Hibari

"Do I care? Not particularly. Judgement against me is just a proof of your ignorance and ability to be controlled by the perceptions of others. It doesn't bother me. In the grand scheme of things, you'll be glad you were cautious anyway."

- Hibari dismissing another person for their caution.

Hibari (ひばり, Hibari; Japanese for "Haughtiness") is an intriguing Tokubetsu Jōnin-ranked individual of Kumogakure and their militant forces. While not a prominent fighter, perhaps, Hibari's occupation is one of great significance. While to the public eye, he is a dishonorable and conspicuous individual whose actions have deemed him to be The Conspicuous Shadow (最影, Saikage), for he is constantly seen as a traitor. However, to the highest echelon of the village's security, Hibari is a loyalist who works as a Solitary Internal Investigative Task Force (内孤検討支隊, Naiko Kentō Shitai). While the name of the occupation is lengthy, it is but a simple task: insurance of the village against internal threats. This includes Shinobi and non-Shinobi based threats. As a result, he also maintains a position within the Kinkaku Force, although he rarely ever appears among the organization's members unless necessary, therefore his presence isn't generally known among the newer members. Nevertheless, Hibari's prevalence among the village is something that has even been recognized by the Raikage, who has granted him various privileges to act as he wishes to fulfill his mission.