Haruto Yūdachi hails from a lesser-known village called Kurogale, located at the edges of the Land of Fire. Brought up in the shadow of great shinobi, Haruto witnessed the devastating consequences of unchecked power when a rogue ninja attacked his village, leaving it in ruins. Orphaned at a young age, he was adopted by the village's elder, who possessed the rare ability to manipulate shadows, a jutsu that Haruto has since mastered. However, this ability came with a lasting fear of being consumed by shadows, mirroring his own past. This frightening sight constantly challenges Haruto, pushing him to prove to himself—and the world—that he is not defined by his fear.