Kanoe

is a member of Konohagakure's Anbu faction Root.

Background
To prevent Hiruzen from being reinstated as Hokage, Danzō gave Kanoe and nine other Root members a mission to assassinate him. Disguised as a foreign shinobi, he fought the Anbu accompanying his target, who turned out to be a disguised Kakashi, resulting in the mission's failure.

Personality
Kanoe was loyal to Danzō and would follow any and all orders given to him. he is extremely focused in combat. He didn't show any emotions what-so-ever when he was told to assassinate Hiruzen.

Appearance
Kanoe has short, almost shoulder-length brown hair. He wears a standard Anbu attire, an his mask has a beaked shape and purple markings.

Abilities
As an Anbu, Kanoe is presumably a powerful shinobi. He wields a sword which hints at him being capable of Kenjutsu.

Trivia

 * is the seventh sign of the Chinese calendar.
 * Kanoe's name was only divulged in a Studio Pierrot Settei of Root members.