Inuzuka Family

(犬塚家, Inuzuka ke, "Inuzuka Family") This family is known for their usage of dogs as fighting companions. They have distinctive red marks on their cheeks.

Trivia:

-The name "Inuzuka", meaning "house of dogs", belongs to a clan which was one of the most powerful in the Chiba prefecture in Japan during the Edo period. They were known as "dog warriors" and worshipped Inu ("Dog"), a deity representing the zodiac sign of the dog. The name "Inuzuka" also originates from Hakkenden, a novel about a dog samurai.

-The (known) Inuzuka members are all named after a part of the body of a dog (nose, claw, fang), while their dogs are named after colors (red, gray, black).


Name: Akamaru, 赤丸
Age: 42
Height: 29,1 cm2
Weight: 5,3 kg2
Birthday: July 7
Blood Type: ?
Affiliation: Inuzuka family, Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf)
Signature Ability: Jūjin Bunshin (Beast Human Clone), Gatsūga (Double Piercing Fang) (with Kiba), Dainamikku Mākingu (Dynamic Marking), Jinjū Konbi Henge: Sōtōrō (Man Beast Combination Henge: Double-Headed Wolf) (with Kiba)

Akamaru is Kiba's Ninken (忍犬, "Nin-dog"), best friend, and useful companion. Akamaru's heightened senses, such as smell and hearing, along with Kiba's power to communicate with him, make him a powerful tool for gathering and sharing information; he can also sense Chakra with his nose, so he can warn Kiba of a powerful enemy. Akamaru and Kiba almost always attack together and often use Jūjin Bunshin (Beast Human Clone) to confuse their opponents. They also have a very powerful technique, Jinjū Konbi Henge: Sōtōrō (Man Beast Combination Henge: Double-Headed Wolf), where they literally combine their bodies into one gigantic white two-headed wolf, capable of absolutely devastating speed and damage.

Trivia:

-"Aka" means "Red". Whenever Akamaru eats a soldierpill, his fur turns red.

-According to the official databook Akamaru’s favorite food is the special dog food Kiba makes. His favorite hobby is walking with Kiba.


Name: Haimaru Sankyōdai, 灰丸三兄弟, "Haimaru Three Brothers" (a.k.a. "Haimaru Triplets")
Partner: Inuzuka Hana
Affiliation: Inuzuka family, Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf)

The Haimaru Sankyōdai are the canine companions of Inuzuka Hana. As their name suggests their fur is grey.

Trivia:

"Hai" means "grey".

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