatake]] and [[Rin Nohara]] being cornered by [[Kirigakure]] shinobi while he was outside. Resolved to save his friends, Obito tried to break the huge stone blocking the exit in an effort to escape, but destroyed his artificial arm, only cracking the wall in the process. Seeing how desperate Obito was, Tobi noted that his limbs were not strong enough to break through stone yet, and offered himself as a suit of sorts for Obito to wear in order to make it to the surface. Although Obito was sceptical about whether they had permission to help, White Zetsu noted that it would be fine.
  
   
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Attaching himself to Hashirama's living clone in order to access the power of the Demonic Statue, Tobi was able to break the rock barring the passage way. Opening himself up to form a hood of sorts and encasing Obito, the pair mobilised with Tobi giving directions to the young Uchiha. While en route, him offered to fight in Obito's stead, seeing the young man as weaker than himself. When this offer was refused, Tobi informed Obito of the added benefit of the access he now had to Hashirama's DNA because of his artificial body. Pointing Obito toward the location where giant bodies of water were being displaced, Tobi and Obito arrived to find Kakashi's hand [[Chidori|run through]] Rin's chest.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 604, page 19</ref>
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Attaching himself to Hashirama's living clone in order to access the power of the Demonic Statue, Tobi was able to break the rock barring the passage way. Opening himself up to form a hood of sorts and encasing Obito, the pair mobilised with Tobi giving directions to the young Uchiha. While en route, he offered to fight in Obito's stead, seeing the young man as weaker than himself. When this offer was refused, Tobi informed Obito of the added benefit of the access he now had to Hashirama's DNA because of his artificial body, stating that due to obtaining Senju's powers through the infusion of his cells, by combining those powers with his own, Obito could awaken an unusual power. Pointing Obito toward a location where giant bodies of water were being displaced, Tobi and Obito arrived to find Kakashi's hand [[Chidori|run through]] Rin's chest, killing her instantly as a horrified Obito looked on.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 604, page 19</ref>
   
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{{ImgRight|Obito vs mist.png|Tobi encasing Obito while fighting Kirigakure Anbu.}}
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After witnessing Rin's death, Tobi watched as Obito slaughtered the Kirigakure shinobi using a combination of [[Kamui]] and [[Wood Release]] — the latter of which he marvelled that the young man could already use, stating that he now understood why Madara had chosen the young Uchiha.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 605, page 13</ref> After this incident, Tobi would remain attached to Obito for some time, accompanying him to [[Amegakure]] when he confronted the [[Ame Orphans]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 606, page 16</ref>
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After witnessing Rin's death, Tobi watched as [[Obito Uchiha]], now consumed by a strong, overwhelming surge of grief and anger, viciously and brutally slaughtered the Kirigakure shinobi at the scene using a combination of [[Kamui]] and [[Wood Release]] — the latter of which he marvelled that the young man could already use, stating that he now understood why Madara had chosen the young Uchiha as his apprentice.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 605, page 13</ref> After returning to the Mountains' Graveyard and watching Madara pass away, Tobi would remain attached to Obito for some time, accompanying him and Zetsu to [[Amegakure]], where they confronted the [[Ame Orphans]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 606, page 16</ref>
   
 
== Personality ==
  
== Personality ==
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When first meeting Obito, Tobi was playful and enjoyed teasing him about things such as what he murmured in his sleep. Although Obito was initially greatly annoyed by him, the two befriended each other during the former's rehabilitation. Tobi believes that the [[Eye of the Moon Plan]] is good for mankind, and sees Madara as a benevolent man. He is also kind-hearted, as shown when he and White Zetsu decided to help Obito without Madara's permission. Because he does not carry out normal bodily functions, he is very curious to know about the mechanics behind them.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 4</ref>
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When first meeting Obito, Tobi was playful and enjoyed teasing him about things such as what he murmured in his sleep. Although Obito was initially greatly annoyed by him, the two befriended each other during the former's rehabilitation. Tobi believes that the [[Eye of the Moon Plan]] is good for mankind, and sees Madara as a benevolent man. He is also kind-hearted, as shown when he and White Zetsu decided to help Obito without Madara's permission. Because he does not carry out normal bodily functions, he is very curious to know about the mechanics behind them, particularly those involving faeces.<ref name="Ch603"/>
   
