Yamato

Jōnin Wood Release User

A member of Anbu implanted with cells from the First Hokage, Hashirama. He is a jōnin supporting Naruto's tailed beast control. He wields Wood Release, Hashirama's kekkei genkai, and employs special sealing techniques.

Quotes

  • Wood Release techniques have only been wielded by the Hokage for generations.
  • I am Yamato. I will protect you all.
  • I'll do whatever it takes to suppress Naruto's rampage.
  • Was it okay to replicate the Sharingan?
  • For the village, I live.

Trivia

  • Yamato is not his real name, but a code name given by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen.
  • The sole survivor implanted with cells from the First Hokage, Hashirama, capable of using Wood Release techniques.
  • In the anime original story 'Kakashi Anbu Arc,' he is depicted as belonging to Root Anbu in his childhood.
  • Capable of using special sealing techniques to suppress Naruto's Nine-Tails power.
  • Served as acting captain of Team 7 in place of Kakashi.
  • Used Wood Release to construct numerous temporary houses for reconstruction after Pain's assault.

Alternate names

Tenzō Tenzō Kō

Tags

Naruto Konohagakure Tailed Beast Control Anbu Jōnin Hashirama Cells Wood Release Acting Captain Hokage Assistant Ninja

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A mild-mannered man with a calm demeanor wearing headgear. His appearance is that of a relatively ordinary ninja, always equipped with glasses-like headgear.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Headgear
  • Calm expression
  • Ninja attire
Iconic items
  • Headgear
  • Ninja outfit
  • Wood Release techniques

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Usually maintains a gentle and composed tone, but displays a strict demeanor when missions require it. He possesses a strong sense of responsibility as a model jōnin and leads subordinates as acting team leader.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Loyalty
  • Gentle
  • Strict
  • Patient
  • Honest
Motto
No hesitation on the path of the ninja
Talents
  • Wood Release kekkei genkai
  • Ninjutsu talent
  • Sealing techniques
  • Tactical judgment
  • Chakra control
  • High physical ability
  • Shadow Clone Technique
Skills
  • Tailed beast control assistance
  • Squad leadership
  • Mission execution
  • Ninja tool handling
  • Anti-tailed beast combat
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Infiltration investigation
  • Ninjutsu application
Motivation
To support Naruto's tailed beast control and protect the village's peace.
Habits
Standard with few quirks, but meticulously manages his headgear.
Favorite foods
Ramen, Ninja rations
Hobbies
Mission execution, Training
Favorite colors
Black, Green
Favorite places
Konohagakure, Forest

History

Backstory
Not his real name, but the code name 'Yamato' given by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Formerly a member of Anbu 'Root', he was an experimental subject implanted with cells from the First Hokage, Hashirama, for a mission. The sole survivor of Orochimaru's human experiments, becoming a rare ninja capable of Wood Release. Assigned to Naruto's Team 7 to suppress the Nine-Tails' rampage.
Debut date
April 1, 2005
Work title
Naruto
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Shippuden Episode 1 onwards

Appointed Acting Captain of Naruto's Team 7

Significant event
Appointed Acting Captain of Naruto's Team 7
Description
In place of Kakashi, who became mission-incapable due to extreme fatigue, he becomes acting captain of Team 7.

Tailed Beast Control Assistance

Significant event
Tailed Beast Control Assistance
Description
Takes on the role of suppressing Naruto's Nine-Tails power rampages and trains with him.

Battle with Akatsuki

Significant event
Battle with Akatsuki
Description
Participates in the battle against Hidan and Kakuzu, saving Kakashi and others in peril.

Fourth Great Ninja War

Significant event
Fourth Great Ninja War
Description
Goes to a remote island as Naruto's caretaker, later exploited by the Ten Thousand White Zetsu Army Enhanced Resurrection Soldiers, but liberated toward the war's end.

Post-War Activities

Significant event
Post-War Activities
Description
Returns to Anbu missions, monitoring Orochimaru's movements, etc. Continues interactions with Naruto and others.

Relationships

Uzumaki Naruto

Teammate

Supported Naruto's tailed beast control from the shadows and became acting captain

Hatake Kakashi

Mentor

Led Team 7 in place of Kakashi

Sai

Teammate

Joined Team 7 as replacement personnel for Sasuke

Anbu

Anbu: unknown

Team 7

Team 7: leader

Media appearances

Naruto: Shippuden

Anime / Supporting

2007-2017 TV series

Naruto the Movie

Movie / Supporting

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Rikiya Koyama

Voice actor
Rikiya Koyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
current

Eri Gōda

Voice actor
Eri Gōda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Childhood

Rei Fujita

Voice actor
Rei Fujita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live Spectacle version

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Original author

Studio Pierrot

Creator name
Studio Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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Yamato Figure

Item name
Yamato Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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Item name
Yamato Original Illustration B2 Tapestry
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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