She is a Jounin from the Hidden Leaf Village. She specializes in Genjutsu, or illusionary ninja techniques. She is also the leader of Team 8 who consists of Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuizaka, and Shino Aburame. She is also Asuma Sarutobi's love interest. She shows great concern towards her students and takes a vested interest in their growth. She is also portrayed as the "big sister type".