Sasaki Tsuchimikado

is a of the  and a vassal member of the, and a descendant of the  through his father's bloodline. Born from the illegitimate union between a visiting ambassador from and a female courtesan, Sasaki's life has been a topic of heated debate between his parent's nations due to his manifestation of the. During his youth the Hyūga have repeatedly attempted to gain custody over him though both political and covert means, even at the risk of inciting international conflict. In response the Land of Iron has adamantly declared that Sasaki's citizenship rests solely within their nation, and have reinforced this claim by boldly declaring him as an irreplaceable member of one of their noble clans.

While Sasaki wasn't permitted to have contact with with his father's family during most of his life, due to the concern that he would be abducted, he has received several invitations to abandon the Land of Iron since coming of age. Despite the bountiful offers he's received from both the Hyūga, and even Konoha directly, Sasaki has consistently replied that he is a loyal retainer of the Tsuchimikado. As such, he has been unofficially blacklisted and written off as a traitor, with some sources even suggesting he's been added to Konohagakure's.