Chikara

Chikara ( チカラ ) is the current daimyō of the Land of Noodles .

## Background [ ]

He got engaged with Princess Fuku , through an arranged marriage.

## Personality [ ]

He has a very romantic personality. He appears to take offence if anyone calls him fat — similar to Chōji Akimichi 's reaction. He is also a very passionate man who likes larger women. He sees flowers as a blessing. Ino described him as being a very stuck up individual.

## Appearance [ ]

Chikara is a fat man who resembles a rock star. He has a red and white shirt and some buttons are opened, showing his hairy chest. He has a silver necklace with a star-shaped pendant.

## Part I [ ]

### Matchmaking Proxy Mission [ ]

Main article: Matchmaking Proxy Mission Princess Fuku hired Ino Yamanaka and Naruto Uzumaki to pretend to be her, while she tried to lose weight. They couldn't hold it for long though. When Chikara found out about the real Princess Fuku, he loved her looks more than Ino's and the engagement got confirmed. Ino and Naruto are rather taken aback by the daimyō's looks after having heard how handsome and desirable he is from the princess. Nonetheless, her opinion is supported by the daimyō's attendants, who swoon over him.

## Trivia [ ]

- "Chikara" ( 力 ) means "power". Of possibly some relation, his name is reminiscent of chikara udon, which is udon topped with mochi.
- His appearance is similar to many Elvis impersonators . Particularly those that impersonate Elvis' Las Vegas years, when he put on a great deal of weight.
- In the English dub, his voice is based on Elvis Presley .