Inuhōō Akurojinnohi

**Master of the Open Flame** (火の主人, *“Hinoshujin”*) **Old Man of the Flame** (炎の老人, *“Honōnorōjin”*)

## Overview

### Translation

* **Inuhōō**

(犬鳳凰, *"Phoenix Dog"*)

* **Akurojinnohi**

(悪路神の火, *"Fire of the God of the Bad Road"*)

### Voice Actors

* Neil Kaplan *(English)*
* Masaaki Tsukada *(Japanese)*

## Character Data

### Affiliation

* Land of Earth
* Saitō Uragami

## Relationships

### Relatives

* **Kagutsuchi** *(Father)*
* **Ukyō** *(Mother)*

### Compainions

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Known as **Master of the Open Flame**, Inuhōō Akurojinnohi is an elderly shinobi who has the ability to produce special flames as his primary weapon. As leader of the Shiamatsusangaku, Inuhōō's current position is to ensure that the Supreme Leader remains safe and out of harm's way.

## Personality

Hailing from no specific nation, Inuhōō Akurojinnohi is a relic from the previous era. His family was **nomadic** and they traveled from place-to-place so he had no idea what a “home” really was. Inuhōō is a strict, hot headed man with an unrivaled, undying flame of compassion for what he does. Unlike the **Saikōdaihyō**, he’s straight to the point because he does not enjoy wasting any time. This direct mannerism can be seen as abrasive to most, even the Saikōdaihyō, but he means no ill-will of anything he states. On multiple occasions Saitō has tried to change the ways of the **Old Man** but he refuses to even put in the effort. There is a constant, playful back and forth bickering between the two until the relic is pushed to the brink of anger and snaps at the Saikōdaihyō. Inuhōō sees them all as annoying, including Saitō, except for the quiet and reserved Masaki Miyamoto.

Inuhōō is the current team leader, before him being Saitō, but the dynamic was repurposed as Saitō loves putting the team in danger, including himself, for entertainment. Inuhōō is a man of **honor** and very **dutiful**, loyal even after death. He would never betray the Saikōdaihyō, especially after everything he has done for him. The focus and determination Inuhōō displays is mesmerizing. Once he has set his mind on something, there are not many who can stop him.

## Abilities

* **Fire Release:** Inuhōō Akurojinnohi produces such powerful flames that just being in the vicinity of them would cause one's throat to dry up and the heat-wave itself depletes the moisture in an entire area, causing the and water to dry up. He's known as the **Master of the Open Flame** for his ability to manipulate Fire Release into practically anything. Only bestowed with one singular elemental element, he made sure to become a master at using it in his younger times. The unique things about the flames that he produces are they eat away at foreign chakra and in turn not only increase the size of the flames, but also the temperature of the flames.
	+ **Solar Release:** It can be debated that Solar came before Fire or that Solar is a subbranch of Fire Release. Whatever the argument may be, Inuhōō doesn't care. He is able to use Solar Release in two methods, one by absorbing the Solar Energy from the sun and synthesizing it into Solar Chakra to manipulate. Or he can use Fire Release with his Yang Energy to replicate Solar Release, which can be used for offensive or defensive purposes as well as healing purposes too.

* **Nin-Tai:** Age is just a number and one would be foolish to judge Inuhōō by his age and appearance. While he may not be the fastest, The Old Man is exceptionally strong and durable till this day in his age. He standardly applies Fire Release and Solar Release techniques into taijutsu with ability to completely amputating the opponent or leave them disfigured. Due to his lack in stamina, he tends to try to end battles quick and does not waste time.