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Shukaku, also known as One-Tail, is one of the nine-tailed beasts that Hagoromo Otsutsuki created. Gaara is the last former Jinchuriki of him, and now he is a free tailed beast. He is from Sunagakure (the Village Hidden in the Sands). He is one of the supporting characters in the Naruto anime series and manga that was written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.
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Name | Shukaku |
First Appearance in Anime | Naruto Episode: 78 |
Japanese Voice Actor | Hiroshi Iwasaki |
English Voice Actor | Kirk Thornton Liam O’Brien (Video Games) |
Status | Alive |
Village | Sunagakure (the Village Hidden in the Sand) |
Team | Allied Shinobi Forces Team Beast Team |
Host Jinchuriki | Bunkupu Gaara Obito Uchiha Naruto Uzumaki |
Hagoromo created Shukaku and the other tailed beasts. He split the energy of a powerful Ten-Tail into Nine Tailed Beasts, and Shukaku is one of those Tailed Beasts. Hagoromo told the tailed beasts that they were connected and would be reunited one day. Before Hagoromo died, he sent Shukaku to live in a temple located in the desert.
Long ago, Shukaku was sent by Hagoromo Otsutsuki to live in a temple in a desert area that would later become part of the Land of Wind. This temple was built to protect Shukaku.
Before the First Shinobi World War, some followers of the temple captured Shukaku and brought it to Sunagakure, the Hidden Sand Village. The First Kazekage, a leader of the village, wanted to use Shukaku to make his village rich instead of seeking another tailed beast.
Shukaku's first host, a Suna priest named Bunpuku, was locked in a dungeon with him and was always guarded. People in Sunagakure started to believe that Shukaku was a ghost trapped in a teapot because of the tales surrounding it. However, Bunpuku didn't hold any grudges against him or the villagers.
He considered him his equal and was happy as long as the tanuki remembered his name. Shukaku grew to appreciate Bunpuku's kindness and remembered his words about the importance of the heart and acceptance. Shukaku had other hosts as well, but they lost their lives when Shukaku was removed from them.
When Gaara's mother, Karura, was pregnant with him, the Fourth Kazekage, Gaara's father sealed Shukaku inside Gaara while he was still in the womb. This was because Gaara was the only one compatible with Shukaku. Before Karura passed away after giving birth, she told Gaara that she would protect him, and her love for him became a part of Gaara's sand-based automatic defense.
However, Gaara struggled to control Shukaku's powers. He accidentally harmed Suna's ninja and villagers. Shukaku didn't like humans and warned Gaara not to sleep too much, or it might take control. Gaara's father tested him by ordering someone to hurt Gaara and lie about his mother not loving him. This test caused Gaara to lose control of Shukaku, leading to a rampage. His father used a special Gold Dust to stop Shukaku.
During the Chūnin Exams, in a fight with Sasuke, Gaara partially turned into Shukaku, revealing his frightening power. This transformation scared Sasuke.
Later, in a major event called the Konoha Crush, Gaara fully transformed into Shukaku while battling Naruto Uzumaki. In a desperate move, Naruto summoned Gamabunta, a gigantic toad, to help him deal with Shukaku's might.
When Gaara climbed on top of Shukaku's head and used a technique to pretend to sleep, Shukaku took control of his body and started attacking Naruto and Gamabunta.
Shukaku's strength proved too much for Gamabunta to handle, so they both transformed into a massive fox-like creature. Gamabunta tried to hold Shukaku back, giving Naruto a chance to wake Gaara up. This action stopped Shukaku's destructive rampage.
In the anime, there was an incident where Gaara's student, Matsuri, was kidnapped by a group known as the Four Celestial Symbols Men. They had a sinister plan to steal Shukaku's chakra, the powerful energy inside Gaara.
To rescue Matsuri and confront the kidnappers, Gaara partially transformed into Shukaku, using its abilities to defeat a resurrected enemy named Seimei.
A few years after the Chūnin Exams and Konoha Crush, there was an examination between the Hidden Leaf Village (Konoha) and Gaara's Hidden Sand Village (Suna). During this event, an enemy named Hōichi attempted to forcefully take Shukaku's chakra from Gaara using special jutsu.
However, Neji Hyūga, a skilled ninja from Konoha, intervened. Neji used his unique Gentle Fist technique to block the chakra extraction, preventing Shukaku from being taken.
At this point, Gaara had become the Fifth Kazekage, a prestigious position in Suna. The Akatsuki, a dangerous group, sent two of its members, Deidara and Sasori, to capture Shukaku. During their intense battle, Gaara harnessed Shukaku's powers by manifesting its arms multiple times to attack Deidara.
However, Deidara ultimately defeated Gaara and took him to the Akatsuki's hideout. There, Shukaku was forcibly extracted from Gaara, which should have been fatal. However, an experienced ninja named Chiyo used a powerful technique to revive Gaara, who miraculously retained his sand-controlling abilities.
During a critical moment in the series, a powerful antagonist named Obito Uchiha aims to capture all the tailed beasts, including Shukaku, to further his sinister plans. When Naruto, the main character, attempted to extract the tailed beasts from Obito's body to thwart his scheme, something unusual happened.
