Kariko

Kariko (狩子, Hunt) is a survivor of the Great Monk Purge, a member of the mythical Zasshuzuka Clan and a successful experiment of the world's greatest scientist, the legendary Sannin. A possessor of the powerful kekkei genkai, Sōkuotoko, she was experimented on and compatible with the DNA of Jūgo. Due to this, her genetics were altered to give her his rare Kekkei genkai along with her own, to enhance her extraordinary powers. Orochimaru also enhanced her kekkei genkai, that was slightly mutated from being raised by Sora when she was younger.

This made her a very powerful shinobi and under the tutelage of Orochimaru and other henchmen, she learned how to master her two kekkei genkai as well as the Gift of the Hermit Group chakra by recalling her teachings from the ninja monks. This mastery allowed her to become one of Orochimaru's most powerful shinobi in only a few years, mastering the Sage Transformation as well.

Due to her extraordinary capabilities, Orochimaru keeps her as a personal bodyguard during important travels and a right hand to him. She accepts various jobs as a mercenary for money and leads the Land of Sound's revived Otogakure ANBU. Her abilities have led her to be renowned as the Canine Huntress among other titles.