Fire Daimyō (Part I-II)

The current of the Land of Fire is the leader of the country, and husband of Madam Shijimi.

Invasion of Pain arc
The first time the daimyo appears, is in the aftermath of the Invasion of Pain arc. He has summoned to an emergency meeting when the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, is in a coma from over-using her chakra. The daimyo seems sceptical to the idea of replacing Tsunade, suggesting that they should wait for her to recover. However, the village elders convinces him that he should allow the appointment of the sixth Hokage. When Shikaku Nara then nominates Kakashi Hatake and the daimyo's council, excluding the elders, agrees, the daimyo is convinced, and is close to appoint Kakashi to the post. However, he is easily convinced by Danzo that the teaching Kakashi has grown up with is what caused the destruction of the village, and is then just as easily convinced that Danzo is the person who should take post as Hokage.