Sōgetsu Hōzuki (鬼灯霜月, Hōzuki Sōgetsu) is a shinobi hailing from two deadly clans; the Hōzuki and Yuki Clan. Originally from Kirigakure, but feared by his own mother, was forced to move to Yakigakure. At age six, he met Orochimaru, and underwent a project that made his body halt in aging. Sometime later, he was found by Shingi, and easily welcomed into his home. Becoming Shingi's adoptive brother, and his mother was shared with him. As of recent he returned to Kirigakure, and found himself leading a three man genin squad.