Kyusuke (Earth-2213)

"We cannot forget why we became who we are now. For the peace and prosperity of Ame!"

- - Kyusuke

Kyusuke was a shinobi from Amegakure and one of the members of the first iteration of the Akatsuki.

Biography
A former street thief, Kyusuke left Amegakure to escape from the violent rule of Hanzo. His bending skills took the attention of the Akatsuki, a small group consisting of Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato. After witnessing their power, he came to believe they were hired-hands for Hanzo, but quickly discovered they fought for their own causes. After being lectured over the Akatsuki's goal of protecting the Land of Storms and bringing peace to the world, Kyusuke decided to join them, and his job consisted of spreading word about the group and reconnaissance missions duo to his incredible speed.

He eventually developed feelings for Konan, but he left her alone once she discovered she and Yahiko dated one another.

The Akatsuki was eventually approached by a messenger from Hanzo, who invited them to meet him at his private residence. Although Kyusuke suspected this move, he followed Yahiko's will. His fears were confirmed once he got there, as Hanzo betrayed the group, as his men ambushed and killed Kyusuke and Daibutsu while mortally wounding Yahiko.

Personality
Kyusuke was reserved, and only spoke when asked to or when he though he had something important to say. Nevertheless, he was very jovial, and referred to Yahiko as his brother. He was very brave, both in the battlefield and in romantic manners, as he was quick to confess his feelings to Konan. Even when she assured him they were only friends, he was mature enough to understand it.