Genbu (ゲンブ, Genbu) is an ancient, large and powerful turtle. Hailed as the Island Turtle (島亀, Shimagame), Genbu is widely accepted as the leader of the turtle species. On his back resides his subjects as well as countless other animals. Genbu resides in the Land of Lightning, where he and his people are cared for by Kumogakure. In return, he allows the shinobi to train within the environment upon the shell on his back.