Karura (迦楼羅, Karura; Man-Bird Deity; Vahana of Hindu-Buddhist Myth) is a former shinobi who originated from Iwagakure and a Jōnin-rank ninja. Originally from Iwagakure, Karura was born at a time where his clan was not respected and was even feared. As a result, Karura was often ridiculed and made fun of, and was often the receiver of hate crimes and assaults by his fellow shinobi. He joined the Ninja Academy at a young age, where he was often made fun of. Despite his hardbacks, he graduated from the academy top of his class and became a Jōnin at the age of 10, being a prodigy in the Ninja Arts. He was given his own team of Genin, whom initially did not respect him due to his appearance and hate slanders associated with him and his clan. However, they soon came to respect him when he saved