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| − | <section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Tobirama Senju'''|千手扉間|Senju Tobirama}} was the {{translation|'''Second [[Hokage]]'''|二代目火影|Nidaime Hokage|lit meaning=Second Fire Shadow}} of [[Konohagakure]]. |
+ | <section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Tobirama Senju'''|千手扉間|Senju Tobirama}} was the {{translation|'''Second [[Hokage]]'''|二代目火影|Nidaime Hokage|lit meaning=Second Fire Shadow}} of [[Konohagakure]]. Though history better remembers his older brother, the [[First Hokage]], for founding Konoha, it was Tobirama who worked behind the scenes to achieve political stability and implement the institutions that made the village work, thus ensuring Konoha's prosperity in the decades after.<section end=summary /> |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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| + | Tobirama was born during the [[Warring States Period]], the second of [[Butsuma Senju]]'s four sons. Hashirama and his brothers grew up on the battlefield waging constant war with the [[Senju]]'s rivals: the [[Uchiha]]. After the deaths of their brothers, [[Kawarama]] and later [[Itama]], Tobirama and his older brother, [[Hashirama]], decided a new shinobi system would need to be implemented to end the cycle of child deaths, a system that would require an alliance between the Senju and Uchiha.<ref name="c622p11">Chapter 622, page 11</ref> Despite his approval for the idea, Tobirama didn't allow it to interfere with his, or his brother's, responsibilities; when Hashirama got into the habit of disappearing into the forest during the day, Tobirama accepted his father's assignment to follow Hashirama and find out what he was doing. |
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| − | Tobirama was born into the Senju clan to its then-leader [[Butsuma]]. Tobirama along with his elder brother [[Hashirama]] and their younger brothers [[Kawarama]], and [[Itama]] all grew up in the [[Warring States Period]] where they were surrounded by constant battles. One of these battles would lead to the early death of Kawarama, and several other of his clansmen, whose funeral he attended alongside his father and siblings. Hashirama later ended up in an altercation with his father over the senseless killing of innocent children. This led to his father almost striking him again, but Tobirama intervened advocating that Hashirama was grief-stricken. Later, as the three siblings met up, they spoke of peace for the future and Tobirama stated his opinion about ending the conflict by giving the shinobi a code of conduct to stop the endless killing.<ref name="c622p11">''Naruto'' chapter 622, page 11</ref> He later admonished Itama for his way of thinking — which sounded a great deal like the way the adults thought. Some time later, Itama was killed on the battlefield.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 622</ref> Some time after this, Tobirama was tasked by his father to find out where Hashirama was disappearing to. When Hashirama returned from one of these extended leaves of absence, Tobirama confronted him, informing him that their father requested to speak with him. When Hashirama questioned how Butsuma knew that he was meeting with [[Madara]], Tobirama pointed out that he had tracked him down using his [[sensor|sensory]] abilities, which were far superior to that of Hashirama. He would later accompany his father to where Hashirama met up with Madara; here they were confronted by [[Tajima]] and [[Izuna Uchiha]], the latter of whom Tobirama acknowledged by name.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 623, pages 11, 16-17</ref> |
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| + | From tracking Hashirama, Tobirama discovered that he was meeting with a boy named [[Madara]], an up-and-coming Uchiha. After Tobirama reported this to their father, Butsuma pressured Hashirama to lead Madara into an ambush arranged by himself and Tobirama. Upon springing the trap, however, they were met by Madara's family, who had similar plans; while their fathers clashed, Tobirama fought [[Izuna]], Madara's younger brother.<ref>Chapter 623</ref> Hashirama and Madara were able to negotiate a temporary ceasefire, allowing all of them to walk away without bloodshed. In the years following their families would continue to clash, Hashirama against Madara and Tobirama against Izuna. But where Hashirama could never bring himself to harm Madara, Tobirama did not have the same sensitivities toward Izuna, and as such eventually [[Flying Thunder God Slash|mortally wounded]] him. |
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| − | As Tobirama and Izuna clashed, unbeknownst to Tobirama, Tajima prepared to land a would-be fatal attack on him, which was deflected by Hashirama who returned to the battlefield. Shocked by this, the two sides reached an impasse, and Tobirama listened on as Madara turned down Hashirama's offer to broker peace between the two sides. He later watched on shocked when Madara manifested his Sharingan. The two sides would part ways from this altercation without any bloodshed. |
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| + | Hashirama, by then the leader of the Senju, tried to use Izuna's fate to broker peace between their clans, but Madara, at Izuna's insistence, would not hear of it. Their refusal increasingly became the minority view, with individual Uchiha siding with the Senju in growing numbers. After Izuna succumbed to his injuries, Madara, wracked with grief, made one final stand against the Senju and was summarily defeated. Tobirama attempted to kill Madara to finally end the fighting, but Hashirama stopped him, knowing that would only renew hostilities between the Senju and Uchiha. Madara offered to surrender if Hashirama would kill himself or Tobirama.<ref name="ch624">Chapter 624</ref> Hashirama agreed to take his own life, and as he made preparations he instructed Tobirama, despite his protests, not to seek retribution. Madara ultimately withdrew his request and agreed to peace. |
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| − | As time went by and the battles between the two clans continued, on one of these occasions, Tobirama was able to [[Flying Thunder God Slash|mortally wound]] Izuna, forcing Madara to retreat from the battlefield with his wounded brother. The next time the Senju brothers encountered Madara again, he informed them that Izuna had succumbed to his injuries and had left him his [[Mangekyō Sharingan|eyes]] to continue protecting the clan. Despite revealing that he had acquired the [[Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan]], Madara was still defeated. As Tobirama was about to deliver the final blow, he was stopped by his brother who still wanted to seek peace. However, the jaded Uchiha noted that the price Hashirama had to pay for the Uchiha to regain his trust was either that Hashirama had to kill himself, or his brother.<ref name="ch624">''Naruto'' chapter 624</ref> |
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| + | The Senju, the Uchiha, and all their affiliated clans came together to found [[Konohagakure]], a village of peace where children would never need to die in battle.<ref>Chapter 399, page 6</ref> Although Hashirama was optimistic about the village's future, Tobirama remained realistic about how that future would be achieved, and believed the Uchiha, Madara in particular, threatened that future. When Hashirama wanted to give Madara the position of [[Hokage]], Konoha's leader, Tobirama forced him to open the selection to a popular vote, leading to Hashirama's election instead.<ref>Chapter 625</ref> Tobirama would continue to act as the voice of reason throughout Hashirama's tenure; during the first [[Kage Summit]], Hashirama wanted to give Konoha's [[tailed beasts]] to the other newly-formed villages for free, but Tobirama's demanded that the villages pay for the tailed beasts they received.<ref>Chapter 648, pages 6-11</ref> |
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| − | Decrying Madara as a crazed person, Tobirama questioned whether or not his brother intended to kill him. However, Tobirama was shocked when Hashirama — fully intent on going through with this — prepared to kill himself, but not before telling everyone present to swear that the feud between Senju and Uchiha would end. Though the act was stopped by Madara, and Tobirama later watched on as, Hashirama struck a peace treaty with the Uchiha and its then-leader Madara Uchiha and with Konohagakure's creation following soon after.,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 399, page 6</ref> Tobirama never became any less wary of Madara for his actions, and the other Uchiha by extension. After retrieving his brother from what would become the [[Hokage Monument]] — notably sparing no word of greeting for, nor even acknowledging Madara — and hearing of the position of [[Hokage]] and his brother's intent to give it to the Uchiha, Tobirama noted that Hashirama could not arbitrarily make unilateral decisions like their father had, and that things had to be discussed and agreements reached through democracy. However, during their conversation where the topic of the impending threat of the Uchiha was broached by Tobirama, Hashirama noted that he felt as though they were being watched, but Tobirama noted that as he was not moulding chakra at the moment, he had not sensed anything.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 625, pages 1-13</ref> |
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| − | After the battle between Hashirama and Madara that created the [[Valley of the End]], Tobirama used Madara's corpse in his research of the [[Sharingan]]. Madara would later [[Transcription Seal: Izanagi|escape]] and leave behind a [[Shadow Clone Technique|copy]] of himself in the unmarked grave.<ref name="c681p13">''Naruto'' chapter 681, page 13</ref> |
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| + | Despite Hashirama's headstrong leadership, the new system of ninja villages achieved peace for a time. Tobirama was able to start training his own [[Team Tobirama|three-man team]] consisting of [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]], [[Homura Mitokado]], and [[Koharu Utatane]].<ref>Chapter 122, page 16</ref> Techniques he had created, such as the [[Shadow Clone Technique]] and [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation]], he [[kinjutsu|outlawed]], their use no longer being needed. But peace would ultimately be temporary; Madara challenged Hashirama's authority and the two fought at what would become the [[Valley of the End]]. When Madara was killed in the battle, Tobirama took his body in order to study the [[Sharingan]], and then buried it in an unmarked grave.<ref name="c681p13">Chapter 681, page 13</ref> Conflicts would start emerging elsewhere in the world, and it was during one of these that Hashirama would also die.<ref name="d1" /> Before his death, he passed the title of Hokage to Tobirama and left him instructions to not mistreat the Uchiha.<ref name="c619">Chapter 619, pages 11, 17</ref> |
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| + | Tobirama's role as Hokage was to help Konoha's shinobi transition from valuing their [[clan]] above all else to valuing the village instead.<ref name="c627" /> To this end he created such institutions as the [[Academy]], the [[Anbu]], and the [[Chūnin Exams]]. While largely successful, enough that other villages adopted the same organisations,<ref name="d3" /> the Uchiha resisted the loss of their autonomy. Already wary of the Uchiha because of his history with Madara, Tobirama created the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] for the Uchiha to run, publicly as a sign of trust but primarily so that the Uchiha could focus their energies into something that wouldn't interfere with Konoha's affairs.<ref>Chapter 619</ref> |
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| − | When Hashirama later convened the first ever [[Kage Summit|meeting of the five Kage]], Tobirama apprehended his brother for bowing to the other Kage so easily despite being overwhelmed by the gathering. Addressing the Kage on Konoha's plans to distribute the tailed beasts to balance the power of the nations, he reprimanded his brother once again when he questioned if they could not give the beasts away for free after Tobirama noted that they would essentially have to buy the beasts from them. When threats of war were thrown around, Tobirama looked on stern-faced as his brother tried to quell the arguing Kage, sharing his hopes for the future.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, pages 6-11</ref> |
