Naruto: Strongest Clans In The Manga
A clan (一族, Ichizoku, literally meaning: household, clan), in the broadest sense of the term, refers to a family or group of shinobi who form a basic unit of a shinobi village.
The majority of these clans were mercenary military forces even before the first shinobi world war. The Senju clan and the Uchiha clan were the first known clans to agree to settle and form a shinobi village, which was facilitated by the creation of agreements with the daimyō of the lands they inhabited. Many clans would follow the example of the Senju and Uchiha, later establishing the five great shinobi countries as they are known today.
Clan membership is generally determined by blood relations and genetics, which are essential in the use of genkai kekkei and secret techniques. These attributes and abilities have made many clans feared and renowned in many villages. Although clans can be made up of many individuals and extended families, many clans mentioned and seen in the series were limited in some way to a nuclear family.
Clan Aburame
The Aburame clan (油女一族, Aburame Ichizoku) is one of the four noble clans of the Konohagakure. At birth, members of this clan are offered as nests to several special breeds of insects, residing just beneath the skin of their host. From then on, these insects live in symbiosis with their host. As a result, the members of this clan are characterized by their use of insects as weapons.
The Akimichi clan
The Akimichi clan (秋道一族, Akimichi Ichizoku) is one of the four noble clans of the Konohagakure. Most of their clan’s techniques revolved around the manipulation of body weight and size through the use of Yang release. There have been fifteen heads of family, Chōza Akimichi being the fifteenth. Chōji Akimichi is scheduled to become the sixteenth head.
Amagiri clan
The Amagiri clan (天霧一族, Amagiri Ichizoku) is a clan that founded Yumegakure, and one of three clans that originated in the village.
The Chinoike clan
The Chinoike clan (血之池一族, Chinoike Ichizoku) was an active clan during the Warring States period.
The Fuma clan
The Fūma clan (風魔一族, Fūma Ichizoku) is a renowned ninja clan, at least in Amegakure and the Land of Fire. Where they come from is unknown. They are known as an aggressive clan and fight using their characteristic giant Fūma Shuriken; a large four-bladed weapon said to possess preeminent acuity.
Clan Fuma (Pays du son)
The Fūma clan (ふうま一族, Fūma Ichizoku) is a shinobi clan from the Land of Rice Fields, where Orochimaru established the Land of Sound. The clan specializes in the use of chakra threads and also has a large number of shinobi trained in archery. It also possesses a number of hidden techniques, including the curse mandala. The clan has split into two factions, some of whose most powerful members have been deceived by Orochimaru, who promised to restore their clan’s status, and have been used in his experiments to develop kinjutsu. The other faction became involved in criminal activities and were considered traitors by the rest of the clan.
The Hagoromo clan
The Hagoromo clan (羽衣一族, Hagoromo Ichizoku) was one of the earliest clans to exist during the pre-hidden village war period. Although little is known about them, they were one of the warring factions alongside the Uchiha clan to oppose the Senju clan in battle – an alliance that led to the death of Kawarama Senju, among many of his clansmen.
The Hatake clan
The Hatake clan (はたけ一族, Hatake Ichizoku) is one of the many clans resident at Konohagakure.
Their only known members are renowned ninjas: the White Fang of Konoha (木ノ葉の白い牙, Konoha no Shiroi Kiba) Sakumo, and his son Copy Ninja Kakashi (コピー忍者のカカシ, Kopī Ninja no Kakashi). The latter would later become the sixth Hokage after the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
The Hirasaka clan
The Hirasaka clan (比良坂一族, Hirasaka Ichizoku) is one of three clans originating from Yumegakure.
The Hoki family
The Hōki family (ホウキ族, Hōki-zoku) is a matrilineal shinobi clan (and family) of medical-nin and information gatherers from Sunagakure, which originated in Konohagakure and settled in the village.
The Hozuki clan
The Hōzuki clan (鬼灯一族, Hōzuki Ichizoku) is a group of ninja who settled in Kirigakure after the end of the Warring States period.
The Hyūga clan
The Hyūga clan (日向一族, Hyūga Ichizoku) is one of the four noble clans of the Konohagakure. All members of this clan possess the Byakugan, a kekkei genkai that gives them an extended field of vision and the ability to see through solid objects and even the chakra circulatory system, among other things. Members of this clan also possess the unique ability to expel chakra from any of their body’s tenketsu.