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By the time of the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Tobi's personality had become noticeably more serious, more akin to how Obito became, although he retained his fascination with human bowel movements. He also seemed to be sadistic, revelling in taking lives as a form of relief.<ref name="c662p45">''Naruto'' chapter 662, pages 4-5</ref>
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By the time of the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Tobi had become noticeably more serious, more akin to how Obito became, although he retained his fascination with human bowel movements. He also seemed to be sadistic, revelling in taking lives as a form of relief.<ref name="c662p45">''Naruto'' chapter 662, pages 4-5</ref>
   
 
== Appearance ==
  
== Appearance ==
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[[File:Spiral Zetsu full.png|thumb|left|Tobi’s full form.]]
  
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Tobi is fully white and can be easily distinguished by the spiral-pattern that stretches all over his body, ending in a circular eye-hole. This pattern does not cover his forearms and legs, but can open up in a similar manner to the flytrap extensions of the original Zetsu to reveal that he is hollow inside. Tobi shows no visible orifices at all, but has a fully defined body. Both while encasing Obito and while fighting in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tobi wore a black cloak.
  
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Tobi's War Appearance.png|Tobi's appearance during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
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Tobi was fully white and could be easily distinguished by the spiral-pattern that stretches all over his body, ending in a circular eye-hole. This pattern did not cover his forearms and legs, but could open up in a similar manner to the flytrap extensions of the original Zetsu to reveal that he is hollow inside. Tobi showed no visible orifices at all, but had a fully defined body. Both while encasing Obito and while fighting in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tobi wore an indigo cloak.
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== Abilities ==
  
== Abilities ==
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Tobi is one of the hidden allies [[Madara Uchiha]] kept in the shadows after [[Obito Uchiha]] used him against the [[Kirigakure]] shinobi. Upon his reappearance in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], his abilities had advanced to the point where he could battle thousands of weakened members of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], including four [[Kage]], simultaneously.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 662</ref>
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Tobi was a hidden ally [[Madara Uchiha]] kept in the shadows after [[Obito Uchiha]] used him against the [[Kirigakure]] shinobi. Upon his reappearance in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], due to encasing Yamato inside him, his abilities had advanced to the point where he could battle thousands of members of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], including four [[Kage]], simultaneously.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 662</ref>
   
 
=== Body Structure ===
  
=== Body Structure ===
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[[File:Obito wears Spiral Zetsu.png|thumb|Tobi offers his body to Obito.]]
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[[File:Obito wears Spiral Zetsu.png|thumb|Tobi offering his body to Obito.]]
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Tobi is presumed to have the standard abilities all other White Zetsu possess, such as their signature [[Mayfly]]. Tobi and White Zetsu claim to have vocabularies and brains that surpass those of humans.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 2</ref> Like other White Zetsu, Tobi can survive without food or water and does not need to carry out normal bodily functions.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 1</ref>
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Tobi was presumed to have the standard abilities White Zetsu possess, such as their signature [[Mayfly]]. Tobi and White Zetsu claimed to have vocabularies and brains that surpass those of humans.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 2</ref> Like White Zetsu, Tobi could survive without food or water and did not need to carry out normal bodily functions.<ref name="Ch603p1">''Naruto'' chapter 603, page 1</ref>
   
