Kakuzu's Partner

This unidentified shinobi was a missing-nin from an unknown village and a member of Akatsuki, who was partnered with Kakuzu.

Background
Some time after defecting an unknown village, he became affiliated with, and joined, the criminal organisation, Akatsuki, and was partnered with Kakuzu. In the anime, during a battle with several shinobi, he was eliminated by Kakuzu, who later upon being chastised by his team-mates claimed he was too slow and should have simply dodged. Kakuzu later took his heart.

Appearance
In the anime, he was depicted as a tall man, even taller than Kakuzu himself, with short brown hair and a moustache, wearing a standard Akatsuki cloak. He had a broad nose, slightly wrinkled face and black eyes.

Abilities
Although most of his abilities remain unknown, the fact that he was accepted into the Akatsuki proves that he was a powerful shinobi. He was also strong enough to have Kakuzu consider his heart worthy enough to take. In the anime, he was shown using a sword in battle, implying he has some skills in kenjutsu.