The Iburi clan
The Iburi clan (イブリ一族, Iburi Ichizoku) were a seclusive clan who lived underground in the land of fire. They had the ability to transform into smoke at will, while also being able to physically interact with the world around them. However, this ability was imperfect, sometimes leading them to transform involuntarily. In their smoke form, they were vulnerable to the wind, as it permanently dispersed them and caused them to die.
The Inuzuka clan
The Inuzuka clan (犬塚一族, Inuzuka Ichizoku) or Inuzuka family (犬塚家, Inuzuka-ke) is a Konohagakure shinobi family known for their use of the ninken as a fighting companion and easily identifiable by the distinctive red fang marks on their cheeks.
The Jugo clan
This clan is an unnamed family from an unknown region. Members of this clan possess the innate ability to absorb natural energy from their surroundings through their unique bodies. However, the harmful effects of this energy result in sudden, uncontrollable bursts of madness, driving them sporadically insane. Their unique bodies also secrete special fluids that enable them to undergo various drastic physical alterations.
The Kagetsu family
The Kagetsu family originated in the village of Motoyoshi in the Land of Fire. They were originally ordinary herb sellers who, though poor, led a happy life full of laughter. When they discovered that the herbs growing in the surrounding mountains had value, the family became wealthy.
The Kaguya clan
The Kaguya clan (かぐや一族, Kaguya Ichizoku) is a now-extinct clan known for its savage fighting tactics and archaic values. Kaguya Ōtsutsuki’s descendants, like some of them, inherited a derivative of his original ability to manipulate bone structures.
The Kamizuru clan
The Kamizuru clan (上水流一族, Kamizuru Ichizoku) was a clan of Iwagakure bee users who were once well known and revered. Suzumebachi claims that the First Tsuchikage was a member of the clan.
The Kazekage clan
The Kazekage clan is a shinobi clan from Sunagakure, holding great influential authority in the village. Its real surname is unknown.
The Kedoin clan
The Kedōin clan (祁答院一族, Kedōin Ichizoku) is a small clan led by Agari Kaisen.
The Kodon clan
The Kodon clan (虎呑一族, Kodon Ichizoku) is a clan of the howling wolf village. They are able to make a medicinal form of saigenzai known as Kotarō in their bodies; although only Kodon can do this, it is not a kekkei genkai. They sell Kotarō in their store, Rengyōdō (連翹堂).
The Kohaku clan
The Kohaku clan (Kohaku Ichizoku) was a shinobi clan that had a village near the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Amegakure. This village was one of many that were attacked by Furido’s 4-man team, and all the villagers were subsequently massacred.
The Kumanoi clan
The Kumanoi clan (熊胆一族, Kumanoi Ichizoku) was a clan of the Howling Wolves village. They accidentally discovered blue fire powder while trying to find a medicine that would give them eternal youth.
The Kurama clan
The Kurama clan (鞍馬一族, Kurama Ichizoku) is a clan of extremely skilled genjutsu users, exclusive to the anime. This genjutsu talent is due to the kekkei genkai the clan possesses. However, every few generations, a clan member is born with such genjutsu skill that their illusions cause the brain to make everything that happens to the victim in genjutsu physically real, allowing the clan member to potentially kill their opponents with genjutsu.
The Lee clan
The Lee clan (リー一族, Rī Ichizoku) is one of the many clans resident at Konohagakure.
The Nara clan
The Nara clan (奈良一族, Nara Ichizoku) or the Nara family (奈良家, Nara-ke) is one of the many clans of the Konohagakure. They are known for their deer breeding, such as the Rikumaru, and their ability to manipulate shadows through the use of Yin Release. At least two of its members, Shikaku and his son Shikamaru, are well known for their high-level intelligence and served as advisors to the Hokage. After Shikaku’s death, the clan is now headed by Shikamaru.
The Otsutsuki clan
The Ōtsutsuki clan (大筒木一族, Ōtsutsuki Ichizoku) is an ancient alien clan. After part of the clan’s arrival on Earth a millennium ago, the Ōtsutsuki began to have a lasting influence on the human population, including beginning the history of the shinobi.
The Rinha clan
The Rinha clan (Rinha Ichizoku) was a clan of medical ninjutsu specialists. They behaved admirably in past wars. A survivor named Malice was the best of the clan.
The Ryu clan
The Ryū Clan (龍一族, Ryū Ichizoku) was once a powerful clan of Dragon Guardians charged with guarding the Dragon Blade.
