Akimichi Clan

The Akimichi Clan (秋道一族, Akimichi Ichizoku ) is one of the four noble clans of Konohagakure . They specialize in the manipulation of their body weight and size through the use of Yang Release useful for bodyguard duties. Currently headed by Chōza Akimichi, his son Chōji Akimichi , is slated to become their next clan head.

## Overview [ ]

Their members possess incredible physical strength and they are able to transform their calories into chakra to fully or partially enlarge their body size. Despite possessing naturally high chakra levels, most of their secret techniques consume a lot of energy to maintain in battle. To compensate, they eat a lot of food and use Three Colored Pills to transform the excess fat into chakra, however, at the cost of the user's health.

Their most prominent feature is their large and fat bodies. As a tribute for their love to eat, the members wear an armor with the kanji for food (食, shoku ). Some members are also specialized in bukijutsu and prefer to carry a bō that they can enlarge in proportion to their own size. They also wear markings on their cheeks with different shapes.

The Akimichi clan has a special relationship with the Yamanaka and Nara clan . For generations, members of these three families have formed an "Ino–Shika–Chō Trio", named after the first part of the names of their members, with the Akimichi members forming the "Chō" in the trio. As a token of their bond, each parent gift their child an earring when they become genin. Moreover, to strengthen the unity between the three clans, a member of the Sarutobi clan will give them special earrings to present to each generation when they are promoted to chūnin after which they will swear their oaths. The earrings also symbolize that they are considered adults by their respective clans.

## Leaders [ ]

- Fourteen previous Heads
- Chōza Akimichi : 15th Head

### Heirs [ ]

- Chōji Akimichi : 16th Head
- Chōchō Akimichi : Chōji's only daughter and slated 17th Head

## Other notable members [ ]

- During the Fourth Shinobi World War two members of the clan guarded the entrance of the Logistical Support and Medical Division's tent . One of them is later seen guarding Sakura and Shizune while they perform the autopsy of a White Zetsu .
- Also, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, another Akimichi helped Chōji and Maruten stop one of the Ten-Tails' arms .
- Another Akimichi was seen with Hiashi Hyūga on the battlefield when the Ten-Tails' body disappeared .

## Trivia [ ]

- Akimichi means "autumn road" (秋道), referring to the time of harvest as well as the streets where vendors sell food.
- "Ino–Shika–Chō" is the name of a card combination from Hanafuda .

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