Riichi (ninja)

is a jōnin-level shinobi of Konohagakure.

Appearance
Riichi has shoulder length brown hair, with bangs. His eyes have very distinctive sunken look that gives him the appearance of being tired. He wears the standard attire of the Konoha shinobi inclusive of forehead protector and flak jacket.

Invasion of Konoha Arc
Riichi was as a guard of the East Gate, he complained to his partner he wanted to watch the Chūnin Exams and not be on guard duty.

Invasion of Pain Arc
Riichi was stationed outside the borders of Konoha as a scout, along with Tsuzumi and a small team of shinobi. After the members of his squad reports that all was well he comments that it seems as though it will be another nice day. When the Six Paths of Pain and Konan arrives, he and his team are killed. However, they are later revived when Nagato uses his Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.

Konoha History Arc
During a flashback, it was shown that Riichi was captured by ninja from the Jōmae Village and held for ransom. He was rescued in a hostage exchange for Hanare.

Riichi