Saizō Yumizuru

Saizō Yamizuru (ゆみずる サイゾウ, Yamizuru Saizō) is a Genin of Kirigakure.

Background
Saizō was born in the Yamizuru Clan, a notable clan within Kirigakure's upper caste. As a child, he was taught the art of kenjutsu over other ninja techniques.

Personality
Saizō caries himself with an air of confidence. He can be quite serious at times, and will often look down on those who can't meet his expectations. Due to his knack for fighting, he tends to prefer the company of other fighters, leaving him often disappointed in those who struggle in a fight.

However, if someone shows determination, Saizō can easily overlook other shortcomings on the battlefield. To him, conviction can beat out skill in any circumstance, leading him to show his own determination in most situations.

Kenjutsu
As a Kirigakure ninja, Saizō is quite skilled with a blade. His standard weapon is a wakizashi, however, his preferred weapon is his Tantō Kote. This unusual weapon consists of a vambrace with a tantō chained to it. There is a small mechanism inside the vambrace that allows the chain to reel in or come out. When not in use, the tantō is sheathed and strapped to the vambrace.

When using this weapon, Saizō can throw the tantō and bring it back. He can block an opponent's blade with the kote and even use the chain to tie up strikes against him.

Nature Release
Saizō also shows skill with water release techniques.