The Sarutobi clan
The Sarutobi clan (猿飛一族, Sarutobi Ichizoku) is an influential clan of Konohagakure. It has produced several renowned members who have held positions of high authority, including the third Hokage; his son, Asuma, was a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, while his other child served directly under the Hokage with their wives as Anbu. All known members were also fervent observers of the Will of Fire.
The Sendo clan
The Sendō clan (仙道一族, Sendō Ichizoku) is a clan of the howling wolf village led by Jiryū Sendō. After the village became neutral, the Sendō began selling Saigenzai to the villagers, specifically his former shinobi.
The Senju clan
The Senju clan (千手一族, Senju Ichizoku) was one of the clans responsible for founding the first shinobi village: Konohagakure – the other being their rival, the Uchiha clan. Although the clan itself no longer seems to exist as a group, the Senju continue to influence Konoha politics through their philosophy of the will of fire and the corresponding interpretation of the role of the Hokage position.
The Shiin clan
The Shiin clan was a small shinobi clan from the Land of Rice Fields, where Orochimaru established the Land of Sound. Despite their size, they had high ideals. After the founding of Otogakure, all the competent members joined Otogakure. But when the daimyō’s demands stopped coming, their leader lost his reason for living and set his sights on a gold mine.
The Shimura clan
The Shimura clan (志村一族, Shimura Ichizoku) is a shinobi clan from Konohagakure.
The Shirogane clan
The Shirogane clan (白銀一族, Shirogane Ichizoku) was the puppet clan of the Land of Wind.
The Taketori clan
The Taketori clan (竹取一族, Taketori Ichizoku) is a clan, presumably outside Konohagakure. Although not much is known about them, this clan seems to have close ties with the Hyūga clan in political matters, according to Natsu Hyūga.
The Tenro clan
The Tenrō clan (天狼一族, Tenrō Ichizoku) is a shinobi clan originating from Yumegakure.
The Tsuchigumo clan
The Tsuchigumo clan (土蜘蛛一族, Tsuchigumo Ichizoku) is a clan that formed a pact with the Third Hokage during the Third Shinobi World War. The clan’s leader at the time, En no Gyōja, developed a technique that could wipe out an entire village. Under the terms of the pact with the third Hokage, En no Gyōja declared that the technique was forbidden, in exchange for the protection provided by Konoha should the need arise.
The Uchiha clan
The Uchiha clan (うちは一族, Uchiha Ichizoku) is one of the four noble clans of Konohagakure, reputed to be the strongest in the village due to his Sharingan and natural fighting prowess. After helping to found Konoha decades ago, the Uchiha became increasingly isolated from village affairs, resulting in most of their deaths during the fall of the Uchiha clan. Few Uchiha have survived to the present day.
The Uzumaki clan
The Uzumaki clan (うずまき一族, Uzumaki Ichizoku) was an important clan in Uzushiogakure. Since its dissolution, most of its known members reside in Konohagakure, with the fifth and seventh Hokage being descendants of the clan.
The Wagarashi family
The Wagarashi family (ワガラシ一家, Wagarashi Ikka) is a clan from the land of tea. They are one of two clans who want to own the port of Degarashi.
The Wasabi family
The Wasabi family (ワサビ一家, Wasabi Ikka) is a clan from the land of tea. They are one of two clans who want to own the port of Degarashi.
Yamanaka clan
The Yamanaka clan (山中一族, Yamanaka Ichizoku) is a ninja family living in Konohagakure. They specialize in spirit-related techniques, and own and run a flower store in the village.
Yota clan
This clan of travelers had the ability to manipulate time, which they used for their trades.
The Yotsuki clan
The Yotsuki clan (夜月一族, Yotsuki Ichizoku) is a Kumogakure clan. During the Raikage’s first reign, they were given land in the Valley of Clouds and Lightning after swearing loyalty to the village[13].
In Taka’s attempt to capture Killer B, they confront Kiyoi Yotsuki. When he proved reluctant to betray his allies, Sasuke used genjutsu to make him reveal Killer B’s location and identifying features. According to Kiyoi, Yotsuki will never willingly betray their comrades.
The Yuki clan
The Yuki clan (雪一族, Yuki Ichizoku) lived in the land of water. Some time ago, the country was in the midst of a civil war. In this war, the different sides fought each other using ninjas in battle, some of whom possessed kekkei genkai. After the end of the war, memories of these terrible battles remained etched in people’s minds, leading to widespread persecution of those who possessed kekkei genkai. For this reason, the Yuki clan, whose members wore the Ice Release kekkei genkai, went underground for its own safety.
