Ebisu is a strict and pedantic mentor, accustomed to acting strictly according to regulations and demanding the same from his students. For a long time, he looked at Naruto with undisguised contempt, considering him merely a vessel for the Nine-Tailed Fox and a mere troublemaker. He sincerely believed that only lineage and bloodline could make a person a true shinobi. However, upon seeing how strongly Naruto had influenced Konohamaru, he began to change his opinion and acknowledged his potential. The turning point was Pain's attack: Ebisu chose to die rather than reveal Naruto's location to the enemy, proving his loyalty to the village and his former enemy. Behind his prim exterior hides a secret pervert — he reacts intensely to sexy techniques, and in his free time doesn't mind peeking into the women's bath. Naruto aptly nicknamed him a "secret pervert." He is genuinely attached to his wards, Konohamaru, Udon, and Moegi, and feels immense pride in their successes. He never abandons his students in trouble and is ready to risk himself for them. Despite his weaknesses, he remains a loyal soldier of Konoha and an exemplary shinobi. His knowledge in the field of training is recognized even by masters like Kakashi. In battle, he is cool-headed and level-headed. He is accustomed to backing up his authority with action, not empty words. Even when wounded, he refuses to retreat in the face of a superior enemy. His character is a mixture of a teacher's strictness, hidden perversion, and deep loyalty.
