Araumi Funato

is a pirate who is the head of the Funato Clan.

Background
During his time leading the Funato clan, Araumi was known for his dangerous power over water. His efforts eventually took control of all other pirate groups, regularly attacking various islands and trade routes as well as performing abductions around the Land of Water. Eventually, he married Minamo with whom he had three children, who he would put through their rite of passage ceremony to determine their inherited Funato power. During a battle against Kirigakure, Minamo was struck by an enemy attack, being frozen to death. Her final wish was that he raised their youngest child, Ikada, well, believing him to be the future of the clan. Araumi would visit her frozen body throughout the years, leaving her a pearl each time.

During one of his raids on an island, he met a young boy named Tenma who admired Araumi's power and wanted to join. Impressed by the boy's attitude, he decided to adopt him as his son, training him regularly. However, Araumi ultimately focused more on his biological children's development, making Tenma jealous.

When his youngest child, Ikada, came of age, his test was especially difficult as it took place during a raging storm. Araumi hurled Ikada into the ocean, where his Funato abilities manifested, causing a massive wave that saved him from drowning, leaving Araumi proud. Eventually, he passed on his Marlin Harpoon to Isari.

In recent years, an operation spearheaded by the Sixth Mizukage to apprehend Araumi was successful. He would spend the next five years in prison, far from the open sea and isolated from any source of water.

Personality
Araumi is a ruthless man, shamelessly pillaging the seas of the Land of Water for years and just as indifferently killing people. He has a very confident and go-with-the-flow nature, not letting small setbacks affect him. However, he does not tolerate failure in battle, furious should his men be driven back. He openly believes that a direct assault is the best method in battle, scoffing at ambush and deception tactics.

He is also very charismatic, as his capture led to his clan falling apart, and his return led to many people rushing to join them. Despite his harsh and warmongering ways, Araumi is still a loving man at heart, never having gotten over the loss of his wife. In his own way, he is a man of principles. Very callous in his methods, keeping to ancient traditions of his clan and willing to risk his children's lives to succeed. Despite never openly showing affection and praise towards him, Araumi did love his adopted son Tenma and was outraged upon hearing about his death. He was also furious to learn that his follower, Funamushi, died, and grew angry at Ikada for not showing enough desire for revenge. His greatest desire is to cement the Funato's dominance of the seas, crushing Kirigakure to do it.

Appearance
Araumi is a tall, tanned-skinned man of massive, muscular build. His facial features are pronounced with high cheekbones, a broad chin, and tear-troughs. He has a scar running down his right eye and an x-shaped scar across his abdomen. He also has icy blue eyes and straight, shoulder-length, strawberry blond hair with a full beard and broad moustache. During his long incarceration, void of proper water, he appeared withered and emaciated.

He dresses in a long red vest with a white shirt, grey pants, and studded wristbands. He styles his hair in a high ponytail and wears a grey bandanna.

Abilities
Araumi has vast Water Release capabilities, with Kagura Karatachi stating he cannot be allowed any access to water. He's able to absorb all the blood from a person's body, reducing them to a withered husk and revitalising himself in the process. He is also a capable teacher as he taught this skill to Funamushi. He once wielded the Marlin Harpoon and mastered it to the point that even wielded by another, it will never harm him. He is a powerful swimmer, able to dive deep underwater unhindered and manoeuvre seamlessly.

Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc
When Kagura showed Boruto Uzumaki around the prison, the village was put on high-alert as a terrorist attack caused airships to crash. This was in fact a diversion by Araumi's clan to rescue him. His son, Isari, and his team snuck into the prison and freed him. There, Araumi absorbed one of the guard's moisture to revitalise himself. He escaped the prison to rejoin his clan, who used the chaos to take over many Land of Water islands. Upon return to his base, Araumi heartily enjoyed a feast with his children. As Tenma arrived to join in, he reluctantly revealed that his fortress ship was destroyed by a team of Kiri and Konoha-nin, along with the ship's Chakra Cannon. Araumi insisted that it was fine at this point, convinced that he would win this war.

Later, Isari reported to Araumi that the Mizukage had joined the front lines, who looked forward to the conflict. He was also informed that Seiren had went on ahead to take care of matters. Later, Araumi was furious to learn of Seiren being struck down in battle, Tenma being killed by the Mizukage, and the diversion plan failing because of Tenma. Blaming it all on Isari, as it was his plan, he decided to relieve his son of command, giving his position to Seiren upon her recovery, and keeping Isari at the base. Araumi commanded all forces to prepare for a direct attack on Kirigakure, and sent word to call off Funamushi's mission.

Later, as repairs from the recent battle were slow and manpower was diminished, Araumi grew restless and furious, blaming Isari for their defeats. Upon learning of Funamushi's death and Seiren's impending demise, Araumi became convinced that Ikada was their only chance for victory. After Seiren finally passed, Araumi watched with pride as Ikada pushed aside his own goals to avenge his sister, awakening his true Funato power.

Trivia

 * Written as, his name means "rough seas".

Araumi Funato