Sai

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Part II New Era

Sai Yamanaka (山中サイ, Yamanaka Sai) — once a member of Root and a secret agent for Danzō Shimura — is currently the Anbu chief of Konohagakure. After marrying Ino Yamanaka, he became a member of the Yamanaka clan, and the two share a son named Inojin.

Character Overview

Sai was an orphan who was recruited into Danzō Shimura's Anbu faction called Root. His original name is unknown since serving in Root, but would assume the name "Sai" upon joining Team Kakashi. During his time in Root, Sai was conditioned to suppress his emotions. This was made more certain when his memories of his adoptive brother, Shin, were wiped away upon the latter's death.

When Sai was placed on Team Kakashi, he found himself in conflict with Naruto and Sakura due to his lack of empathy. He would attempt to "smile" on occasions to make a connection, but Sakura in particular could see through the facade. However, his true motives was to discuss important information with Orochimaru on behalf of Danzō and secretly get close enough to kill Sasuke Uchiha. Sai makes it clear on his stance with Sasuke, noting that he was a rogue ninja who fled Konoha to be with the international criminal, Orochimaru, much to the dismay of Naruto and Sakura. Sai's special-assigned mission proved to be of the utmost importance as he refused to help an unconscious Sakura from falling. Despite this, seeing how far Naruto and Sakura were committed to rescuing Sasuke, Sai becomes more intrigued in their relationship, going to as far as double cross Kabuto and help Team Kakashi in their attempt to take Sasuke back to the village. He would continue to open up his heart and regain more insight on human interactions, though he would often struggle with this early on.

Abilities

As the chief of Konoha's Anbu, Sai is undoubtedly a very skilled and capable ninja. His skills were held in high regard by Danzō, who personally chose Sai to assassinate Sasuke Uchiha during Team Yamato's reconnaissance mission. His skills have also impressed both Yamato and Sasuke on seperate occasions. His efforts during the Fourth Shinobi World War helped to capture the reincarnated Akatsuki members, Sasori and Deidara. During the events of The Last: Naruto the Movie, Sai with the aid of Sakura and Shikamaru, was able to defeat the gatekeeper of the Moon.

Ninjutsu

Ink Clone Technique

Ink Flush (Anime only)

Ink Mist Technique

Mental Resistance Technique (Anime only)

Sealing Technique: Tiger Vision Staring Bullet

Shadow Clone Technique (Anime only)

Super Beast Imitating Drawing

Super God Imitating Drawing

Nature Transformation

Sai is able to use Earth, Water, Fire and Yang Release.

Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique

Physical Prowess

Assassination Technique

Stats

Databook	Ninjutsu	Taijutsu	Genjutsu	Intelligence	Strength	Speed	Stamina	Hand seals	Total
Third	4	3.5	3	3.5	3	3.5	3	4	27.5

Arc Appearances

Part II Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission Twelve Guardian Ninja (Anime only) Akatsuki Suppression Mission Three-Tails' Appearance (Anime only) Itachi Pursuit Mission Fated Battle Between Brothers Six-Tails Unleashed (Anime only) Pain's Assault Five Kage Summit Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes Blank Period Kakashi Hiden: Lightning in the Icy Sky Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness The Last: Naruto the Movie Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise New Era Sarada Uchiha Arc Naruto Shinden: Parent and Child Day Versus Momoshiki Arc Ao Arc Kawaki Arc Code's Assault Arc