Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Choji Akimichi (丁次) 97 |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Konohagakure; Akimichi Clan; Team 10 225 442 |
| Occupation/Role | Shinobi; head of the Akimichi Clan 442 |
| Status | Alive but near the end of his life in his last appearance 586 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2 2 |
History
As an Academy student, Choji tried to step in when other youths bullied Naruto 2. Years later, during the mission to retrieve Sasuke, he fought Jirobo until his chakra was nearly exhausted. Prepared to die alongside his opponent, Choji reached for a red pill that would make him berserk but kill him afterward. Naruto arrived before he could take it and defeated Jirobo 97.
Choji later married Keiko and began learning to manage Akimichi Clan affairs 366 425. By the time Naruto infiltrated Kirigakure, Choji was identified as the clan’s young head and was handling its paperwork at the Hokage Building 442. During the war, he served at the front and helped Shikamaru obtain battle maps, despite being caught by his father, Choza 527 535.
In his final years, Choji was surrounded by his descendants and frequently remembered his Academy days and old friends. When Naruto came to the Akimichi Clan while Choji was near death, Choji angrily rejected the idea that he wanted a few more years of life 586.
Appearance
Choji has a plump build, a round face and small eyes 269 366.
- His black wedding attire is described as loose and somewhat clumsy-looking 366.
- He does not wear a standard green Chunin vest during one group outing because it is not his size 268.
Personality
Choji is loyal and quick to worry about his friends: he wants to defend Naruto from bullies, risks himself against Jirobo, and breaks rules to get maps for Shikamaru 2 97 527. He is also observant enough to notice the lack of unity among the people of the Sand Village 269.
His friendship with Naruto mixes trust with exasperation. Choji helps him even when he objects to being drawn into Naruto’s schemes, but repeated tricks leave him wary whenever Naruto asks for a favor 366 443 499. As an adult, Choji trains less often than he once did; his earlier drive to improve came largely from not wanting to fall behind his companions 475.
Abilities & Skills
Expansion Jutsu
Choji knows the Akimichi Clan’s secret Expansion Jutsu and teaches its principles to Naruto 500.
- The technique enlarges part of the user’s body by rapidly consuming and transforming chakra 500.
- Choji demonstrates the technique during Naruto’s training; he warns that it is unstable without complete mastery 500.
Items
- Potato chips — Choji is eating them before his wedding, and Jirobo takes his remaining chips during their fight 97 366.
- Red pill — Choji nearly takes it against Jirobo, believing its berserk effect would let him kill Jirobo at the cost of his own life 97.
Relationships
- Naruto Uzumaki — A longtime friend who saves Choji from Jirobo. Choji repeatedly helps Naruto, though he resents being pressured into covering for Naruto’s relationships with Ino and Hinata 97 366 443.
- Shikamaru Nara — A childhood friend whom Choji supports during the war by obtaining battle maps for him 527 586.
- Ino Yamanaka — Fellow Team 10 member; Choji shows concern when he has urgent news about her 225 516.
- Keiko — Choji’s wife 366.
- Choza Akimichi — Choji’s father, who catches him hiding maps during the war 527.