Iruka Umino is a supporting character in the anime Naruto Shippuden, which is based on the manga series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. He is a chunin-level shinobi of Konoha village, who serves primarily as an instructor at the Ninja Academy. He is also the first person to acknowledge Naruto Uzumaki as a person, rather than a vessel for the Nine-Tails demon fox. In this article, we will explore the role and development of Iruka Umino in the anime Naruto Shippuden.
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All about Iruka Umino
[schemas]- Birthdate: May 26
- Sex: Male
- Age: Part I: 22–23/Part II: 26–27
- Height: Part I: 178 cm
- Weight: Part I: 66.2 kg
- Blood type: O
- Occupation: Academy Teacher/Academy Headmaster
- Affiliation: Konohagakure/Allied Shinobi Forces
Who is Iruka Umino?
Iruka Umino is a kind, compassionate, and caring person, who values his friends and students. He is also a loyal, dutiful, and responsible shinobi, who respects his superiors and follows the rules.
He has a strong sense of justice and morality, and he does not tolerate evil or injustice. He is also brave and courageous, and he is willing to risk his life to protect his village and his loved ones.
Iruka Umino is also a gentle, patient, and understanding teacher, who tries to help his students learn and grow. He is especially close to Naruto, who he sees as his younger brother. He is the first person to acknowledge Naruto as a person, rather than a monster.
He is also the first person to believe in Naruto’s dream of becoming the Hokage, and he always supports and encourages him. He is proud of Naruto’s growth and achievements, and he is happy for his happiness.
Iruka Umino is also a cheerful, friendly, and humorous person, who likes to joke and have fun. He is often seen eating ramen with Naruto and his friends, and he enjoys spending time with them. He is also a good listener and a good adviser, who gives wise and helpful advice to those who need it. He is well-liked and respected by his colleagues and students, and he is considered a role model and a mentor by many of them.
Iruka Umino’s Background
Iruka Umino was born in Konoha, the son of Ikkaku and Kohari Umino, who were both shinobi. When he was a child, the Nine-Tails demon fox attacked the village, and his parents sacrificed themselves to protect him.
Iruka was left orphaned and traumatized by the incident, and he grew up feeling lonely and isolated. He became a prankster, trying to gain attention and recognition from others. He also developed a strong sense of duty and responsibility, as he wanted to honor his parents’ legacy.
Iruka graduated from the Ninja Academy at the age of 11, and became a chunin at the age of 16. He then became an instructor at the Academy, where he met Naruto Uzumaki, a young boy who was also orphaned by the Nine-Tails attack, and who was shunned and hated by most of the villagers.
Iruka initially saw Naruto as a troublemaker and a nuisance, but he soon realized that Naruto was just a lonely child who wanted to be accepted. Iruka became Naruto’s teacher and mentor, and the first person to acknowledge him as a person, rather than a monster. He also gave Naruto his forehead protector, a symbol of his graduation and his status as a ninja.
Iruka Umino’s Personality
Iruka Umino is a kind, compassionate, and caring person, who values his friends and students. He is also a loyal, dutiful, and responsible shinobi, who respects his superiors and follows the rules.
He has a strong sense of justice and morality, and he does not tolerate evil or injustice. He is also brave and courageous, and he is willing to risk his life to protect his village and his loved ones.
Iruka Umino is also a gentle, patient, and understanding teacher, who tries to help his students learn and grow. He is especially close to Naruto, who he sees as his younger brother. He is the first person to acknowledge Naruto as a person, rather than a vessel for the Nine-Tails.
He is also the first person to believe in Naruto’s dream of becoming the Hokage, and he always supports and encourages him. He is proud of Naruto’s growth and achievements, and he is happy for his happiness.
Iruka Umino is also a cheerful, friendly, and humorous person, who likes to joke and have fun. He is often seen eating ramen with Naruto and his friends, and he enjoys spending time with them.
He is also a good listener and a good adviser, who gives wise and helpful advice to those who need it. He is well-liked and respected by his colleagues and students, and he is considered a role model and a mentor by many of them.
Iruka Umino’s Appearance
Iruka is a man of average height and build. He has black hair (brown in the anime) that he keeps in a ponytail, dark eyes and a scar that runs across the bridge of his nose – which he has had since his youth.
