Yukimaru Kirigakure

is a Jōnin of Yamagakure hailing from the Kirigakure Clan. He is the leader of Team Kirigakure.

Background
As a boy, Yukimaru learned he was unable to preform his clan's unique kekkei tōta, Metal Release. Because of this, his uncle, Saizō Kirigakure, and the head of the clan, decided he would never be a shinobi. Ashamed, Yukimaru often stayed to himself. However, after his father and mother were killed on a mission for the village, Saizō attempted to have him thrown out of the clan as an orphan. Though he was unsuccessful, Yukimaru was nonetheless treated as an outcast.

Personality
Yukimaru is a carefree, lazy, and aloof individual, who is often late to assignments and non-serious about important matters. Because of his previous grievances with his clan, he only introduces himself by his given name, "Yukimaru", and rarely, if every, emphasizes his surname of Kirigakure. That being said, Yukimaru seems to have a very heightened sense of honor, and has a personal policy of always repaying a debt, even if it kills the one paying it.

He cares very much for his fellow shinobi of Yamagakure, especially his teammates, and is willing to put their well being before the village or any mission assigned to him. He is, however, very serious and blunt, and is not afraid to speak his mind when he feels there is wrongdoing involved. Despite the way he was treated by his clan during much of his early life, he is generally considered the village's model shinobi, due to his warm, comforting personality. He is known to be on good terms with almost all of the shinobi in Yamagakure, and most respect him just by his reputation alone. As the jōnin in charge of his own team of genin, Yukimaru seems to be genuinely concerned with his student's development, and is often seen finding odd and unique ways to help them improve.

Appearance
Yukimaru is a fairly tall shinobi, standing at about the same height as his uncle, Saizō. He wears standard shinobi armor, over a white and grey kimono, and cargo pants. Over this, he wears a white robe. He also wears a white headband with the Yamagakure insignia inscribed on it. Yukimaru has cold brown eyes, though his namesake comes from his snow-white hair, which he wears short. His hair is notably curly, something which is commented on very often about him.

Quotes

 * (To Muramasa) "Don't worry, you guys aren't evil. You're only trying to steal away the dreams of everyone in this nation. The dreams built upon by that man. That's not evil. Now, watch closely. I'll show you what real evil looks like."