Ito Kouen

Ito Kouen (String Flame) name refers to his use of chakra strings and his use of flames. Ito received the nickname "Usotsuki(Liar)". Ito is unique in all fire jutsu he uses (Excluding those used while in Tailed Beast Form.) are blue, it is unknown what causes this or if it is that in which causes his Fire Release techniques to be more powerful or whether that be the Two Tailed Monster Cat chakra. He is widely recognised as an "untrustworthy" ninja due to his Nickname, Past and perception on life. Even though he is regarded in such a way he has no trouble talking himself into friendships with even the most cautious of shinobi. His only whim in life is to make sure he survives, although he has some fabled connection to innocent people and has risked his own life to ensure their safety even against comrades.

History
During his childhood, he had become the Jinchūriki at the age of 7 and underwent rigorous training, although unlike other Jinchūriki he never underwent the period of resentment from other villagers and shinobi from Kumogakure. This is most likely caused by their experiences with the previous Jinchuriki. In fact some sympathy was given to him which he began to exploit by lying often. Even though he was regarded as "Untrustworthy" when it came to general matters due to his expertise on missions and the power he had, he quickly ascended to Jonin level. Many people from Kumogakure believed he would one day become Kage as his skills surpassed those at his age level greatly.

At the age of 13 and not long after his promotion to Jonin, he showed defiance against his village when his mission was to make a small village "Disappear". After that there were many conflicting differences between him and his comrades as he valued the life of the "innocent" above his and the villages sake.

By the age of 16 a large gap had formed between him and most shinobi he worked with, although he was still hailed as one of the strongest shinobi of the village and was prime candidate for Raikage position later on in life, he chose to throw that all away for the life of one man. Choosing not to assassinate him, but had reported he killed the man. Not long after that there were several strikes on small villages that were under the protection of Kumogakure.

When he heard of the main suspect of the attacks he quickly fled the village and became a Missing-Nin where his skill at lying shined once more often to only get his own way.

Personality
He shows great kindness to those he perceives as "innocent" and although regarded as a highly skilled ninja, he believes no ninja are innocent and often in combat would much rather slay his foes than spare their lives. After his defection from Kumogakure he has shown less kindness to those he believes is innocent, and has shown no remorse any ninja from Kumogakure.

Due to his new outlook on life he is often regarded as a cold and heartless killer who will only do something if it aids him in some way. Yet he has proven at times that his kindness to innocent people still remains somewhat often usually by interfering in other shinobi missions that could affect those innocent people in a negative way.

Appearance
He has a very sharp and clean appearance even after battle. He has large brown eyes and spiked brown hair. He has a a burn scar mark on his right hand which is covered by black fingerless gloves. He also has white bandages running up his forearm and just underneath the gloves (Similar to Yugito Nii. He has black jacket style top with a white/cream coloured under shirt. His headband seems to dangle of his belt with the distinct line through it showing his defection.

Abilities
Ito has shown to be an exceptionally skilled all round style of fighter, having complete control over his Bijuu. His Fire Release jutsu have shown to be a blue flame instead of red and it is unknown if that is caused by the Tailed Beast or another reason. He has also shown adapt ability in Taijutsu and weapon combat with his use of string. Although he possess no Genjutsu moves he is commonly not affected by Genjutsu as his linking with his Tailed Beast.