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Tobi has displayed the ability to open up his top half entirely and use himself as a suit of sorts to encase someone in.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603, pages 16-17</ref> By attaching himself to Hashirama's artificial body and using the power of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Tobi was able to greatly augment his strength to the point that he was able to destroy a boulder with a single punch.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 604, pages 1, 4</ref> Due to his extraordinary body structure, Guruguru is highly durable and resilient, as he took minimal damage from [[Suigetsu Hōzuki]]'s point-blank [[Water Gun Technique]] and recovered from the effects of a [[Orochimaru's Juinjutsu|cursed seal]] in seconds.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 663, pages 9-11</ref>
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Tobi had displayed the ability to open up his top half entirely and use himself as a suit of sorts to encase someone in.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 603, pages 16-17</ref> By attaching himself to Hashirama's artificial body and using the power of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Tobi was able to greatly augment his strength to the point that he was able to destroy a boulder with a single punch.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 604, pages 1, 4</ref> Due to his extraordinary body structure, Tobi was highly durable and resilient, as he took minimal damage from [[Suigetsu Hōzuki]]'s point-blank [[Water Gun: Two Guns]] technique and recovered from the effects of a [[Orochimaru's Juinjutsu|cursed seal]] in seconds.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 663, pages 9-11</ref> Likewise, during the few seconds it was paralysed, Tobi was still able to mould its chakra and control its activated techniques.
   
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=== Nature Transformation ===
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=== Ninjutsu ===
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Tobi's genetic material is nearly identical to Hashirama's, and he has access to [[Wood Release]], albeit on a much weaker scale than Hashirama himself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 545, page 3</ref> Tobi has knowledge of several Wood Release techniques, and was able to identify Obito's use of the [[Wood Release: Cutting Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 605, page 17</ref>
  
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[[File:Tobi using 5 natures.png|thumb|left|Tobi using all five elements simultaneously.]]
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During the Fourth Great Shinobi War, seemingly as a result of encasing an incapacitated [[Yamato]], Tobi's abilities increased dramatically. He was able to create a [[Wood Release: Several Thousand Hands|giant wooden statue]], through which he could simultaneously perform techniques of all five basic [[nature transformation]]s,<ref name="c662p45"/> as well as utilise the wooden statue's [[Top Transformed Buddha|thousand arms]] with devastating effects.
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Tobi's genetic material was nearly identical to Hashirama's, and he had access to [[Wood Release]], albeit on a much weaker scale than Hashirama himself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 545, page 3</ref> Tobi had knowledge of several Wood Release techniques, and was able to identify Obito's use of the [[Wood Release: Cutting Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 605, page 17</ref> During the Fourth Great Shinobi War, Tobi was able to use [[Yamato]]'s prowess to dramatically enhance his own; taking on several of the Kage and a large amount of [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] singlehandedly. He was able to create a [[Kanzeon Lotus King|giant wooden statue]], through which he could [[All is Suffering|simultaneously perform techniques of all five elemental nature transformations]],<ref name="c662p45"/> as well as utilise the wooden statue's [[Top Transformed Buddha|thousand arms]] with devastating effects.
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== Part II ==
  
== Part II ==
 
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[[File:Guruguru attacking the shinobi.png|thumb|left|Tobi fighting the Allied Forces.]]
  
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[[File:Kanzeon Lotus King.png|thumb|Tobi overwhelming the Allied Shinobi Forces with his statue.]]
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After Madara's [[Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|revival]], Tobi appeared on the battlefield to buy the [[Ten-Tails]] time to revive so Madara could become its [[jinchūriki]] and started fighting the Allied Forces with a [[Wood Release: Several Thousand Hands|gigantic wooden statue]]. Informing his opponents that he would never let them go so easily, he asked whether or not anyone would take his question seriously, which was how he felt to have a bowel movement, but shrugged it off, assuming that it resembled the satisfaction of taking another life. Observing the situation on the battlefield, Tobi was greeted by a [[White Zetsu Army|White Zetsu soldier]], who told him that Naruto was of the [[Uzumaki clan]], and thus could temporarily resist death from having the [[Nine-Tails]] extracted from him, but the two simultaneously affirmed that Naruto was doomed to die.
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At some point after Madara's [[Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|revival]], Tobi appeared on the battlefield to buy the [[Ten-Tails]] time to revive so Madara could become its [[jinchūriki]] and started fighting the Allied Forces with a [[Kanzeon Lotus King|gigantic wooden statue]]. Informing his opponents that he would never let them go so easily, he asked whether or not anyone would take his question seriously, which was how it felt to have a bowel movement, but shrugged it off, assuming that it resembled the satisfaction of taking another life. Observing the situation on the battlefield, Tobi was greeted by a [[White Zetsu Army|White Zetsu clone]], who told him that Naruto was of the [[Uzumaki clan]], and thus could temporarily resist death from having the [[Nine-Tails]] extracted from him, but the two simultaneously affirmed that Naruto was doomed to die.
   
