Garu is a dedicated ninja in training who has a very serious nature and he enjoys his own company and meditation. He has been shown to almost immediately accept a quest if told it will bring him "great honor." The reason for this, although never revealed in the TV series, most likely stems from one of Garu's ancestors bringing dishonor upon his family (as was revealed in the original Flash cartoons). He tries to uphold this by helping Master Soo so he can eventually restore his family's honor. 