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| − | When Hashirama, who was appointed the First Hokage, died, Tobirama was appointed as the Second Hokage.<ref>''First Databook'', page 116</ref> During his reign he was primarily responsible for establishing Konoha's organisational system. He established various organisations such as the [[Academy]], the [[Anbu]], the [[Chūnin Exams]] and the [[Konoha Military Police Force]],<ref name="d3" /> the latter of which he created as a sign of trust towards the Uchiha who made up the majority of that organisation. However, a few members of the Uchiha clan would come to believe that this was just an elaborate way to ostracise them from the village, and its government. This led them to secretly follow the will of Madara Uchiha and decades later, be massacred after plotting to stage a coup d’etat.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 399, pages 12-13</ref> |
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| − | At some point during his era, he and the [[Second Raikage]] met to form a formal alliance between [[Kumogakure]] and Konohagakure; however, [[Kinkaku]] and [[Ginkaku]], Kumo's [[Gold and Silver Brothers]], attempted a coup d’etat against them. Tobirama was able to survive in that coup, but it left him near death during the fiasco.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 527, pages 4-5</ref> |
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[[File:1st World War.png|thumb|right|Tobirama and his team during the First Shinobi World War.]] |
[[File:1st World War.png|thumb|right|Tobirama and his team during the First Shinobi World War.]] |
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| − | + | Like Hashirama before him, Tobirama tried to foster good relations with the other villages. He planned an alliance between Konoha and [[Kumogakure]], but during a formal ceremony he and the [[Second Raikage]] were attacked by the [[Gold and Silver Brothers]] and left near death.<ref name="c527" /> Konoha and Kumo eventually ended up on opposing sides during the [[First Shinobi World War]]. While on a mission during the war, Tobirama, his team, as well as [[Danzō Shimura]], [[Torifu Akimichi]], and [[Kagami Uchiha]] (one of the few Uchiha to move beyond his clan) found themselves surrounded by Kumo's [[Kinkaku Force]]. With no way for all of them to escape, Tobirama volunteered to act as decoy. He passed the title of Hokage to Hiruzen before sending them off, and died a noble death.<ref name="chpt481">Chapter 481, pages 4-10</ref> |
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== Personality == |
== Personality == |
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| + | Tobirama was a composed individual with a pragmatic approach to life. He believed that, through well-defined rules and laws, many of the world's problems could be solved.<ref name="c622p11" /> In many ways he was a counter to his older brother, [[Hashirama]]; when Hashirama would get carried away with his headstrong optimism, it fell to Tobirama to mediate and force a more realistic alternative. Hashirama was typically disappointed by Tobirama's intervention, but he usually agreed without much protest;<ref>Chapter 627, pages 6</ref> on the rare occasions he disagreed, it was a sign that Tobirama was getting out of line, creating a mutual balance.<ref>Chapter 649, page 10</ref> Tobirama likewise, despite how often he needed to undermine his brother and his personal opinion that Hashirama was something of an idiot,<ref>Chapter 648, pages 4</ref> greatly loved and respected him, and if anything wanted Hashirama to respect himself the same way he and others did.<ref>Chapter 625, page 4</ref> |
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| − | Ever since childhood, Tobirama was a stoic and composed individual with a logical and pragmatic approach to life. While very obedient to his father and loyal towards his clan, it was not to the extent where it clouded his judgement, as he envisioned a rational way for the shinobi clans to end the senseless bloodshed and achieve peace by creating treaties and laws they could adhere to.<ref name="c622p11" /> This logic-based personality led him to firmly believe in laws above anything else in order to preserve peace and order.<ref name="c622p11" /> As a Hokage, Tobirama held a great deal of loyalty and devotion to the village and placed its well-being above all else,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 619, page 20</ref> ready to fight both Orochimaru and Sasuke when the latter claimed he was going to destroy the village.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 620, page 5</ref> Tobirama was also described as being strong-spirited and passionate,<ref name="d3" /> willing to sacrifice himself by acting as a decoy to protect his own comrades during the [[First Shinobi World War]].<ref>''naruto'' chapter 481, page 8</ref> He taught Hiruzen to love the village and protect all those who have faith in him as the next [[Hokage]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 481, pages 9-10</ref> |
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| − | Tobirama was a realist by nature, displayed during the [[First Shinobi World War]] when he realised the only way out for his subordinates as they were surrounded by the [[Kinkaku Squad]], and acted accordingly.<ref name="chpt481" /> This was also shown in his attitude towards the Uchiha, whom he believed were almost all intrinsically [[Curse of Hatred|cursed]], based on his knowledge and personal interactions with them.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 619, pages 7, 10</ref> In his own way, Tobirama tried to help the Uchiha from falling prey to their curse by placing them in charge of the [[Konoha Military Police Force]], giving them a duty to focus their emotions into, so that history would not repeat itself and create another person like Madara.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 619, pages 10-17</ref> Ultimately, Tobirama noted that while he was wary of the Uchiha, he held neither hatred nor grudge towards them. In reality, he was wary of any clan that threatened the village's well-being — noting that this mediation predominantly filled his role as Hokage, as he wanted shinobi who previously lived and fought only for themselves or their own clans to care for and work with each other.<ref name="Naruto chapter 627, page 4">''Naruto'' chapter 627, page 4</ref> He even acknowledged several Uchiha who transcended their clan's mentality and [[Will of Fire|placed the well-being of the entire village and peace]] above all else, citing one of his own subordinates [[Kagami]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 627, page 6-8</ref> He was often misunderstood in this respect due to his serious nature, chiefly by Madara, who thought that Tobirama would eliminate the Uchiha after he became Hokage.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 625, page 19</ref> He would later assist and show concern for Sasuke on the battlefield.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 661, page 17</ref> |
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| + | Tobirama was a firm believer in the [[Will of Fire]], a philosophy that held that all villagers of Konoha were part of a family. Any who threatened Konoha were subject to his rarely-seen but utter rage.<ref>Chapter 620, page 5</ref> As Hokage, it was not only his responsibility to protect that family at all costs but also to encourage the disparate villagers of the same view: that Konoha's concerns were more important than their [[clan]]'s.<ref name="c627">Chapter 627, page 4</ref> It was for this reason that he came into conflict with the [[Uchiha]] and [[Madara]] so frequently, as he felt they too often valued their own desires over others'.<ref>Chapter 619, pages 7, 10</ref> This often gave him the appearance of being prejudiced against the clan and its members,<ref>Chapter 625, page 19</ref> but he was in fact perfectly happy to cooperate with any Uchiha that could overcome their so-called "[[Curse of Hatred]]"; he believed [[Kagami Uchiha]] was a perfect example of this transcended Uchiha.<ref>Chapter 627, page 6-8</ref> |
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| + | Though they only know each other for a short time, Tobirama and [[Minato Namikaze]], the Fourth Hokage, get along well. Their mutual respect for each other seems founded on their similarities, both of them famously moving and thinking quickly on the battlefield.<ref>Chapter 631, pages 4-5, 8</ref><ref name="c639">Chapter 639, pages 3-5</ref> While their actual personalities are quite different, Tobirama is nevertheless amused by Minato's complicated names for jutsu, such as the "[[Spiralling Flash Super Round Dance Howl Style Three]]".<ref>Chapter 641, pages 7-8</ref> |
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| − | Between him and Hashirama, Tobirama had the more assertive and directive personality, often taking time to talk to his eldest brother in this manner who would proceed to sulk and obey his commands.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 619, pages 5-6</ref> Despite viewing him as an idiot and generally soft,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 619, pages 7</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 627, pages 6</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 648, pages 4</ref> Tobirama nonetheless loved his brother dearly and followed his commands when he saw how serious he was about an equally dire situation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 620, pages 4-5</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 624, pages 15-16</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 625 page 4</ref> He also openly admitted his inferiority to his brother during the battle with Obito when he stated Naruto might one day become an even greater Hokage than Hashirama. In battle, Tobirama is quite a fearsome and brutal opponent, witnessed by his battle tactics: taking advantage of any lapse in defence of his enemies, crudely and calculatingly attacking them at moments they were vulnerable, such as when they thought they were victorious. This was displayed in his intentions to deal the killing blow to Madara after his defeat even though the entire battle was solely between Madara and Hashirama, meaning Tobirama had no part in that battle.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 624, page 16</ref> |
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| − | Though not knowing each other for long, the dynamics between Tobirama and [[Minato Namikaze]] were very unique. Both men seemed greatly respect one another especially since they seem to operate the same in battle in terms of thinking. The fact that they are both users of the Flying Thunder God Technique also seems to factor into this as each has lauded the other's speed and quick-thinking.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 631, pages 4-5, 8</ref><ref name="Naruto chapter 639, page 3">''Naruto'' chapter 639, page 3</ref> Tobirama also found Minato's quirk of giving techniques odd names amusing and noted that if they were under different circumstances, he might have laughed at a name like [[Spiralling Flash Super Round Dance Howl Style Three]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 641, pages 7-8</ref> He later chided Minato when he decided to reiterate the name of Naruto and Sasuke's [[Scorch Release: Halo Gale Jet Black Arrow Style Zero|technique]] during the battle against Obito.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 641, pages 14-15</ref> Though initially noting he was not one to laugh during battle, Tobirama later became comically irritated at Naruto when the young man casually noted that Tobirama knew a lot about what he dubbed "his" Shadow Clone Technique, leading the Hokage to tell him that he was the inventor of this technique.<ref name="Naruto chapter 644, page 14">''Naruto'' chapter 644, page 14</ref> Ultimately, he was glad that his brother and Madara had finally settled their disputes and passed away again at peace with the world.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 692, page 4</ref> |
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== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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+ | Tobirama was a fair-skinned man with white, shaggy hair and dark-coloured eyes (depicted as red in the anime). He had three red markings on his face, one under each of his eyes and one on his chin. In combat, he wore blue armour with a distinctive white fur collar over a simple black suit. This armour was constructed from numerous metal plates, formed into multiple protective guards along his body. Beneath his shoulder armour he wore two bands on each arm. This clothing was accompanied by sandals and a [[Wikipedia:Mengu (Japanese facial armour)#Happuri|happuri]] in place of the more traditional [[forehead protector]]. The happuri was initially engraved with Senju's emblem, which was later replaced with Konoha's. His casual outfit was a simple, short-sleeved, blue shirt kimono with mesh armour underneath and held closed by a pale yellow sash., This casual attire included blue pants and a bracelet of sorts on his left hand. |
