Kankuro
from NarutoFan favourite
Kankuro is the puppet master of the Hidden Sand in Naruto — a skilled shinobi and the elder brother of Naruto's ally Gaara.
Background
The middle child of the Sand Village's leading family, Kankuro trained in the village's signature Puppet Technique, becoming one of its most accomplished puppeteers and a steadfast protector of his siblings and his home.
Powers & Abilities
| Ability | What it does |
|---|---|
| Puppet Technique | Controls deadly battle puppets with chakra strings |
| Poison mastery | Arms his puppets with lethal poisons and hidden blades |
| Tactical combat | Fights from range with traps and overwhelming numbers |
Personality
Confident, sharp and protective, Kankuro hides real warmth — especially toward his younger brother Gaara — beneath a tough, sarcastic exterior.
Relationships
- Gaara — his younger brother and the Sand Village's leader.
- Temari — his sister.
Role in the Story
Kankuro is one of the Sand Village's most capable shinobi, a reliable ally to the Leaf in the series' biggest conflicts.