Onoki

?noki, the Third Tsuchikage, was known for his stubborn and prideful personality as well as his mastery over the rare and devastating Dust Release (Kekkei Tōta) nature transformation. Personality ?noki was a complex character who evolved over time. Stubborn and Boastful: Initially, he was a very proud, headstrong, and boastful individual, often complaining about his back pain and dismissing the youth as naive. His granddaughter, Kurotsuchi, frequently called him a "stubborn old man". Wary Leader: Due to a traumatic encounter with Madara Uchiha in his youth, ?noki became wary of other villages and resorted to underhanded tactics to protect Iwagakure, even hiring the criminal organization Akatsuki for mercenary services. Open-minded and Inspirational: His interactions with Gaara and Naruto during the Fourth Shinobi World War helped him regain the "unmovable will" he had in his youth. He became an inspirational leader, capable of great teamwork, who prioritized protecting the new generation and recognized the need for change and cooperation between villages. Flawed Idealist (Boruto Era): In his retirement, after losing his grandson, his desire to protect the youth led him to controversial, unethical methods (creating artificial life to fight for the village), which he ultimately regretted, returning to his belief in the power of human will. Powers and Abilities Despite his frail appearance and constant back pain, ?noki was a legendary and extremely powerful shinobi, acknowledged by Madara Uchiha as the main threat among the Five Kage. Dust Release (Jinton): His signature and most powerful ability, a Kekkei Tōta combining Earth, Wind, and Fire Release. This advanced nature transformation allows him to create three-dimensional chakra forms (cubes, cones, etc.) that expand and disintegrate anything within their boundaries on a molecular level, including a Susanoo or an entire forest. Earth Release Mastery: He was highly proficient with Earth Release, capable of: Fli