| − | + | As a child, he wore a pair of pin-striped pants and shirt which left his arms exposed. He also did not have the markings on his face.<ref>Chapter 622, pages 8-9</ref> In battle, his armour was constructed from green metal plates that covered his torso, lower behind, and groin alongside fishnet armour around his wrists and shins.<ref>Chapter 623, pages 16</ref> |
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== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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| − | + | Despite his older brother being widely recognised as a "[[God of Shinobi]]", Tobirama was still one of the more talented shinobi of his era, earning praise from Madara on several occassions.<ref>Chapter 624, page 7</ref><ref name="c661">Chapter 661, page 8</ref> He was shown able to defeat Izuna, a powerful [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] user and at the time, Madara's equal in skills and power.<ref>Chapter 624, page 9</ref> Danzō stated that Tobirama's prowess was unmatched during his time as Hokage.<ref name="c481">Chapter 481, page 8</ref> He also survived a battle with the [[Gold and Silver Brothers]], who possessed the [[Nine-Tails]]' chakra and wielded the [[Treasured Tools of the Sage of the Six Paths]].<ref name="c527">Chapter 527, pages 4-5</ref> |
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| + | As a Senju, Tobirama was trained in a variety of shinobi skills. In the anime, he performs a [[genjutsu]] to lock a target in [[Bringer-of-Darkness Technique|perpetual darkness]] for the technique's duration.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 72</ref> He was similarly knowledgeable of skills he has no training in, being able to recognise a toad from [[Mount Myōboku]] and different types of advanced [[nature transformation]]s. |
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| − | Tobirama's skills were held in such high regard that [[Zō|an Anbu captain]] found his power hard to believe, even having high doubts that the Third Hokage could defeat both him and Hashirama, despite the Third being revered as the [[God of Shinobi]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 118, page 3</ref><ref name="c120p10">''Naruto'' chapter 120, page 10</ref><ref>''Naruto'' episode 69</ref><ref name="ep71" /> The fact that Tobirama wasn't brought back with his full strength at that time furthermore emphasises his might.<ref name="Naruto chapter 620, page 10">''Naruto'' chapter 620, page 10</ref> Upon entering the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] after being reincarnated, and still not quite back at his full strength, he was able to hold his own against [[Obito Uchiha]] as the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki. He even managed to briefly overpower Obito multiple times in collaborative efforts with his team mates.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 641, page 12</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 642, page 14-15</ref> |
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| + | Tobirama was hailed as the fastest shinobi during his lifetime, being so fast that even the [[Minato Namikaze|Fourth Hokage]] was left shocked by his speed. While this recognition was due in large part to his [[space–time ninjutsu]], Tobirama was capable of moving fast enough on his own to defeat others before they had time to react and cover a target with [[explosive tags]] without them noticing.<ref name="c639" /> His chakra reserves were large enough to [[Flying Thunder God Technique|teleport]] two [[Tailed Beast Mode]]s simultaneously.<ref name="c645">Chapter 645, pages 8-11</ref> Chakra aside, he has the stamina to fight nonstop for a twenty-four hour period,<ref>Chapter 624, page 15</ref> and a will strong enough to overcome the nearly perfected [[Impure World Reincarnation]].<ref name="c620">Chapter 620, page 11</ref> His chakra control is advanced enough to perform certain jutsu with only one [[hand seal]] and accomplish feats others could not replicate.<ref>Chapter 120, page 2-4</ref><ref>Chapter 646, page 11</ref> |
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| − | Due to his Senju lineage, Tobirama inherited an extraordinary life force, as well as powerful physical energy and stamina. He has shown being capable of fighting for nearly an entire day against their rival clan, the Uchiha.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 624, page 15</ref> Likewise, his [[chakra]] was also shown to be remarkably strong as simply releasing it can cause a dense surge around him.<ref name="Naruto chapter 620, page 10" /> He was also able to resist the control of [[Orochimaru]]'s [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation]] with ease, until the latter used Hashirama's DNA to strengthen the control.<ref name="Naruto chapter 620, page 11">''Naruto'' chapter 620, page 11</ref> While maintaining a [[Four Red Yang Formation|powerful barrier]], Tobirama was able to produce two clones which he noted was far cry from what he could usually produce. Due to his large amounts of chakra, Tobirama was able to teleport both Naruto and Minato while in their respective Tailed Beast Modes.<ref name="Naruto chapter 645, pages 8-11">''Naruto'' chapter 645, pages 8-11</ref> Tobirama also displayed considerable chakra control, and was able to use various [[Water Release]] techniques like the [[Water Dragon Bullet Technique]] with a single [[hand seal]], which usually require a multitude of them.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 120, page 2-4</ref> |
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| − | Tobirama boasts a high level of taijutsu prowess. Renown for his near instantaneous reflexes and natural speed, he was hailed as the fastest shinobi of his time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 661, page 9</ref> His speed was also lauded by the likes of [[Minato Namikaze]], who himself is renown as the fastest shinobi in history.<ref name="Naruto chapter 639, page 3" /> In a single skirmish, Tobirama was able to plaster Obito with numerous [[explosive tags]],<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 639, pages 3-5</ref> and place his [[Flying Thunder God Technique]] seal on Obito without him noticing.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 641, page 4</ref> When combined with his space-time ninjutsu, he could land devastating attacks before even a [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] user like [[Izuna Uchiha]] could react. Combined with his proficiency in the [[Body Flicker Technique]], his immense speed and reflexes were such that he could react fast enough to reach his allies in time to not only deflect, but return [[Obito Uchiha]]'s trap with the [[Truth-Seeking Ball]] back to him mid-explosion.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 641, pages 1-3</ref> In another instance, Tobirama was able to outmanoeuvre Madara for a short time, despite the latter wielding the Rinnegan.<ref name="Naruto chapter 661, page 8" /> In the anime, he also showed capable hand-to-hand combat skill against Hiruzen, a taijutsu master. |
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=== Ninjutsu === |
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[[File:Tobirama creating Shadow Clones.png|thumb|Tobirama using his invented Shadow Clone Technique.]] |
[[File:Tobirama creating Shadow Clones.png|thumb|Tobirama using his invented Shadow Clone Technique.]] |
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| + | Tobirama was skilled in different ninjutsu forms, including the [[Summoning Technique]]<ref name="d4" /> and [[barrier ninjutsu]].<ref>Chapter 631, pages 8-9</ref> He was skilled with a sword, enough to clash with Izuna on multiple occasions; in the anime, it was said that he wielded and mastered the [[Sword of the Thunder God]], a blade with electrical abilities.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 105</ref> He created various innovative techniques during his lifetime, such as the [[Shadow Clone Technique]].<ref name="c644">Chapter 644, page 14</ref> |
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| − | A man of great intellect, during his lifetime Tobirama created numerous high leveled techniques such as the [[Flying Thunder God Technique]],<ref name="Naruto chapter 641, page 3">''Naruto'' chapter 641, page 3</ref> [[Shadow Clone Technique]],<ref name="Naruto chapter 644, page 14" /> and the [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation]] technique.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 521, page 5</ref> According to a member of the Anbu, his ninjutsu is so far advanced, it was on an entirely different level than what is normally seen.<ref name="c120p10" /> He is also adept at using [[barrier ninjutsu]], capable of erecting a [[Four Red Yang Formation|powerful barrier]] in unison with three other Kage-level shinobi strong enough to trap the [[Ten-Tails]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 631, pages 8-9</ref> |
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[[File:Tobirama using Suiton.png|thumb|left|Tobirama using the Water Release: Water Formation Wall.]] |
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| − | In areas with water, Tobirama could move and stay underwater for a considerable amount of time without detrimental effects. In addition, he could use tendrils of water to grab hold of his target or pull it underwater in order to drown it. With the [[Water Release: Water Formation Wall]], he could produce a powerful barrier of water able to easily disperse very intense fire blasts. He could launch large pressurised missiles of water which were capable of destroying a chakra-infused [[Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall|earthen wall]].<ref name="ep71" /> He can also use the [[Water Release: Water Severing Wave]] technique which creates a high-pressure stream, capable of cutting through the branches of the [[Ten-Tails]]' tree form with ease. He also demonstrated the ability to fire [[Heavenly Weeping|needle-shaped projectiles]] from his mouth.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 661, pages 15-16</ref> In the anime, it is also shown that he could use the [[Water Release: Water Colliding Wave]] to attack and cover a large area with water. He was also shown that he could single-handedly counter the Uchiha clan's [[Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique|signature technique]] from one of its most [[Izuna|gifted members]], a feat that usually requires several Water Release users working together. |
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==== Space–Time Ninjutsu ==== |
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| + | One of the various jutsu Tobirama created during his life was the [[Flying Thunder God Technique]].<ref name="c641">Chapter 641, page 3</ref> Though it was perfected and made famous by [[Minato Namikaze]], Tobirama's skill with it and other [[space–time ninjutsu]] is still remembered.<ref>Chapter 502, page 12</ref> Using the technique he could instantly teleport to the location of anything or anyone marked with his (or another's) special seal.<ref>Chapter 673, page 11</ref> By scattering an area with marked kunai or simply throwing the kunai with precise timing, he can move around an area quickly and strike at the most opportune moment. When used with a sword, he can [[Flying Thunder God Slash|launch an unavoidable strike]].<ref name="ch624" /> Tobirama was not limited to teleporting himself, as he could bring others with him, though he needed to provide the chakra for their transport.<ref>Chapter 645, page 9</ref> He did not even need to accompany who or whatever he was teleporting.<ref>Chapter 643, page 8</ref> |
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| − | Tobirama was also very skilled in the use of [[Space–Time Ninjutsu]], so much so that [[Minato Namikaze]] was shocked when he realised that [[Tobi]] was more adept in this skill than Tobirama and himself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 627, page 10</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 502, page 12</ref> As its creator, he was able to use the [[Flying Thunder God Technique]], a technique that creates a unique seal to mark places or targets he wished to teleport to. Tobirama is also able to link himself to the seals created by another user of this technique.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 673, page 11</ref> Likewise he is capable of teleporting multiple people with or without accompanying them or even being in direct contact with them.<ref name="Naruto chapter 627, page 12" /><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 650, pages 5-6</ref> Tobirama can also teleport massive objects such as jinchūriki in [[Tailed Beast Mode]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 645, page 9</ref> |