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[[File:Yamato's return.png|thumb|Tobi ejects Yamato.]]
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[[File:Tobi stabbing Karin.png|thumb|left|Tobi impales Karin.]]
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After impaling [[Karin]] with the [[Wood Release: Cutting Technique]] in an attempt to stop her from saving [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s life, the left side of his head was [[Water Gun Technique|shattered]] and it was revealed that [[Yamato|someone]] was inhabiting his body. Though his movements were temporarily stopped by [[Orochimaru]]'s [[cursed seal]], Tobi mused that their efforts were in vain nonetheless. When Madara initiated the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]], Tobi abruptly stopped fighting the Allied Forces and noted that his job was done before unceremoniously ejecting Yamato from his body, noting that he no longer had a need for him either.
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After impaling [[Karin]] with the [[Wood Release: Cutting Technique]] in an attempt to stop her from saving [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s life, the left side of his head was [[Water Gun: Two Guns|shattered]] and it was revealed that [[Yamato|someone]] was inhabiting his body. Though his movements were temporarily stopped by [[Orochimaru]]'s [[cursed seal]], Tobi mused that their efforts were in vain nonetheless. When Madara initiated the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]], Tobi abruptly stopped fighting the Allied Forces and noted that his job was done before unceremoniously ejecting Yamato from his body, noting that he no longer had a need for him either.
 
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When the Infinite Tsukuyomi was dispelled, Tobi was last seen crumbling, the only witness being Yamato.
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After the Infinite Tsukuyomi was dispelled by Naruto and Sasuke, Tobi was seen grasping desperately at Yamato while disintegrating.
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== In Other Media ==
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Obito wearing Tobi's body as a suit appears as a playable character in ''[[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4]]''. He is also fought twice in story mode as a non-playable opponent. When fought, he uses the same moveset as [[Obito Uchiha|Tobi]], except with a generic awakening.
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
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* Tobi's face resembles the mask Obito wore prior to the Fourth Shinobi World War, and his personality also resembles Obito's when he was acting as [[Deidara]]'s partner. In fact, his name in the [[Jin no Sho |fourth databook]] is "Tobi", which Obito used while wearing said mask.
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* Tobi's face resembles the orange mask Obito wore before his fight with Konan, and his personality also resembles Obito's when he was acting as [[Deidara]]'s partner. In fact, his name in the [[Jin no Sho |fourth databook]] is "Tobi", which Obito used while wearing the mask. In the English version of [[Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4]], he even shares the same voice as Obito's "Tobi" persona.
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* His nickname comes from Obito calling him {{translation|'''Guruguru'''|グルグル}},<ref name="name"/> which is an [[Wikipedia:onomatopoeia|onomatopoeia]] for ''turning round and round'' or ''going around in circles''. It can also mean ''wrapped around'', referring to Tobi's function as an armour for Obito. This name was later confirmed in a special page added to Issue #14 of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''.<ref name="issue14"/>
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* His nickname comes from Obito calling him {{translation|'''Guruguru'''|グルグル|Guruguru}},<ref name="Ch603"/> which is an [[Wikipedia:onomatopoeia|onomatopoeia]] for ''turning round and round'' or ''going around in circles''. It can also mean ''wrapped around'', referring to Tobi's function as an armour for Obito. This name was later confirmed in a special page added to Issue #14 of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''.<ref name="issue14"/>
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* Tobi is unique in appearance and personality resulting from mutation after being trapped inside Kaguya's Infinite Tsukuyomi; all others share the [[White Zetsu|same appearance]].
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== Quotes ==
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* (To [[Obito]]) "''We are fully artificial humans. We have feelings and everything!''"<ref name="Ch603p1"/>
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* (To the [[Allied Shinobi Forces|Alliance]]) "''I told you getting past me will not be easy… Which reminds me… My question still remains unanswered... I asked what does it feel like to poo…? Well… I'm thinking it's the refreshing feeling you get after killing someone.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 662, pages 3-4</ref>
   
