Yuki, Katsumi

**Yuki Katsumi** is one of Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He later becomes the Rokudaime Mizukage.

Approved of Dawn Academy Director in order to honor the agreement that his predecessor Shinoru had with Sunagakure. He took up the mantle of Village Leader at the age of 24 and has served as Mizukage for three years since the mysterious disappearance of Shinoru. Though this was not a position that he had been aiming to achieve, he accepted it out of a sense of duty. With two Mizukages abandoning the village back to back, he knew he needed to be a steadying force for the village. If other villages, or even members of the village itself saw the position of Mizukage as one of weakness, he knew that Kirigakure would fall apart. As a result, he tends to be very firm on his stances. Generally, he is an individual who is kind on a personal level but takes responsibility quite seriously. Obviously as a shinobi who attained the rank of Mizukage, he was very skilled, especially in his youth. So much so that he gained the honor of becoming one of the Seven Swordsman of the Mist, inheriting the Hiramekar

   ei.

With several of the swords leaving possession of the village, he became it’s de facto leader prior to the organization being dissolved. Believing this group was a stabilizing force for the village, he hopes to revive it. He has a traditional view on Ninja Life, believing the ninja technology and other tools aside from old-school ninja techniques are not as genuine.

He views Cecilia as a rogue ninja for her role in the deaths of the village’s citizens, and an individual who is to be captured or killed. In his youth, a disastrous mission which left him the only member of his squad to survive encouraged him to pursue medical Ninjutsu. As a result, he is probably one of the best, if not the best, medical shinobi in the world. He enjoys interacting with his village members, and being very involved. However, he wants to enable his shinobi to take the initiative, and support them in their growth as the future leaders of the village. Aside from Helori, he believes another weapon should be formed in order to combat the Gezo and the Gezo soldiers.

Using his Medical and Fuuinjutsu knowledge, he hopes to find a solution to this issue knowing that without a consistent way to harm the enemy, defending the village would be an issue. Wishes to speak with a Dawn Brigade Member to find out how to remove the corrupt chakra from individuals. His goal is to find an heir apparent to his sword and the position of Mizukage to avoid the vacuum of power that was left when the last two Mizukages disappeared. In addition, he wants to bolster the military strength of his village, knowing that peace can only last so long before a conflict arises. Despite not having any children of his own, he has two pseudo-children that he took under his care along with

the title of the Mizukage. The parents of the two children has disappeared and were prominent members of the village. Out of respect for them, he treated the children as his own.

At the age of 10, Katsumi graduated from the ninja academy, his exceptional talent was evident from a young age. At the age of 13 he was promoted to the rank of Chuunin. At the age of 18 he was promoted to Jounin. He has a scar on his face and tattoos on his forearm

## Personality

Occasional risk taker, self-controlled, nurturing, honest, affectionate, sympathetic, observant, somewhat emotional. Badly wants to protect home, expand medical knowledge. Doesn’t necessarily want to be admired, but wants to be remembered for the contributions he made towards the village. Wants to create a better world for his “children”. Demands respect from his villagers. Wants to have children of his own. Can sometimes be judgemental or controlling. Well off due to clan status. Did not have many friends growing up. Saved someone, earned a best friend. Parents killed by Cecilia’s rampage. Wants to be as good or better than his own parents. Split with former partner due to inconsiderate behavior.  Responsible for death of comrades. Likes to play with swords when anxious. Tends to pat heads or shoulders. Taps foot or fingers when annoyed. Can sometimes give out harsh criticism.