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Shitō Akimichi

Character

Shitō Akimichi is a jōnin of Konohagakure's Akimichi clan. He fought during Pain's invasion and later stood guard duty in the Fourth Shinobi World War, wielding his family's signature body-expansion techniques.

Clan: Akimichi
Age: Part II: 32
Village & Affiliations: Akimichi clan, Konohagakure
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Appearance

Broad and heavily built like the rest of his clan, Shitō ties his short brown hair up in a topknot ponytail. His cheeks bear the Akimichi clan's distinctive markings, and he dresses in the samurai-style garb common to his relatives, with the kanji for food stitched across the front.

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Abilities

Shitō puts his clan's hidden arts to use, drawing on the Partial Multi-Size Technique to enlarge parts of his body during his clash with Pain. He also carries a bō staff into battle, which points to training in weaponry.

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History

When Pain assaulted Konoha, Shitō joined a small band of shinobi backing Kakashi Hatake against the Deva Path. The group struck from four sides at once, only to be swept aside almost immediately by Shinra Tensei. In the Fourth Shinobi World War, he was posted to the Island Turtle to help keep Naruto Uzumaki inside the chakra isolation chamber. Moving in with Maruten to stop Naruto from leaving the falls, he and the others were hurled backward through the water, after which Shibi ordered them to give chase. In the anime, Shitō is seen among those released from the Infinite Tsukuyomi by Naruto and Sasuke.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shito Akimichi in Naruto?

Shito Akimichi is a jonin of Konohagakure's Akimichi clan who fought during Pain's invasion of the village and later stood guard duty during the Fourth Shinobi World War, using his family's body expansion techniques.

What clan does Shito Akimichi belong to?

Shito Akimichi belongs to the Akimichi clan of Konohagakure, and he bears the clan's distinctive cheek markings along with samurai style clothing stitched with the kanji for food.

What role did Shito play during Pain's invasion of Konoha?

When Pain assaulted Konoha, Shito joined a small band of shinobi backing Kakashi Hatake against the Deva Path, striking from four sides at once, though the group was swept aside almost immediately by Shinra Tensei.

What abilities does Shito use in battle?

Shito draws on the Akimichi clan's Partial Multi-Size Technique to enlarge parts of his body, and he also carries a bo staff into battle, suggesting training in weaponry.

What did Shito do during the Fourth Shinobi World War?

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Shito was posted to the Island Turtle to help keep Naruto Uzumaki inside the chakra isolation chamber, and in the anime he is shown among those freed from the Infinite Tsukuyomi by Naruto and Sasuke.

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