 
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 11 December 2022

This article is about the mutated human. For the masked man called Tobi, see Tobi.
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Tobi
トビ Tobi

  • Guruguru (グルグル, English TV: Swirly)[2]
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #602
Anime Naruto Shippūden Episode #344
Game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
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Sex Gender Male Male
Species Mutated Human
Status Deceased
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  • Part II: 180 cm1.8 m <br />5.906 ft <br />70.866 in <br />
Blood type B
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Tobi (トビ, Tobi), nicknamed Guruguru (グルグル, Guruguru, English TV: Swirly) by Obito Uchiha for the swirl pattern of his face, was one of the first victims of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and eventually was pulled from the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path by Black Zetsu.[3]

Background

White & Guruguru

Tobi and White Zetsu overseeing Obito's rehabilitation.

He was originally a human victim of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's Infinite Tsukuyomi, who was tethered to the God Tree over the course of years until transforming. He was ultimately stored within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, where he remained until the statue was summoned by Madara Uchiha, who used it to cultivate Hashirama Senju's DNA to produce a large flowering tree. Black Zetsu then removed him and White Zetsu from inside the statue and modified with Hashirama's DNA, leading Madara to believe they were imperfect clones of Hashirama.[4][5]

Serving as one of Madara's minions, he met and befriended Obito Uchiha shortly after the latter was brought beneath Mountains' Graveyard and saved by Madara, being designated the task of making sure the young Uchiha was of use to Madara when he woke up. He, along with White Zetsu, enjoyed annoying and teasing Obito about things such as what he murmured in his sleep and human bodily functions. Over time, the duo became friends with the young Uchiha.[6] During this time, Obito coined the nickname Guruguru based on his appearance,[7] a nickname that would eventually stick.[2]

Months into Obito's rehabilitation, White Zetsu returned to the underground base and urgently alerted Obito that he saw Kakashi Hatake and Rin Nohara being cornered by Kirigakure shinobi while he was outside. Resolving to save his friends and return home, Obito tried to break the huge stone blocking the exit in an effort to escape, but destroyed his artificial arm, only cracking the wall in the process. Seeing how desperate Obito was, Tobi noted that his limbs were not strong enough to break through stone yet, and offered himself as a suit of sorts for Obito to wear in order to make it to the surface. Although Obito was sceptical about whether they had permission to help, White Zetsu noted that it would be fine.

Attaching himself to Hashirama's living clone in order to access the power of the Demonic Statue, Tobi was able to break the rock barring the passage way. Opening himself up to form a hood of sorts and encasing Obito, the pair mobilised with Tobi giving directions to the young Uchiha. While en route, he offered to fight in Obito's stead, seeing the young man as weaker than himself. When this offer was refused, Tobi informed Obito of the added benefit of the access he now had to Hashirama's DNA because of his artificial body, stating that due to obtaining Senju's powers through the infusion of his cells, by combining those powers with his own, Obito could awaken an unusual power. Pointing Obito toward a location where giant bodies of water were being displaced, Tobi and Obito arrived to find Kakashi's hand run through Rin's chest, killing her instantly as a horrified Obito looked on.[8]

Obito vs mist

Tobi encasing Obito while fighting Kirigakure Anbu.

