Naoki Nara (Nara Naoki, 奈良直樹) is a shinobi of Konohagakure's Nara clan. Due to his repetitive use of Fire Release: Fire Shadow Stage Technique in collaboration with other clan jutsu for creative attacks and distractions, he earned the moniker Kage Houken (シャドーフィレ こぶし, Shadows' Fire Fist). After the Fourth Shinobi World War, he asked for permission to be relieved from active duty, and travels the world, away from the Hidden Countries, becoming known as the "Kage Inshi" (いんし, Shadow Hermit).