Lord Saburō

## Saburō Yūki

**Kensei Saburō** (剣聖三郎, "*Sword Saint Saburō*") **Mizukage** (水影, *"Water Shadow"*) **Sukune Saburō** (宿禰三郎, *"Lord Saburō"*)

## Overview

### Translation

* **Saburō**

(三郎, *"Third Son"*)

* **Yūki**

(結城, *"Yūki"*)

### Voice Actors

Steve Lacey (*English*)Romi Park (*Japanese*)

## Relationships

### Compainions

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**Lord Saburō** of the Yūki Clan is the current Mizukage of the Village Hidden in the Mist as well as the **Yūki Clan Lord**. From a young age greatness had been expected out of Lord Saburō and greatness was what was delivered. He was exceptionally gifted as a child and that translated well into adulthood as climbed the ranks in the village and the clan. This earned him an opportunity with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, where he went onto earn the title **Sword Saint Saburō** due to his mastery over each and every blade.

## Personality

Lord Saburō is unlike many you'd meet and perhaps that is why others refer to him as the shining beacon in which to lead others. He's charismatic and focused, which can be seen how ambitious he is, but that does not mean he overextends and allows others safety to be jeopardized. Due to his chivalrous and humble nature, he does not allow any amount of fame or endearment to set him apart from his peers—others are drawn to the sincerity in his words and actions. He embodies the will of his people, highly capable of attaining any goal in front of him.

## Abilities

* **Master Swordsman:** To be given the title **Sword Saint** is no small accomplishment. This honorary title is reserved only for those who possess a legendary level of swordsmanship. Describing their ability as perfect would serve as an injustice that should be penalized as a crime, but it would be the best on could muster. Lord Saburō has been the only swordsman that has achieved this status since the conception of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist unit. His mastery of each blade far surpasses that of the original wielders speaks volume and is highly recognized in the Land of Water.

* **Medical Ninjutsu:** While not a master at Medical-Ninjutsu, Lord Saburō is effective nonetheless. However, due to his time with the Hunter-Nin Unit, as contradicting as it sounds, Saburō is not as great at using Medical Ninjutsu in a method to heal others but instead he is better at destroying or erasing organic matter versus repairing. These skills have also assisted in his understanding of various poisons and chemical compounds to which he can replicate with chakra if he does not have the actual compound on him. Saburō also has a slight resistance to toxins.

* **Ice Release:** Lord Saburō's specialty manipulating Ice Release is, well, special even in comparison to other Ice Release users. With the capacity to generate ice from his flesh and blood, and spawn it anywhere in his vicinity with masterful control, make him an exceptionally challenging opponent. To make matters worse, the ice generated is extremely lethal even when inhaled, causing the victim's lung to die or render them unable to breathe depending on proximity. Even with a basic aura activated, opponents would feel the **Ice Aura** burdening the lungs as if they were ready to burst and deoxygenate an entire area with relative ease.

Lord Saburō is able to create a frigid aura around him that can freeze someone entirely.He can also create razor sharp ice spikes that have incredible durability to both physical and fire attacks.Probably the most intimidating techniques in his arsenal is the ability to create Ice Dragons even when the terrain does not play into his favor.
### Other Abilities

* **Superhuman Speed and Reflexes:** One reason Lord Saburō has been so successful in his shinobi career is because of his superhuman sensory and reaction time. Of course there is chakra sensory, and he is excellent in that regard, but there are also variables that do not have chakra and you must react to naturally. His instincts, sensory, and reaction time paired with his graceful, agile speed assist him in not only by being challenging to catch, but help him in cornering and pursuing enemies and allow him to take opening many other would not be capable of doing.

* **Frigid Chakra Texture:** Saburō naturally has a frigid, icy chakra texture. When and if sensors pick up on him, they will feel an extreme coldness overwhelm their body. While nothing physical happens to them, they just feel the effects of the coldness. For those who are weaker in willpower, it can force them to hesitate or become paralyzed. However, for those who make physical contact with his chakra, they explain it as being hit twice and a numbing sensation taking over their body. This effects people who are hit by Saburō's attacks as well as those are try to absorb his chakra.

## Trivia

* According to Official Databooks:
	+ Lord Saburō suffers from a crippling lack of empathy and emotions, forcing him to create a façade
	+ His hobby is eating, particularly sweet snacks
	+ Saburō fights at his best when he is alone and severely outnumbered
* **Saburō** (三郎) means **Third Son**, as he was the third son of his family