Clan Name: Yamanaka
Location: Konoha
Specialization: Genjutsu
Elements: N/A



Clan History: The Yamanaka Clan (山中一族, Yamanaka Ichizoku) is a family of shinobi found in Konohagakure. The members of this clan specialize in mind-related techniques which makes them experts at intelligence gathering, espionage, and interrogation amongst other things. Their techniques include sensory, reading minds, and communicating telepathically. The flower symbol of this clan is the bush clover which symbolizes a "positive love". Traditionally, members of the Yamanaka clan have worn their hair long in a ponytail, but this tradition has begun to fade as the clan has started to mix more and more with other clans.

The Yamanaka clan has a special relationship with the Akimichi 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 the members. The Yamanaka members are the "Ino" in the trio. To strengthen the unity between the three clans, a member of the Sarutobi clan will give them special earrings to present to each generation head 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.

Members:

• Yamanaka, Ino † ⋆
  
• Yamanaka, Inoichi † ⋆
  
• Yamanaka, Inojin † ⋆
  
• Yamanaka, Fū † ⋆
  
• Yamanaka Santa † ⋆
  
• Yamanaka, Kate (Heiress)
  

† = Deceased
⋆ = Canon


Kekkei Genkai Name: Mind Techniques
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