Sakon and Ukon (RW109)

Sakon and Ukon
Alias(es)	The Second (其の二, Sono Ni) Sakon of the West Gate (西門の左近, Seimon no Sakon)
Kanji	左近と右近
Rōmaji	Sakon to Ukon
Debut
Novel	Naruto: A Shinobi Story
Appears in	Novel
Character Status
Status	Deceased
Birthdate	June 20
Age	Part I: 14
Gender	Male
Height	Part I: 1.55 m
Weight	Part I: 45 kg.
Blood Type	AB
Home Country	Land of Sound
Affiliation(s)	Otogakure
Occupation(s)	Leader of Sound Four
Team	Sound Four
Kekkei Genkai	Sakon and Ukon’s Kekkei Genkai
Jutsu
Shinobi & Kekkei Genkai Techniques: Attack of the Twin Demons, Barrier Method Formation, Combination Transformation, Dark Sealing Method, Four Black Fogs Formation, Four Violet Flames Formation, Multiple Connected Feet, Multiple Connected Fists, Parasite Demon Demolition Technique, Sound Four’s Cursed Seals, Sound Four: Summoning: Four Beasts Encirclement Formation, Summoning Technique, Summoning: Rashōmon, Summoning: Triple Rashōmon

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Sakon (左近) and his older brother Ukon (右近) were twin brothers from Otogakure and the apparent leader(s) of the Sound Four.

Background

The Sound Four were originally prisoners of Orochimaru, forced to fight other prisoners to the death in battle royales. By surviving their respective matches, they proved themselves to be the strongest of Orochimaru’s prisoners and as such were made his bodyguards. The Sound Four were at some point forced to accept Kimimaro Kaguya as their leader, who easily defeated them all in battle and, because of his Shikotsumyaku abilities, was slated to be Orochimaru’s next host body. Under Kimimaro their group was known as the Sound Five (音隠れの忍五人衆, Otogakure no Shinobi Gonin Shū, Literally meaning: Hidden Sound Shinobi Five People).

During the Konoha Crush, the Sound Five assisted Orochimaru with assassinating the Fourth Kazekage and killing Shiore’s team during the Chunin Exams in Konohagakure. Kimimaro fell terminally ill after this, forcing him to withdraw from the group.

Personality

Abilities

Viewing himself as the strongest of the Sound Four, Sakon was regarded as the most dangerous of the four, and the fastest by Orochimaru. Sakon tended to prove this point by unnecessarily using extremely powerful moves to show off. Their strength was valued enough to be reincarnated. Furthermore, Shikamaru stated that the duo’s prowess was of jōnin-level.

Sakon and Ukon were skilled in taijutsu and possessed quick reflexes, particularly Sakon since he was more physically active than Ukon. Sakon was strong enough to dangle Sasuke upside down by his ankle with just one hand, and was quick enough to dodge Kiba Inuzuka’s Passing Fang at near pointblank range. As the twins would keep their kekkei genkai as secret as long as possible, Ukon would take advantage of their opponents’ focus on Sakon and perform sneak attacks. Ukon was very stealthy, leaving Sakon’s body without anybody noticing and twice caught Kiba by surprise, quickly making contact with and merging bodies with him, and taking his jacket to hide his scent.

Cursed Seal

Sakon and Ukon in their second level of cursed seals.

As two of Orochimaru’s closest and most powerful warriors, Sakon and Ukon had been given a cursed seal. When active in Level 1, it spread across their entire body in a pattern of curved lines and blotches. When in their Level 2 form, they resembled oni as their skin become red, gains yellow eye irises with dark black eye sclerae, and black curved markings appears from the corners of their eyes a upward fashion. Their fingernails become longer and sharp, lips turn black, and their mouth is torn from ear to ear and gains canine teeth. They gain long, waist-length white hair, their chins elongated, and a single long horn grows on opposite sides for each brother's foreheads. Symmetrically on opposite sides of their bodies, their hardened skin turns black and folds like scales, appearing like spiky armor on their arms and legs.

With level two of their cursed seal, Sakon and Ukon could deconstruct their body on a molecular level and enter an opponent’s body. At that point they were able to alter the cells and proteins of the target at will, effectively killing them, and then leaving the target to reconstruct their own body again; however, this technique had the disadvantage of them taking the same damage as the body they had invaded, as seen when Kiba stabbed himself in the gut with a kunai, causing Ukon to scream in pain and spit blood.

Following their reincarnation, when experiencing strong feelings of hatred and rage, they could draw even more power from the seal. As a result, Sakon and Ukon could achieve super-fast fusion and fission of their kekkei genkai.

Ninjutsu

Kekkei Genkai

Sakon using his kekkei genkai to enhance his physical attacks.

With their kekkei genkai, Sakon and Ukon can merge and separate with each other at will. Ukon used this ability to remain within Sakon’s body where he could bring out some of his body parts to aid Sakon in battle. This made him a highly dangerous opponent in hand-to-hand combat, as in addition to defending Sakon’s blindspots, he allowed Sakon to perform three armed punches and three-legged kicks. Even if the enemy could block the first strike, the other two would blindside him. They could also kick up a whirlwind by spinning their legs.

