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Chōza Akimichi
秋道チョウザ Akimichi Chōza

  • Fifteenth Head of the Akimichi (秋道15代目当主, Akimichi Jūgodaime Tōshu)
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #137
Anime Naruto Episode #59
Novel Naruto Shinden: Parent and Child Day
Movie Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Lost Tower
Game Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3
OVA Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
Appears in Anime, Manga, Novel, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese
English
Personal
Birthdate Astrological Sign Taurus April 22
Sex Gender Male Male
Age
  • Part I: 38
  • Part II: 42
Height
  • Part I: 183 cm1.83 m <br />6.004 ft <br />72.047 in <br />
Weight
  • Part I: 120.1 kg264.775 lb <br />
Blood type B
Occupation
  • Head of the Akimichi Clan
Affiliation
Team
Clan
Rank
Ninja Rank
Ninja Registration 005490
Family
Nature Type
Jutsu

Tools

Chōza Akimichi (秋道チョウザ, Akimichi Chōza) is a jōnin of Konohagakure and former team-mate of Shikaku Nara and Inoichi Yamanaka. Together they were the previous Ino–Shika–Chō trio. He is also the fifteenth head of the Akimichi clan (秋道15代目当主, Akimichi Jūgodaime Tōshu).

Background

When he became a genin, Chōza was partnered with Shikaku Nara and Inoichi Yamanaka under an unknown member of the Sarutobi clan. In the anime during the Third Shinobi World War, Chōza became responsible for his own genin team, consisting of Ebisu, Genma Shiranui and Might Guy.[3] Nearing the end of the war, his team was assigned to deliver a request for a peace treaty between Konoha and Iwagakure. Anticipating the Iwa shinobi to turn hostile, the meeting was strategically held at the borderline of the Land of Wind, knowing that the Fourth Kazekage would oversee the meeting should a battle break out nearing Suna territory.[4]

Memorial

Chōza with his son, Chōji at the memorial.

A few years later, Chōza learned that Chōji was treated as an outcast because of his weight and that he was being told by other children that the Akimichi were useless ninja. Chōza told him that one day, he would have true friends that would realise that wasn't the true Chōji. Chōza is the head of the Akimichi clan, and was part of an "Ino–Shika–Chō Trio" alongside Shikaku Nara and Inoichi Yamanaka, his name being the Chō part of the group name. At some point in time before Chōji became a genin, he took him to the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi Clan Memorial where he told him about the three clan's special bond and his future as the next head of the Akimichi.

Personality

He is a gentle and caring man with seemingly great wisdom and understanding of the world, and has deep love for his son, Chōji. He is not, however, above reprimanding his son for his actions, especially when they put others in danger. This was seen during the Fourth Shinobi World War, where he called for his son to take what was happening around him seriously, and act accordingly. Like the rest of his clan, he has a large appetite, and is prone to eat everything on an entire page on the menu. He also holds great pride in his clan which was also seen in his reprimanding of his son, noting that a future head of the Akimichi, should not act so cowardly.[5]

Appearance

Chōza is a tall, plump man with long, spiky red hair and purple markings on his cheeks — with the latter being a common trait in the Akimichi clan. He wears a samurai like outfit which entails a black suit completed with armour that has the kanji for "food" (, shoku) on it. He also wears a rope belt, hand-guards, and instead of a forehead protector — a hachimaki tied around his head. At some point in time, he also wore a pair of silver, hooped earrings before passing them down to his son. After they were returned to him when Chōji became a chūnin and swore his oath, he has not been seen wearing them.

When he uses the Multi-Size Technique two markings appear under his eyes; these markings disappear when he reverts to his normal size.[6][7]

Abilities

Double Human Bullet Tank

Chōza and Chōji attacking Pain.

Like his son and the rest of his clan, Chōza uses the special technique that allows him to change calories into chakra. As the leader of his clan, it is highly logical that he is very skilled in all of his clan's secret techniques. He was able to provide assistance to Kakashi Hatake against the Deva Path, as well as put the Asura Path out of commission for most of the battle with a single hit after it was paralysed by Kakashi's Lightning Release: Shadow Clone Technique. Like most members of his clan, he also wields a in battle that has the ability to lengthen in proportion to him when he grows in size, with great proficiency. In the anime, he could use the bō to create a massive whirlwind that is strong enough to not only send dozens of enemies flying, but also Chōza himself while he uses his Multi-Size Technique. While hovering, his shadow covers almost the entire battlefield, which supports the techniques of his comrade Shikaku Nara.[8]

Physical Prowess

Chōza has an incredible amount of physical strength, displayed when he was able to stop Kinkaku's massive tail,[6] as well as stop the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path with his bō, creating an opening for his son to attack it.[9] Chōza is also very durable and resistant to pain, using his body to shield his comrades from Asuma's explosive attack.[10]

Ninjutsu

Akimichi Clan Techniques

Baika no Jutsu

Chōza using the Multi-Size Technique.

