Sakyū (砂丘, Sakyuu) is the current and Seventh Kazekage (七題名風影, Shichidaime Kazekage; Literally meaning "Seventh Wind Shadow) who makes her initial appearance during the events of Akatsuki-Dark Rising. She is the possessor of her unnamed clan's Hiden Jutsu Sanso, which grants her the manipulation of oxygen. Additionally she takes on Nanase Sudachika on as her protege and most trusted subordinate.