Yamanaka Clan

The Yamanaka Clan is a family of ninja found in Konohagakure. They own and run a flower shop in the village and specialise in mind related techniques.

The members of this clan specialise in mind-centred techniques which makes them experts at intelligence gathering and espionage. They have also displayed sensory abilities and their techniques include transferring consciousness, reading minds and communicating telepathically.

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.

Jutsu:
Formation Ino–Shika–Chō
Mind Body Disturbance Technique
Mind Body Switch Technique
Mind Clone Switch Technique
Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique
Yamanaka Clan Telepathy