Daimaru

was a shinobi from Sunagakure.

Background
Daimaru was a young shinobi from Sunagakure who grew up alongside Temari. He quickly fell in love with her, seemingly not intimidated by her relation to the Fourth Kazekage or Gaara. Because he couldn't express his interest in her, he used to bully her. Some time later, Daimaru died during a C-rank mission.

Personality
Daimaru seemed to think very highly of his own, referring to himself as the. He disliked being ordered and also expressed a dislike towards Konoha shinobi such as Torune. When faced with Temari, he readily confessed his feelings for her, thinking he had nothing to lose. Despite being rejected, he still took it good-naturedly, even saying farewell to Temari as he was sealed.

Appearance
Daimaru was a fairly plain looking man with light purple eyes and light brown hair which was covered by bandages and his purple forehead protector. He wore the standard uniform for Sunagakure shinobi with a hoodie underneath his flak jacket.

Abilities
Daimaru was capable of using Earth Release to manipulate sand, altering the landscape with it.

Shinobi World War Arc
During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kabuto deployed Daimaru, who he saw as one of his weaker assets, in an attempt to unseal his other, stronger pawns. Arriving at the Third Raikage's sealing site, Daimaru shifted the sandy terrain to unset traps left behind by the Allied Shinobi. When they arrived, Daimaru quickly went to see Temari, whom he declared himself for. In the end, Daimaru allowed himself to be sealed.

Trivia

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