Shukaku's chakra refused to cooperate with Naruto. Instead, Gaara, who had a connection with Shukaku, stepped in and helped extract the tailed beast's chakra. This freed Shukaku and the other tailed beasts from Obito's control.
Shukaku and Gaara teamed up with their newfound freedom to confront Madara Uchiha, a formidable adversary. They combined their sand-manipulating abilities to restrain Madara. Naruto, who possessed extraordinary powers at this point, also joined the battle. Together, they managed to temporarily overpower Madara. However, he escaped their grasp and sealed them back into a statue.
Obito sealed part of Shukaku's chakra into Naruto to save his life. Inside Naruto's mind, Shukaku and the other tailed beasts met Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of the Six Paths. They offered their support to Naruto, and Shukaku even shared some of its chakras to boost Naruto's power during battles.
After Madara's evil plans were foiled by Black Zetsu, who turned out to be a secret puppet master manipulating shinobi history, Black Zetsu used Madara's body to bring back Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the original creator of the shinobi world. Kaguya was a tyrannical and immensely powerful figure.
In the battle against Kaguya, Shukaku and the other tailed beasts continued to support Naruto by lending him their collective power. They helped Naruto try to defeat Kaguya. Eventually, Naruto and his friend Sasuke managed to overcome Kaguya's might by using a special technique called the Six Paths — Chibaku Tensei. This technique created a huge floating sphere that trapped Kaguya and separated her from the tailed beasts.
Kaguya was sealed away inside a newly-created moon within her own dimension, which was a way to keep her from causing harm to the world.
After this intense battle, the spirits of Hagoromo, the sage who originally sealed the tailed beasts, and some past leaders of the shinobi villages summoned the tailed beasts and Team 7 back to the real world. The tailed beasts, who were finally free from Kaguya's control, began discussing their plans for the future.
However, Sasuke had different intentions. He wanted to lead a revolution and eliminate the current shinobi systems. His plan included eliminating anyone who could oppose him, including the current leaders of the villages, known as the Kage and the tailed beasts.
Sasuke quickly subdued the tailed beasts using his powerful Rinnegan and sealed them with a technique called Chibaku Tensei, which created massive spheres to contain them. But Naruto, who had a strong bond with the tailed beasts, reassured them that he would save them again.
After a final battle with Sasuke, Naruto was able to defeat him and change his mind. Together, they ended the Infinite Tsukuyomi, a powerful genjutsu that trapped people in their dreams. Sasuke released Shukaku and the other tailed beasts from their prisons, granting them their freedom once more.
In the later part of the series, Shukaku reached out to Gaara and the Kazekage. It had concerns about Gyūki, another tailed beast, and wanted to inform Gaara about it. Shukaku maintained its connection with Naruto.
In the anime, there was a big battle involving Gaara and an enemy named Urashiki Ōtsutsuki. Shukaku came to help him. Together, they managed to trap Urashiki but knew it wouldn't hold him for long. So, they decided to send Shukaku to Konoha under Naruto Uzumaki's protection.
To keep Urashiki from sensing its chakra, Shukaku cleverly sealed itself inside a small teapot. During their journey to safety, they encountered some of Urashiki's dangerous puppets. Kankurō, one of Gaara's allies, decided to face these puppets alone while Boruto, Shinki, and Shukaku continued on their way.
Boruto was surprised by how cold Shinki, another one of Gaara's allies, could be. Shukaku shared that Gaara used to be similar until Naruto's kindness changed him for the better. Then, they heard a huge explosion from the battle. Shinki wanted to keep moving, but Boruto felt it was wrong to leave Kankurō in danger, so he returned to help.
They faced a tricky puppet that could inject poison. Shinki got paralyzed, but Boruto, Shikadai, and Temari saved them. Shukaku found Boruto's actions exciting and believed he was even smarter and more skilled than Naruto at his age. It enjoyed watching the fight but was quickly picked up by Shinki as they continued their journey to Konoha.
When they reached the border of the Land of Fire, they were stopped by Mirai Sarutobi, a shinobi who wanted to know why they were there. Shinki didn't want to talk to her because she wasn't a high-ranking ninja. But Sai Yamanaka, a higher-ranked shinobi, arrived, and Shinki explained the situation. Sai then took Shukaku to Naruto.
At Naruto's office, Shukaku explained the situation to Boruto. Sasuke also appeared and told them he had already rescued Boruto, but Urashiki had escaped. To keep Shukaku safe, they decided to keep it at Naruto's home.
When they visited Boruto's family, Himawari, Naruto's sister, took a liking to the miniaturized Shukaku. She treated it like a talking toy and kept it close. Shukaku was initially annoyed but became intrigued when it learned that Himawari had once knocked out Kurama, another powerful-tailed beast. Shukaku decided to be friendly with her, hoping to find out how she did it and tease Kurama.
