Suzaku Goka

Suzaku (朱雀, Suzaku) is a descendant of the Gōka clan. He is a myth of sorts, hailed as the Fire Sage (火の仙, "Hi no Sennin") for his wondrous wisdom and sagely power. Long recognized as possessing stupendous control over all-things-fire, he alone is called Suzaku of the Demon Flames (鬼の炎の朱雀, "Onihonō no Suzaku", English TV; "Suzaku of the Ogre Flames"). He has extensively traveled the globe to learn from the wise-men and sages, amassing great wealth and knowledge while becoming a living legend to even the most respected of shinobi. After being asked to take on the role of Hokage several times in the past he would finally concede, becoming the Thirteenth Hokage (十三目火影, "Jūsandaime Hokage").

As one of the most powerful beings to have ever existed, Suzaku is oftentimes not even called by his real name, some preferring to refer to him as God Sage (神仙人, "Kami Sennin", English TV; "The Supreme Sage", "Great Hermit") or Vermilion Bird of the South (南スザク, "Minami Suzaku", English TV; "Southern Vermilion Bird").

Trivia
According to lore, Suzaku is a large, scarlet, phoenix-like bird. He is one of the shijin, or Four Symbols while being associated with the Chinese element of fire, the season of summer, the planet Mars, and the color red. Unlike the character, however, Suzaku represents the virtue of propriety while both the character and the legend control heat and flame. Much of these elements are seen in his character creation in order to exemplify the mythology.
 * "Suzaku" (朱雀) means "vermilion bird".
 * His name is pronounced 'SU - ZAK - UU'.
 * Favorite Colors: Vermilion
 * Favorite Foods: Spicy Foods (スパイシー), Chili Peppers (唐辛子), Liquour (焼酎), Chigenabe (チゲ鍋)
 * Favorite Word: Money—(お金, "Okane")
 * Favorite Phrase: "One hundred years to cultivate with hands, one second to consume with fire." (手で耕すのに100年、火で消費するのに1秒. )
 * People I Would Like to Fight: Suzaku does not want to fight anyone in particular
 * Hobbies: Acupuncture, cultivating herbs, and horseback riding
 * Likes: Gold coins, summertime, and astrology
 * Dislikes: Swimming