Shimazu Murai (しまずむらい, Murai Shimazu) is the current leader of the Village Hidden in the Caves also known as the Yondaime Doukutsu Ou (よんだいめどうくつおう, Fourth Cave King). Shimazu is credited with being the strongest and most intelligent shinobi within the Land of Gold. Shimazu is also known to have a great swordsmanship ability and be a great wielder of the earth and water releases. Shimazu has earned the nickname The Great Saber of Doukutsu for his immense skill and strength.