Mira Peng

Biodata

Background / History

Business War with Gato

The Mira Peng family was originally the wealthiest and most powerful family in the Land of Waves. Its position deteriorated as Gato hired assassins and wandering ninja to wage a violent business war. Although the family retained enough resources to counterattack, some of its hired shinobi refused to work or turned against it. Gato also intercepted and killed messengers sent to seek outside help 17 18.

After an unexpected encounter with the Jashin Cult, Mira Peng secretly funded the organization and kept it as a reserve weapon against his rivals. He finally called on it after his beloved youngest daughter died in an attack aimed at him, just over twenty days before Shinji and Hidan arrived. His bodyguards helped him escape, but he became determined to kill Gato despite knowing that an alliance with the cult could endanger him 17 19.

Hiring Shinji and Hidan

Mira Peng initially felt slighted when the cult sent only two men after receiving his substantial financial support. Shinji's promise to finish the killings while he slept persuaded him to provide intelligence on Gato. He offered to double the agreed payment if they succeeded, along with personal gifts and friendship, but also ordered two men to follow them without provoking a confrontation 19.

When Mira Peng awoke, he found Gato's severed head in his hands. His relief quickly gave way to fear: assassins who could silently deliver a head into his bed could just as easily kill him. He interpreted the delivery as both proof of success and a warning from the cult 24.

He ordered a lavish banquet and displayed Gato's head on the courtyard's highest flagpole, intending to use it later to honor his daughter. News of the killing spread partly through his own deliberate leaks. Gato's organization collapsed amid internal fighting and attacks on its businesses by oppressed villagers, leaving Mira Peng positioned to absorb its remaining resources 24.

Assassination Attempt and Recovery

After Shinji and Hidan refused his offers of money and women, Mira Peng increased the supplies promised to the Jashin Cult by thirty percent. While the shipment was being loaded, Haku targeted him with senbon; Shinji blocked the attack by throwing Hidan into their path before pursuing Haku 25.

Zabuza then attacked under cover of mist, killing Mira Peng's guards. Hidan saved Mira Peng from being cut in half by kicking him to the ground and fought Zabuza while protecting him. Although Gato had originally hired Zabuza and Haku, their paid mission was already canceled; Zabuza chose to attack before leaving the country 25 27.

Afterward, Mira Peng offered treatment at his manor and access to the finest doctor in the Land of Waves. A tailor, guided by a doctor, stitched Hidan's severed arm back on. Mira Peng also agreed to have the two apparently dead attackers buried, then reported that their bodies had vanished during transport. Shinji took responsibility for handling the matter 30 31.

Once Hidan had largely recovered, Mira Peng allowed the pair to depart with the cult's supplies aboard a fully laden ship 31.

Appearance

• Handsome and imposing: Described as a handsome middle-aged man with a commanding presence 18.
• Youthful-looking: Appears barely over forty despite being fifty-six, owing to careful personal upkeep 18.

Personality

Mira Peng's grief manifests as rage and sleeplessness. Before the cult's representatives arrive, he smashes expensive ornaments and berates his subordinates for failing to avenge his daughter. Revenge matters enough to him that he knowingly risks empowering an organization he considers monstrous 17 18 19.

He remains calculating even in desperation. He reasons that Shinji and Hidan's failure could still benefit him by provoking the cult's retaliation against Gato. His earlier funding also reflects a personal hope that the cult's promise of immortality might be genuine 19.

He responds generously to effective help, but gratitude does not erase his fear of the cult. After surviving Zabuza's attack, he quickly conceals his distress and asks who sent the assassins. He agrees not to desecrate the attackers' presumed corpses, while explicitly treating Gato as an exception 24 30.

Resources

• Family wealth and company infrastructure: Funds hired shinobi, maintains warehouses, and supplies cargo for the Jashin Cult 18 25.
• Bodyguards and intelligence network: Provides information on Gato and deploys followers to monitor Shinji and Hidan 17 19.
• Manor staff and specialists: Can arrange medical treatment and summon tailors for Hidan's recovery 30 31.
• Communication birds: Birds raised by the Mira Trading Company allow Shinji to send advance word to the cult during the return journey 32.

Relationships

• Youngest daughter — Beloved child whose death drives his campaign of revenge; he preserves Gato's head for a memorial offering 17 24.
• Gato — Commercial rival responsible for the violent campaign against his family 17 18.
• Akagi Shinji — Hired assassin and protector whom Mira Peng repeatedly tries to reward; Shinji also handles his concerns over the missing attackers' bodies 19 30 31.
• Hidan — Cult assassin who protects him from Zabuza; Mira Peng hosts him during his recovery 27 30 31.
• Jashin Cult — Dangerous but valuable ally, supported through secret funding and material supplies rather than any stated religious conversion 19 25.
• Zabuza and Haku — Attackers who threaten his life after Gato's death 25 27.

Notable Quotes

“As long as you can kill Gato, I'll double the payment I promised your Jashin Cult. You'll also have my personal friendship and gifts.” 19

“Thank you so much. You've saved my life again.” 30