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==== Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation ==== |
==== Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation ==== |
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| + | Tobirama's most infamous creation is the [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation]], which can be used to revive the dead into immortal, regenerating bodies.<ref>Chapter 525, page 2</ref><ref>Chapter 526, page 17</ref> He invented the [[Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags]] to take advantage of the revived bodies' natural advantages, using them in [[Wikipedia:Kamikaze|kamikaze]]-like attacks to create near-infinite chains of explosions on a target.<ref name="c639" /> Tobirama has not actually be seen using the Impure World Reincarnation - and in fact he labelled it [[kinjutsu]] hoping it wouldn't be used by anyone again<ref>Chapter 118, page 5</ref> - but he was said to use it whenever he needed to clear a map;<ref>Chapter 561, page 2</ref> it's suggested that he could only control a small number of reincarnated bodies at once.<ref>Chapter 521, page 5</ref> |
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| − | In his time, Tobirama was famous for his use Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation and is one of three people capable of performing it. Those of his generation immediately thought it was his doing following their reincarnation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 525, page 2</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 526, page 17</ref> Though as of yet, Tobirama's use has been unseen, several shinobi have made allusions to his use. Tobirama's usage of the latter involved him using the reincarnated to wipe a map clean using large-scale ninjutsu.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 561, page 2</ref> His control over the technique is less refined, however, and it was implied by [[Chiyo]] that he could not control a large quantity at a single given time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 521, page 5</ref> Along with this technique, he created a [[fighting style]] to accompany it, which could be described as [[Wikipedia:Kamikaze|kamikaze]] in nature,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 561, page 2</ref> where due to the immortal body of the reincarnated person, techniques that generally could not be used either at close-range or at all become possible. One such technique is the [[Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags]], which creates a near-infinite chain of explosions on a target.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 639, pages 3-4</ref> Some time after its creation, he labelled it as a [[kinjutsu]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 118, page 5</ref> |
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| − | Tobirama was a skilled weapons user since childhood, able to wield a [[sword]] skilfully against Madara's younger brother, [[Izuna Uchiha]], on multiple occasions. Tobirama also showed considerable [[shurikenjutsu]] prowess, able to launch a barrage of kunai with a single sweep accurately, noted by Izuna as very lethal against anyone without a Sharingan.<ref>''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 368</ref> Tobirama was also able to combine these two weapon skills with his ninjutsu to perform the [[Flying Thunder God Slash]] technique, taking the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]]-wielding Izuna by surprise and mortally wound him.<ref name="ch624" /> In the anime, it was said that he wielded the [[Sword of the Thunder God]], a blade with electrical abilities, and he was said to have mastered its use despite the blade's dangerous nature.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 105</ref> |
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=== Intelligence === |
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| + | In battle, Tobirama is calculating, striking only when he's confident of success and without any thought of mercy.<ref>Chapter 624, page 16</ref> According to Madara, Tobirama was known for launching surprise attacks on opponents who think they've won and have let their guard down. In order to capitalize on every possible advantage, he pays careful attention to every aspect of a battle, analyzing opponents' strategies and techniques to discern their purpose, mechanics, and ultimately their weaknesses. |
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| − | Tobirama has displayed a great deal of intellect, being praised by allies and foes alike, notably [[Shikamaru Nara]], whom himself is renown as a genius.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 649, page 10</ref> His intelligence contributed greatly to the creation of the village's infrastructure and organisations: creating the Chūnin Exams, Anbu, and the Academy for example. He developed various advanced and innovative techniques into his own personal arsenal.<ref name="Naruto chapter 641, page 3" /> In battle, Tobirama is highly perceptive and analytical, able to from this create strategies and counter-measures while aiding his team mates as well. According to Madara, Tobirama was known for taking advantage of opponents who think they've won and have let their guard down to launch a surprise attack on them. Tobirama is also highly knowledgeable of forms of shinobi combat and the shinobi world at large, able to recognise a toad from [[Mount Myōboku]] and [[senjutsu]], different types of advanced nature transformation, and how they could be applied in battle. |
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| − | During the battle with [[Obito Uchiha]], Tobirama realised the Uchiha was using [[Yin-Yang Release]] with his new weapons to nullify enemy techniques. After witnessing the effects from [[Gamakichi]]'s attack, Tobirama also realised that only senjutsu can truly injure the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki. Tobirama was also an extensive researcher and would use the bodies of other individuals to further comprehend their abilities and possibly develop new ones. One such case was in Uchiha, whom Tobirama learned the inner workings and mechanics of the [[Sharingan]]. This possibly gave Tobirama some expertise in the medical field as decades later, he would instruct [[Kabuto Yakushi]] in the usage of Hashirama's cells to resuscitate a mortally wounded Sasuke.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 667, page 4</ref> |
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| − | Tobirama has shown very capable skill for working in unison with others. When teamed up with his brother, Tobirama and Hashirama could fight in tandem using quick, precise strikes while displaying a high amount of team-work. During their fight against Hiruzen, this team-work forced the Third Hokage to summon [[Enma]] for assistance. Similarly, he proved able to utilise his Space–Time Ninjutsu in unison with Minato's to land devastating attacks. In the anime, it was shown that he was also a powerful genjutsu user, able to shroud the area in [[Bringer-of-Darkness Technique|darkness]] that even the Third Hokage couldn't dispel.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 72</ref> He was also skilled in the [[Summoning Technique]].<ref name="d4" /> |
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== Part I == |
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=== Konoha Crush === |
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| + | [[Orochimaru]] [[Konoha Crush|invades Konoha]] so that he can kill his master, [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]]. Because Orochimaru wants Hiruzen to experience the same thrill of fighting a teacher as he is, he reincarnates [[Hashirama]] and Tobirama. Recognising Hiruzen and seeing how old he has gotten, Hashirama realises how long he's been dead. Tobirama, meanwhile, realises that they've been brought back with the [[Impure World Reincarnation]], and therefore will have no choice but to fight Hiruzen. Orochimaru suppresses their personalities and forces them to attack. |
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| − | Both he and [[Hashirama]] were reincarnated by [[Orochimaru]], using [[Impure World Reincarnation]], to fight [[Hiruzen]] during the [[Konoha Crush]], although it is later revealed that due to Orochimaru's lack of mastery of this technique Hashirama and Tobirama were not reincarnated with their full powers. While fully aware of what was going on, and saddened that he would have to fight his former student, Orochimaru employed a special seal into the back of their heads to rob Tobirama and his brother of their free will. Hiruzen quickly resolved to kill his masters and used a [[Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet|very powerful fire technique]] that was easily countered by one of Tobirama's [[Water Release: Water Formation Wall|walls of water]] that was then turned into an [[Water Release: Water Colliding Wave|attack]] that was stopped by Hiruzen's own [[Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall|earth wall]]. |
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| + | Hiruzen struggles to land an attack against Hashirama and Tobirama, their coordination and responsiveness offering him few openings. The few attacks he does land are merely regenerated by their reincarnated bodies. Because killing Orochimaru will not end the Impure World Reincarnation, Hiruzen uses the only option he has left: after creating two [[shadow clone]]s, he has a clone capture each of the deceased Hokage and use the [[Dead Demon Consuming Seal]] on them. With their personalities restored, Hashirama and Tobirama apologise for being such troubles to him, just as Hiruzen apologises for the fate he has sentenced them to. He pulls the souls from their reincarnated bodies, feeding them to the [[Shinigami]] for all eternity. |
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== Part II == |
== Part II == |
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| + | At the request of [[Sasuke Uchiha]], [[Orochimaru]] releases the souls of the first four Hokage from the stomach of the Shinigami and then reincarnates them. After taking in their surroundings, Hashirama and Tobirama are excited to meet [[Minato]], the Fourth, and take him as a sign of Konoha's continued prosperity. When Tobirama scolds Orochimaru for his repeated use of the Impure World Reincarnation, Orochimaru instead blames Tobirama for creating it in the first place. He also blames Tobirama for a number of his other actions as Hokage, such as the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] that helped foster Uchiha dissent. |
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| − | With Hashirama's story finished, Tobirama confirmed that indeed many Uchiha had transcended the limitations of their clan such as his subordinate [[Kagami]]. Clearing up the misconception that he hated the Uchiha, Tobirama explained his role as the Second Hokage had been to mediate between the various clans and the well-being of the village, and that he kept a close eye on all clans that posed a threat to the latter's stability. Later, with Sasuke's decision made to protect his brother's sacrifice, Tobirama informed Hashirama, who had instructed him to prepare to [[Flying Thunder God Technique|transport]] them, that with Orochimaru binding them, he would not be able to do so. They later made their way out of the Naka Shrine, where a new addition to their group appeared. Answering Hashirama's question he noted that from [[Karin]]'s chakra, she seemed to be an [[Uzumaki]]. Later he was sighing deeply as his exuberant brother directed them to their respective faces on the [[Hokage Monument]]; there atop his likeness, Tobirama vowed to stop Madara once and for all. |
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[[File:Gojō Kibaku Fuda 1.png|thumb|right|Tobirama attacks a restrained Obito.]] |
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| + | Not only was Madara's revival not his intention, but Minato's attack was too late: Obito seals the Ten-Tails into himself, becoming its [[jinchūriki]]. With his new power, Obito rips down the barrier, allowing the Hokage to finally join the fray. While trying to decide how to proceed, Obito cuts through Tobirama and one of Hashirama's [[wood clone]]s. While the clone restrains Obito, Tobirama tells everyone else to evacuate the area while he uses [[Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags]]. The attack has no effect, and Hiruzen and Minato engage Obito while Tobirama regenerates. Once restored, he sends a shadow clone to redirect a [[Truth-Seeking Ball]] that's been attached to Minato back to Obito, having earlier branded him with a [[Flying Thunder God]] seal. |
