Maruta in Naruto

Maruta lived in the mountains, where he raised and taught hawks. Many people, including powerful ninja, wanted a Senri Hawk, but few could earn the hawks' respect. When Mozu Shitakiri asked Maruta about the hawks, he refused to share, suspecting Mozu's ill intentions. Sasuke Uchiha and Boruto Uzumaki later arrived, and after Maruta understood their sincerity, he agreed to help Sasuke get a Senri Hawk.

Maruta faced challenges orchestrated by Mozu but remained determined to protect the endangered species. Despite tempting offers, Maruta stood firm. When Sasuke and Boruto proved genuine, Maruta shared the secret location. In a cave, he revealed that the key to bonding with a hawk was letting them choose their master. To Maruta's surprise, a hawk quickly accepted Sasuke, showing his strength of character.

Returning home, they discovered Boruto had befriended Mozu's son, Tsuzura. After helping Tsuzura gain the confidence to leave his mother's abuse, Maruta agreed to take him as an apprentice.

Maruta is a kind, determined person who lives in the mountains, raising and teaching hawks. He values trust and only helps those who show sincerity. He remains strong and protective despite facing challenges, especially regarding endangered species like the Senri Hawks. Maruta is impressed by true strength of character and is willing to mentor and support those who demonstrate it, like Sasuke and Boruto, as well as Mozu's son, Tsuzura.

Maruta looks strong with a big body. He has a long white mustache, sideburns, and spiky white hair. Some wrinkles on his forehead show he's been through a lot. He usually wears a blue shirt and black pants. When hunting or rescuing, he puts on an olive cloak over his clothes to prepare for anything.

Maruta is good at taking care of birds. He knows how to keep them healthy and teaches them to carry messages. He's also skilled with a crossbow and can precisely hit his targets.