Ishizaru is a distant relative of Hiruzen Sarautobi's personal summon Monkey King: Enma. He has a very child-like and silly personality. Ishizaru is fiercely loyal to his summoner and though his personality may make him seem less intimidating you should never underestimate the cunning mind and powerful abilities of Ishizaru. Like Enma he can transform into an almost indestructible staff the technique of which is called Transformation: Kinjimamoyōgingosen. Like his relative the only known weapon, the can harm Ishizaru in his staff form is the Sword of Kusanagi. Ishizaru is highly experienced and knowledgeable of various techniques and their effects or drawbacks.