As the head of his clan, he is probably well versed in most, if not all, of his clan's techniques. He has demonstrated skill with the Multi-Size Technique able to stay in this form for an extended period of time without any noticeable strain on him or his chakra reserves and the Human Bullet Tank which he used alongside his son during their battle with Pain.[11] He has also used the Partial Multi-Size Technique to crush the Asura Path. All of these revolve around the clan's special ability to increase the size of their various body parts.

Part I

Chūnin Exams

In the anime, he made his official appearance during the Chūnin Exam Festival, sitting alongside his former team-mates who were talking about the fact that Inoichi had a daughter, and how troublesome that was, according to Shikaku, while Chōza was looking at the menu only to order everything on the page that he was looking at. When Shikamaru came to pick up his father, Chōza invited him to come and eat with them.

Konoha Crush

Ino-Shika-Cho (Previous)

Chōza and his team-mates defend Konoha.

He made his next appearance during the end of the Konoha Crush, using the Multi-Size Technique to trample some Otogakure Shinobi, and later met up with Inoichi and Shikaku to reunite the original Ino–Shika–Chō Trio.

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Chōza visits the hospital after Chōji takes the Three Coloured Pills. Although he is not able to see Chōji because he is recovering, he expresses relief that Tsunade returned to the village and thus was able to save his son's life.

Part II

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

In the anime, when Shikamaru comes looking for Chōji at his home, Chōza and tells him he's out in the hills behind the house training.

Pain's Assault

Kakashi's strategy

Chōza and Chōji enacting Kakashi's strategy.

When Pain's assault on Konoha begins, Chōza forms a team that includes Chōji to scout the village in search of enemies. They are drawn to the site of Kakashi's battle with Pain. Chōza and Chōji crush the Asura Path as they arrive and then turn their attention to the Deva Path. The Deva Path defeats much of the team with its Shinra Tensei, but its brief display allows Chōza, Chōji, and Kakashi to discern how its abilities work and formulate an attack plan. Kakashi buries a chain underground while Chōza and Chōji attack it with Double Human Bullet Tank, taking hold of the chain as they are flung back to immobilise the Deva Path while Kakashi attacks. The still-active Asura Path blocks his attack, buying enough time for the Deva Path to counter.

In the aftermath, Chōza is apparently killed. A mini-Katsuyu soon latches onto him, allowing Tsunade to monitor him remotely and determine that he is still alive. She tells Chōji this and advises him to take Chōza to the hospital. Chōji stays with Chōza for the remainder of the invasion. He later watches on in disbelief as Kakashi is revived, wondering what was happening.

Paradise Life on a Boat

Main article: Paradise Life on a Boat

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Chōza Fighting Zetsu's

Chōza fighting during the war.

When the Fourth Shinobi World War began, Chōza was placed in the First Division which was sent to the border of the Land of Lightning to defend against an approaching Akatsuki coalition. After using the Multi-Size Technique, Chōza engaged a reincarnated Asuma Sarutobi and Dan Katō — the latter of whom remarks that Chōza had grown since the last time they saw each other. As the battle ensued, Chōza distracted Dan while other members of the Division prepared to trap him in the Four Violet Flames Formation.

Choza stops Kinkaku tail

Chōza stops Kinkaku's tail.

In the middle of his fight with Dan, Chōza was also drawn into other battles occurring on the battlefield. After Kinkaku transformed, Chōza blocked a swing from Kinkaku's extended tail. When Chōji later had difficulty fighting Asuma, Chōza dived in front of Asuma's Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning to protect them. He reminded Chōji of his duty as the next Akimichi head, giving his son the resolve he needed to face his teacher. Chōza then watched with pride as Chōji used the clan's calorie control technique along with the Butterfly Bullet Bombing technique to defeat Asuma.

Choza and Choji attack Gedo

Chōza and Chōji attack the Demonic Statue.

By nightfall, Dan had been contained and Chōji had defeated the other reincarnated ninja still in play. The apparent victory was short-lived however, as Tobi soon appeared on the battlefield and summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Rallying his son to his side, Chōza used the Super Multi-Size Technique and attacked the statue alongside Chōji, but it ultimately defeated them both and he later took cover as the statue rampaged across the battlefield.