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| − | Instructing Hiruzen and Minato to get out of range, it was revealed that Tobirama was able to react to Obito's attack, and subsequently plastered him with [[explosive tag]]s — impressing Minato with his speed. Calling out to his brother who also prepared to act, Tobirama detonated the explosive tags giving Hashirama the opportunity to bind Obito. Noting that as the creator of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique, he had also created the unique [[fighting style]] which accompanied it. After piercing his chest with his own hand, he threw out a myriad of paper which turned into explosive tags and attached themselves to Obito. These tags would [[Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags|keep summoning more and more tags]], thus drowning Obito in explosions and destroying his own body in the process. However, the mysterious substance which the young Uchiha had formed, protected him from the explosions. |
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| + | Tobirama, Minato, Sasuke, and [[Naruto Uzumaki]] coordinate efforts to attack Obito with [[Flying Thunder God Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique]], but Obito emerges without damage. What's more, from observing that Minato has not regenerated an arm lost to Obito, Tobirama theorizes that Obito's Truth-Seeking Balls can nullify the advantages of the Impure World Reincarnation and all other ninjutsu. In a blind gamble, [[Gamakichi]] attacks Obito with the [[Starch Syrup Gun]], which actually seems to have some success. Tobirama and Naruto separately realize that Obito is vulnerable to [[senjutsu]]. After Naruto enters [[Sage Mode]], Tobirama teleports him above Obito so that he can attack. |
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| − | Regenerating in time, Tobirama sent a clone of himself to deflect Obito's expanding orb. Grabbing onto the orb, Tobirama teleported himself to Obito where he noted that he would be returning this to him. As the technique expanded some distance away from his allies, the real Tobirama appeared informing them that it was a clone that he had just sent to the location revealing that during their previous confrontation he had also managed to mark the [[jinchūriki]] with his own technique formula. As an impressed Naruto exclaimed that Tobirama could copy his father's technique, Tobirama corrected him, noting that the Fourth was the one who was emulating him and reprimanded Naruto for addressing him in such a disrespectful manner. As the two young men rushed forward to attack Obito, Tobirama called Minato to action noting that if they used clones it would slow the Flying Thunder God Technique to which Minato noted that with their immortal bodies it didn't matter. As both men mark each other with their respective seals, they sprung into action; Tobirama teleported himself behind Obito while Minato teleported himself in front of Naruto and Sasuke's attack. Using the moment Obito was distracted, Tobirama and Minato activate the [[Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique]] to switch places, causing Obito's body to be engulfed in the flames of the attack. |
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| + | With a weakness discovered, Obito traps the Alliance within a [[Six Red Yang Formation|barrier]] so that he can wipe them out with multiple [[Tailed Beast Ball]]s. Tobirama and Minato decide that they can't teleport all the balls away in time, but Naruto comes up with a way for him and Minato to teleport the entire Alliance to safety. Impressed by their combined efforts, Tobirama assists them after they enter [[Tailed Beast Mode]]s by teleporting them to Obito for another attack. Obito blocks it this time and counters by creating the Ten-Tails' tree form. The tree's roots start tearing through the Allies and, after fending off some of the roots, Tobirama teleports Naruto, Sasuke, Minato, and Hiruzen together to figure out a new plan. Naruto and Sasuke, with Hashirama's encouragement, lead the Alliance in their attack while Tobirama busies himself with teleporting shinobi to safety when they need it. |
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| − | Initially believing the attack to have damaged Obito since the orbs were not able to react in time to defend the Uchiha, Tobirama — who had teleported to Minato's side — was shocked to see Obito emerge from the flames unscathed. As he observed Minato, he noted that it was odd that the Fourth's arm had not yet regenerated from such a minor injury leading him to deduce that Obito was also using [[Yin–Yang]] to nullify their [[ninjutsu]]. Sharing this with Minato, he urged the Fourth to be more careful from that point forward. After chiding both Minato and Naruto for acting without thinking, Tobirama later looked on in shock as [[Gamakichi]] attacked Obito with the [[Starch Syrup Gun]] technique before disappearing. Watching as Obito deflected the attack, and Naruto later prepared one, with realisation dawning on him, Tobirama teleported Naruto to Obito's location where the young man sent the [[Rasengan]] crashing into Obito, Tobirama noted that it appeared that [[senjutsu]] was effective against Obito's new form as Gamakichi's attack had demonstrated. |
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| − | Retreating to their comrade's side after the attack landed, Tobirama noted that since the attack had connected physically with Obito, that he had no way of negating the attack. While the others conversed Tobirama mused to himself, that Naruto's ability to cooperate instantly with his Flying Thunder God Technique and use of senjutsu reminded him greatly of his own time fighting alongside his own brother. When Obito erected an [[Wood Release: Flowering Tree|enormous tree]] which in turn produced four [[Tailed Beast Ball]]s, Tobirama noted that best case scenario, he and Minato could only teleport two of the balls leaving the Alliance still in danger. Calling out to his brother who was still locked in battle with Madara, they find themselves trapped within a [[Six Red Yang Formation|barrier]]. Asking Minato if he would be able to manage teleporting two of the balls outside the limit of the barrier, the Fourth responds that in his current condition, he would not be able to achieve this, but noted there was another way, with this, Tobirama watched on as the father-son duo bumped fists and prepared to launch a counter-attack. |
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| + | Although Obito is defeated and the Ten-Tails is removed from his body, Madara is successfully restored to life. While Madara prepares to become the Ten-Tails' next jinchūriki, Tobirama launches a desperate attack to stop him. Madara pins him with multiple [[chakra receivers]] and they share their mutual contempt for each other. Using what little mobility he has, Tobirama attacks him with [[Heavenly Weeping]] to distract Madara while Sasuke attacks him from behind. Madara blocks the attack and, over Tobirama's pleas to stop, mortally wounds Sasuke. Madara leaves and Tobirama can only watch as Sasuke's life fades. Shortly afterwards, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] arrives in time to save Sasuke. Once he's well, Sasuke removes the chakra receivers from Tobirama's body and has him teleport him to Naruto's location to face Madara. |
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| − | Watching on as the father-son duo prepared their counter-measure, and the Alliance is teleported outside the barrier erected by Obito before the Tailed Beast Balls could explode, Tobirama lauded Minato for saving them yet again. He later explained the concept behind what Naruto and Minato had done, likening it to the link a [[Shadow Clone Technique]] user has to its clones and Naruto's chakra acting as a proxy for Minato to teleport everyone. Tobirama was later exasperated at the fact that Naruto who had come up with this strategy was stumped by the Second's explanation and later exclaimed when Naruto commented that he knew a lot about shadow clones, noting that he had created the technique after all. |
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| − | As Naruto entered the [[Tailed Beast Mode]] and prepared to attack Obito with renewed vigour, Tobirama reminded him that only senjutsu-based attacks were effective against Obito, leading the Second to confirm that Naruto was an even bigger idiot than his own brother. When Naruto later reassessed his strategy and the father-son duo both do Tailed Beast Mode mantles and form a giant senjutsu-enhanced [[Rasengan]], Tobirama teleported them to where Obito was, but the jinchūriki anticipated the attack and was able to deflect it. Noting that their Flying Thunder God Technique might have become anticipated, Tobirama later commended Naruto when he formed a senjutsu-infused Tailed Beast Ball as a counter-measure, commenting that Naruto may become a better Hokage than even his brother. Tobirama and the others soon found themselves face-to-face with the Ten-Tails once again as Obito prepared to continue the Eye of the Moon Plan. |
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| − | As the beast warps into a giant tree, the roots of which begin grabbing the shinobi and absorbing their chakra, Tobirama uses the [[Water Release: Water Severing Wave]] to tear through the branches to save Naruto from its clutches, but Tobirama noted that despite being able to sense Naruto's location, it was futile as he was not able to stop the branches from regenerating. Asking Minato if he was able to teleport to Naruto's aid, the Fourth noted that his chakra levels were too depleted to do so, Tobirama looks on as Hiruzen appeared and is able to locate Naruto and extract him. Grabbing onto his student and his successor, Tobirama teleported them some distance away where they watched on as the giant tree began to open. As Naruto and Sasuke leaped into battle once again, Tobirama noted not only how Sasuke's potential was comparable to that of Madara but how similar Naruto was to his brother were as well. As Hashirama broadcast his own memories via the [[Mind Body Transmission Technique]], Tobirama looked on solemnly as his brother rallied the Alliance to fight. |
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| − | He later quietly watched the proceedings as the Kage arrived on the battlefield and smiled as [[Shikamaru]] said he would fulfil a role with Naruto similar to the one Tobirama had with his brother. As the forces mobilised once again to get on the offensive, Tobirama requested that Minato lend him the connection he had with Naruto's chakra to aid the shinobi on the battlefield. While he noted he would not be able to transport the whole shinobi Alliance at once, Tobirama was able to teleport the shinobi on the battlefield out of harm's way. As he alerted them all about what he would do, he charged them to fight without reservation. |
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| − | After Madara succeeded in [[Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|resurrecting]] himself, and resealing the nine tailed beasts within the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]], Tobirama assaulted Madara while his guard was down from gloating. Though he initially outmanoeuvred the Uchiha, the latter ultimately was able to impale Tobirama with multiple [[chakra receivers]], immobilising him. As the two voiced their contempt for one another, Tobirama noted that he was nothing more than a walking corpse so the retribution Madara sought for him killing Izuna was pointless. Tobirama managed to create an opening for Sasuke to attack him from above. Madara, however, immobilised Sasuke and stabbed him through the chest with his own sword, despite Tobirama's pleas. |
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=== Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes === |
=== Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes === |
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| − | As he cursed Madara, Tobirama desperately tried to move to aid Sasuke. Realising, however, that it was futile he attempted to forgo his body and tried to move his soul with his kinjutsu instead. As he soon realised that this was a fruitless effort, the Second laid in fear that he might already be too late as he could no longer sense Sasuke's chakra. With the situation looking dire, Sasuke was approached by a barefooted individual whom the still-immobile Tobirama did not recognise. The man turned out to be [[Kabuto Yakushi]], Orochimaru's former right-hand man. Having recently had a change of heart in this war, Kabuto desired to make up for his mistakes. Following Tobirama's instructions, Kabuto was able to begin treating Sasuke. |
