Sage of the Way of Light

The unnamed clan leader, was the first person to lead the Hakkō Clan. A man of great longevity, and great skill the clan head was the original founder of the Hakkō clan. He was friends with the First Tsuchikage and helped ease the relationships between the clan and the infant Iwagakure. At sometime in his life he embarked on a pilgrimage which sparked change for the Hakkō clan. During his pilgrimage he discovered the technique that would allow him to create the Plasma Release, he also uncovered the Ame no Nuhoko and Shield of the Thunder God.

Before returning to the Land of Earth, the elder encountered the infamous Madara Uchiha and the two fought against one another. The Sharingan's abilities would inspire the elder to create the Hakkō-Style Seventy-Three-Years Techniques. The elder returned to his clan, bestowing them with everything he found and assisted in steering the clan back to peace.