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| Alias(es) | Second Kazekage (二代目風影, Nidaime Kazekage) |
| Kanji | 沙門 |
| Debut | |
| Novel | Naruto: A Shinobi Story |
| Appears in | Novel |
| Character Status | |
| Status | Deceased |
| Gender |  Male
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| Occupation(s) | Kazekage |
| Rank | Part II: Kage |
| Nature Type | |
 Magnet Release Wind Release Earth Release
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| Jutsu | |
| Kekkei Genkai Techniques: Iron Sand: Black Iron Wings, Iron Sand Clone, Iron Sand Drizzle, Iron Sand Gathering Assault, Iron Sand Marking, Iron Sand Weaponry, Iron Sand World Method | |
| Weaponry | |
| Iron Sand | |
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Sōta (沙門) was the Third Kazekage (三代目風影, Sandaime Kazekage, Literally meaning: Third Wind Shadow) was the leader of Sunagakure, and is hailed as the village’s strongest Kazekage of his time.[1][2][3]
Background[]
After studying the jinchūriki of Shukaku of the time, he recreated its sand-manipulating powers by combining his magnetic chakra and iron powder, which produced the Iron Sand technique. At some point, Sasori kidnapped and killed the Third Kazekage to turn him into a human puppet. According to Sasori, the effort involved in the Third’s capture made it his favorite puppet. Sunagakure was not aware of what Sasori had done and searched earnestly for his whereabouts; however, with the ongoing war, the village was forced to choose a Fourth Kazekage, though they still attempted to search for him in later years. It was not until the start of the Fifth Kazekage’s reign, did his fate became known.
Personality[]
Sōta is widely remembered for being ruthless against his enemies who threaten Sunagakure and the Land of Wind.
Appearance[]
The Third Kazekage was a tall man with a fair complexion. He had short messy dark-blue hair and narrow yellow eyes. He wore the normal Kazekage attire minus the Kage hat, plus a flowing ankle-length white cape.
Abilities[]
The Third was undoubtedly a powerful shinobi. He is hailed as the strongest Kazekage in the village’s history in his era,[4][5] and even Sasori, an Akatsuki member, claimed that he had trouble killing him.[6] He also appeared to have possessed a high level of intelligence as he was able to comprehend the One-Tail's unique powers and produce his version of the same, thus creating Iron Sand.[7]
Ninjutsu[]
Nature Transformation[]
The Third using his Iron Sand.
The Third possessed the kekkei genkai Magnet Release which allowed him to convert his chakra into strong magnetic forces, enabling him to manipulate magnetic objects. Combined with his research of Shukaku’s powers, he crafted his version of “sand manipulation” by combining the magnetic forces with iron powder to create Iron Sand. His magnetic control also granted him immunity from all metallic weapons, as well as the ability to nullify opposing puppets by clogging their joints with sand. With Iron Sand, he could make weapons to fit various occasions, thereby making this a very versatile technique, which Chiyo considered to be the “most feared weapon in the history of Sunagakure”.[8][9] His ability to use Iron Sand is what led many to believe that he was the strongest Kazekage.
Part II[]
Kazekage Rescue Mission[]
Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Kazekage Rescue MissionWhen Sasori faced off Chiyo and Sakura Haruno, he revealed the Third Kazekage puppet, finally resolving the mystery of his disappearance.
References[]