Black Zetsu
The black entity harboring the Otsutsuki clan's conspiracy
A mysterious being that lurks in the shadows as a tool of the Otsutsuki clan, manipulating Infinite Tsukuyomi. It creates numerous clones and carries out plans over long periods.
Quotes
- I'm just executing the plan.
- Everything is for the Otsutsuki.
- The black shadow moves the future.
- The truth is always in the darkness.
- You are mere cogs in this plan.
Trivia
- Creates numerous clones, with multiple Black Zetsu appearing in the story.
- Appears obedient on the surface but repeatedly betrays and schemes.
- The name 'Zetsu' alludes to an 'absolute existence.'
- Lacking a physical body, Black Zetsu is hard to damage with attacks.
- Black Zetsu's true nature is a manifestation of part of Kaguya Otsutsuki's will.
Alternate names
Black Zetsu
Kurozetsu
Black Zetsu's clone
Profile
- Species
- Mysterious creature
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A black liquid-like creature with a constant black membrane-like texture, capable of creating multiple clones. While it can take humanoid forms, it is fundamentally amorphous.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Liquid black body
- Striped patterns in humanoid clones
- Eyes sometimes glow red
- Lacks a physical body
- Iconic items
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- Black liquid body
- Power to manipulate Infinite Tsukuyomi
- Clones
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- cunning
- Detailed personality
- Ruthless and tenacious, it chooses any means for its goals, appearing obedient on the surface while plotting long-term conspiracies from behind the scenes.
- Keywords
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- cunning
- traitor
- schemer
- ruthless
- tenacious
- Motto
- Prioritizes long-term plans and acts for its objectives.
- Talents
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- Clone creation
- Information manipulation
- Mental interference
- Long-term planning
- Disguise ability
- Skills
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- Infinite Tsukuyomi manipulation
- Puppetry of others
- Disguise and infiltration
- Analytical ability
- Instant teleportation
- Motivation
- Aims to complete and activate Infinite Tsukuyomi to dominate the world in fulfillment of the Otsutsuki clan's purpose.
- Habits
- Always hides its presence and continues executing plans over long periods, even for uninteresting matters.
History
- Backstory
- Created by the Otsutsuki clan for domination on Earth, it has been secretly active behind a long history. It has manipulated others multiple times for its own goals and completed Infinite Tsukuyomi.
- Debut date
- October 2, 2014
- Work title
- NARUTO―ナルト― 疾風伝
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 459
Infinite Tsukuyomi conspiracy
- Significant event
- Infinite Tsukuyomi conspiracy
- Description
- Manipulates historical ninjas and protagonists to revive Otsutsuki and lead to the activation of Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Battle with Naruto and others
- Significant event
- Battle with Naruto and others
- Description
- Confronts Naruto, Sasuke, and others directly in the final battle and meets defeat.
Clone rampage
- Significant event
- Clone rampage
- Description
- A clone deviates from the master's plan, goes berserk, and causes temporary chaos.
Relationships
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Black Zetsu was born as the vessel of Kaguya Otsutsuki's will and exists to carry out her plans.
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Mentor
Black Zetsu acts as Kaguya's will and works toward her revival.
Hiruzen Sarutobi
Rival
Opposes as an obstacle to Black Zetsu's goal achievement.
Otsutsuki Clan
Otsutsuki Clan: strategist
Media appearances
NARUTO―ナルト― 疾風伝
Anime / Supporting
2014 TV series
NARUTO―ナルト―
Manga / Supporting
Serializing in the 2020s
Voice cast and creators
Kōji Yusa
- Voice actor
- Kōji Yusa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Doug Erholtz
- Voice actor
- Doug Erholtz
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Original author
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Illustrator
Studio Pierrot
- Creator name
- Studio Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Black Zetsu figure
- Item name
- Black Zetsu figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
NARUTO Black Zetsu poster
- Item name
- NARUTO Black Zetsu poster
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular