Hyūga Elder

The unnamed elder of Konohagakure's Hyūga clan elder is the previous head of the clan and father of Hiashi Hyūga and Hizashi Hyūga.

Background
It was his idea to have Hizashi act as Hiashi's body double after the incident with the Head Ninja of Kumogakure.

Personality
He has been shown to be very loyal to the clan putting the safety of the Byakugan and its secrets even above the life of his own son. This fierce loyalty however comes off as callousness often seems that his only concern is protecting the clan' kekkei genkai.

Appearance
He has long grey hair that reaches into his back. Like all members of his clan he possesses featureless white eyes. He wears the traditional robes which consists of a loose fitting kimono, held closed with a simple sash and a brown waist length cloak.

Appearance
Although nothing is known of the extent of his abilities it can be assumed that he was well verse in the clan's secret techniques as he was selected as head of the clan. He also has the Byakugan which grants him near 360 degree vision amongst other abilities.

Konoha History Arc
During the Invasion of Konoha, the Hyūga elder tried fight the Kumo ninja who took the advantage of the commotion to kidnap Hinata, but was defeated. He was found by Neji, and asked him to do whatever it took to get Hinata back.

Quotes

 * "The advanced blood of the Hyūga clan is a valuable trump card to this village. Protecting that has been the duty of the main family...That is why the Branch Families exist."
 * "''Hiahsi...The time has come...each generation has protected the Hyūga blood in this way. You must have the heart to let go of the even a sibling to protect the blood. That is the destiny of the Main Family and the destiny of those born as Hyūga.