Haigatake

"What was it that Grandpa used to tell me when I fight another person? Oh yeah! Your movements must be fast as the rushing river. Your destructive power must be as heartless as a storm. Your heart must be like a wildfire threatening the border. Come and go as a ghost, like a nightmare in the dark of night! I don't really get it...but it's a nice mantra, no?"

- Haigatake when first meeting Dǎiyì.

"Monkey Boy" Haigatake (猿彦の灰画峰, Saruhiko no Haigatake) is a who, while originating from, was displaced as a child due to the sudden onslaught of independent  officers on the 's external training grounds. While managing to escape the onslaught, Haigatake was on the verge of death until saved by a Monkey named Gokū. After saving him from his pursuers, Haigatake was granted the man's power and given safe passage to Mikazan; the Mountain of the Monkeys.

After years of living and training with the Monkeys, Haigatake's return to the society of humans lead him to eventually encounter Dǎiyì, who eventually went to referring him as a Dragon Dancing in the Treetops (梢の中に舞竜, Kozue no Naka ni Mairyū), a title which, while Haigatake doesn't particularly understand, refers to himself as to mock his newfound friend. In addition, through being granted the power of Gokū, Haigatake has been situated as one of the Eight Hermits, despite being unknown to the fact.

Trivia

 * According to the databook(s)
 * Haigatake's hobbies are playing in trees and surprising unexpected visitors.
 * Haigatake wishes to fight, , and Dǎiyì. With regards to Hashirama Senju, he has said that he wishes to "play in the forests he creates."
 * Haigatake's favorite food is banana and any dishes that have it as a constituent, except for Banana milk.
 * Haigatake's favorite phrase is "Let's play in the forest!" (森の中に遊ぼう, Mori no Naka ni Asobou).

Behind the Scenes

 * Haigatake's appearance is based off from.
 * This particular version of Haigatake is an alternate version of Haigatake Sarutobi.