Kiba Inuzuka
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| Kiba Inuzuka | |
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| (犬塚キバ) | |
 Kiba Inuzuka by Masashi Kishimoto |
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| Debut | Manga Chapter 34 Naruto Episode 1 |
| Seiyū | Kōsuke Toriumi |
| Voice actor(s) | Kyle Hebert |
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| Age | 12-13 in Part I 15 in Part II |
| Birthday | July 7 |
| Blood Type | B |
| Height | 152.5 cm |
| Weight | 44.7 kg |
| Known relatives | Tsume Inuzuka (mother) Hana Inuzuka (sister) |
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| Current rank | Chunin |
| Current affiliation | Inuzuka clan, Konohagakure |
| Current team | Team 8 (Kurenai Yuhi, Kiba Inuzuka, Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame) |
| Previous team | Team Shikamaru (Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Neji Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Naruto Uzumaki) |
| Signature jutsu/Kekkei genkai | |
Kiba Inuzuka (犬塚キバ Inuzuka Kiba?) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto.
The name "Inuzuka", meaning "house of dogs", belongs to a clan that was one of the most powerful in the Chiba prefecture in Japan during the Edo period. They were known as "dog warriors" and worshiped Inu ("Dog"), a deity representing the zodiac sign of the dog. The name "Inuzuka" also originates from Hakkenden, a novel about a dog samurai. "Kiba" literally means "fang".
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[edit] Background
Kiba Inuzuka is a loud and head-strong member of Kurenai Yuhi's Team 8, consisting of himself, Shino Aburame, and Hinata Hyuga. The members of Team 8 are all on very good terms, with each specializing in tracking and survival. Kiba, however, dislikes Shino's bossy attitude, and Shino likewise dislikes Kiba's inability to be serious. Still, the three enjoy one another's company, and are often seen helping one another pursue each other's hobbies. Kiba's favorite foods are beef jerky and gristle, with his least favorite being anything that he can't chew.
As a member of the Inuzuka clan, Kiba has a nin-dog (忍犬 ninken?) named Akamaru, who he has an almost symbiotic relation with and is almost always seen with, usually enjoying their hobby of taking a walk. Kiba and Akamaru are able to communicate with each other, sharing knowledge gained from the other's heightened abilities. When in battle, Kiba and Akamaru fight together, using such techniques as Beast Human Clone and Double Piercing Fang to assist in their teamwork. When in battle, Kiba can also gather chakra to his nose, putting his sense of smell on par with Akamaru's.
[edit] Part I
[edit] Chunin Exam arc
During the written portion of the Chunin Exams, Kiba has Akamaru sit upon his head and read him the answers off of other examinee's papers. Later, during the second phase, Kiba persuades his teammates to try and sneak up on another team in the hopes of being able to lessen the amount of competition. After finding some cover, Team 8 witnesses Gaara kill a team of Rain Genin without mercy, and Gaara prepares to kill Kiba and the others as well before being persuaded otherwise. As Gaara and his team walks away, Kiba realizes that he had misunderstood Akamaru's earlier warning about Gaara: not that Gaara was in danger, but that Gaara was danger.
During the preliminary matches of the Chunin Exam, Kiba is matched against Naruto Uzumaki, who he thinks will net him an easy win. Although the joint effort of Kiba and Akamaru seems to be beating Naruto, Naruto uses a combination of shadow clones to restrain Akamaru and the Transformation Technique to attack Kiba under the guise of Akamaru. Kiba, not willing to be beaten by Naruto, gives Akamaru a soldier pill to increase the latter's strength and has him transform into Kiba. Kiba and the transformed Akamaru attack Naruto, though Naruto again uses the Transformation Technique to his advantage by turning into Kiba as well. Kiba, thinking he knows which of the lookalikes is which, attacks one, and it turns back into Akamaru. Thinking that he's made a mistake, he attacks the other lookalike, though it too turns into Akamaru.
As Kiba tries to figure out what's going on, the first Akamaru, really Naruto in disguise again, attacks Kiba, the real Akamaru now out of commission. Kiba and Naruto exchange blows, but just as Kiba is about to get the upperhand Naruto farts, paralyzing Kiba and his heightened senses. As Kiba writhes with disgust, Naruto uses his Uzumaki Naruto Combo to defeat Kiba. With the battle over, Kiba realizes that Naruto is not the goofball that he once was, and as such begins to respect Naruto. As Kiba is carried away to recover, Hinata comes to check up on him. With the last of his strength, Kiba tells Hinata to forfeit her match if she is put up against Neji Hyuga or Gaara, concerned that she will be be killed if she fights either.