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| + | Despite their efforts, Sasuke and Naruto cannot stop Madara from initiating the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]]. Tobirama and the other Hokage, being the only ones unaffected, converge at the location of a powerful chakra signature, but find only Madara's lower half. Tobirama contemplates using the Impure World Resurrection on Madara to ask him what happened, but they are stopped by the [[Sage of the Six Paths]]. Combining efforts with the spirits of the other dead [[Kage]], they summon [[Team 7]], Madara, and the [[tailed beasts]] back from [[Kaguya's dimension]]. Madara, dying, has some parting words with Hashirama, after which the Sage returns all the Kage to the [[Pure Land]]. As his soul ascends, Tobirama encourages Hashirama to entrust the future with Sasuke and Naruto. |
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| − | When the young Uchiha was revived and able to freely remove the chakra blades from his body, Tobirama noted that something more must have happened to him while he laid there on the brink of death. Informing him that he could indeed use his Flying Thunder God Technique and had even linked his own seal to Minato's, Tobirama advised him that in his current state he could only transport one person. As Sasuke opted to go alone, the Second teleports him to the kunai Naruto had taken with him to face Madara. |
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| − | Noticing the change in those around him, Tobirama realised that Madara had cast the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]]. As he looked on, Tobirama wondered why it had no effect on the reincarnated shinobi. Sensing the powerful chakra that was now consuming the battlefield, Tobirama mobilised to where it was originating, noting that he would be able to decipher the situation once he got there. On arrival, he and the other Hokage who had also made their way there discovered only Madara's lower half. When Hashirama dismissed his idea to reincarnate Madara to find out what happened, Tobirama admonished his brother stating that there was not time to be indecisive with their actions. He and the other Hokage were shocked to later see the [[Sage of Six Paths]] manifested before them. |
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| − | The Hokage all listened on as the Sage beseeched their help, and later along with the assistance of the other former Kage who the Sage had summoned from the [[Pure Land]], they summon [[Team 7]], the [[tailed beasts]], and Madara from [[Kaguya's dimension]]. Hagoromo then dispelled the Impure World Reincarnation, allowing the reincarnated Hokage to return to the Pure Land. Just as his soul departs, a content Tobirama asks his brother to follow Hiruzen's example to entrust Team 7 with the protection of the world. |
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== Legacy == |
== Legacy == |
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| + | Although Tobirama created the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] with the intention of pacifying the [[Uchiha clan]], it only exacerbated their feelings of marginalization and, in effect, cut them off from positions of influence in Konoha. Dissatisfaction with Konoha grew amongst the Uchiha for decades following, eventually culminating in the [[Uchiha Clan Downfall]].<ref>Chapter 399, pages 12-13</ref> |
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| − | As the Second person to hold the title of Hokage, Tobirama noted that his role was to sustain society during the period of time where persons who initially belonged only to [[clan]]s and thought of only the well-being of their own kinsmen, had to start thinking collectively of the village as a whole instead of just their own interests. Because of this, he had to keep an eye on clans that posed a threat to the village, such as the Uchiha amongst others.<ref name="Naruto chapter 627, page 4" /> He was known for building Konoha's infrastructure and revolutionising the ninja system on a whole by establishing organisations such as the [[Academy]], and [[Anbu]]: institutions and organisations adopted by most if not all of the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] as well as smaller ones. He also believed greatly in the [[Will of Fire]] and putting the good of the village above all else as well as gaining stability within the village, beliefs which he passed on to the next generation. |
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== Video Games == |
== Video Games == |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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| − | * {{translation|'Tobirama'|扉間}} means 'the space between two doors'. {{translation|'Doors'|扉|tobira}} are seen as the access to progress and improvement |
+ | * {{translation|'Tobirama'|扉間}} means 'the space between two doors'. {{translation|'Doors'|扉|tobira}} are seen as the access to progress and improvement. |
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+ | * Tobirama's face appears within the fireworks in the ending [[omake]] of [[Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain|''Shippūden'' episode 129]]. |
* Studio Pierrot's Settei sheets of Tobirama show that he was 140cm around the time Hashirama met Madara. |
* Studio Pierrot's Settei sheets of Tobirama show that he was 140cm around the time Hashirama met Madara. |
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* According to the databook(s): |
* According to the databook(s): |
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** His favourite words were {{translation|"Mind – technique – body"|心・技・体|Shin – gi – tai}}. |
** His favourite words were {{translation|"Mind – technique – body"|心・技・体|Shin – gi – tai}}. |
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| − | * In many of the video games they are present in, Hashirama and Tobirama bear each others respective English voice actors, with Hashirama being voiced by Peter Lurie, and Tobirama being voiced by Jamieson Price. |
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| − | ** In the English version of ''Naruto'' Part I Hashirama is voice by Jamieson Price and Tobirama is voice by Peter Lurie, but in the English version of ''Naruto: Shippūden'' Hashirama is voice by Peter Lurie and Tobirama by Jamieson Price. |
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== Quotes == |
== Quotes == |
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* (To [[Hashirama]] and [[Itama]]) "''Grown-ups are idiots. If they really want to bring an end to this endless fighting, they need to sit down with one another and reach a truce…''"<ref name="c622p11" /> |
* (To [[Hashirama]] and [[Itama]]) "''Grown-ups are idiots. If they really want to bring an end to this endless fighting, they need to sit down with one another and reach a truce…''"<ref name="c622p11" /> |
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+ | * (To Hiruzen) "''Saru, you must protect those who have faith in you and who love the village, and train up to those to whom you can entrust the next generation… from tomorrow, you will be the Hokage…!''"<ref>Chapter 481, page 9</ref> |
| ⚫ | * (To [[Sasuke]]) "''My brother believed that the village was something that demolish the boundaries between clans. Well in the end it wasn't that simple… My brother was too soft… and Madara too dangerous… My role as Second Hokage was to mediate between them while protecting and reinforcing the village.''"<ref name="c627" /> |
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| − | * (To [[Danzō]] and Hiruzen) "''I will be the decoy… you are the bright young flames who must protect the village. Danzō, you and Saru have always been rivals in everything… But what we need now is unity. Don't bring your personal squabbles into this. It's true I was slow with my decision. First you must look within and know yourself without losing your calm. Right now you will just bring danger upon your friends. At any rate… Danzō… Saru… there's no need to be hasty at your age. One day the time will come. Just stay alive… until then.''"<ref name="Naruto chapter 481, page 8" /> |
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| − | * (To Hiruzen) "''Saru, you must protect those who have faith in you and who love the village, and train up to those to whom you can entrust the next generation… from tomorrow, you will be the Hokage…!''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 481, page 9</ref> |
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| ⚫ | * (To [[Sasuke]]) "''My brother believed that the village was something that demolish the boundaries between clans. Well in the end it wasn't that simple… My brother was too soft… and Madara too dangerous… My role as Second Hokage was to mediate between them while protecting and reinforcing the village.''"<ref name=" |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Tobirama Senju (千手扉間, Senju Tobirama) was the Second Hokage (二代目火影, Nidaime Hokage, literally meaning: Second Fire Shadow) of Konohagakure. Though history better remembers his older brother, the First Hokage, for founding Konoha, it was Tobirama who worked behind the scenes to achieve political stability and implement the institutions that made the village work, thus ensuring Konoha's prosperity in the decades after.
Background
  Tobirama and his family. |
Tobirama was born during the Warring States Period, the second of Butsuma Senju's four sons. Hashirama and his brothers grew up on the battlefield waging constant war with the Senju's rivals: the Uchiha. After the deaths of their brothers, Kawarama and later Itama, Tobirama and his older brother, Hashirama, decided a new shinobi system would need to be implemented to end the cycle of child deaths, a system that would require an alliance between the Senju and Uchiha.[5] Despite his approval for the idea, Tobirama didn't allow it to interfere with his, or his brother's, responsibilities; when Hashirama got into the habit of disappearing into the forest during the day, Tobirama accepted his father's assignment to follow Hashirama and find out what he was doing.
Tobirama and his father fighting Izuna and Tajima.
From tracking Hashirama, Tobirama discovered that he was meeting with a boy named Madara, an up-and-coming Uchiha. After Tobirama reported this to their father, Butsuma pressured Hashirama to lead Madara into an ambush arranged by himself and Tobirama. Upon springing the trap, however, they were met by Madara's family, who had similar plans; while their fathers clashed, Tobirama fought Izuna, Madara's younger brother.[6] Hashirama and Madara were able to negotiate a temporary ceasefire, allowing all of them to walk away without bloodshed. In the years following their families would continue to clash, Hashirama against Madara and Tobirama against Izuna. But where Hashirama could never bring himself to harm Madara, Tobirama did not have the same sensitivities toward Izuna, and as such eventually mortally wounded him.
  Tobirama about to kill Madara. |
Hashirama, by then the leader of the Senju, tried to use Izuna's fate to broker peace between their clans, but Madara, at Izuna's insistence, would not hear of it. Their refusal increasingly became the minority view, with individual Uchiha siding with the Senju in growing numbers. After Izuna succumbed to his injuries, Madara, wracked with grief, made one final stand against the Senju and was summarily defeated. Tobirama attempted to kill Madara to finally end the fighting, but Hashirama stopped him, knowing that would only renew hostilities between the Senju and Uchiha. Madara offered to surrender if Hashirama would kill himself or Tobirama.[7] Hashirama agreed to take his own life, and as he made preparations he instructed Tobirama, despite his protests, not to seek retribution. Madara ultimately withdrew his request and agreed to peace.
The Senju, the Uchiha, and all their affiliated clans came together to found Konohagakure, a village of peace where children would never need to die in battle.[8] Although Hashirama was optimistic about the village's future, Tobirama remained realistic about how that future would be achieved, and believed the Uchiha, Madara in particular, threatened that future. When Hashirama wanted to give Madara the position of Hokage, Konoha's leader, Tobirama forced him to open the selection to a popular vote, leading to Hashirama's election instead.[9] Tobirama would continue to act as the voice of reason throughout Hashirama's tenure; during the first Kage Summit, Hashirama wanted to give Konoha's tailed beasts to the other newly-formed villages for free, but Tobirama's demanded that the villages pay for the tailed beasts they received.[10]
Hashirama with Tobirama and his team.
