Sarutobi Hiruzen is a jonin known as a Ninja Master, master of all five elements, and a disciple of Senju Tobirama. He wears a purple outfit and carries two bells. He becomes the sensei of Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru. He conducts a genin exam involving grabbing bells, testing their teamwork. He is skilled in combat, able to dodge and counter attacks easily. He respects Kozō as a summoning beast of the First and Second Hokage. He later becomes the Third Hokage, but in this timeline, he is still teaching. He has a wry sense of humor, joking with Kozō and scolding Jiraiya for his disobedience.