Yamato is a member of Konohas ANBU and serves as the temporary leader of Team Kakashi. He is also one of the main protagonists in the series. His real name is unknown, but his codename "Yamato" was given to him by Tsunade for joining Team Kakashi. Prior to this, he was known as Tenzou while serving in the ANBU. Yamato prefers using his new codename and sometimes responds to being called Tenzou by Kakashi. He is known for maintaining a calm demeanor during stressful situations but can also be relaxed when not on duty. Yamato uses his Wood Release techniques to create comforts, such as making a house to "camp out" in. Although he initially protested at having to pay for lunch at Ichiraku Ramen Bar, he was flattered into paying by Kakashi, who considered him an equal.
In chapter 700+7, Yamato is shown to be alive and healthy, still working for the Hidden Leaf Shinobi forces by keeping check on Orochimaru.
At the beginning of the Fourth Shinobi World War, he is intercepted by Kabuto while trying to protect Naruto from entering the war. Due to Yamato containing cells from the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, Kabuto used to him upgrade the army of White Zetsu being used in the war. Little is known of his predicament after that.