After witnessing Rin's death, Tobi watched as Obito Uchiha, now consumed by a strong, overwhelming surge of grief and anger, viciously and brutally slaughtered the Kirigakure shinobi at the scene using a combination of Kamui and Wood Release — the latter of which he marvelled that the young man could already use, stating that he now understood why Madara had chosen the young Uchiha as his apprentice.[9] After returning to the Mountains' Graveyard and watching Madara pass away, Tobi would remain attached to Obito for some time, accompanying him and Zetsu to Amegakure, where they confronted the Ame Orphans.[10]

Personality

When first meeting Obito, Tobi was playful and enjoyed teasing him about things such as what he murmured in his sleep. Although Obito was initially greatly annoyed by him, the two befriended each other during the former's rehabilitation. Tobi believes that the Eye of the Moon Plan is good for mankind, and sees Madara as a benevolent man. He is also kind-hearted, as shown when he and White Zetsu decided to help Obito without Madara's permission. Because he does not carry out normal bodily functions, he is very curious to know about the mechanics behind them, particularly those involving faeces.[7]

By the time of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tobi had become noticeably more serious, more akin to how Obito became, although he retained his fascination with human bowel movements. He also seemed to be sadistic, revelling in taking lives as a form of relief.[11]

Appearance

Tobi was fully white and could be easily distinguished by the spiral-pattern that stretches all over his body, ending in a circular eye-hole. This pattern did not cover his forearms and legs, but could open up in a similar manner to the flytrap extensions of the original Zetsu to reveal that he is hollow inside. Tobi showed no visible orifices at all, but had a fully defined body. Both while encasing Obito and while fighting in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tobi wore an indigo cloak.

Abilities

Tobi was a hidden ally Madara Uchiha kept in the shadows after Obito Uchiha used him against the Kirigakure shinobi. Upon his reappearance in the Fourth Shinobi World War, due to encasing Yamato inside him, his abilities had advanced to the point where he could battle thousands of members of the Allied Shinobi Forces, including four Kage, simultaneously.[12]

Body Structure

Obito wears Spiral Zetsu

Tobi offering his body to Obito.

Tobi was presumed to have the standard abilities White Zetsu possess, such as their signature Mayfly. Tobi and White Zetsu claimed to have vocabularies and brains that surpass those of humans.[13] Like White Zetsu, Tobi could survive without food or water and did not need to carry out normal bodily functions.[14]

Tobi had displayed the ability to open up his top half entirely and use himself as a suit of sorts to encase someone in.[15] By attaching himself to Hashirama's artificial body and using the power of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Tobi was able to greatly augment his strength to the point that he was able to destroy a boulder with a single punch.[16] Due to his extraordinary body structure, Tobi was highly durable and resilient, as he took minimal damage from Suigetsu Hōzuki's point-blank Water Gun: Two Guns technique and recovered from the effects of a cursed seal in seconds.[17] Likewise, during the few seconds it was paralysed, Tobi was still able to mould its chakra and control its activated techniques.

Ninjutsu

Nature Transformation

Tobi using 5 natures

Tobi using all five elements simultaneously.

Tobi's genetic material was nearly identical to Hashirama's, and he had access to Wood Release, albeit on a much weaker scale than Hashirama himself.[18] Tobi had knowledge of several Wood Release techniques, and was able to identify Obito's use of the Wood Release: Cutting Technique.[19] During the Fourth Great Shinobi War, Tobi was able to use Yamato's prowess to dramatically enhance his own; taking on several of the Kage and a large amount of Allied Shinobi Forces singlehandedly. He was able to create a giant wooden statue, through which he could simultaneously perform techniques of all five elemental nature transformations,[11] as well as utilise the wooden statue's thousand arms with devastating effects.

Part II

Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki

Main article: Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki

Kanzeon Lotus King

Tobi overwhelming the Allied Shinobi Forces with his statue.

