Kankuro is a shinobi of Sunagakure and the second eldest of the Three Sand Siblings. While initially terrified of his younger brother Gaara due to him being the jinchūriki of the One-Tail, Kankurō would come to believe in him and his dream to become the Kazekage like their father before them and would become one of Gaara's most loyal protectors, confidant and bodyguard. He is 28 years old in this depiction.

Fuegoleon Vermillion is a noble and the oldest son of the House Vermillion as well as the middle child. He is the captain of the Crimson Lion squad of the Magic Knights.