Inoka Yamanaka

Suzaku's left hand man
Mindweaver Inoka
Information Incubus

## Canon Techniques

 Mind Body Switch Technique
Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique
Mind Body Disturbance Technique
Mind Disturbance Dance Performance Technique

Inoka is known as Suzaku's left hand man and was a handpicked bodyguard by the Hokage after participating in the chunnin exams

## Background and Personality

Inoka possesses an affable and devoted demeanor toward his comrades, consistently displaying more enthusiasm than his fellow team members. Often assuming the role of a leader, he guides his companions with a playful yet commanding approach. Employing his playful persona, he adeptly utilizes teasing to disarm both friends and foes alike, a cunning strategy he exploits to glean critical intelligence from unsuspecting sources. Inoka's innate affability fosters an atmosphere of ease, encouraging those around him to divulge confidential information regarding adversaries or covert operations in neighboring territories. Concealed beneath his jovial exterior lies a robust mental resilience, complemented by a hidden sadistic streak. During interrogations, Inoka employs psychological prowess to forcefully extract information from captives, delving deep into their minds to manipulate their responses to his liking.

## **Abilities**

Inoka masterfully wields the Mind Body Disturbance Technique, a formidable ability enabling him to induce invaders into turning against their own allies during confrontations. Furthermore, his telepathic capabilities are extraordinary, granting him the capacity to engage in silent communication with others. Demonstrating exceptional proficiency in telepathic exchanges, he remarkably can reach out to a sizable platoon, surpassing the limitations he initially believed he had by extending the communication to twenty seconds. This feat, although strenuous, resulted in minor physical repercussions such as a nosebleed and fatigue. In addition to his telepathic talents, Inoka showcases the power to delve into his targets' thoughts, deftly navigating their minds and extracting several years' worth of information within moments, evading even the most entrenched mental barriers. Notably, Inoka's repertoire extends to manipulating, temporarily erasing, and even fabricating adversaries' memories, rendering his mental prowess a formidable asset in the battles he encounters.

Inoka's proficiency within the Yamanaka Clan techniques is nothing short of remarkable. He has achieved a level of mastery that allows him to split his consciousness into four distinct fragments, enabling him to simultaneously control four separate targets. However, the utilization of this intricate skill exacts a heavy toll on his chakra reserves, often resulting in draining exhaustion and intense mental strain. Yet, Inoka's dedication to honing these techniques remains unwavering.

His aptitude for deception is equally striking. Inoka exhibits the capacity to transfer his consciousness into a wooden puppet, which then becomes a puppet under his control. This uncanny ability provides him with an element of surprise and allows him to assail his intended target from an unexpected angle. Remarkably, upon either dealing or receiving damage, the puppet activates a pre-set cursed seal. This seal initiates a complex consciousness switch, causing Inoka's mind to shift into his opponent's mental realm while simultaneously transporting the adversary's consciousness into the now-immobilized puppet.

Inoka's adeptness in these techniques demonstrates his unparalleled grasp of mental manipulation and strategic thinking. These skills have made him an enigmatic force on the battlefield, capable of infiltrating minds, outsmarting opponents, and employing a diverse range of tactics that continually keep his adversaries off balance.