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{{translation|'''Tonbo Tobitake'''|飛竹トンボ|Tobitake Tonbo}} is a [[chūnin]]-level shinobi of [[Konohagakure]] that serves as a member of the [[Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force]] in the [[Konohagakure Intelligence Division|Intelligence Division]].
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{{translation|'''Tonbo Tobitake'''|飛竹トンボ|Tobitake Tonbo}} is a [[chūnin]] of [[Konohagakure]] and a member of the [[Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force]] in the [[Konohagakure Intelligence Division|Intelligence Division]].
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
Tonbo, at first glance gives off a very collected and cool persona. He is described as being very confident in his abilities although not haughty enough not to acknowledge someone else's talent. He is also somewhat rash in nature as witnessed when he roughed up a genin to get his point across.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 42, page 13</ref>
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Tonbo, at first glance gives off a very collected and cool personality. He is described as being very confident in his abilities although not haughty enough to not acknowledge someone else's talent. He is also somewhat rash and quick-tempered by nature as witnessed when he roughed up [[Komaza]] to get his point across.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 42, page 13</ref>
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
The upper half of his face is completely wrapped in bandages and his [[forehead protector]] is drawn all the way over his eyes. He usually has a cigarette in his mouth and wears the standard uniform of the Intelligence Division which comprises of a grey suit. He also wears bandages around his legs and the standard Konoha shinobi sandals
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The upper half of his face is completely wrapped in bandages and his [[forehead protector]] is drawn all the way over his eyes. He usually has a cigarette in his mouth and wears the standard uniform of the Intelligence Division which comprises of a grey suit. He also wears bandages around his legs and the standard Konoha shinobi sandals.
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== Abilities ==
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Not much has been seen in the way of Tonbo's abilities but he is skilled enough to aid Inoichi in [[Psycho Mind Transmission|delving]] into the minds of the enemy in order to retrieve potentially valuable information. He is also very fast and strong, able to rush towards Komaza in the blink of an eye and easily restrains him with one single arm, stating that "''elite''" chūnin like him would not miss anything the genin would try.
   
 
== Part I ==
 
== Part I ==
=== Chūnin Exam Arc ===
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=== Chūnin Exams ===
[[File:Tobo roughs up Komaza.png|thumb|Tonbo rough up Komaza.]]
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[[File:Tobo roughs up Komaza.png|thumb|left|Tonbo roughs up Komaza.]]
Tonbo made his first appearance during the written section of the [[Chūnin Exams]] as one of the various shinobi looking out for cheaters. When he caught [[Komaza]] cheating five times, Komaza protested saying there way no way that they could keep an eye on everyone and accurately keep track of the number of times they were caught. This caused Tonbo to knock him into a wall telling him that the people there were "elite" chūnin chosen for this task specifically and that they wouldn't miss a single thing they did.
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Tonbo made his first appearance during the written section of the [[Chūnin Exams]] as one of the various shinobi looking out for cheaters. When he caught [[Komaza]] cheating five times, Komaza protested saying there was no way that they could keep an eye on everyone and accurately keep track of the number of times they were caught. This caused Tonbo to knock him into a wall telling him that the people there were "''elite''" chūnin chosen for this task specifically and that they wouldn't miss a single thing they did.
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=== Mizuki Strikes Back Arc ===
 
=== Mizuki Strikes Back Arc ===
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== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
=== Invasion of Pain Arc ===
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=== Pain's Assault ===
[[File:Torture and Interrogation Unit.png|thumb|Tonbo aids the interrogation process.]]
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[[File:Torture and Interrogation Unit.png|thumb|Tonbo aiding in the interrogation process.]]
Tonbo, along with [[Shimon Hijiri]] and Mozuku, aided in [[Inoichi Yamanaka]]'s [[Mind Reading]] of [[Yūdachi]]. He complimented the speed at which Inoichi could read his memories, although Mozuku harshly scolded him for not concentrating on probing Yūdachi. When the [[invasion of Pain]] starts, they help distract the [[Animal Path]] to give Inoichi a chance to analyse what he has learned.
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Tonbo, along with [[Shimon Hijiri]] and [[Mawashi Dokuraku]], aided in [[Inoichi Yamanaka]]'s [[Psycho Mind Transmission]] of [[Yūdachi]]. He complimented the speed at which Inoichi could read his memories, although Mozuku harshly scolded him for not concentrating on probing Yūdachi. When the [[invasion of Pain]] starts, they help distract the [[Second Animal Path (character)|Animal Path]] to give Inoichi a chance to analyse what he has learned.
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== Movies ==
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=== Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison ===
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During Naruto's flashback to the members of the village when he was gathering [[natural energy]] to enter [[Sage Mode]], Tonbo can been seen amongst the villagers.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* "Tonbo" is Japanese for ''dragonfly''. Dragonflies are famous for their 360° vision, which is ironic considering that Tonbo's eyes and upper face are covered with bandages.
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* {{translation|"Tonbo"|蜻蛉}} is Japanese for "dragonfly". [[wikipedia:dragonfly|Dragonflies]] are famous for their 360° vision, which is ironic considering that Tonbo's eyes and upper face are covered with bandages. While "Tobitake" means "lying [through] the bamboo". A {{translation|''[[Wikipedia:Bamboo-copter|taketonbo]]''|竹とんぼ}} is a small bamboo toy that flies when spun between the palms of your hands. So Tonbo's full name could also mean "flying taketonbo".
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* According to the databook(s):
* In episode 21, he briefly appears in a meeting prior to his official début along with Shimon and Mozuku even though they were not present in the previous episode.
 