[edit] Sasuke Retrieval arc
When Sasuke Uchiha leaves Konoha, Kiba is recruited by Shikamaru Nara as part of the team assigned to retrieve him. As the mission progresses, Akamaru is separated from the rest of the team, and Kiba comes to his aid. In doing so, the two are forced into battle with the brothers Sakon and Ukon, each of whom can merge with others' bodies. Although Kiba and Akamaru's teamwork is top notch, Sakon and Ukon overpower them both, forcing them to use their Man Beast Combination Transformation: Double-Headed Wolf. While the attack leaves Sakon and Ukon heavily injured, the two are able to regenerate their wounds and put Akamaru in a near-death state.
As Kiba tries to go help Akamaru, Ukon merges with Kiba's body thus allowing him to kill Kiba from the inside. Determined to save Akamaru, Kiba stabs himself in the stomach to force Ukon to leave his body. As Ukon tries to heal himself, Kiba escapes with Akamaru and the two await death together. When they are eventually found by Sakon and Ukon and the brothers prepare to finish Kiba and Akamaru, Kankuro arrives to help. Although Kiba pleads for him to run, stating that he can't win, Kankuro refuses and quickly kills Sakon and Ukon. Kiba and Akamaru are taken back to Konoha and the two make quick recoveries.
[edit] Anime filler arcs
During the course of the filler arcs, Kiba exhibits a number of traits that aren't touched upon during the rest of the series. When Naruto trespasses on Kiba's property, Kiba proves to be very hospitable by inviting Naruto inside. During the Treasure Hunt arc, Kiba exhibits the ability to recognize his own shortcomings by stating that he and Naruto are the weak links of their group due to their arguing, and makes it a point to solve this problem. Also during the Treasure Arc, Kiba also shows his ability to read maps well, as he suggests better routes than Naruto, and was able to realize the first stalagmite cave as the wrong one. In the Konoha 11 arc, Kiba shows that he can easily lose his temper when he yells at a group of students taking part in target practice. In reality, however, hitting the target would cause the Academy to blow up, and Kiba doesn't want the students to be hurt. When Kurenai decides to leave Team 8 during the Kurama Clan arc, Kiba realizes how much respect he has for his sensei and how he feels that only she should be able to give him orders. When Kurenai rejoins the team, Kiba is extremely happy to have her back. In the final filler arc, Kiba comes to the aid of Kankuro, wanting to repay the debt of saving his life during the Sasuke Retrieval arc.
[edit] Part II
Kiba makes his Part II debut wearing what appears to be a leather jacket with much spikier hair and riding atop a much bigger Akamaru. When Naruto asks about Akamaru's growth, Kiba says that he hadn't noticed a difference due to them spending so much time together; Naruto retorts stating that Akamaru used to sit atop Kiba's head, and now Kiba is sitting on Akamaru's head. Like the rest of his team, Kiba has become a Chunin over the timeskip.
[edit] Sources
- First Official Data Book (秘伝・臨の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK Hiden: Rin no Sho Character Official Data Book?)
- Second Official Data Book (秘伝・闘の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK Hiden: Tō no Sho Character Official Data Book?)
- Jump's 2nd Great Hero Book's Mini Data Book (秘伝・翔の書オフィシャルキャラクターデータBOOK mini Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Data Book mini?)
- Naruto anime and manga Guidebook (秘伝・翔の書オフィシャルキャラクターデータBOOK mini Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Data Book mini?)
- Taken directly from the Naruto manga chapters and anime episodes.
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Characters in Naruto
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| Ninja: | Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno & Kakashi Hatake Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka & Asuma Sarutobi Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuga & Kurenai Yuhi Rock Lee, Neji Hyuga, Tenten & Might Guy Gaara, Kankuro & Temari Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade & the Third Hokage Zabuza Momochi & Haku • Kabuto Yakushi • Sai & Yamato |
| Ninja groups: | Genin • Chunin • Jonin • Hyuga clan • Uchiha clan • Other clans • Minor enemies |
| Akatsuki: | Organization • Hidan • Kakuzu • Sasori • Other members |
| Countries: | Land of Fire • Land of Sound • Land of Wind |
| Animals: | Tailed beasts • Summons |
I love kiba! XD
