Raku

"All I do is for the sake of the sanctity of these lands. Even if I have to sacrifice my life for this land...it matters not to me. What matters more than any individual is the ideal that we all possess. That...is why I will take on the mantle of Shukaku's Jinchūriki."

- Raku's resolve.

Raku (羅躯, Raku) is a of  and a descendant of. He is a masterful practitioner of and was kept in charge of preventing  from reaching the village’s perimeters. His heritage and skill would, at some point, enable him to become the of the said beast. The power granted by this state, as well as his subsequent leadership of Sunagakure's Fūinjutsu Corps due to the Kazekage's insistence, lead Raku to become a military superpower within the village.

Appearance
Raku, like several Shinobi hailing from Sunagakure, possesses distinct, dark red hair that is commonly associated with the. His face is noted to be quite structured, with a notable jawline and sharp features. Besides this, his eyes are a dark brown, which compliments his hair color well. In terms of physical stature, Raku stands a lot taller and broader than the majority of the Jinchūriki who proceeded him due to his training as a. He is quite muscular, with notable muscles on his torso, muscular arms and legs. He is also quite tall, standing at 183cm, looking more like a savior rather than a demonic host. Raku, as a Ninja Monk, wears an attire that is rather unconventional for a standard Shinobi. He wears a khaki with a long V-neck that exposes some of his chest. Over his kosode he wears a brown on the left side of his body that goes down to his calves. Over his waist he wears a sash made out of tiger fur, with a red sash over this to fasten the attire to his body. In addition, he wears dark brown, baggy pants that go down to his ankles, albeit are covered with white that are worn with a pair of. On his forearms he wears dark brown armguards, as well as a beaded necklace.

Behind the Scenes

 * Raku's appearance is based off of from the anime/manga series .