Hokushin

Hokushin is ambitious, patient, and willing to operate from concealment.

He seeks advancement within the Watari Ninja and believes defeating powerful opponents such as Kakashi could improve his standing.

Unlike Nagare, whose abilities receive more attention, Hokushin generally supports operations through observation and pursuit rather than elaborate demonstrations of power.

Hokushin uses Hiding with Camouflage Technique, blending himself with his surroundings until he is extremely difficult to see.

This makes him effective at following targets and gathering intelligence without revealing his position.

He also carries a sword, indicating training in kenjutsu, although the anime does not give him a substantial sword duel.

His skills are best suited to covert movement and supporting the Watari Ninja's deception-based operations.

Hokushin and Nagare participate in the Watari Ninja conspiracy in the Land of Birds.

They are sent to pursue Chishima after he discovers information that could expose their organization.

Hokushin later follows Kakashi, Neji, and Tenten when they appear to leave the country.

He believes he has successfully shadowed them, only to discover that they anticipated his presence and used a substitution involving monkeys to mislead him.

The incident contributes to Konoha's gradual dismantling of the Watari operation.

Nagare is Hokushin's regular partner.

Oki leads the Watari Ninja operation controlling the Land of Birds.

Chishima is one of the civilians Hokushin is ordered to pursue.

Kakashi Hatake, Neji Hyuuga, and Tenten expose and counter Hokushin's surveillance.