Jirōchō Wasabi

is the head of the Wasabi family in the Land of Tea, which is a clan warring with the nearby Wagarashi family. He is depicted as kind, sympathetic, and honest, in contrast to the Wagarashi family's leader, Kirouku Wagarashi, who is very dishonest and manipulative. Jirōchō is also an old friend of Tsunade's when he appeared to tell Senta and Bunzo that Tsunade's debt to the Akagi family was paid. He apparently took in Idate Morino after finding him on the streets. While Idate was racing, he expressed great faith in Idate, even to the extent of betting his own life.

Land of Tea arc
He was first seen when Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura took on the mission from the Land of Tea. He is the head of the Wasabi family and his clan had to run against the Wagarashi family to show who gets to run the Land of Tea for the next four years. As shown at the beginning of the race Jirōchō had complete faith in Idate even though it seemed as if he was running away. After Idate won the race Jirōchō was very proud of him.