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Unkai Kurama in Naruto

Unkai Kurama in Naruto.
Unkai Kurama in Naruto. Still from the anime.


Unkai Kurama is a fictional character in the popular manga and its anime adaptation, the Naruto series, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.


Disclaimer: This article will contain details revolving around Unkai and might contain spoilers for some viewers. Readers are advised to proceed at their own discretion.


Unkai Kurama is a character in the Naruto series who first appeared in Naruto episode 205, titled “Kurenai's Top Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage.”


Unkai Kurama is a highly respected and accomplished shinobi of Konohagakure, also known as the Village Hidden in the Leaves. He is also a member of the branch family of the prestigious Kurama clan.


All About Unkai Kurama


Name

Unkai Kurama

First Appearance in Anime

Naruto Episode 205: Kurenai's Top Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage

Japanese Voice Actor

Keisuke Ishida

English Voice Actor

Douglas Rye

Birthdate

Unknown

Gender

Male

Status

Presumed Alive (Based on his last status)

Affiliation

Konohagakure (Village Hidden in the Leaves)

Team

NA

Clan

Kurama Clan


Unkai Kurama’s Background


Unkai possesses an unwavering loyalty towards his clan, placing it above all other considerations, including the life of his own flesh and blood, his niece Yakumo. Despite the tragic demise of Yakumo's parents, he relentlessly campaigned alongside other members of his clan to have Yakumo killed. However, their efforts were thwarted by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who denied their plea, leaving them with no choice but to abandon their ill-fated attempts.


Unkai Kurama in Naruto.
Still from the anime.


After the tragic incident that claimed the lives of Yakumo's parents, Unkai became convinced that she posed a grave threat to the village due to the dark entity that resided within her unconscious mind. Despite Yakumo's powers being sealed away, Unkai feared that the beast would continue to grow over time, endangering the lives of all those around her. Unkai enlisted the help of his fellow clan members to launch a full-scale attack on Yakumo's compound, determined to capture her and neutralize the threat once and for all.


However, their plans were foiled when Kurenai Yūhi arrived on the scene and whisked Yakumo away to safety. Unkai pursued them relentlessly but was eventually intercepted by a group of skilled ninjas, including Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame, Kiba Inuzuka, and Might Guy. Despite putting up a fierce fight, Unkai was ultimately forced to retreat.


Unkai Kurama in Naruto.
Still from the anime.


Soon after, the group found themselves trapped in Yakumo's genjutsu, unable to escape its clutches. Unkai reappeared, explaining Yakumo's troubled past and helping the group find a way out of the illusion. In the process, Unkai sustained severe burns from Yakumo's powers, requiring immediate medical attention.


While Naruto and Kurenai worked to help Yakumo come to terms with her abilities and put an end to the dangerous entity within her mind, Unkai remained behind to receive treatment for his injuries. Under the skilled care of Sakura and other medical-nin, he was able to recover and ultimately played a pivotal role in helping to save Yakumo and the village from impending disaster.


Unkai Kurama’s Personality


Unkai's unwavering loyalty to the Kurama clan has been demonstrated through his readiness to take drastic measures to protect them from any perceived threats. He is a resolute man who is not hesitant to use lethal force, even if it means taking the life of one of his own clansmen, as he had once advocated for the elimination of his own niece Yakumo.


Despite his seemingly harsh actions, Unkai's actions were fueled by his deep-seated concern for the welfare of the Kurama clan, which he holds in the highest regard. His fierce devotion towards his clan has earned him the title of a father figure by Yakumo, who recognizes his unconditional love and support for their clan.


Unkai Kurama’s Appearance


Unkai is an old man with a short crop of light-brown hair, small-dark eyes, and thick eyebrows. He was seen dressed in kimono-like attire.


Unkai Kurama’s Abilities


Unkai demonstrated his natural leadership skills among his fellow Kurama clan members, who looked up to him and followed his directives without question, even when they were involved in taking action against their own comrades.


Moreover, Unkai possesses a highly developed sense of smell, which he utilized to great effect during his battles. He was able to locate Kurenai Yūhi, who was attempting to camouflage herself, by using his keen sense of smell to track her movements, demonstrating his exceptional tracking abilities.


Being a member of the Kurama clan, Unkai is a formidable genjutsu user, possessing an innate ability to manipulate illusions to his advantage. He has even proven his skills by managing to break free from the powerful genjutsu of Kurenai Yūhi, although he ultimately had to abandon the fight and retreat. Nonetheless, his impressive skills earned him the respect and admiration of Kurenai, who praised him for his abilities.


Did You Know?


Similar to other individuals hailing from the Kurama clan, Unkai's given name is also associated with the concept of clouds. Specifically, "Unkai" translates to "a sea of clouds.


FAQs

Q. Who is Unkai Kurama in Naruto?

A. Unkai Kurama is a highly respected and accomplished shinobi of Konohagakure, also known as the Village Hidden in the Leaves. He is also a member of the branch family of the prestigious Kurama clan.

Q. How did Yakumo’s parents die?

A. Yakumo’s parents died in a tragic fire that consumed their household. The fire was caused by their daughter Yakumo's uncontrolled powers, which had unwittingly unleashed a malevolent entity within her subconscious known as Ido, who turned against her and started the fatal blaze.

Q. Who is the Third Hokage?

A. Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage of Konohagakure, a disciple of the village’s two former Hokage and a formidable ninja revered as the “God of Shinobi ''. He was the teacher of Konoha’s three legendary Sannin and his wisdom benefitted generations of Konoha shinobi during his lifetime.
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