Naruto Choji Akimichi: The Growth of a Food-Dependent Boy

Abstract

Choji Akimichi is a very distinctive character in the Naruto series. He is not only the heir of the Akimichi clan of Konohagakure, but also a core member of Team 10 (Shikamaru and Ino). Choji's growth line is from a self-deprecating boy to a hero of the Ninja World War, from a self-deprecating boy who depends on food to a "Butterfly Warrior" who protects Konoha, perfectly interpreting the theme of "ordinary and great".

Origin and Background

Chouji Akimichi was born in the Akimichi clan of the Hidden Leaf Village in the Land of Fire, and is the 16th generation heir of the clan. The Akimichi clan is famous for its multiplication technique, and the clan members need to convert calories into chakra by eating a lot, so they are generally plump.

Childhood and Bonds: He was often ridiculed for his body shape when he was young, and only Shikamaru was willing to confide in him. The two often lay on the rooftop to watch the clouds and share potato chips, which laid a deep friendship.

Ninja Career: He became a Genin at the age of 12, joined Sarutobi Asuma's 10th Team, and became a team with Shikamaru and Ino. In the Chunin Exam, he awakened his combat power because he was insulted as a "fat pig" by the Sound Ninja, and showed the power of the family's secret technique for the first time.

Personality and Hobbies

Choji appears to be honest and lazy, but he is actually loyal and righteous. He is willing to sacrifice his life to protect his companions. In the Fourth Ninja World War, he finally overcame his psychological barriers and delivered a fatal blow when fighting against the reincarnated Asuma.

Choji was inferior to others because of his body shape in the early days, but gradually built up his confidence through fighting. Asuma's request to "lose weight" before his death became the opportunity for his transformation.

He hates being called a "fat pig", but he mocks himself as "plump"; fighting requires food motivation, but he can burst out without external force at critical moments (such as butterfly transformation mode).

He loves barbecue and potato chips the most. The word "food" on the chest of his clothes shows his obsession with food. He often uses food as tactical bait in battle.

Choji Skill Introduction

Human Boulder: Cause Taijutsu damage to the selected opponent's unit and Knockdown.

Taijutsu Attack: Attacks the opponent's front row and has a chance of a 3 COMBO and to cause Knockdown.

Akimichi Secret - Recovery: Every time this unit is Healed, his Attack will increase.

Eating: Before the first action of each round, Choji shall eat and recover Life based on his own Ninjutsu.

Choji[Great Ninja War]

Ending and Influence

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he participated in the sealing of Kinkaku and Ginkaku. When fighting the Ten-Tails, he activated the "Butterfly Mode" and used his chakra wings to show the ultimate secret technique of his family. After the war, he became thin.

After the war, he married Karui, a female ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village, and had a daughter, Chou Chou Akimichi, who continued the family bloodline.