Yamanaka Clan

Yamanaka Clan

The members of this clan specialise in mind-centred techniques which makes them experts at intelligence gathering, espionage and ultimately interrogation. They have also displayed sensory abilities and their techniques include transferring consciousness, reading minds and communicating telepathically. The flower symbol of this clan is the bush clover which symbolises a "positive love". Most members of the Yamanaka clan wear their hair in a long ponytail, which appears to be traditional.

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 symbolise that they are considered adults by their respective clans.

Skills

Name: Mind-Body Control
Type: Hiden
Effects: Through the utilization of specialized clan-specific jutsu, members of the Yamanaka clan are capable of connecting to other living beings by way of touch, jutsu, and sensing. The effects can range from transmission of information and abilities to total control of massive groups.

Name: Sensing Transmission
Type: Hiden
Effects: Through their innately tuned affinity for reaching into another's body, they have also developed the ability to share thoughts, feelings, emotions, even memories, to one or many people. This allows for instant communication, and can also be used to greatly enhance the natural sensory capabilities of a troop

Jutsus it Unlocks

Name: Mind Switch Jutsu
Rank: B
Jutsu Type: Hiden, Ninjutsu
Clan: Yamanaka
Cost: 15
Description: This allows the user to switch bodies with the target temporarily, taking control, having full access to their chakra and bodily functions. This is a bit of a double edged jutsu as any damage to either body in this state harms the user, and chakra is shared in a single pool as well. If used by an experienced Yamanaka, this technique could be used to acquire the memories and knowledge of techniques that the target possesses while under the effect of this jutsu.

Name: Mind Transmission Jutsu
Rank: B
Cost: 15
Jutsu Type: Hiden, Ninjutsu
Clan: Yamanaka
Description: Using this technique, the Yamanaka may also act as a medium for persons to communicate with one another telepathically; this is done through establishing physical contact with the person. The user can communicate with multiple people at once and the targets can also communicate with one another while the technique is in effect. This technique is not limited to just transmitting thoughts, and images such as memories or even strong feelings can be conveyed through this method. The more people that are connection through this technique however, the more a physical strain is put on the user, forcing them to keep the connection going for shorter periods to otherwise avoid sustaining injuries.

Name:Mind Disturbance Technique
Rank: B
Cost: 15 with an upkeep of 6
Jutsu Type: Hiden, Ninjutsu
Clan: Yamanaka
Description: A ninjutsu where one sends their chakra into the subject's nervous system, thus gaining complete control of the target's body. Those caught in the technique will fall completely under the user's control, as their bodies become disconnected from their will. The difference between this and the Mind Body Switch Technique is that the caster doesn't project their consciousness into the target's body. Situations of numerical superiority for the adversary are precisely where this technique, which freely manipulates human beings, will display its efficiency, by getting enemies to turn on one another. Control can be exerted even from long distances.

Name:Mind Disturbance Dance Performance Technique
Rank: A
Cost: 20 with an upkeep of 10
Jutsu Type: Hiden, Ninjutsu
Clan: Yamanaka
Description: This is simply a large-scale version of the Mind Body Disturbance Technique, where the sheer volume of people affected in a given area is much greater. Like its parent technique, it causes the user to gain complete control of the target's body, often forcing allies to attack each other.