Kanoto

Kanoto ( 辛 ) is a former member of Konohagakure 's Anbu faction Root .

## Background [ ]

To prevent Hiruzen from being reinstated as Hokage , Danzō gave Kanoto and nine other Root members a mission to assassinate him. Disguised as a foreign shinobi , he fought the Anbu accompanying his target, who turned out to be a disguised Kakashi , resulting in the mission's failure.

## Appearance [ ]

Kanoto is a tall shinobi, with standing, medium-length brown hair. He wears a standard Anbu attire, and his mask has dark blue markings.

## Abilities [ ]

As an Anbu, Kanoto is presumably a powerful shinobi. He wields a sword , indicating skills in kenjutsu . He could also coat his hands in chakra , augmenting the impact of his taijutsu -attacks.

## Trivia [ ]

- "Kanoto" ( 辛 ) is the eighth sign of the Chinese calendar.
- Kanoto's name was only divulged in a Studio Pierrot Settei of Root members.