Akuchu Physiology

The power to use the abilities of a Akuchu, a type of Yokai Physiology.
==Also Called==
*Akuchu Mimicry
*Evil Bug Mimicry/Physiology
==Capabilities==
A user with this ability either is or can transform into a Akuchu, a microscopic yokai that resembles a tiny insect with six sharp claws which it uses to strongly grasp onto a victim's spleen, from the spleen it steals any food the victim eats, causing them to rapidly lose weight and receive very little nourishment as a result.
==Applications==
*Immortality
*Intangibility
*Unnatural Size
**Small Size
*Disease Inducement
*Pincer Grip
*Digestive Manipulation
**Hunger Inducement
**Food Dilution
==Variations==
*Hunger Empowerment
*Death Inducement; if left too long a victim would ultimately die.
==Associations==
*Disease Mimicry
*Yakubyo Gami Physiology
*Yokai Physiology
==Limitations==
*Infections can be easily cured with mokko (Chinese medicine made from a species of thistle).
*Vulnerable to certain prayers and rituals, especially those of Shrine Maidens or Shinto Priests.
==Known Users==
*Akuchu (Japanese Folklore)
Category:Youkai Physiology
Category:Powers
Category:Power with one user
Category:Disease-based Powers