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** His favourite food is [[Wikipedia:Yakitori|yakitori]] and grilled [[Wikipedia:Onigiri|onigiri]] while his least favourite food is [[WIkipedia:Crème fraiche|crème fraîche]].
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Tonbo Tobitake
飛竹トンボ Tobitake Tonbo
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #40
Anime Naruto Episode #3
Movie Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison
Game Naruto Mobile
OVA The Day Naruto Became Hokage (OVA)
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Aries April 4
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part I: 27
  • Part II: 31
Height
  • Part I: 167 cm1.67 m <br />5.479 ft <br />65.748 in <br />
Weight
  • Part I: 55 kg121.254 lb <br />
Blood type A
Occupation
Affiliation
Team
Rank
Ninja Rank
Ninja Registration 010997
Jutsu

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Tonbo Tobitake (飛竹トンボ, Tobitake Tonbo) is a chūnin of Konohagakure and a member of the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force in the Intelligence Division.

Personality

Tonbo, at first glance gives off a very collected and cool personality. He is described as being very confident in his abilities although not haughty enough to not acknowledge someone else's talent. He is also somewhat rash and quick-tempered by nature as witnessed when he roughed up Komaza to get his point across.[3]

Appearance

The upper half of his face is completely wrapped in bandages and his forehead protector is drawn all the way over his eyes. He usually has a cigarette in his mouth and wears the standard uniform of the Intelligence Division which comprises of a grey suit. He also wears bandages around his legs and the standard Konoha shinobi sandals.

Abilities

Not much has been seen in the way of Tonbo's abilities but he is skilled enough to aid Inoichi in delving into the minds of the enemy in order to retrieve potentially valuable information. He is also very fast and strong, able to rush towards Komaza in the blink of an eye and easily restrains him with one single arm, stating that "elite" chūnin like him would not miss anything the genin would try.

Part I

Chūnin Exams

Tobo roughs up Komaza

Tonbo roughs up Komaza.

Tonbo made his first appearance during the written section of the Chūnin Exams as one of the various shinobi looking out for cheaters. When he caught Komaza cheating five times, Komaza protested saying there was no way that they could keep an eye on everyone and accurately keep track of the number of times they were caught. This caused Tonbo to knock him into a wall telling him that the people there were "elite" chūnin chosen for this task specifically and that they wouldn't miss a single thing they did.

Mizuki Strikes Back Arc

In the anime, Tonbo and Iwashi Tatami alerted Tsunade about Mizuki and the Legendary Stupid Brothers having escaped prison together.

Land of Vegetables Arc

Later, he accompanies Iwashi, Mozuku, Shizune, and Shikamaru Nara to take the Land of Vegetables from Renga.

Part II

Pain's Assault

Torture and Interrogation Unit

Tonbo aiding in the interrogation process.

Tonbo, along with Shimon Hijiri and Mawashi Dokuraku, aided in Inoichi Yamanaka's Psycho Mind Transmission of Yūdachi. He complimented the speed at which Inoichi could read his memories, although Mozuku harshly scolded him for not concentrating on probing Yūdachi. When the invasion of Pain starts, they help distract the Animal Path to give Inoichi a chance to analyse what he has learned.

Movies

Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison

During Naruto's flashback to the members of the village when he was gathering natural energy to enter Sage Mode, Tonbo can been seen amongst the villagers.

Trivia

  • "Tonbo" (蜻蛉) is Japanese for "dragonfly". Dragonflies are famous for their 360° vision, which is ironic considering that Tonbo's eyes and upper face are covered with bandages. While "Tobitake" means "lying [through] the bamboo". A taketonbo (竹とんぼ) is a small bamboo toy that flies when spun between the palms of your hands. So Tonbo's full name could also mean "flying taketonbo".
  • According to the databook(s):

References

  1. First Databook, page 77
  2. Fourth Databook, page 210
  3. Naruto chapter 42, page 13