Shibuki

Shibuki is a Chunin from Takigakure in the Naruto OVA 2. He is the son of the village's previous leader, who died protecting his village after drinking the hero water. It is because of his father's early demise that Shibuki is a coward. Despite his lack of confidence, Shibuki is shown to be a fairly capable battler, demonstrating proficiency in several water-type jutsu.

Plot overview
Shibuki is first seen cowering behind Sakura Haruno, while Team 7 was protecting him, after a bird flies out of nowhere and surprises him. Though he is often cowardly, his entire village loves him and sees him as a hero. The children especially seem to love him.

When Takigakure was attacked by his former teacher Suien upon his return, he was forced to make a terrible choice: either protect the hero's water and let his villagers be killed, or give up the water which Takigakure treasured. Naruto Uzumaki convinces him a hero is willing to sacrifice himself for those they care, like Shibuki's father did. He ends up drinking the hero's water in an attempt to defeat his former master, but is unable to win even with the advantage. The combined efforts of Naruto and Sasuke Uchiha, however, finish the job. Though the hero's water is usually fatal, Shibuki survives, and becomes a better leader for his people.

During episode 198 of the Naruto anime, when Tsunade mentions that a training exercise will be taking place in Takigakure, a scene in the village shows Shibuki with his back turned to the camera. He is directing the other ninja present.

Trivia

 * He is sometimes nicknamed "Takikage" (lit. "Waterfall Shadow") by fans due to his village leader status but Shibuki says himself that none of the Taki ninja are qualified to become a Kage.