He wears his heart on his sleeve, and hates to be underestimated. He cares deeply for his nin dog, Akamaru, and those he cares about, like his mother, Tsume, his sister, Hana, and his team, Kurenai-sensei, Shino, and Hinata. He says he wants to be Hokage but knows deep down that will never happen. Thinks he has an ongoing rivalry with Naruto, though Naruto surpassed him long ago. Is incredibly competitive. Wants to be taken more seriously. Willing to charge into battle.