Yamato (ヤマト, Yamato^?) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. He is the temporary leader of Kakashi Hatake's Team 7, consisting of Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai. "Yamato" is actually a codename given to him for the purposes of leading Team 7, his real name being Tenzo (テンゾウ, Tenzō^?).^[1][2] Yamato, however, seems to prefer going by his codename. Image File history File links Yamato. ... Masashi Kishimoto , born November 8, 1974) is the Japanese creator and author of the popular anime and manga series Naruto. ... In the anime and manga series Naruto, ninja ranks mark the general skill level of a specific group of ninja. ... In the anime and manga series Naruto, ninja ranks mark the general skill level of a specific group of ninja. ... The Land of Fire ) is a geographical feature in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... Kakashi Hatake ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Naruto Uzumaki ) is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This article is about the Naruto character. ... Sai ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Shino Aburame ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Hinata Hyuga ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Kiba Inuzuka ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Naruto Uzumaki ) is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This article is about the Naruto character. ... Sai ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... In the anime and manga series Naruto, ninja ranks mark the general skill level of a specific group of ninja. ... Kakashi Hatake ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump Shonen Jump BANZAI! Shonen Jump Weekly Comic Original run November 1999 – Ongoing No. ... Masashi Kishimoto , born November 8, 1974) is the Japanese creator and author of the popular anime and manga series Naruto. ... Kakashi Hatake ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... Naruto Uzumaki ) is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This article is about the Naruto character. ... Sai ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ...

Background

Shortly after his birth, Yamato was kidnapped for the purposes of becoming a test subject of Orochimaru.^[3] In Yamato's case, Orochimaru injected him with the First Hokage's DNA in the hopes that he could replicate the First's ability to use Mokuton techniques. Orochimaru was forced to flee Konoha before he could finish his experimentation, but believed that all 60 of his test subjects had died. Yamato, however, was the lone survivor, and found himself endowed with the First's abilities.^[3] Yamato would go on to join the ANBU, and for a time he would serve under the guidance of Kakashi Hatake. Yamato would also come to have the best performance record of any ANBU serving under the Third Hokage, leading the Third's successor, Tsunade, to have the utmost confidence in Yamato.^[4] Orochimaru ) is a fictional character and a major antagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This is a list of Konoha ninja by rank in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... In the Naruto anime and manga series, a kekkei genkai literally blood inheritance limit or [an ability] limited to blood inheritance, also called a bloodline limit, advanced bloodline, or bloodline trait) is any property passed down genetically through a specific clan that cannot be imitated or duplicated by any normal... In the anime and manga series Naruto, ninja ranks mark the general skill level of a specific group of ninja. ... Kakashi Hatake ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ... The Third Hokage ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... Tsunade ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ...

Personality

Yamato's "ghoul-eyes" expression

Like other ANBU members, Yamato projects a calm, stoic demeanor in stressful situations. Despite this, he can also be quite laid back when not on duty, and is not above using his Mokuton techniques for creature comforts such as making a house to "camp out" in.^[5] While he has been good natured so far, Yamato claims to be a different sort of leader than Kakashi, one who is not above "ruling by the use of terror" when his team misbehaves.^[6] Aside from his obviously intimidating skills as a ninja, however, this "terror" has so far primarily consisted of casting a creepy "ghoul-eyes" expression directed at his charges, which seems more humorous than terrifying. Naruto, however, is easily creeped out by it. Yamato also seems to have an attachment to money, and doesn't like to spend on others unless he has something to gain, as he funds Team 7's stay at an inn with a hot spring in order to encourage bonding between the members, and to further his plan to discover what Sai's true mission is.^[7][8] Image File history File links Yamato_scaryface. ... Image File history File links Yamato_scaryface. ...

Abilities

Because of the First Hokage's DNA, Yamato almost exclusively uses Mokuton-based abilities. Because he has been seen in the series much more than the First, Yamato has demonstrated most of the known Mokuton jutsu. With the ability he can create wooden clones of himself to accomplish tasks. He is also able to create wooden shields to protect himself and others from harm, and extend wood from his body to attack.

Since Mokuton is a fusion of earth and water-based chakra, Yamato can also use earth and water-based attacks. With Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart (土遁・土流城壁, Doton: Doryū Jōheki^?) he can create a large hill and by then using Water Release: Waterfall Basin Technique (水遁・滝壺の術, Suiton: Takitsubo no Jutsu^?) he can use the hill to form a waterfall. Water Release: Rapid Crasher (水遁・破流, Suiton: Hahonryū^?) also allows him to create a spiral of water with his hand to be launched at opponents at high speeds.

Yamato's Mokuton abilities also allow him to suppress tailed beasts, which is the primary reason for his assignment to Team 7. Naruto Uzumaki, the container of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, is prone to losing control of the demon fox's strength. In these instances, Yamato can pin Naruto down with his Mokuton abilities and weaken the demon fox's influence over Naruto, something that is made easier with the First Hokage's amulet worn around Naruto's neck. The tailed beasts ) are nine fictional demons in the manga and anime series Naruto. ... The tailed beasts ) are nine fictional demons in the manga and anime series Naruto. ...

Plot overview

Since his introduction, Yamato has remained true to his original functions: leading Team 7 in Kakashi's place and suppressing the demon fox. During their first mission as a group he tries to help Naruto and Sakura get along with the group, though Sai is ultimately able to do that on his own. Now working as a team, Yamato leads the effort in trying to bring Sasuke Uchiha back to Konoha, though they are ultimately unsuccessful. After returning to Konoha he helps Kakashi oversee Naruto's development of a new jutsu, specifically in dealing with Naruto if he loses control of the demon fox. Once Naruto is able to create a usable attack, Yamato helps from the sidelines in the attack's usage and eventual defeat of Kakuzu. Now, he has joined with Team 7 and Team 8 in order to help search for Sasuke and Itachi Uchiha. Sasuke Uchiha ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... The cover of Chapter 317 of the Naruto manga, illustrating the current roster of Akatsuki. ... Itachi Uchiha ) is a fictional character and major antagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. ...

See Also

• List of fictional characters who can manipulate water.
• List of fictional characters who can manipulate plants.

This list encompasses fictional characters with the paranormal or superhuman ability to create or manipulate water. ... This list encompasses fictional characters with the paranormal or superhuman ability to stimulate plant grown and manipulate plants and related materials. ...

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