Hiruko (Shinobi) in Naruto

Hiruko (shinobi) is a fictional character in the popular manga and its anime adaptation, the Naruto series, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.

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Hiruko (shinobi) is a character in the Naruto series. He himself never made any visual appearance, although mentioned, in the series. He was once a great shinobi. After his demise, Sasori of the Red Sand used his corpse to make a human puppet, which later became his favorite human puppet.

Hiruko is only part of the Naruto anime, making him a non-canon character.

All About Hiruko

Name	Hiruko (shinobi)
First Appearance in Anime	Naruto Shippuden Episode 2: The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
Japanese Voice Actor	Yukata Aoyama
English Voice Actor	J.B. Blanc
Birthdate	Unknown
Gender	Male
Status	Deceased
Affiliation	Unknown
Team	NA
Clan	NA

Hiruko’s Background

Not much is known about Hiruko. However, it is stated that Hiruko was once a great shinobi, feared by many. After his demise, Sasori, a rouge shinobi of Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village) and a member of the infamous mercenary group Akatsuki, created a human puppet out of Hiruko’s corpse which possessed Hiruko’s chakra and abilities when he was alive. Sasori stated that Hiruko was his favorite human puppet in the entirety of his arsenal.

Hiruko’s Personality

The information concerning Hiruko’s personality is not available.

Hiruko’s Appearance

Hiruko himself never made an appearance, so what he looked like when he was alive is unknown. However, based on his human puppet, it is believed that Hiruko was of advanced age when he died.

Hiruko’s Abilities

Hiruko was a powerful and renowned shinobi. However, the information concerning his arsenal of abilities is not available. But the fact that Sasori chose his corpse to make a human puppet is a significant testimony of Hiruko’s capabilities, as Sasori only created human puppets out of exceptional ninjas.

Did You Know?

Hiruko (蛭子) is the Japanese word for “leech child.”
In the Naruto manga, Hiruko was just an ordinary puppet instead of a human puppet.
His height, as shown by a settei, is when he is on all fours.
Hiruko is a Japanese fisherman god. It can also be translated into "Ebisu."

FAQs

Q. Who is Hiruko (shinobi) in Naruto?

A. Hiruko (shinobi) is a character in the Naruto series. He himself never made any visual appearance, although mentioned, in the series. He was once a great shinobi. After his demise, Sasori of the Red Sand used his corpse to make a human puppet, which later became his favorite human puppet.

Q. Who voiced Hiruko (shinobi) in Naruto?

A. Yukata Aoyama voiced Hiruko in the original Japanese version of the anime. Hiruko is voiced by J.B. Blanc in the original English dub of the anime.

Q. Who is Sasori in Naruto?

A. Sasori was a member of the infamous criminal organization, the Akatsuki, and was a rouge shinobi from Sunagakure, also known as the Village Hidden in the Sand. Sasori played the role of an antagonist in the series.