After Tobi retreated, he and the rest of the shinobi present stood in circles as per Shikamaru's instructions. This was done until Naruto arrived at their location and differentiated amongst the real shinobi from the White Zetsu Army imposters. When Naruto's shadow clone finally arrives, he thanked him for coming an informed him that headquarters had already told them everything.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

As Chōza continued his conversation with Dan while guarding the barrier, he informed him that Madara Uchiha had been reincarnated as well and that Tsunade — in the capacity of Hokage — and the other Kage were facing him on the battlefield which shocked Dan. Although Chōza praised Tsunade as a Hokage, Dan told Chōza that only Hashirama could ever defeat Madara, and implored him to head out to find the caster of the Impure World Reincarnation technique and stop them instead of guarding the barrier — seeing this as the only way to stop Madara leaving Chōza to wonder whether Madara was really that invincible.[12]

With the Impure World Reincarnation released, Chōza watched in shock as Dan was enveloped in a light of sorts before beginning to deconstruct. As Dan regained dominion over his own movements, Dan requested that Chōza have them remove the barrier, to which Chōza agreed. Realising his intentions when Dan used the Spirit Transformation Technique to take control of his ascending spirit, Chōza implored him to hurry and see Tsunade as his time was limited. After Dan left, Chōza happily explained the mechanisms behind Dan's technique to an awestruck Konoha-nin.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes

In the aftermath of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Chōza attends the mass funeral held in Konoha.

In Other Media

Movies

Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Lost Tower

Choza appearance

Chōza Akimichi as depicted in the movie.

Chōza Akimichi was assigned to a team along with Minato Namikaze and Shibi Aburame to intervene in the crisis in Rōran, where a Konoha missing-nin from the future called Mukade is building a Puppet Army using the power of the Ryūmyaku, an ancient chakra flow deep underground the city, and plans to change the future to his favour, conquering the Five Great Shinobi Countries. Minato asks the Third Hokage's permission to bring his student, Kakashi Hatake, and the Hokage agrees.

Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison

During Naruto's flashback to the members of the village when he was gathering natural energy to enter Sage Mode, Chōza can been seen amongst the villagers.

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Main article: Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Video Games

Chōza Akimichi is a playable character in the following video games:

Game nameJapanese releaseEnglish release
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing14 July 201624 August 2016
Naruto: Shinobi Collection2014
Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu27 July 2015
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Online14 April 201320 July 2016

Trivia

  • An early concept of Chōza can be seen in the first chapter of the series. However, in this depiction, he had three tomoe on his armour instead of his clan's obligatory "food" kanji, and he had a piece of rope around his head instead of cloth.[13]
  • Curiously, in most instances in the anime, the parts of Chōza's hair closer to his ears are depicted as brown in colour while the rest of his hair is red as if he were wearing a headdress.[14][15] In the manga, however, there is no indication of this.
  • According to the databook(s):
    • Chōza's hobby is visiting all-you-can-eat shops.

Quotes

  • (To Chōji) "Chōji, you've got a kinder heart than anyone I know. There will be someone who will see that in you, and become your friend. If you meet him, treat him as your best friend, and become comrades who will trust in each other more than anything else."[16]
  • (To Ino) "Tsunade's return to Konoha utterly saved us. If she hadn't come, Chōji would now be…"[17]
  • (To Chōji) "Don't get soft on me Chōji! You're a 16th generation Akimichi, act like it!"[5]
  • (To Shikamaru) "Sorry Chōji's been such a pain to deal with… but that's all over. He's now worthy of being the 16th head of the Akimichi."[18]

References

  1. Second Databook, page 15
  2. Fourth Databook, page 17
  3. Naruto: Shippūden episode 419
  4. Naruto: Shippūden episode 349
  5. 5.0 5.1 Naruto chapter 533, page 12
  6. 6.0 6.1 Naruto chapter 529, page 3
  7. Naruto chapter 529, page 12
  8. Naruto: Shippūden episode 239
  9. Naruto chapter 537, page 2
  10. Naruto chapter 533, page 10
  11. Naruto chapter 423
  12. Naruto chapter 577, page 8
  13. Naruto chapter 1, page 38
  14. Naruto episode 79
  15. Naruto: Shippūden episode 267
  16. Naruto chapter 190, page 11
  17. Naruto chapter 236, page 9
  18. Naruto chapter 534, page 3
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