He wears the standard Konoha shinobi outfit complete with forehead protector, sandals, and flak jacket. His sleeves are also rolled up about ¼ way. As a child he wore a simple outfit along with mesh-armour underneath it.
In The Last: Naruto the Movie, two years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Iruka’s overall appearance stayed the same. The only noticeable difference is he wears a an Uzumaki clan logo armband on his left arm with the new standard flak jacket and high-top sandals.
Several years afterwards, Iruka has aged further, with slight creases around his mouth. He also abandons his forehead protector and shinobi attire, and instead dons a grey zipped shirt.
Iruka Umino’s Abilities
Iruka Umino is a chunin-level shinobi, who has a moderate level of skill and experience. He is proficient in the basic ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, and he can use fire, water, and yin release.
He is also skilled in using various tools and weapons, such as kunai, shuriken, exploding tags, and scrolls. He is also adept at using seals and formations, such as the Sealed Bomb Square Release and the String Light Formation, which can trap and immobilize his enemies.
Iruka Umino’s main strength lies in his intelligence and knowledge, which he uses to teach and guide his students. He is well-versed in the history, culture, and politics of the ninja world, and he can provide useful information and insights.
He is also good at strategizing and planning, and he can come up with effective solutions and tactics. He is also good at communication and coordination, and he can work well with others.
Iruka Umino’s main weakness is his lack of power and speed, which puts him at a disadvantage against stronger and faster opponents. He is also not very good at fighting against long-range or large-scale attacks, which can overwhelm him. He is also not very good at handling his emotions, which can cloud his judgment and make him act impulsively.
How Does He Appear in Naruto Shippuden?
In Naruto Shippuden, Iruka continues to support and care for Naruto, even though Naruto has left the village to train with Jiraiya for two and a half years. Iruka is often seen visiting Naruto’s apartment, leaving him food and messages, and waiting for his return.
He is also one of the few people who can calm Naruto down when he is angry or frustrated. He is proud of Naruto’s growth and achievements, and he always encourages him to follow his dreams and ideals.
Iruka also plays a role in some of the major events and arcs in Naruto Shippuden, such as:
The Kazekage Rescue Arc: Iruka is part of the team that welcomes Naruto back to the village after his training. He is also present when Naruto learns that Gaara, the Kazekage of the Sand village and his friend, has been kidnapped by the Akatsuki, a rogue ninja organization. He tries to comfort Naruto, who is worried and angry about Gaara’s fate.
The Pain’s Assault Arc: Iruka is one of the shinobi who defends the village from the invasion of Pain, the leader of the Akatsuki. He is injured by one of Pain’s attacks, but he is saved by Kakashi Hatake, Naruto’s former teacher. He later witnesses Naruto’s arrival and his confrontation with Pain. He is amazed by Naruto’s power and courage, and he cheers for him along with the other villagers.
The Five Kage Summit Arc: Iruka is informed by Tsunade, the Hokage of the Leaf village, that Naruto has been summoned by the Raikage, the leader of the Cloud village, who wants to kill him.
He is also told that Naruto is the target of Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto’s former teammate and friend, who has joined the Akatsuki. He is worried about Naruto’s safety and his feelings, and he tries to stop him from leaving the village. He fails, but he gives Naruto a letter, in which he expresses his trust and support for him.
The Fourth Shinobi World War Arc: Iruka is part of the Allied Shinobi Forces, a coalition of ninja from all the villages, who fight against the Akatsuki and their army of resurrected ninja.
He is assigned to the Logistical Support and Medical Division, where he helps with communication and healing. He also participates in the battle against the Ten-Tails, the ultimate form of the Nine-Tails and the other tailed beasts.
He is one of the shinobi who are trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi, a genjutsu that puts everyone in a dream world. He is freed by Naruto and Sasuke, who end the war by defeating Kaguya Otsutsuki, the progenitor of chakra and the mastermind behind the Akatsuki.
The Last: Naruto the Movie: Iruka is seen attending Naruto and Hinata Hyuga’s wedding, along with the other characters. He is happy for Naruto, who has finally found love and peace. He is also seen teaching at the Academy, where he meets Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto and Hinata’s son, who is a prankster like his father.
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