Hakuyō Tribe

The Hakuyō Tribe (白葉部族, Hakuyō Buzoku) or the Hakuyō Clan (白葉一族, Hakuyō Ichizoku) is a nearly extinct family of formerly Edagakure shinobi known for there battle prowess and taijutsu skills. Many individuals of the clan possessed an ability to manipulate their scales and transform into a dragon-like entity.

Background
During the Warring States Period, the Hakuyō Tribe warred with the Kuroha, Ochiba and Kajū tribes. Near the end of the Warring States Period, a young shinobi named Otakebi who hailed from a minor tribe challenged and defeated the most powerful members of the Hakuyō Tribe. Afterwords, the tribe assisted Otakebi in subjugating the other major tribes of the Land of Rainforests.