Despite Hashirama's headstrong leadership, the new system of ninja villages achieved peace for a time. Tobirama was able to start training his own three-man team consisting of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane.[11] Techniques he had created, such as the Shadow Clone Technique and Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation, he outlawed, their use no longer being needed. But peace would ultimately be temporary; Madara challenged Hashirama's authority and the two fought at what would become the Valley of the End. When Madara was killed in the battle, Tobirama took his body in order to study the Sharingan, and then buried it in an unmarked grave.[12] Conflicts would start emerging elsewhere in the world, and it was during one of these that Hashirama would also die.[1] Before his death, he passed the title of Hokage to Tobirama and left him instructions to not mistreat the Uchiha.[13]
Tobirama's role as Hokage was to help Konoha's shinobi transition from valuing their clan above all else to valuing the village instead.[14] To this end he created such institutions as the Academy, the Anbu, and the Chūnin Exams. While largely successful, enough that other villages adopted the same organisations,[3] the Uchiha resisted the loss of their autonomy. Already wary of the Uchiha because of his history with Madara, Tobirama created the Konoha Military Police Force for the Uchiha to run, publicly as a sign of trust but primarily so that the Uchiha could focus their energies into something that wouldn't interfere with Konoha's affairs.[15]
Tobirama and his team during the First Shinobi World War.
Like Hashirama before him, Tobirama tried to foster good relations with the other villages. He planned an alliance between Konoha and Kumogakure, but during a formal ceremony he and the Second Raikage were attacked by the Gold and Silver Brothers and left near death.[16] Konoha and Kumo eventually ended up on opposing sides during the First Shinobi World War. While on a mission during the war, Tobirama, his team, as well as Danzō Shimura, Torifu Akimichi, and Kagami Uchiha (one of the few Uchiha to move beyond his clan) found themselves surrounded by Kumo's Kinkaku Force. With no way for all of them to escape, Tobirama volunteered to act as decoy. He passed the title of Hokage to Hiruzen before sending them off, and died a noble death.[17]
Personality
Tobirama was a composed individual with a pragmatic approach to life. He believed that, through well-defined rules and laws, many of the world's problems could be solved.[5] In many ways he was a counter to his older brother, Hashirama; when Hashirama would get carried away with his headstrong optimism, it fell to Tobirama to mediate and force a more realistic alternative. Hashirama was typically disappointed by Tobirama's intervention, but he usually agreed without much protest;[18] on the rare occasions he disagreed, it was a sign that Tobirama was getting out of line, creating a mutual balance.[19] Tobirama likewise, despite how often he needed to undermine his brother and his personal opinion that Hashirama was something of an idiot,[20] greatly loved and respected him, and if anything wanted Hashirama to respect himself the same way he and others did.[21]
Tobirama enraged by Sasuke's intent to destroy Konoha.
Tobirama was a firm believer in the Will of Fire, a philosophy that held that all villagers of Konoha were part of a family. Any who threatened Konoha were subject to his rarely-seen but utter rage.[22] As Hokage, it was not only his responsibility to protect that family at all costs but also to encourage the disparate villagers of the same view: that Konoha's concerns were more important than their clan's.[14] It was for this reason that he came into conflict with the Uchiha and Madara so frequently, as he felt they too often valued their own desires over others'.[23] This often gave him the appearance of being prejudiced against the clan and its members,[24] but he was in fact perfectly happy to cooperate with any Uchiha that could overcome their so-called "Curse of Hatred"; he believed Kagami Uchiha was a perfect example of this transcended Uchiha.[25]
Though they only know each other for a short time, Tobirama and Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, get along well. Their mutual respect for each other seems founded on their similarities, both of them famously moving and thinking quickly on the battlefield.[26][27] While their actual personalities are quite different, Tobirama is nevertheless amused by Minato's complicated names for jutsu, such as the "Spiralling Flash Super Round Dance Howl Style Three".[28]
Appearance
Tobirama's full appearance.
Tobirama was a fair-skinned man with white, shaggy hair and dark-coloured eyes (depicted as red in the anime). He had three red markings on his face, one under each of his eyes and one on his chin. In combat, he wore blue armour with a distinctive white fur collar over a simple black suit. This armour was constructed from numerous metal plates, formed into multiple protective guards along his body. Beneath his shoulder armour he wore two bands on each arm. This clothing was accompanied by sandals and a happuri in place of the more traditional forehead protector. The happuri was initially engraved with Senju's emblem, which was later replaced with Konoha's. His casual outfit was a simple, short-sleeved, blue shirt kimono with mesh armour underneath and held closed by a pale yellow sash., This casual attire included blue pants and a bracelet of sorts on his left hand.
As a child, he wore a pair of pin-striped pants and shirt which left his arms exposed. He also did not have the markings on his face.[29] In battle, his armour was constructed from green metal plates that covered his torso, lower behind, and groin alongside fishnet armour around his wrists and shins.[30]
Abilities
Tobirama defeating Izuna.
Despite his older brother being widely recognised as a "God of Shinobi", Tobirama was still one of the more talented shinobi of his era, earning praise from Madara on several occassions.[31][32] He was shown able to defeat Izuna, a powerful Mangekyō Sharingan user and at the time, Madara's equal in skills and power.[33] Danzō stated that Tobirama's prowess was unmatched during his time as Hokage.[34] He also survived a battle with the Gold and Silver Brothers, who possessed the Nine-Tails' chakra and wielded the Treasured Tools of the Sage of the Six Paths.[16]
As a Senju, Tobirama was trained in a variety of shinobi skills. In the anime, he performs a genjutsu to lock a target in perpetual darkness for the technique's duration.[35] He was similarly knowledgeable of skills he has no training in, being able to recognise a toad from Mount Myōboku and different types of advanced nature transformations.
Chakra and Physical Prowess
Tobirama was hailed as the fastest shinobi during his lifetime, being so fast that even the Fourth Hokage was left shocked by his speed. While this recognition was due in large part to his space–time ninjutsu, Tobirama was capable of moving fast enough on his own to defeat others before they had time to react and cover a target with explosive tags without them noticing.[27] His chakra reserves were large enough to teleport two Tailed Beast Modes simultaneously.[36] Chakra aside, he has the stamina to fight nonstop for a twenty-four hour period,[37] and a will strong enough to overcome the nearly perfected Impure World Reincarnation.[38] His chakra control is advanced enough to perform certain jutsu with only one hand seal and accomplish feats others could not replicate.[39][40]
Ninjutsu
Tobirama using his invented Shadow Clone Technique.
Tobirama was skilled in different ninjutsu forms, including the Summoning Technique[4] and barrier ninjutsu.[41] He was skilled with a sword, enough to clash with Izuna on multiple occasions; in the anime, it was said that he wielded and mastered the Sword of the Thunder God, a blade with electrical abilities.[42] He created various innovative techniques during his lifetime, such as the Shadow Clone Technique.[43]
Even as a child, Tobirama was a gifted sensor.[44] By simply touching the ground with his finger, he could detect the presence and number of enemy shinobi.[45] He is able to sense others from great distances[46] and can even identify a target's clan from their chakra.[14]
Nature Transformation
Tobirama using the Water Release: Water Formation Wall.
Tobirama was able to use all five basic nature transformations, along with Yin and Yang Release.[4] He was most famous for his mastery of Water release in which he was reputed as its greatest known user.[47] In fact his ability to create vast quantities of water without a water source contributed to his appointment as Hokage.[48] He could shoot high pressure streams from his mouth to pierce targets[49] or create defensive walls.[48] He also demonstrated the ability to fire needle-shaped projectiles from his mouth.[50] The anime expands on his abilities with water in several areas, showing him moving quickly when underwater and shaping it into tendrils to pull targets down with him to drown them.[51]
Space–Time Ninjutsu
Tobirama teleports behind Obito.
One of the various jutsu Tobirama created during his life was the Flying Thunder God Technique.[52] Though it was perfected and made famous by Minato Namikaze, Tobirama's skill with it and other space–time ninjutsu is still remembered.[53] Using the technique he could instantly teleport to the location of anything or anyone marked with his (or another's) special seal.[54] By scattering an area with marked kunai or simply throwing the kunai with precise timing, he can move around an area quickly and strike at the most opportune moment. When used with a sword, he can launch an unavoidable strike.[7] Tobirama was not limited to teleporting himself, as he could bring others with him, though he needed to provide the chakra for their transport.[55] He did not even need to accompany who or whatever he was teleporting.[56]
Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation
Tobirama's most infamous creation is the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation, which can be used to revive the dead into immortal, regenerating bodies.[57][58] He invented the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags to take advantage of the revived bodies' natural advantages, using them in kamikaze-like attacks to create near-infinite chains of explosions on a target.[27] Tobirama has not actually be seen using the Impure World Reincarnation - and in fact he labelled it kinjutsu hoping it wouldn't be used by anyone again[59] - but he was said to use it whenever he needed to clear a map;[60] it's suggested that he could only control a small number of reincarnated bodies at once.[61]
Intelligence
In battle, Tobirama is calculating, striking only when he's confident of success and without any thought of mercy.[62] According to Madara, Tobirama was known for launching surprise attacks on opponents who think they've won and have let their guard down. In order to capitalize on every possible advantage, he pays careful attention to every aspect of a battle, analyzing opponents' strategies and techniques to discern their purpose, mechanics, and ultimately their weaknesses.
Part I
Konoha Crush
Main article: Konoha Crush
Orochimaru summons Hashirama and Tobirama.
Orochimaru invades Konoha so that he can kill his master, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Because Orochimaru wants Hiruzen to experience the same thrill of fighting a teacher as he is, he reincarnates Hashirama and Tobirama. Recognising Hiruzen and seeing how old he has gotten, Hashirama realises how long he's been dead. Tobirama, meanwhile, realises that they've been brought back with the Impure World Reincarnation, and therefore will have no choice but to fight Hiruzen. Orochimaru suppresses their personalities and forces them to attack.
Hiruzen's clone removes Tobirama's soul.