At some point after Madara's revival, Tobi appeared on the battlefield to buy the Ten-Tails time to revive so Madara could become its jinchūriki and started fighting the Allied Forces with a gigantic wooden statue. Informing his opponents that he would never let them go so easily, he asked whether or not anyone would take his question seriously, which was how it felt to have a bowel movement, but shrugged it off, assuming that it resembled the satisfaction of taking another life. Observing the situation on the battlefield, Tobi was greeted by a White Zetsu clone, who told him that Naruto was of the Uzumaki clan, and thus could temporarily resist death from having the Nine-Tails extracted from him, but the two simultaneously affirmed that Naruto was doomed to die.

Tobi stabbing Karin

Tobi impales Karin.

After impaling Karin with the Wood Release: Cutting Technique in an attempt to stop her from saving Sasuke Uchiha's life, the left side of his head was shattered and it was revealed that someone was inhabiting his body. Though his movements were temporarily stopped by Orochimaru's cursed seal, Tobi mused that their efforts were in vain nonetheless. When Madara initiated the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Tobi abruptly stopped fighting the Allied Forces and noted that his job was done before unceremoniously ejecting Yamato from his body, noting that he no longer had a need for him either.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes

Main article: Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes After the Infinite Tsukuyomi was dispelled by Naruto and Sasuke, Tobi was seen grasping desperately at Yamato while disintegrating.

In Other Media

Video Games

Tobi (Zetsu) is a playable character in the following video games:

Game nameJapanese releaseEnglish release
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing14 July 201624 August 2016

Obito wearing Tobi's body as a suit appears as a playable character in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. He is also fought twice in story mode as a non-playable opponent. When fought, he uses the same moveset as Tobi, except with a generic awakening.

Trivia

  • Tobi's face resembles the orange mask Obito wore before his fight with Konan, and his personality also resembles Obito's when he was acting as Deidara's partner. In fact, his name in the fourth databook is "Tobi", which Obito used while wearing the mask. In the English version of Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, he even shares the same voice as Obito's "Tobi" persona.
  • His nickname comes from Obito calling him Guruguru (グルグル, Guruguru),[7] which is an onomatopoeia for turning round and round or going around in circles. It can also mean wrapped around, referring to Tobi's function as an armour for Obito. This name was later confirmed in a special page added to Issue #14 of Weekly Shōnen Jump.[2]
  • Tobi is unique in appearance and personality resulting from mutation after being trapped inside Kaguya's Infinite Tsukuyomi; all others share the same appearance.

Quotes

  • (To Obito) "We are fully artificial humans. We have feelings and everything!"[14]
  • (To the Alliance) "I told you getting past me will not be easy… Which reminds me… My question still remains unanswered... I asked what does it feel like to poo…? Well… I'm thinking it's the refreshing feeling you get after killing someone."[20]

References

  1. ↑ Fourth Databook, page 124
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Special page for Naruto chapter 666 in Issue 14 of Weekly Shōnen Jump
  3. ↑ Naruto chapter 681, page 14
  4. ↑ Naruto chapter 602, page 13
  5. ↑ Naruto chapter 681, page 14
  6. ↑ Naruto chapter 603
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Naruto chapter 603, page 4
  8. ↑ Naruto chapter 604, page 19
  9. ↑ Naruto chapter 605, page 13
  10. ↑ Naruto chapter 606, page 16
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Naruto chapter 662, pages 4-5
  12. ↑ Naruto chapter 662
  13. ↑ Naruto chapter 603, page 2
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Naruto chapter 603, page 1
  15. ↑ Naruto chapter 603, pages 16-17
  16. ↑ Naruto chapter 604, pages 1, 4
  17. ↑ Naruto chapter 663, pages 9-11
  18. ↑ Naruto chapter 545, page 3
  19. ↑ Naruto chapter 605, page 17
  20. ↑ Naruto chapter 662, pages 3-4
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