However, when Shukaku realized that Himawari didn't know about the incident, it turned cold and told her to leave it alone, making her sad. While Shukaku was napping, its teapot form was mistaken for trash and taken to a scrapyard. Himawari, desperately looking for Shukaku, used her special Byakugan eyes to find and rescue it just in time. Shukaku was amazed at how much Himawari cared for it, and he realized that humans could be quite entertaining.
Later, Naruto decided to move Shukaku to a new safe place. As they left, Shukaku waved goodbye to Boruto and Himawari with its tail.
In the anime, after a significant battle where Kurama sacrificed itself to give the power to defeat Isshiki Osutsukit, Shukaku and the remaining tailed beasts sensed this loss.
Shukaku shows up as a tough enemy you have to fight in games like "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm" and "Naruto: Rise of a Ninja." There's also a fake version of Shukaku you battle in "Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna Drive."
If you want to play as Shukaku, you can do that too! In some games like the "Ultimate Ninja" series, where you can choose Gaara and transform it into Shukaku. You can play as Shukaku in both its small and big forms in some games, but in others like "Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution" and "Ultimate Ninja Storm 4," you can only be the big version of Shukaku.
In the movie, Shukaku and the other tailed beasts are targeted by a powerful antagonist named Toneri Otsutsuki. Toneri plans to capture the tailed beasts and use their chakra to power the "Tenseigan," a doomsday device. Naruto and his friends must work together to stop Toneri's plans and save the world.
Shukaku and the other tailed beasts play a pivotal role in the final battle against Toneri. They combine their powers to assist Naruto in confronting the antagonist and preventing the catastrophic plan from being realized. The movie highlights the tailed beasts' willingness to cooperate with humans and the significance of their abilities in protecting the ninja world. It also showcases the growth of the relationship between Naruto and the tailed beasts, including Shukaku, as they unite to face a common threat.
Shukaku is a bit of a grumpy and antisocial character. It doesn't like being disturbed or bothered by others. It's often cranky and can be rude. But underneath that rough exterior, Shukaku has a sense of wisdom and a fondness for hearing stories. It enjoys learning and values knowledge.
Despite their rocky past, Shukaku also cares about its former host, Gaara. It wants to keep Gaara safe and has a protective side. Over time, it has softened a bit and become more friendly, especially to those who treat it with respect.
Shukaku is a tanuki, which is like a giant raccoon with sandy-colored fur. It has a big, round body covered in rough sand-like scales and has a tail that looks like a club.
Sometimes, Shukaku can shrink down into a smaller version of itself. In this form, it fits inside a tea kettle. It still looks like a Tanuki but is much smaller.
When Shukaku transforms into its full form, it becomes enormous. Its body grows even bigger, and its eyes get even scarier. It gains a pair of big, clawed arms and stands on two legs. It looks like a giant sand monster in this form.
Shukaku can create a massive energy ball that packs a powerful punch, like a giant destructive ball of energy.
When the person whom Shukaku is living inside (called a jinchuriki) falls asleep, Shukaku can control them. This can be a problem for the jinchūriki, as it might keep them awake at night.
Shukaku's entire body is made of sand, which makes it incredibly tough. Even if parts of its body are damaged, it can keep fighting.
Shukaku can control sand like a weapon. It can use sand to attack its enemies or protect itself from harm. It's like having a powerful sand shield and sand-based attacks.
Shukaku can perform special techniques that involve sealing or trapping its enemies. It has markings on its sand body that create a magnetic field to capture foes. One of its techniques, the Desert Layered Imperial Funeral Seal, can temporarily hold and withstand strong attacks.
Shukaku can use two nature powers: wind and earth. It can shoot powerful wind bullets that can destroy forests. It can also combine wind with sand to create fast-moving sand bullets. These attacks can be as powerful as energy bombs.
By combining its wind and earth powers, Shukaku can create strong magnetic forces, which can be used for various purposes.
Shukaku can use special cursed seals on its body to enhance its attacks. It can even incorporate these seals into its techniques, like the Sage Art: Magnet Release Rasengan, which can trap strong enemies.
Shukaku can perform this powerful sealing jutsu by using its cursed seal markings across its sand body. It creates a magnetic field to bind and restrain its targets, even against formidable techniques like the Susanoo.
This technique allows Shukaku to transfer their chakra to others, typically its jinchūriki (host), to boost their abilities or aid them in times of need.
Shukaku can unleash a devastating attack known as the Tailed Beast Ball, which is a massive sphere of concentrated chakra. It can cause significant destruction when launched.
This jutsu involves Shukaku charging itself with a surge of chakra, increasing its power and capabilities for a short period.
Shukaku can generate shockwaves with its immense strength in anime, creating powerful blasts of force to repel foes.
Shukaku, like other tailed beasts, possesses telepathic abilities. It can communicate mentally with its jinchūriki or other beings, allowing for silent and private conversations.
Shukaku can manipulate the wind element to create fast-moving wind bullets that can cause destruction and damage to its opponents.
By combining its wind abilities with Gaara's sand manipulation, Shukaku can produce a barrage of fast-moving sand bullets, making it a versatile and deadly attack.
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