Hiruzen struggles to land an attack against Hashirama and Tobirama, their coordination and responsiveness offering him few openings. The few attacks he does land are merely regenerated by their reincarnated bodies. Because killing Orochimaru will not end the Impure World Reincarnation, Hiruzen uses the only option he has left: after creating two shadow clones, he has a clone capture each of the deceased Hokage and use the Dead Demon Consuming Seal on them. With their personalities restored, Hashirama and Tobirama apologise for being such troubles to him, just as Hiruzen apologises for the fate he has sentenced them to. He pulls the souls from their reincarnated bodies, feeding them to the Shinigami for all eternity.
Part II
Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax
Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax
The four Hokage are reincarnated.
At the request of Sasuke Uchiha, Orochimaru releases the souls of the first four Hokage from the stomach of the Shinigami and then reincarnates them. After taking in their surroundings, Hashirama and Tobirama are excited to meet Minato, the Fourth, and take him as a sign of Konoha's continued prosperity. When Tobirama scolds Orochimaru for his repeated use of the Impure World Reincarnation, Orochimaru instead blames Tobirama for creating it in the first place. He also blames Tobirama for a number of his other actions as Hokage, such as the Konoha Military Police Force that helped foster Uchiha dissent.
Hashirama stops Tobirama from attacking.
Hashirama reprimands Tobirama for not honoring his instructions to treat the Uchiha fairly. When Sasuke threatens to destroy Konoha, Tobirama feels validated in his treatment of the Uchiha and prepares to attack Sasuke, but Hashirama forces him to stop. When they are told of Madara Uchiha's reincarnation and participation in the ongoing Fourth Shinobi World War, Tobirama cannot be reasoned with and only Orochimaru's refined control of the Impure World Reincarnation stops him. Tobirama is forced to standby and listen as Hashirama explains his personal experiences with Madara and the Uchiha, and adds some of his own experiences after Hashirama's story ends. From listening to the four Hokage, Sasuke decides he doesn't want Konoha to be destroyed, as is Madara's current intention. Orochimaru releases the Hokage from his control so that they can help in this goal, and they set out for the site of the Allied Shinobi Forces' battle with the Ten-Tails.
The Hokage arrive on the battlefield.
Tobirama arrives on the battlefield shortly after Minato and compliments his speed. Once all the Hokage gather, they combine efforts to erect a barrier around the Ten-Tails to confine it. Tobirama must stay with the barrier in order to keep it active, so he watches as Sasuke and the Allies attack the Ten-Tails. When Obito Uchiha appears on the battlefield and prepares to revive Madara, Tobirama creates two shadow clones to go after Madara. Minato once again beats him to the punch, cutting down Obito before Madara can be revived.
Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki
Main article: Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki
Tobirama attacks a restrained Obito.
Not only was Madara's revival not his intention, but Minato's attack was too late: Obito seals the Ten-Tails into himself, becoming its jinchūriki. With his new power, Obito rips down the barrier, allowing the Hokage to finally join the fray. While trying to decide how to proceed, Obito cuts through Tobirama and one of Hashirama's wood clones. While the clone restrains Obito, Tobirama tells everyone else to evacuate the area while he uses Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags. The attack has no effect, and Hiruzen and Minato engage Obito while Tobirama regenerates. Once restored, he sends a shadow clone to redirect a Truth-Seeking Ball that's been attached to Minato back to Obito, having earlier branded him with a Flying Thunder God seal.
Tobirama teleports Naruto above Obito.
Tobirama, Minato, Sasuke, and Naruto Uzumaki coordinate efforts to attack Obito with Flying Thunder God Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique, but Obito emerges without damage. What's more, from observing that Minato has not regenerated an arm lost to Obito, Tobirama theorizes that Obito's Truth-Seeking Balls can nullify the advantages of the Impure World Reincarnation and all other ninjutsu. In a blind gamble, Gamakichi attacks Obito with the Starch Syrup Gun, which actually seems to have some success. Tobirama and Naruto separately realize that Obito is vulnerable to senjutsu. After Naruto enters Sage Mode, Tobirama teleports him above Obito so that he can attack.
Tobirama hacks back the tree's root.
With a weakness discovered, Obito traps the Alliance within a barrier so that he can wipe them out with multiple Tailed Beast Balls. Tobirama and Minato decide that they can't teleport all the balls away in time, but Naruto comes up with a way for him and Minato to teleport the entire Alliance to safety. Impressed by their combined efforts, Tobirama assists them after they enter Tailed Beast Modes by teleporting them to Obito for another attack. Obito blocks it this time and counters by creating the Ten-Tails' tree form. The tree's roots start tearing through the Allies and, after fending off some of the roots, Tobirama teleports Naruto, Sasuke, Minato, and Hiruzen together to figure out a new plan. Naruto and Sasuke, with Hashirama's encouragement, lead the Alliance in their attack while Tobirama busies himself with teleporting shinobi to safety when they need it.
Tobirama battling Madara.
Although Obito is defeated and the Ten-Tails is removed from his body, Madara is successfully restored to life. While Madara prepares to become the Ten-Tails' next jinchūriki, Tobirama launches a desperate attack to stop him. Madara pins him with multiple chakra receivers and they share their mutual contempt for each other. Using what little mobility he has, Tobirama attacks him with Heavenly Weeping to distract Madara while Sasuke attacks him from behind. Madara blocks the attack and, over Tobirama's pleas to stop, mortally wounds Sasuke. Madara leaves and Tobirama can only watch as Sasuke's life fades. Shortly afterwards, Kabuto Yakushi arrives in time to save Sasuke. Once he's well, Sasuke removes the chakra receivers from Tobirama's body and has him teleport him to Naruto's location to face Madara.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes
Main article: Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes
Tobirama's soul departs to the Pure Land.
Despite their efforts, Sasuke and Naruto cannot stop Madara from initiating the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Tobirama and the other Hokage, being the only ones unaffected, converge at the location of a powerful chakra signature, but find only Madara's lower half. Tobirama contemplates using the Impure World Resurrection on Madara to ask him what happened, but they are stopped by the Sage of the Six Paths. Combining efforts with the spirits of the other dead Kage, they summon Team 7, Madara, and the tailed beasts back from Kaguya's dimension. Madara, dying, has some parting words with Hashirama, after which the Sage returns all the Kage to the Pure Land. As his soul ascends, Tobirama encourages Hashirama to entrust the future with Sasuke and Naruto.
Legacy
Although Tobirama created the Konoha Military Police Force with the intention of pacifying the Uchiha clan, it only exacerbated their feelings of marginalization and, in effect, cut them off from positions of influence in Konoha. Dissatisfaction with Konoha grew amongst the Uchiha for decades following, eventually culminating in the Uchiha Clan Downfall.[63]
Video Games
Tobirama Senju is a playable character in the following video games:
He is also featured as a support-only character in Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm.
Trivia
- 'Tobirama' (扉間) means 'the space between two doors'. 'Doors' (扉, tobira) are seen as the access to progress and improvement.
- Tobirama's face appears within the fireworks in the ending omake of Shippūden episode 129.
- Studio Pierrot's Settei sheets of Tobirama show that he was 140cm around the time Hashirama met Madara.
- According to the databook(s):
- His favourite words were "Mind – technique – body" (心・技・体, Shin – gi – tai).
Quotes
- (To Hashirama and Itama) "Grown-ups are idiots. If they really want to bring an end to this endless fighting, they need to sit down with one another and reach a truce…"[5]
- (To Hiruzen) "Saru, you must protect those who have faith in you and who love the village, and train up to those to whom you can entrust the next generation… from tomorrow, you will be the Hokage…!"[64]
- (To Sasuke) "My brother believed that the village was something that demolish the boundaries between clans. Well in the end it wasn't that simple… My brother was too soft… and Madara too dangerous… My role as Second Hokage was to mediate between them while protecting and reinforcing the village."[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 First Databook, page 116
- ↑ Second Databook, page 142
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Third Databook, page 162
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fourth Databook, pages 168-169
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Chapter 622, page 11
- ↑ Chapter 623
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Chapter 624
- ↑ Chapter 399, page 6
- ↑ Chapter 625
- ↑ Chapter 648, pages 6-11
- ↑ Chapter 122, page 16
- ↑ Chapter 681, page 13
- ↑ Chapter 619, pages 11, 17
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Chapter 627, page 4 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Chapter 527, pages 4-5
- ↑ Chapter 481, pages 4-10
- ↑ Chapter 627, pages 6
- ↑ Chapter 649, page 10
- ↑ Chapter 648, pages 4
- ↑ Chapter 625, page 4
- ↑ Chapter 620, page 5
- ↑ Chapter 619, pages 7, 10
- ↑ Chapter 625, page 19
- ↑ Chapter 627, page 6-8
- ↑ Chapter 631, pages 4-5, 8
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Chapter 639, pages 3-5
- ↑ Chapter 641, pages 7-8
- ↑ Chapter 622, pages 8-9
- ↑ Chapter 623, pages 16
- ↑ Chapter 624, page 7
- ↑ Chapter 661, page 8
- ↑ Chapter 624, page 9
- ↑ Chapter 481, page 8
- ↑ Naruto episode 72
- ↑ Chapter 645, pages 8-11
- ↑ Chapter 624, page 15
- ↑ Chapter 620, page 11
- ↑ Chapter 120, page 2-4
- ↑ Chapter 646, page 11
- ↑ Chapter 631, pages 8-9
- ↑ Naruto episode 105
- ↑ Chapter 644, page 14
- ↑ Chapter 623, page 11
- ↑ Chapter 481, page 4
- ↑ Chapter 620, page 8
- ↑ Chapter 120, page 4
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 Chapter 120, page 4
- ↑ Chapter 646, page 14
- ↑ Chapter 661, pages 15-16
- ↑ Naruto episode 71
- ↑ Chapter 641, page 3
- ↑ Chapter 502, page 12
- ↑ Chapter 673, page 11
- ↑ Chapter 645, page 9
- ↑ Chapter 643, page 8
- ↑ Chapter 525, page 2
- ↑ Chapter 526, page 17
- ↑ Chapter 118, page 5
- ↑ Chapter 561, page 2
- ↑ Chapter 521, page 5
- ↑ Chapter 624, page 16
- ↑ Chapter 399, pages 12-13
- ↑ Chapter 481, page 9
