{{translation|'''Guruko'''|グルコ|Guruko}} is a [[ninken]] and a personal summon of [[Kakashi Hatake]].

{{translation|'''Guruko'''|グルコ|Guruko}} is a [[ninken]] and a personal summon of [[Kakashi Hatake]].

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== Background ==

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[[File:Ninken summoned to search Orochi.png|thumb|left|Guruko and the other ninken are summoned to search Orochimaru.]]

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In the anime, some time after Guruko and the other ninken made a contract with Kakashi, they aided him search for the fleeing [[Orochimaru]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 352</ref>

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== Appearance ==

== Appearance ==

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He has tan fur, a white snout, long ears that have a dark brown colour and whiskermarkssimilarto[[NarutoUzumaki]]. He wears the standard outfit of Kakashi's ninken which consists of a blue vest with the [[Wikipedia:Henohenomoheji|heno-heno-moheji]] seal and a Konoha [[forehead protector]] on his forehead.

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He has tan fur, a white snout, long ears that have a dark brown colour and noticeablymorepronouncedwhiskersthanthe other ninken. He wears the standard outfit of Kakashi's ninken, which consists of a blue vest with the [[Wikipedia:Henohenomoheji|heno-heno-moheji]] seal and a Konoha [[forehead protector]] on his forehead.

Guruko possesses heightened senses with which he can use to track his target with ease. He has also demonstrated the ability to track his target underground through the use of the [[Summoning: Earth Release: Tracking Fang Technique]] as well as hold a target down, allowing Kakashi to attack them freely. He also has has exceptional teamwork with the rest of his pack, able to develop and effectively use several offensive and defensive formations in battle which make use of the manoeuvrability and powerful limbs.

Guruko possesses heightened senses with which he can use to track his target with ease. He has also demonstrated the ability to track his target underground through the use of the [[Summoning: Earth Release: Tracking Fang Technique]] as well as hold a target down, allowing Kakashi to attack them freely. He also has has exceptional teamwork with the rest of his pack, able to develop and effectively use several offensive and defensive formations in battle which make use of the manoeuvrability and powerful limbs.

== Part I ==

== Part I ==

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=== Land of Waves Arc ===

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=== Prologue — Land of Waves ===

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Kakashi called on Guruko and the ninken pack to track and capture the missing-nin [[Zabuza Momochi]]. They managed to bite onto the missing-nin and pin him in place. This allowed Kakashi to use [[Lightning Cutter]] without fear of a counter attack.

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Kakashi called on Guruko and the ninken pack to track and capture the [[missing-nin]] [[Zabuza Momochi]]. They managed to bite onto the missing-nin and pin him in place. This allowed Kakashi to use [[Lightning Cutter]] without fear of a counter attack.

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=== Sasuke RetrievalArc ===

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=== Sasuke RecoveryMission ===

Later, Guruko and his fellow ninken were summoned by Kakashi to track down [[Naruto Uzumaki]] and his team who had gone off in pursuit of [[Sasuke Uchiha]].

Later, Guruko and his fellow ninken were summoned by Kakashi to track down [[Naruto Uzumaki]] and his team who had gone off in pursuit of [[Sasuke Uchiha]].

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=== UltimateWeaponArc ===

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=== SunagakureSupportMission ===

He along with the other ninken were summoned by Kakashi to investigate the [[Takumi Village]].

He along with the other ninken were summoned by Kakashi to investigate the [[Takumi Village]].

== Part II ==

== Part II ==

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=== Kazekage Rescue Arc ===

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=== Kazekage Rescue Mission ===

At the start of Part II, Guruko and the ninken pack were called upon to track down the [[Akatsuki]] member [[Sasori]] using a small piece of his clothing.

At the start of Part II, Guruko and the ninken pack were called upon to track down the [[Akatsuki]] member [[Sasori]] using a small piece of his clothing.

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=== Itachi Pursuit Arc ===

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=== Itachi Pursuit Mission ===

Some weeks later, Kakashi summoned the pack to help track down [[Itachi Uchiha]]. He and [[Akino]] partnered with [[Shino]].

Some weeks later, Kakashi summoned the pack to help track down [[Itachi Uchiha]]. He and [[Akino]] partnered with [[Shino]].

He has tan fur, a white snout, long ears that have a dark brown colour and noticeably more pronounced whiskers than the other ninken. He wears the standard outfit of Kakashi's ninken, which consists of a blue vest with the heno-heno-moheji seal and a Konoha forehead protector on his forehead.

Guruko possesses heightened senses with which he can use to track his target with ease. He has also demonstrated the ability to track his target underground through the use of the Summoning: Earth Release: Tracking Fang Technique as well as hold a target down, allowing Kakashi to attack them freely. He also has has exceptional teamwork with the rest of his pack, able to develop and effectively use several offensive and defensive formations in battle which make use of the manoeuvrability and powerful limbs.

Kakashi called on Guruko and the ninken pack to track and capture the missing-ninZabuza Momochi. They managed to bite onto the missing-nin and pin him in place. This allowed Kakashi to use Lightning Cutter without fear of a counter attack.