When Ukon separates from Sakon’s body, the two can attack independently and simultaneously against their opponents; however, he was not used to moving on his own for too long and thus he would tire out easily. Additionally, since Ukon is not usually the main body and has not had much experience being the main body, he had difficulty controlling his body when Sakon needs to heal inside Ukon’s body. The two could heal any injures very quickly when merged. Under the influence of the cursed seal, this ability was enhanced enough to allow them to merge with the bodies of others.

Summoning Technique

Sakon and Ukon summoning the Rashōmon gates.

When separated from each other, Sakon and Ukon could perform Summoning: Rashōmon by standing at a certain distance away from each other. After being reincarnated and modified, they could summon three Rashōmon gates instead of just one. They also incorporated a projectile launcher into the center gate of the formation.

Fūinjutsu

The Dark Seal Method.

Like the rest of Sound Four, they were also skilled in sealing techniques, as Sakon kept a giant scroll to summon out items or when he summoned a kunai he fought Genma Shiranui with a slight movement of his hand, hinting that he might have seals under his clothes. He also used the Dark Sealing Method as an additional seal to keep Sasuke confined in the box while he was adapting to his Cursed Seal of Heaven.

Cooperation Ninjutsu

Sakon and Ukon sealing Sasuke away.

Despite the volatile relationship between the members of the Sound Four, they were well-versed in a series of Cooperation Ninjutsu. They could use the Combination Transformation to pose as Orochimaru’s bodyguards while also concealing their numbers. During the battle between the Third Hokage and Orochimaru, they could produce the Four Violet Flames Formation to prevent anyone from entering or leaving the confines of the barrier. When carrying Sasuke to Orochimaru, they used another technique, a barrier called the Four Black Fogs Formation which traps the target in a temporary death state to allow him to adapt to the cursed seal and make for easier transportation.

They also displayed another technique, the Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover, that sends the souls of both the user and the target into the confines of a special barrier. They could also use the Sound Four: Summoning: Four Beasts Encirclement Formation, which brought out their individual summons to trap their opponents from all sides.

Part I

Konoha Crush

Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Konoha Crush (Arc)Sakon and Ukon made their first appearance with the rest of the Sound Four, erecting a barrier to keep others from interfering in Orochimaru’s fight with the Third Hokage. Although Orochimaru succeeded in killing Hiruzen, his arms were crippled with necrosis, he ordered the Sound Four to flee and escort him back to Otogakure.

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Sasuke Recovery Mission

Sakon and Tayuya persuade Sasuke to join Orochimaru.

The Sound Four confronted by Konoha-nin.

Sakon and Ukon being attacked by Kiba and Akamaru.

Ukon merged onto Kiba.

Sakon attempting to merge bodies with “Kankurō”.

Part II

Fourth Shinobi World War (Arc)

Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Fourth Shinobi World War (Arc)

Kiba and Akamaru confront Sakon and Ukon on the battlefield.

Trivia

• The first kanji in Sakon’s name (左) means “left”, while the one in Ukon’s name (右) means “right”. Their names can also be a play on two sections of a nunchaku.
• While in the second level of their cursed seal form, the brothers’ faces bear a resemblance to demonic Hannya masks which are used in Noh performances.
• Sakon and Ukon can be seen in the omake of Naruto: Shippūden episode 129 with Kidōmaru, picking masks.
• Sakon and Ukon’s birthdate, June 20, makes their Western astrological sign Gemini, or the twins.
• According to the databook(s):
  • Sakon’s favorite phrase was: “Unique and peerless” (唯一無二, Yuiitsu Muni).
  • Ukon’s favorite phrase was: “Wise older brother, foolish younger brother” (賢兄愚弟, Kenkei Gutei).
  • Sakon wished to fight Sasuke Uchiha.
  • Ukon’s hobby was sleeping.
  • Sakon and Ukon had completed 46 official missions in total: 20 D-rank, 15 C-rank, 8 B-rank, 2 A-rank, 1 S-rank.

Quotes

• (Sakon to his teammates) “This village really ought be taught a lesson. We could stroll right in there and wipe them all out!”
• (Sakon to Sasuke Uchiha) “Stop your prattling, you little weakling. Come on, kid. I’m waiting. I wanna play do-re-mi on those ribs of yours til they crack!”
• (Sakon about Sasuke) “This runt is going make me wait any longer and I’m gonna wring his little neck!”
• (Sakon to Sasuke) “You’re not Lord Orochimaru’s only pet.”
• (Sakon to Sasuke) “You mustn’t lose sight of your purpose. Life in this village is little more than bondage for you. Sever your ties to this pathetic place. If you could do that, then there will be no limit to the power you can wield. Remember your purpose!”
• (Ukon to Sakon) “Two on two. Works for me. Right, Sakon?”
• (Sakon to Kiba Inuzuka) “You know, we're inseparable… Usually my big brother sleeps inside me, but when it comes to a fight, he likes to help.”
• (Ukon about Kiba and Akamaru) “There’s no time for games, Sakon. They all die now!”
• (Ukon to Kiba) “A sharp sense of smell and a set of claws are not going be enough to beat me. Face it, you’re in over your head, little dog!”

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