Michizō Manaka

is a bandit from the Land of Stone.

Personality
He is easily offended, as seen when Sazanami gives Akamaru some milk, on Michizō's bill. He also sees no problem in stealing money from children.

Appearance
He is a big bald man, with a small black beard around his mouth. He has small black eyes. He wears a red scarf, and a green vest which is tied at the front. He also wears a belt, were he has got his sword. He wears fingerless gloves.

Abilities
He is seen wielding a sword, so he is assumed to have some knowledge of Kenjutsu. He is also strong enough to have a bounty on his head.

Bounty Hunter Arc
Michizō is seen playing cards with some other bandits, when Naruto Uzumaki, Kiba Inuzuka and Hinata Hyūga goes inot a inn to to seek information about another bandit called Gosunkugi. When Naruto pulls out his wallet to pay for some food, Michizō grabs his arm, and attempts to steel his money. He is stopped by Sazanami, who offers to buy some milk for Akamaru on Michizō behalf. This makes Michizō draw his sword, but before he could swing it the sword is cut in half by Sazanami, who quickly knocks Michizō in the stomach, making him collapse. Sazanami proceeds to pull out a wanted poster on Michizō, giving the award to the bartender, for all the damages that were made. He status and whereabouts after this is unknown.