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Tayuya (多由也) is the only kunoichi in the Sound Four. Because she has only one weapon, a flute, she avoids close combat at all costs. To help her with this, she can summon three powerful demons known as the Doki (怒鬼, literally?, "Angry Demons") that she controls by playing different tunes on her flute. With precise timing, she can break up the Doki to attack while not leaving any openings for her opponent to counter. In addition to being very fast for their size, the Doki can also open their mouths to release snake-like creatures composed of pure energy. Because of this, the snakes are impossible to hit and can directly attack an opponent's chakra, weakening them over time. If the demons aren't enough to keep opponents at bay, Tayuya can use her flute to cast genjutsu, preoccupying an opponent while she finishes them off with physical attacks.
During the Sasuke Retrieval arc, Tayuya is forced into battle with Shikamaru Nara, whose tactical abilities and intelligence exceed her own. Despite this, Tayuya is able to gain the upperhand through brute force and is almost able to kill Shikamaru. Before she can do so, however, Temari arrives to save him. Temari proceeds to destroy Tayuya's flute and levels the surrounding forest, crushing Tayuya under a pile of debris.
Tayuya was the second member of the Sound Four to be created by Masashi Kishimoto, intended to be the only girl in a group of boys.
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